Individual 59: Angelo John Gattavara

Individual Record 59

Name} Gattavara, Angelo John

Family History} Hancock

Title}

Race} White

Sex} Male

Birth: Date} Fam 27 Jun 1910

Place} Napa, Napa, California

Marr1: Date} Cir 21 Jun 1940

Place} Reno, Washoe, Nevada

Marr2: Date} Exa 12 Nov 1964

Place} Presbyterian Church, Reno, Washoe, Nevada (Link)

Death: Date} Exa 8 Sep 1998

Place} , Napa, California

Burial: Date} Exa 12 Sep 1998

Place} Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa, California

Grave Marker} Yes

Source 1}	85 = Family hstry
Source 2}	848 = Birth record
Source 3}	305 = 1920 USA cen
Source 4}	746 = 1930 USA cen
Source 5}	1600=City directry
Source 6}	1734=Newspaper
Source 7}	1735=Newspaper
Source 8}	1299=City directry
Source 9}	1587=1940 USA cen
Source 10}	1187=Military rec
Source 11}	1586=1950 USA cen
Source 12}	1731= Marriage rec
Source 13}	395 = Marriage rec
Source 14}	1594=Public index
Source 15}	871 = Address list
Source 16}	1697=Death record
Source 17}	1599=S.S. record
Source 18}	1732=Obituary &
Source 19}	1733=Cemetery rec

Parents: } John S. Gattavara & Luisa/Louise Frugali/Frugoli
Relationship No.} None

1st Household No.} 66 = 2429 Morrison Lane, Suisun City, Calif.

Occupation 1} Shirt cutter
Occupation 2} Aerospace engineer
Occupation 3} Farmer

Religion/Church} Roman Catholic

Spouses: First} Harney, Noreen
Second} Hancock, Ruth Arlyne
Total Number of} 2

Notes: Angelo John Gattavara was born 24 Jun 1910 in Napa, Napa, California. His parents were John S. Gattavara and Louise Frugoli. Both had been born in Italy, spoke Italian, immigrated to the U.S., and settled in Napa, California. Angelo grew up in Napa with his half-sisters Ann and Edith Lippi, brothers Mario and Geno, and sister Norma.

In the 1920 U.S. census, Angelo, 9, was living with his parents J.S. Gattavara, 53, and Louise, 44, at 1232 Second street, Napa. His father was a teamster. His siblings were Annie Lippi, 15, Edith Lippi, 12, Mario, 8, Geno, 3, and Norma, 1. All attended school, except the younger two.

In the 1930 U.S. census, Angelo, 19, was living with his family on First St Extension, Napa. Angelo was working in the local shirt factory. His parents had divorced and his mother, Louisa, 55, was listed as head of the household. His siblings were Mario, 18, a city laborer, Geno, 14, and Norma, 12; and his half-sisters were Mario [sic] Lippi, 25, and Edith Lippi, 23. His father John, 64, a gardener, was living in a residence a few doors from the family home.

Angelo was a member of the Napa Valley Player's Club, performing in "Three Men and a Boat" and "Dinner at Eight" in 1935, and "Let's Be Gay" in 1938. He was active in Napa Council, No. 21, Y.M.I.*, hold such offices as Marshall, Financial Secretary, and District Deputy. He was often in charge of banquet and retreat arrangements, and was assistant scoutmaster for the chapter sponsored Boy Scout troop. In 1939, he was a cutter for Cameron & Co., the local shirt making company, and living on Second street, Napa. In the 1940 U.S. census, Angelo, 29, (2 yr. high school), was living at 2324 Second Street, Napa, with his mother Louise, 64. He was a cutter in the shirt factory. His siblings at home were Ann Lippi, 35, (8th grade), proprietor of a florist shop; Mario, 28, (2 yr. high school), an apprentice shipfitter at the shipyard; Jeno, 23, (4 yr. high school), a truck driver for the florist shop; and Norma, 21, (4 yr. high school), a stenographer for the tannery.

Angelo Gattavara, 29, married Noreen Harney, 18, on 21 Jun 1040 in Reno, Nevada. She was the daughter of the Napa County Treasurer. Angelo registered for the World War II draft on 16 Oct 1940. He was described as 6'1", 176 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and a dark complexion. He was working for Cameron and Co., on Oak St., and listed Noreen Harney Gattavara, at 4345 East Third Ave., Napa, as his wife.

Angelo and Noreen's marriage did not last, and they divorced in 1944 in Napa. Angelo served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 22 Mar 1944 to 5 Apr 1946.

In the 1950 U.S. census, Angelo, 39, was back living at 2324 Second Street, Napa, with his mother Luisa, 75. He was still a shirt cutter in the shirt factory. His brother, Gino, 34, was still delivering flowers for the florist shop.

On 12 Nov 1964, Angelo J. Gattavara, 54, married Ruth A. Imboden, 47, in the Presbyterian Church, Reno, Nevada. They spent many years in Southern California. Angelo worked in the aerospace industry for Rohr Industries (previously known as Rohr Aircraft Corp.), an aircraft manufacturer and one of San Diego's largest employers.

After retiring in 1970, Angelo and Ruth returned to Suisun City, making their home at 2429 Morrison Lane. Angelo became a farmer and, with his wife Ruth, operated a fruit and vegetable stand from their home. He delivered produce to restaurants and grocery stores in Fairfield, Napa, and Vallejo. Angelo had developed a serious form of cancer, but it was in remission for years. He was forced to retire in 1996, due to failing health. He passed away 8 Sep 1998 at the age of 88¼ years.

A Catholic prayer service was held 12 Sep 1998 at the Richard Pierce Funeral Service, Napa, with the Rev. Father Tim O'Sullivan officiating. Internment was private at Tulocay Cemetery, Napa. A memorial Mass was held 19 Sep 1998 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fairfield, of which he had been a member.

* Young Men's Institute (Y.M.I.) is a Catholic men's fraternal organization founded in San Francisco in 1883.

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Fraternal/Social} Young Men's Institute

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Photo} Angelo on 4 May 1996

Immigr'n Date} N/A

Port} N/A

Education: Grade} or Top 2 Degrees}

Military: Service} Navy for the State of} United States

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Cause of Death}

Last Updated
by} Karen Hancock

Date Updated} 28 Dec 2023
Date Created} 20 Nov 1995

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