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Amerigo John Discenza 1917 - 1987

Amerigo John Discenza of Chino, San Bernardino County, CA was born on February 10, 1917 in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 70 years old on April 15, 1987 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Amerigo Discenza was buried at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Riverside County.

Amerigo John Discenza
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Chino, San Bernardino County, CA 91710
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February 10, 1917
Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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Upland, San Bernardino County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Amerigo John Discenza was born on February 10, 1917 in Meriden, Connecticut to parents Virgil William Discenza (1884-1951) and Giovana M. Paridisio (1889-1948). He had siblings Michael Alexander (1910-1988), Eleanora (1912-2000), Walter (1914-1983), and Jacqueline Jean Discenza (1918-1999). He grew up in New York City living in Brooklyn and Queens. Amerigo registered for the military on October 16, 1940, in New York City, New York. At the time, he was employed by Morris Schechter. During World War II, Amerigo Discenza served as a Private in the United States Army. He enlisted on March 17, 1941, in New York City and was part of the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. Amerigo Discenza's military service began on March 17, 1941, and concluded on May 13, 1942. Amerigo married Venita May Discenza (1923–1986) on April 12, 1942 in Denver, Colorado, United States. The couple went on to have four sons together including Larry (1947-2017) and Danny Discenza (1953-2016).
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    February 10, 1917
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian roots. His father Virgil was born on May 2, 1884 in Campobasso, Molise, Italy and he immigrated to the US as a young boy before 1887. In the states he resided in New York and passed away on July 23, 1951 in New York, New York, USA. His mother Giovana was born on August 18, 1899 in Italy and lived in Casalbaro, Italy before immigrating to the states before 1893. She resided in NYC and passed away on December 2, 1948 in Solvay, New York, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Amerigo was born in Meriden, Connecticut and grew up in New York City. He later moved to California and passed away in Upland, San Bernardino, California, United States in 1987.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed three years of high school.

  • Military Service

    Amerigo Discenza registered for the military on October 16, 1940, in New York City, New York. At the time, he was employed by Morris Schechter. He stood at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighed 127 pounds, with dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was Rose Schechter. During World War II, Amerigo Discenza served as a Private in the United States Army. He enlisted on March 17, 1941, in New York City and was part of the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. As a selectee (enlisted man), he joined the military from civilian life. His service number was 32080439. At the time of enlistment, Amerigo Discenza was single and had no dependents. He was a citizen and resided in New York, New York. His education level was three years of high school. In civilian life, he worked as a kitchen worker in hotels, restaurants, railroads, steamships, etc., not elsewhere classified. Amerigo Discenza's military service began on March 17, 1941, and concluded on May 13, 1942.

  • Professional Career

    Amerigo worked in kitchens.
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    Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Riverside County, California 92518, United States
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In 1917, in the year that Amerigo John Discenza was born, the U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased from Denmark in January. While they are U.S. citizens, Virgin Islanders are ineligible to vote for the President of the United States.
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In 1935, at the age of 18 years old, Amerigo was alive when on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.
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Discenza, Evelyn (May 28, 1909 - Sep 23, 1997) Discenza, Nicoletta (Jun 6, 1892 - Oct 1965) Discenza, Dorothy (Feb 21, 1918 - Jun 23, 2009) Discenza, Michael (Jan 11, 1923 - Oct 5, 2002) Discenza, Nicholas (Apr 21, 1923 - Apr 29, 1991) Discenza, Doris (Jan 5, 1929 - Dec 29, 2002) Discenza, Nicholas (Nov 8, 1910 - Nov 27, 2002) Discenza, Mary (Aug 27, 1921 - Apr 1986) Discenza, Carmen (Apr 22, 1915 - Nov 23, 1991) Discenza, Rita (Apr 4, 1925 - May 1981)
Discenza, Louis (Mar 27, 1901 - Jun 1975) Discenza, Angela (Mar 9, 1903 - Jan 20, 2004) Discenza, Joseph (Mar 23, 1901 - Sep 1969) Discenza, Sophia (Sep 12, 1913 - Aug 1994) Discenza, Nelson (Mar 22, 1922 - Oct 25, 1990) Discenza, Nellie (Aug 28, 1913 - Jun 23, 2010) Discenza, Anna (Jan 29, 1910 - May 24, 2006) Discenza, David (Jul 28, 1963 - Jul 27, 1988) Discenza, Roberta (Oct 6, 1962 - Jun 18, 2003) Discenza, Christy (Aug 25, 1920 - Dec 3, 2007)
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