From: Carlevale, Joseph William. Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts,. Plymouth, MA: Printed by the Memorial, 1946. Print.
PESANELLI, MICHAEL—Proprietor, Electrical Transcription, 216 Tremont St., Boston. Born San Martino, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 29, 1907. Son of Giovanni Pesanelli and Assunta Fucci. In U.S. since four years old. Educated in the Brockton schools. Professional musician for number of years. Began his study of radio in 1920. Later became chief electrical radio engineer in Boston and New York. In the field of electrical transcription since 1930. Married to Doris Thomas of Brockton, Sept. 9, 1934. Two children: David, born Jan. 12, 1934 and Diana, born April 28, 1944. Member Kiwanis Club and Radio Technician Union. Fond of football, fishing, travel and music. His father came to U.S. in 1890, settling in Brockton as florist for over 30 years. Was also insurance agent for Metropolitan Ins. Co. Has the following children: Michael; Merick; Mary (Brogan); and Helen (Rogers). Res. 15 Newbury St., Brockton.
The spelling of the last name of Michael's sister Mary was incorrectly recorded as "Brogan". It should be Grogan.
Americo "Meric" Pesanelli (1913-2010)
Mary Pesanelli [Grogan] (1916-2002)
Helen Pesanelli [Rogers] (1919-2013)
David Pesanelli (1938-2024)
Diana Pesanelli [Ciociola] (1944- )