circa 1928
    Gennaro Vezza was born in Naples, Italy on September 17, 1906.  Soon after he and his mother came to the United States to join his father and uncle Luigi.  Growing up in New York's "Little Italy" and later in Union City, New Jersey, he endured many bouts with illnesses, disease, and his father.  He was the "big brother" to his 4 younger siblings and is sometimes best remembered for his legendary personality clashes with his father.

    In the early 1930's, Gennaro married Anna Marino and they would have 2 boys, Albert and Vincent, but tragically Anna would not live to enjoy life with her new family, she passed away soon after Vincent's birth.  Gennaro moved to Rochester, NY and later wed Henrietta Wisniewski.  They were blessed with a daughter, Ann in 1945.

    Gennaro's eldest son, Albert, is married to Kristine Mariano and they have settled in the Boston area.  Their 2 children, Michael and Amy, recently finished their college education and are active in their respective careers.

    Gennaro's son Vincent remains single and is a research chemist for a Johnson & Johnson affiliate in the Rochester, NY area.  He spends a lot of his free time golfing and skiing, though not at the same time.

    Daughter Ann is married to Bob McDonald and they have 3 children, William, Melissa and Patrick.  The best of all possible worlds, Bob has a job as a pharmacist with a drug chain that allows him to split his duties between the Rochester branch during the summer months, and one of their Florida branches during the colder months..  Each of their children remain close to home while pursuing their dreams.

    On August 26, 1996, two weeks shy of his 90th birthday, Gennaro passed away peacfully in his sleep leaving a wife, 3 children, 5 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a family legacy of courage and determination to beat all odds.. 
 

1994 1924

               

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