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PAT
GESINO
Pasquale "Pat"
Gesino was born in New Haven, Conn. on August 4, 1902. His parents were both
born in Italy, near Naples. They had 4 boys and 4 girls, and of the eight
children, Pat is the only surviving sibling.
He had many jobs in his 101 years, as you can imagine, but his main occupation
was being in business for himself as a marine contractor in Brooklyn, caulking
decks on aircraft carriers, etc. He retired at the age of 52 and moved to
Florida in 1954. He went to work at several race tracks in the area as a mutual
clerk.
Pat met his bride, Mary, in Brooklyn, and they were married 75 years last year.
They would have been together for 76 years, and Mary would have been 100 years
old on November 10th, but several months ago, she passed away. Together, they
had two children, Barbara & Charles.
Pat was one of the first President of Italian American Civic League of Broward
County, Hollywood, which is now over 50 years old. He and his late wife were
active members of the Italian American Women's Club. His daughter, Barbara, is
now President of this Club, and Pat attends all the Clubs dinner meetings and
all other functions with her. He is still very active and enjoys looking at the
stock market each day and is an avid reader. He also has an excellent appetite,
savors his Italian meals and helps with the cooking. Pat is very proud of his
Italian Heritage.
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Italian
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