OBIT: Luigi DI PASQUALE, 1940, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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LUIGI DI PASQUALE

  Luigi Di Pasquale, well known citizen of Meyersdale, and prominent florist and 
greenhouse operator, died on Monday afternoon in Hazel McGilvery Hospital, where 
he had been a patient for some time suffering from lung and diabetic conditions.
  Mr. Pasquale was born in Montario Romano, Italy, October 25, 1876, and 
emigrated to America about 35 years ago.  He first located in this community 30 
years ago, and was employed in nearby Shaw Mines.  Later he removed to 
Meyersdale and erected a fine residence and an extensive greenhouse plant on 
Large Street, having learned all about the propagation of flowers, plants and 
shrubbery in the country of his birth.  He was accomplished in his line, and 
also quite successful.  He continued operating his greenhouse plant until about 
two years ago, when he retired and his sons took over the business.
  He was twice married, his first wife passing away about three years ago.  
Surviving are his second wife, Mrs. Bridget (Patsy) De Pasquale, and these 
children: Joseph and Frederick Di Pasquale, who conduct the greenhouse; Mrs. 
Andrew Tattarelli, Meyersdale; Mrs. Ralph Moore, residing in the Panama Canal 
Zone; Mrs. Stephen Spezeaferro, Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Ethel Di Pasquale, at 
home.
  Recently, Mr. Di Pasquale erected a dwelling house on Thomas Street and also 
intended building a greenhouse on his property there, having had much of the 
material assembled for that purpose.
  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Di Pasquale, and was highly esteemed by 
all his friends and neighbors - a good citizen, honest in all his dealings, and 
generous to a fault.
  Funeral services were held today (Thursday) in SS. Philip and James Catholic 
Church, the Rev. Father Howard T. Miller officiating.  Interment was in SS. 
Philip and James Cemetery under the direction of R. Reich & Son, local 
morticians.

Meyersdale Republican, November 14, 1940