| Angelina Moresi Feb 1, 1885 - Sep 20, 1935 |
| Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she moved with her family to California when she was about 7 years old. (See her husband's notes for their info) I can only imagine the pain she felt, loosing her first two children within one year.She went on to have six more children, the last one was mentally handicapped. She lost her husband when she was 43. She died 6 years later, leaving behind her young children. While reading the articles about the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, I can only imagine the terror she felt. The following article was from the Oakland Tribune the following days: "April 18, 1906 - Thousands of refugees, rendered homeless by the terrible calamity which has over taken San Francisco, have come to this city (Oakland) to escape from the terrors across the bay......two hundred cots have been placed in the theater, relief stations have been established at City Hall, various public parks throughout the city, and churches as are considered safe for such use. As many buildings are in an unsafe condition, the public are admonished to keep off the streets." And the "Call=Chronicle=Examiner" is quoted as: "Death and destruction have been the fate of San Francisco. Shaken by a trembler at 5:13 a.m., lasting 48 seconds and scourged by flames that raged in all directions. On every side there was death and suffering, hundreds injured, burned, crushed. The water supply was entirely cut off". I'm sure that it made her a stronger woman. It was suggested that her mentally handicapped daughter be placed in a home. She would not hear of it and was determined to keep her home and give her the love and care she deserved. She did so until her death, at which time, it was necessary to do what she never wanted, Dolores was placed in a home, where she lived until her death. But it was a caring environment, with only a couple of other people. I'm sure Lena would have understood and been pleased that her children cared enough for their sister to be sure it was a loving home. |
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| With her son J.D. Camozzi -1935 |
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