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Diego Francesco DAmico 1873 - 1927

Diego F. D'amico was born on June 7, 1873 in Termini Imerese, Provincia di Palermo County, Sicilia Italy, and died at age 53 years old on May 6, 1927 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania United States. Diego D'amico was buried on May 9, 1927 at Saints Philip and James Cemetery in Meyersdale.

Diego F. D'amico

Charles Damico

June 7, 1873

Termini Imerese, Provincia di Palermo County, Sicilia, 90018, Italy

May 6, 1927

Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, 15552, United States

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Introduction

Charles Damico, born Diego Francesco Damico in 1873 Sicily, immigrated to the United States in 1884 where he created wealth for himself and his community. His parents were Filippo D'amico (1835 - 1881) and Giuseppa Carmela Lombardo (1846 - after 1886). He had siblings Agostino, Girolama, and Rosaria. Charles arrived in the US in 1994. In 1902, Charles married Anna A. Arena (1880 - 1954) and they had Phillip, Frances, Frederick, Anna, Johana, Jeroma, Rose, Anthony, Rita, and Cecelia. In the 1910 federal census, he was married and head of household. He said that he was a "Wholesale and Retail Merchant" in the fruit industry (owner). He owned his home and in the household in Meyersdale, PA were wife Annie (they had been married 8 years), mother. now called Josephine. and children Philip (sic), Josephine, Fredrick (sic), and Geohanna (sic). He could read, write, and spoke English. He was a naturalized US citizen, and both of his parents were born in Italy. By 1915, he had become a great success - an article about him and his dedication to his town was written. See Charles Damico's Manner of Showing His Interest in and Loyalty to Meyersdale for more details. On his WW1 draft card was the following: He was stout, had black hair, brown hair, and no distinguishing marks.
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1873

Birthday

June 7, 1873

Birthdate

Termini Imerese, Provincia di Palermo County, Sicilia 90018, Italy

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Ethnicity & Family History

Caucasian
Nationality & Locations

Born in Italy, became a naturalized US citizen and lived in PA
Religious Beliefs

Catholic
Professional Career

Entrepreneur
05/6

1927

Death

May 6, 1927

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania 15552, United States
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05/9

1927

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May 9, 1927

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Saints Philip and James Cemetery in Meyersdale, PA
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Diego F. and Anna A. (Arena) D'Amico wedding

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08/13/2017

Diego F. and Anna A. (Arena) D'Amico wedding

A photo of Diego F. (1873-1927) and Anna Arena (1880-1954) D'Amico on their wedding day, October 27, 1901. They were married in Baltimore.

Date & Place: October 27, 1901 in Baltimore, Maryland United States

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AncientFaces

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08/16/2017

Charles D'amico, born Diego Francesco D'Amico in 1873 Sicily, emigrated to the US as a child in 1884 . He became a naturalized citizen, married, a real estate investor, and had 10 (!) children.

With a fierce loyalty to his local community of Meyersdale Pennsylvania, this former immigrant and fruit seller, like many others, became a pillar of his community and achieved the American dream.

Join us in celebrating and honoring the story of Charles' life

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Marnie Jane Major

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08/16/2017

I wonder if they were happy

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06/09/2022

Charles Damico's Manner of Showing His Interest in and Loyalty to Meyersdale

The following appeared in the Meyersdale Republican on May 6, 1915 on page 8.

CELEBRATED HIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Charles Damico's Manner of Showing His Interest in and Loyalty to Meyersdale

Charles Damico was host at an elaborate supper given Monday evening at his home to celebrate his recent investment in gilt-edge real estate. Within 48 hours after he purchased the Stein property on Main street he was offered a bonus of $2000 for his bargain. He declined it as he purchased for a permanent investment.

Mr. Damico has prospered since engaging in business in Meyersdale. He has made many friends here and considers this as good a place as any in the country in which to live and bring up his children. "I have made up my mind to live here as long as I can. If the town dies, I'll die with it. I'm here to stay, no matter what others may do. If I can not make a living here, I'll stick just the same and starve if necessary. I am all for Meyersdale and intend to do all I can to keep it on the map," is the way Mr. Damico expresses himself, and his sincerity cannot be questioned. If some of our native citizens would show the same degree of loyalty to the town and be as energetic as this foreign born citizen, we would soon have a better and bigger town.
Mr. Damico's guests included the following gentlemen: Rev. J.J. Brady, John Stein, Sr., W.H. Habel, F.A. Bittner, T.E. McKenzie, S.F. Smith, W.L. Dahl, R.F. Mason, H.E. Bauman, J.H. Bowman, Jacob Wasmuth, Thomas Downie and Santo Lucente.

The supper was sumptuous and excellently served, the genial host being assisted in looking after the comfort and satiety of his guests, by Mrs. Damico, while their talented little daughter, Frances, helped in entertaining by playing several beautiful selections on the piano.

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Randall Frye

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10/07/2017

Diego Francesco D'Amico

A photo of Diego Francesco D'Amico and his store.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Randall Frye

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09/16/2017

Diego Francesco D'Amico

A photo of Diego Francesco D'Amico (1873 - 1927)

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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AncientFaces

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01/05/2018

Back of a store circa 1910 Pennsylvania? What do you think? Bananas, onions, apples(?), cigar boxes, an old phone . . . and two guys hanging out. Such an interesting snapshot of the past.

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