Arrived at 14 with his mother, brothers, and sister. Last residence was Cerignola, Foggia, Italy. Went to join his father Giuseppe on Elizabeth Street.

In 1910, living in Manhattan with his family. His father Joseph is 47, mother Josteni (sic) is 46, he is 19, Pantaleo is 15, Isabella is 13, and Mauro is 11.166

Married at 26, working as a clock(?) designer. Living at 172 Prince Street in NY, parents Joseph and Giustina Molfetta(?). Witnesses were the DeCorcias at 2373 Prospect Ave, NY.

Living at 172 Prince St. in 1918. He is an alien declarant from Molfetta, supporting his wife, father, and mother with his job as a designer’s ? block at ? at 19 W. 36 St. An alien, he gives his birthplace as Molfetta but says he was discharged from the Italian army. Serial #5055, order #393, medium height, medium build, grey eyes and light hair.167

In 1920, living in Manhattan with Lillian. He is 27 and she is 25.168

In 1930, he is living with Lillian and children Rita, Rudy, and Justyn in Ridgefield Park. He is 37, she is 34, and the children are 9, 7, and 4.169

In 1940, as Serge, he lived at 416 Kipp Street in Teaneck Township with his family, in a house they rented for $45. In 1935, they had lived in Ridgefield Park. He was 48, and a naturalized citizen. He worked as a designer in the clothing industry, earning $3,640. Lillian, 44, is an alien. They have both completed 8th grade. Rita, 19, is married and has completed high school. Her husband Guy Giannasio is 20, has completed high school, and lived in Jersey City in 1935. Rudolf, 17, has completed his sophomore year, and Justyn, 14, has completed her freshman year.
Year: 1940; Census Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2315; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2-345.

In 1942, he was living at 112 Munn Ave. in Bogota. He is 50 and gives his birthday as March 7, 1892 in Molfetta. He is described as white, 5’4” and 183 lbs., blue eyes, blonde hair, light complexion. He works for Charles Nudlman (sic) at 550 7th Ave, New York City. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Bella Di Corcia, “Bella Shoppe,” Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, New York.170