Puffer Genealogy
MARZUCCA, Georgianna Maria
1897 - 1980 (82 years)1. MARZUCCA, Georgianna Maria was born on 21 Jul 1897 in Salerno, Campania, Italy; died in Mar 1980 in North Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI. Other Events and Attributes:
- Social Security Number: 037-10-9972
- _COLOR: 6
- Arrival: 1 Jan 1910, New York, NY; according to son John
- Residence: 1915, Smithfield, RI
Notes:
On immigration records her first name is sometimes spelled Giorgina, her last name sometimes is Mazzucco.
The 1920 census has her living in Smithfield, RI with her husband, Charles (Carmine). She came to the US in 1910 and was naturalized in 1919. She could read and write and speak English and listed her occupation as a twister at the Worsted Mill.
According to the 1930 census she was living at 64 Eddy Street, Centredale, RI with her husband, Charles and children Joseph, Anthony, Philomena and John. She listed her occupation as a spinner in a worsted mill for Crown Manufacturing Co., in Providence, RI.
Her SSN was 037-10-9972.
Ellis Island immigration records shows she landed on November, 11, 1937 with her daughter Filomena (17 yo) returning from Italy (a trip back home) . She lists her address as Smith Ave, Greenville, RI.
FindaGrave:
GRID=77612869Georgianna married CARANCI, Giovanni Carmine on 25 Apr 1915 in Providence, RI. Giovanni (son of CARANCI, Giusseppi Carlo and MANCINI, Philomena C., son of CARANCI, Carlo Giusseppi and MANCINI, Filomena C.) was born on 3 Jul 1895 in Campobasso, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 7 Dec 1958 in Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph Sr. was born on 8 May 1916 in Smithfield, RI; died on 17 Jul 1966 in Warwick, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
- 3. CARANCI, Anthony Charles was born on 15 Jul 1918 in Georgiaville, RI; died on 28 Nov 1975 in Centredale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
- 4. CARANCI, Philomena C. was born on 1 Oct 1920 in Providence, RI; died on 3 Aug 2000 in Providence, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
- 5. CARANCI, John Charles was born on 7 Feb 1922 in Greenville, RI; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Centerdale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
Generation: 2
2. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph Sr. (1.Georgianna1) was born on 8 May 1916 in Smithfield, RI; died on 17 Jul 1966 in Warwick, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1930, North Providence, RI; Address:
Eddy Street
Notes:
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GRID=77675980Family/Spouse: FECTEAU, Bertha Clarice. Bertha (daughter of FECTEAU, Archie and KETTLE, Bertha) was born on 17 Oct 1917 in Scituate, RI; died on 14 Feb 1995 in Warwick, RI; was buried on 16 Feb 1995 in Johnston, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph Jr. was born on 10 Jul 1942 in Providence, RI; died on 30 Dec 2002 in Warwick, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
- 7. CARANCI, Sandra Ann was born on 5 May 1944 in Providence, RI; died on 8 May 2013 in Tysons Corner, VA; was buried in Falls Church, VA.
3. CARANCI, Anthony Charles (1.Georgianna1) was born on 15 Jul 1918 in Georgiaville, RI; died on 28 Nov 1975 in Centredale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1930, North Providence, RI; Address:
Eddy Street
Notes:
The Census of 1920 shows him living in Georgiaville Village with his parents Charles & Georgianna, (24, 21 yo), and sibling Joseph (3 1/2), his grandmother Philomena (45), his uncle John (21) and three boarders (Antonio Caranci (22), and Larry and Bernadina Arciero (24, 26 yo). According to this census his father, Charles, immigrated to the US in 1910 and Georgiana in 1912 and both were naturalized in 1919.
The Census of 1930 shows him living at 64 Eddy Street, North Providence (Centredale), RI, with his parents and siblings, Joseph, Philomena, and John.
His SSN was 037-10-8711
According to his daughter, he met his 2nd wife (Agnes Caranci) after his mother suggested he date her after the death of his first wife. They lived one or two streets over and his mother knew the family (Caranci) although they were/are no immediate relation.
FindaGrave:
GRID=137949397Anthony married ROMANO, Anna in CA 1941 in RI. Anna (daughter of ROMANO, Liberio and CARANCI, Maria) was born on 25 Jul 1919 in CO; died in 1943 in RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Living
Anthony married CARANCI, Agnes Mary on 15 Sep 1944 in Providence, RI. Agnes (daughter of CARANCI, Angeloantonio and CARANCI, Florinda Teresa) was born on 15 Feb 1915 in Providence, RI; died on 6 Dec 1967 in Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Living
4. CARANCI, Philomena C. (1.Georgianna1) was born on 1 Oct 1920 in Providence, RI; died on 3 Aug 2000 in Providence, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1930, North Providence, RI; Address:
Eddy Street
Notes:
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GRID=77613531Family/Spouse: SOUSA, Manuel. Manuel (son of SOUSA, Manuel J. and BORGES, Angelina) was born on 8 Dec 1920 in Providence, RI; died on 4 Feb 1988 in Providence, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. SOUSA, Manuel Joseph was born on 8 May 1944 in Providence, RI; died on 16 Nov 2022 in Boston, MA.
- 11. Living
- 12. Living
5. CARANCI, John Charles (1.Georgianna1) was born on 7 Feb 1922 in Greenville, RI; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Centerdale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI. Other Events and Attributes:
- Social Security Number: 035-18-5559
- _COLOR: 6
- Residence: 1930, North Providence, RI; Address:
Eddy Street - Residence: 1 Jan 1936, Greenville, RI
- Milit-Beg: 17 Oct 1942, Providence, RI
- Milit-End: 5 Feb 1946, Fort Devens, MA
- Residence: 1951, North Providence, RI; Assistant Foreman at Brown & Sharp Machine
- Residence: 1952, Johnston, RI; Assistan Foreman at Brown and Sharp Machine
- Residence: 1953, Johnston, RI; Assistant foreman at Brown & Sharp Machine
- Residence: 1957, Alexandria, VA
Notes:
John Caranci Sr. was a toolmaker turned spy. He worked for the CIA from 1955 till his retirement. He was credited with inventing innovative ways of spying during the post-war period in Japan and broke up a major spy-ring during that time with the "James Bond" type of spy gadgets he invented and made.
He worked as a plumber with his brother Anthony in North Providence and also at Brown & Sharpe where he learned the tool making trade; Uncas Manufacturing (where he broke his leg playing semi-pro football); and Pratt & Whitney in Providence. When P&W moved to E. Hartford, CT. Uncle Buddy (Charles Boorom) moved with them commuting at first from Providence then moving to Windsor Locks, CT for a short period. Through his brother Joseph, John got a job with the CIA as a tool maker.
He served in the US Army in the Field Artillery 1942-1943; and as a surgical tech in the Medical Corps 1943-1946 during WWII, in the Aleutian Islands (Attu and Shemya) June 1945-Jan 1946. He received the Good Conduct Medal; Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon; American Theater Campaign Ribbon; and the Victory Medal decorations. According to his army records he enlisted as a PVT on October 17, 1942. His term of enlistment was for 5 years or '..for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months,....' . He had 2 years of high school education.
Curiously, John was offered the grounds keeper job at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT before Grampa (Charles French) was, through Carl Storey, who was business manager there. His wife Janet, was sister to Aunt Helen Mason (French), Uncle Stanley's wife.
Places lived: Morgan Avenue, Johnston; Waterman Avenue, Centredale; Greystone Ave, Graniteville; Mineral Spring Ave, N. Providence; Indian Head, MD; Alexandria, VA; Yokohama/Yokosuka, Japan; Alexandria, VA; Frankfort, Germany; Centredale, RI.
He met his wife, Norma I. French, at dances held at St. Edwards Church in N. Providence on Friday nights. They separated for a short time some where between 1948-1950.
FindaGrave:
GRID=63090701
Residence:
He attended William Winsor Public School and was in the 9th grade. He had had the measles
Milit-Beg:
A surgical tech in the Army. He attained the rank of E-5 (T5) and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, and the Victory Medal. He spent 7 months in the Aleutian Islands of Attu and Shemya at the 329th Station Hospital, just after WWII.
Residence:
Edsall RoadJohn married FRENCH, Norma Imogene on 19 Jun 1943 in Centerdale, RI, and was divorced on 21 Sep 1964 in Alexandria, VA. Norma (daughter of FRENCH, Charles Kimball Worcester and SMITH, Frances Alma) was born on 25 Feb 1925 in Bar Mills, ME; was christened on 19 Jun 1932 in Providence, RI; died on 21 Jun 1991 in Torrington, CT; was buried on 24 Jun 1991 in Buxton, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. CARANCI, John Charles was born on 21 Jan 1945 in Providence, RI; died on 16 May 2016 in Bellevue, NE; was buried on 20 May 2016 in Council Bluffs, IA.
- 14. Living
- 15. Living
- 16. Living
Generation: 3
6. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph Jr. (2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 10 Jul 1942 in Providence, RI; died on 30 Dec 2002 in Warwick, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Notes:
FindaGrave:
GRID=155025062Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Living
- 18. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph III was born on 1 Sep 1973 in Warwick, RI; and died.
Family/Spouse: Donna. Donna and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. CARANCI, Sandra Ann (2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 5 May 1944 in Providence, RI; died on 8 May 2013 in Tysons Corner, VA; was buried in Falls Church, VA. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Notes:
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GRID=124115818Sandra married MULLINS, Russell Edward Sr. on 21 Dec 1963 in Fairfax, VA, and was divorced on 3 Jul 1985 in VA. Russell (son of MULLINS, Chester and JOHNSON, Anna Mae) was born on 26 Oct 1941 in Burdine, KY; died on 15 Jul 1993 in Lexington, KY; was buried in Oil Springs, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
8. Living (3.Anthony2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Living
9. Living (3.Anthony2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Living
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. SOUSA, Manuel Joseph (4.Philomena2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 8 May 1944 in Providence, RI; died on 16 Nov 2022 in Boston, MA. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 2
Family/Spouse: ROSSI, Teresa Justine. Teresa was born in CA 1946 in RI; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Living
11. Living (4.Philomena2, 1.Georgianna1) 12. Living (4.Philomena2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Living
13. CARANCI, John Charles (5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 21 Jan 1945 in Providence, RI; died on 16 May 2016 in Bellevue, NE; was buried on 20 May 2016 in Council Bluffs, IA. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1950, Providence, RI; Address:
14 Winchester Street - Residence: 1980, East Hartford, CT
- Residence: 1986, Council Bluffs, IA
- Residence: 1989, East Hartford, CT; Address:
520 Burnside Avenue Apt B1 - Residence: 1991–1993, Council Bluffs, IA
Notes:
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GRID=162726285
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GRID=162726285John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
John married TAYLOR, Maretha Sue in May 1988, and was divorced in 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married INGAMELLS, Lannie Lee on 16 Jan 1991 in East Hartford, CT. Lannie (daughter of INGAMELLS, Allen Waters and MUZINGO, Mary Patricia) was born on 14 Mar 1944 in Los Angeles, CA; died on 1 Jan 2021 in Council Bluffs, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Living (5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
15. Living (5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Living
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Living (5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Living
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
17. Living (6.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 18. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph III (6.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 1 Sep 1973 in Warwick, RI; and died. 19. Living (7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
20. Living (7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 21. Living (7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Living
22. Living (8.Living3, 3.Anthony2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Living (9.Living3, 3.Anthony2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. PFUHL, Charlotte Vivian was born on 6 Jun 2008 in RI; and died.
- 45. PFUHL, Alexis Liberty was born on 19 Mar 2010 in RI; and died.
24. Living (10.Manuel3, 4.Philomena2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Living (12.Living3, 4.Philomena2, 1.Georgianna1) 26. Living (13.John3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Living
- 47. CARANCI, Jessica Ann was born on 19 Jul 1999 in Omaha, NE; and died.
- 48. CARANCI, Jillian Louise was born on 31 Jan 2002 in Des Moines, IA; and died.
27. Living (13.John3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 28. Living (14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. Living (14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
30. Living (14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Living (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 32. Living (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. CASEY, Zane Daniel was born on 29 Dec 1995 in Great Barrington, MA; and died.
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. Living
33. Living (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. BLACK, Jordyn Dinielle was born on 26 May 1996 in Sharon, CT; and died.
- 59. BLACK, Madison Rileigh was born on 23 Jan 2001 in Sharon, CT; and died.
34. Living (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. Living
35. Living (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 63. CARANCI, Lucas Matthew was born on 3 Mar 2006 in Canaan, CT; and died.
- 64. CARANCI, Samantha Paige was born on 7 Oct 2008 in Sharon, CT; and died.
36. Living (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 37. Living (16.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 5
38. Living (19.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. Living
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 66. Living
39. Living (19.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 40. Living (21.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 41. Living (21.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 42. Living (21.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 43. Living (21.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 44. PFUHL, Charlotte Vivian (23.Living4, 9.Living3, 3.Anthony2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 6 Jun 2008 in RI; and died. 45. PFUHL, Alexis Liberty (23.Living4, 9.Living3, 3.Anthony2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 19 Mar 2010 in RI; and died. 46. Living (26.Living4, 13.John3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 47. CARANCI, Jessica Ann (26.Living4, 13.John3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 19 Jul 1999 in Omaha, NE; and died. 48. CARANCI, Jillian Louise (26.Living4, 13.John3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 31 Jan 2002 in Des Moines, IA; and died. 49. Living (28.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 50. Living (28.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 51. Living (28.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 52. Living (28.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 53. Living (29.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 54. Living (29.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 55. Living (29.Living4, 14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 56. CASEY, Zane Daniel (32.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 29 Dec 1995 in Great Barrington, MA; and died. 57. Living (32.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 58. BLACK, Jordyn Dinielle (33.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 26 May 1996 in Sharon, CT; and died. 59. BLACK, Madison Rileigh (33.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 23 Jan 2001 in Sharon, CT; and died. 60. Living (34.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 61. Living (34.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
62. Living (34.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) 63. CARANCI, Lucas Matthew (35.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 3 Mar 2006 in Canaan, CT; and died. 64. CARANCI, Samantha Paige (35.Living4, 15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.Georgianna1) was born on 7 Oct 2008 in Sharon, CT; and died.
Generation: 6
65. Living (38.Living5, 19.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1) 66. Living (38.Living5, 19.Living4, 7.Sandra3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Georgianna1)