Italians of Greater Paterson by Jennifer Tiritilli Ranu

Italians of Greater Paterson by Jennifer Tiritilli Ranu

In the early 1900s, the Little Italy, Riverside, Stony Road, and Sandy Hill sections of Paterson, all within walking distance of booming factories and mills, became neighborhoods that offered Italian immigrants the opportunity to be near employment and to have a better life for themselves and their families. Paterson's Italians always helped each other during tough times and contributed to making Paterson a great city and a great place to live. Cooking Italian recipes for fun holidays; gardening in the backyard; and honoring heroes of the military, politics, sports, and the arts are valuable traditions and customs passed down through generations. The works of Gaetano Federici, a sculptor from Paterson, reflect the city's history, especially in front of Paterson City Hall and at St. Michael the Archangel Church. Floyd Vivino entertains audiences and almost always mentions Paterson in his shows, while actor Lou Costello proudly reminded his audience at the end of almost every show that he was from Paterson. De Franco's Lock and Safe, Peragallo's Organ Company, and Ordini Pools are just a few family-owned Italian businesses that began many decades ago and are still in operation today.

Ranu, Jennifer Tiritilli: - Jennifer Tiritilli Ranu, of Italian heritage, was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. She served as an educator in Paterson's schools and as a professor at Montclair State University. Ranu is a VIP at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. She is the author of SkateKey.

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ISBN 13	9781467102957
ISBN 10	1467102954
Title	Italians of Greater Paterson
Author	Jennifer Tiritilli Ranu
Series	Images Of America
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2019-04-15
Number of pages	127
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