The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-21

0EN4ANO-MIbs Ooleyto CNuGltoJ 0emino, l46 Plaza avenue, widow Oi Salvatore Gemino, died Saturday at her home after an illness of sev- eral months. NGfs. Gemino, a native of Italy, came to this coun- try 60 years ago, settling in New Haven before coming to live in Waterbury in 1901.
 She is survived by nine chil- dren: Frank, Carl, Arnold, and Corp. Frederick Gemino, Q. & Army; Louise and Winifred Gemino; Mrs. Elizabeth Mascoh Mrs. Joseph Maier and Mrs. Mar garet Gerardi, all of Waterbury, and seven grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Gemino home on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock to Our Lady of LourdeS church, where a sole enn high requiem Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the residence today from 2 to 5 and 2 to 10 p. m.
 COOLEY-Miss Nettie Cooley, A Hopkins street, died yesterday 4n Waterbury hospital after a brief illenss. Born in Poughkeepsie, N Y., she had lived in Waterbury for the past 20 years.
 The funeral will be held Thursday at 1:30 D. m. at the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl street, with inter- ment in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- morrow from 6 to 10 p. m., WedneS- day all day and Thursday morning
 JANNELLE-JameS Jannelli, 19 of 175 Wood Street died last night in New Haven hos pital after 8 lingering illness. Born in Waterbury, July 25, 1924, he was graduated from Woodrow Wilson grammar school in 1898, was salu- tatorian of his class, and attended Wilby High school until his Nllness.
 Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Paternostro Jannelli, and a brother, Reginald and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Donate Pater- nostro, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held WedneS- day from the residence, 175 Wood St., at 3 o'clock to St. Lucy's church where 8 solmen high Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the residence after 2 p. m. today and all day to- morrow.
 BIGGINS-George Higgins, 75 Laurel street, died in St. Mary's hos pita1 Saturday morning. He was employed by tine Chase Brass 6 Cop per Co. until his recent illness. Born in London, England, he came to the United States and Waterbury g years ago. He served with British troops in South Africa during the Boer War.
 A former clarinetist with the Full ton-American band, MT. Higgins was a member of the American Federation of Musicians and the Sons of st. George.
 Survivors are his wife, Alice (Cole) BigginS, son, John L. Biggins; three daughters, Mrs. Anthony Pietryka Mrs. Sydney Wisnie, all of water. bury, Mrs. Joseph Reardon of An. sonia, and several grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street Tuesday afternoon, time to be an- nounced. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 and 2 to g p. m.
 CALO, - Joseph Calo, 96 South Leonard street, resident of Wa terbury 56 years, died at Waterbury hospital Saturday night. MT .Calo was born in Italy Nov. 19, 180. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.
 Surviving are three sons, Jack, Watertown; Michael, Torrington. and Andrew, Waterbury; five daugh ters, Mrs. Mae O'Brien. Mrs. Don- aid Garthwaite, Mrs. James Crap pone and Mrs. Eugene Dwyer. all of Waterbury, and Mrs. Joseph Fisher. New York city; a brother, Marciano Calo, Waterbury, and 10 grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, at 8;l5 from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at goo. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 10 today.
 MURPHY - Mrs. Anna (Burriss) Murphy, wife of James J. Murphy, died at her home 21 Merry street, early Sunday morning after 8 long Illness. A native of Ireland, she came to Waterbury 55 years ago and had resided in the Washington Hill section of the city. She was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier church.
 Survivors besides her husband, include two sons, James F., Jr., and Joseph; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Diorio; a grandchild Veronica Diorio, all of Waterbury: 8 brother, John, and a sister, Cath erine, both of Ireland and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, tomorrow at 6:15 a. m., to St. Francis Xavier church where 8 solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ? to 10 p. m.
 KEELEY-Mrs. Catherine M. Keel ey, wife of John E. Keeley of Nor sh- field, died Saturday night in St. AKa$,,So H.anxalkn1 nfknv a nko..k IV