Luisa Tazio, age 16, 19 April 1917, her Wedding Day
Luisa Tazio first appears at Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, in 1917. In America Luisa Tazio was known Louise Borelli.
Luisa Tazio, daughter of Giovanni Tazio and Mariantonia Patti, was born on May 16, 1900, at Casalciprano, Campobasso Province, Molise, Italy. Luisa married Giovanni Borelli, son of Pasquale Borelli and Angela Calitto, on April 19, 1917, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Painesville, Ohio. Luisa Tazio died on January 6, 1969, at her doctor’s office of a heart attack. Her body was interred at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Ohio.
Luisa Tazio emigrated from the port of Naples, Napoli Province, Campania, Italy, on October 16, 1906, aboard the ship SS Cretic. Luisa emigrated with her mother Mariantonia Patti. Luisa is listed as “Luisa DiTazio” on the ship manifest. Luisa, age 6, first immigrated to the United States on October 29, 1906, at Ellis Island, New York, New York. Luisa Tazio’s final destination was Toronto, Canada. She was joining her father, Giovanni DiTazio.
Luisa Tazio crossed the American Boarder at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, on December 30, 1915.
When Luisa DiTazio married, on April 19, 1917, she used the name “Louisa Tazio.”
Luisa Tazio was cited on the World War One draft card of Giovanni Borelli when Giovanni registered for the military draft on June 5, 1917. Luisa was living at 215 Storrs Street, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. She was cited as “Mrs. Giovanni Borelli”.
Luisa Tazio was enumerated for the 1920 Census of the United States, on January 9, 1920, living at State Street, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, as the wife of Giovanni Borelli. She was enumerated as Louise Burrelli.
Louse Borrella was enumerated for the 1930 Census of the United States, on April 11, 1930, living at 595 Storrs Street, Painesville City, Lake County, Ohio, as the wife of Giovanni Borelli. She was enumerated as Louse Borrella.
Luisa Tazio was enumerated for the 1940 Census of the United States, on April 11, 1940, living at 595 Storrs Street, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, as the wife of Giovanni Borelli. She was enumerated as Louisa Borelli.
Luisa Tazio became a citizen of the United States in 1944. Luisa resided at 595 Storrs Street, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, when she was naturalized. She was naturalized using the name “Louise Borelli”. The record also states that Luisa “was also known as” Luisa Tazio.
At the time of her death, Luisa resided at 814 High Street, Fairport Harbor, Lake County, Ohio.
The 10 known children of Luisa DiTazio and Giovanni Borelli were as follows
1. Paul J. Borelli was born on December 8, 1919, at Painesville, Ohio. Paul married Helen Wayner, daughter of Joe Wayner and Lizzie Shemko, on April 16, 1945. Paul J. Borelli died on March 9, 2006, at LakeEast Hospital, Painesville, Ohio. His body was interred at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Ohio.
2. John Borelli was born on February 8, 1922, at Painesville, Ohio. John Borelli died on January 21, 1973, at Painesville, Ohio. His body was interred at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Ohio.
3. Angeline Borelli was born on June 8, 1923, at Painesville, Ohio. Angeline married Warren G. Leininger, son of Charles E. Leininger and Cora Lee Rhodes, on June 2, 1945. Angeline married second, Theron Raines. Angeline Borelli died on April 3, 2011, at Painesville, Ohio.
4. Mary Ann Borelli.
5. Rose Mary Borelli.
6. Theresa Borelli.
7. Lois Marie Borelli was born on November 2, 1932, at Painesville, Ohio. Lois married Bert Toth. Lois married second, Dennis Ryan. Lois Marie Borelli died on July 1, 2015, at Painesville, Ohio.
8. Clara Joan Borelli.
9. Thomas Phillip.
10. Daniel Albert Borelli was born on November 15, 1940, at Painesville. Daniel Albert Borelli died on May 21, 2006, at Painesville, Ohio.
Luisa’s father, Giovanni Tazio (1910)
Giovanni & Luisa (1930)
Giovanni & Luisa (1947)