Bernardo: Siciley > New York late 1800's
Laurence Bernardo, born Sept 22, 1899 in New York. He had 4 brother's: Jim, the youngest brother,Carmine, and 2 older brothers both named Joe.The two sisters were Marie and Louise.I believe Laurence's mother or grandmother's name to be Angelina. Laurencemarried (about) 1920 to Gertrude Rosenfelt, born March 21,1902. Gertrude was raised by her mother, Bessie, and her step father, Louis Savarese. Getrude had four siblings and 2 half brothers. Laurence worked as a bricklayer. His extended Bernardo family was believed to have been in the funeral business in the area. He and Gertrude Bernardo had three children: Michael (Milton), Florence, and Bert. They lived on Staten Island. About 1929 Gertrude and Laurence divorced. Laurence later remarried and had another family. Laurence Bernardo died in June 1974 with his last residence listed as Bronx, New York. I would love to be able know more about the Bernardo linage since our children carry this name as well. Please emailme at [email protected]
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