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Theresa <I>Mango</I> DeCata

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Theresa Mango DeCata

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
22 Dec 1977 (aged 81)
Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot 37, Block 25, Sec. 37, grave 3
Memorial ID
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Parents:
Giro "James" Mango
Irene (Rena) Cicchetti Mango

Spouse:
Nazzario DeCata

Children: (known)
Lucien DeCata and Spouse Ann Spalliero DeCata
Michael A DeCata and Spouse Mary Santella DeCata

Siblings:
Anthonio J. Mango
Filippo (Philip) Mango
Josephine Mango Tufano
Anna Mango
Mildred (Carmela) Mango
(may be more Siblings)

Paternal Grandparents:
Phillip (Philicano,Filippo) Mango
Louisa (Murolton,Marot) Mango
(spellings vary)

Paternal Uncle & Aunt
Antonio & Francesca Mango

Both Parents and Spouse Born in Italy.
Theresa Mango DeCata was born in Chicago Illinois.

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Theresa Mango DeCata Obituary
Chicago Tribune - Dec. 24, 1977
( provided by Findagrave Contributor # 47421469)

Theresa DeCata, nee Mango, devoted Wife of the late Nazario. Loving
Mother of the late Michael (Mary nee Santella) and the late Lucien
(Ann, nee Spalliero). Dear Grandmother of five , Great - Grandmother of two,
fond Sister of Josephine Tufano. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from
Rosano D Salerno Sons Funeral Home 6300 W. North Ave,
to Giles Church. Mass 11 a.m. , Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

*****************************************************

** In Memory of Theresa Mango DeCata **
Theresa will be loved, missed and remembered forever in the
hearts of all who loved her. Theresa's Parent immigrated to
the USA from Italy. Theresa and her Siblings were born in Illinois.
Theresa married Nazarrio who also immigrated to the USA and
his Parents were born in Italy. Theresa is survived by many
relatives and friends in Illinois, other areas of the USA and likely Italy.

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U.S. SSA Death Index:
Theresa DeCata
DOB: April 20, 1894
DOD: Dec. 1977
Last Residence: Elmwood Park, Cook Illinois
Last Benefit: Bloomingdale DuPage Illinois

(Grave Marker DOB different. Memorial reflects Theresa's grave marker DOB.
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Illinois Archdiocese of Chicago - Cemetery Records
Theresa DeCata
Est. Birth 1893 -- 84 yrs old
Home address: 1728 N. Neva Chicago, Cook Illinois
Burial: Dec. 24, 1977 - Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Hillside, Cook Co. Illinois

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Cook County Marriage Index
Marriage Sept. 22, 1913 - Chicago Cook Co. Illinois

Theresa Mango
age 19 yrs - Birth Date abt 1894
Female -- Single
Marriage to Nazzario DeCota -- {DeCata} - age 23 yrs, male, single
Marriage: Sept. 22, 1913 -- Chicago, Cook Co. Illinois

(Manga and DeCota transcription --- vs. Mango and DeCata)

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Children of Nazzario & Theresa:

Son:

Lucien DeCata
DOB: Sept. 11, 1930
DOD: Jan. 19, 1975
Memorial: 121235024

Lucien DeCata
Married Ann Spalliero in Chicago Cook Co. Illinois
Ann became a Widow after Lucien passed away.

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Son:

Michael A DeCata
abt 1913/1916 (?) - abt Feb. 1972 - born in Illinois
(SSA App sites 1912 DOB, Feb1972 DOD. Census Reports abt 1916 DOB
Spouse: Mary Santella DeCata
( per Daughter in Law Mary DeCata, Dec. 4, 1996 Chicago Tribune
Obituary, Mary is laid to rest at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside ILL
and Per Mary's Obituary, her Spouse Michael A preceded her in death.
Michael and Mary DeCata were Parents and Grandparents.

Michael DeCata married Mary Santella in Cook Co. Illinois in 1940.

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Theresa's Family of Origin:

1900 U.S. Federal Census - Chicago Cook Co. Illinois
(Manco versus Mango transcription)
Sited Daughter Theresa 6 yrs old. Theresa was
living with her Parents Giro and Irene Manco.
Giro 33 yrs old, Irene 30 yrs old.
and Siblings Filippe (9), Antonio (3) and Giuseppina (1).
.Theresa's Parents born in Italy immigrated in 1888
and were married in 1885. Giro and Irene married 15 yrs.
Daughter Giuseppina Manco age 1 yrs sited, born abt
1899. This may be Josephine per later Census reports.
A male Boarder, Michelino Pizzalano - age 25 yrs born in Italy was
living with their Family.
Irene Manco was sited as being the Mother of 7 children
with 4 children who were living.
Theresa and her siblings were born in Illinois.

(Mango is correct surname)

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1910 U.S. Federal Census -- Chicago Ward 19, Cook Co. Illinois - DeRoven St.
Giro Mango 46 yrs -- Married, head of household - Occupation: Laborer
Giro Mango born in Italy -- Giro Mango's Parents born in Italy
Giro's Immigration year 1886
Soouse Irene Born in Italy - Irene's Parents born in Italy
Irene's Immigration year 1886
Giro and Irene Naturalized U.S. Citizens
Giro and Irene Mango living with their Children. All their
Children were born in Illinois.

Giro Mango 46 yrs ( abt 1864)
Irene Mango 43 yrs (abt 1867)
Filippo Mango 23 yrs ( abt 1887)
Teresa Mango 16 yrs ( abt 1894)
Antonio Mango 13 yrs (abt 1897)
Josephine Mango 11 yrs ((abt 1899)
Carmela Mango 9 yrs (abt 1901)
Annie Mango 5 yrs (abt 1905)

(Filippo and Theresa Mango Single)
Theresa's Brother Filippo was working as an Undertaker.
Filippo Mango sited as Philip Mango often in adulthood.

By 1920 U.S. Federal Census Theresa was married, living
with her Spouse Nazzario and their child Michael DeCata in Chicago Illinois.

By 1920 U.S. Federal Census Theresa's Parents were still
living in the same house in Chicago Illinois. Spelled
734 DeKoven St. on this Census vs. DeRoven St. in 1910.
Theresa's Father Giro was referred to as James Mango
living with his Spouse Irene Mango and their
two Daughters Josephine Mango (19 yrs) and Mildred Mango 16 yrs old.

By 1940 U.S. Federal Census
Theresa's Father James Mango age 70 Years. sited as living
with Daughter Mildred Mango 25 yrs at 734 DeHoven St. Chicago
Illinois. James sited as Married. (Spouse Irene Mango passed away in 1929.)
(Many years it was sited that Theresa's father could not read or write in English.
Same address, owned his home, Street spelled similiar but
different on at least 3 US Census reports.

Possible spelling errors.
Mango was spelling correctly this Census.
Mildred may have been referred to as Carmello in 1910. Not known.
Theresa's Sister Anna Mango passed away in 1918. Their
Father Giro Mango signed as by James Mango on Annie's Death info.
Mother of Annie was Irene Mango. Slowly it appears some
members of this family were going by more typical
American Names versus their traditional Italian Family of Origin Names.
This was also post WWI era. Giro who went by James Mango
for many years in USA was sited as Giro Mango on at least
some of his death records. Possibly James Mango too per
a record siting dob as Oct.7 1865 & born in Salerno Italy.
Filippo Mango later went by Philip. Mango. It appears
that Mildred C. Mango may have been sited as Carmela
Mango in earlier childhood.

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Theresa Mango DeCata's Siblings: (known)

Theresa's Sister:

** Anna Mango **
1906 - 1918
Memorial: 75940863

Anna passed away in 1918 when she was only 12 yrs old.
Death Certificate with both Parents names sited Giro as
James Mango. Signed as James Mango. Anna Passed away
as a child. Anna has a Memorial that included her death info.

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Theresa's Sister:

**Mildred Mango ** (Carmela)
Jan. 25, 1902 - Sept. 19 1966
Memorial: 54464662

Illinois Death Index sites Mildred was Born and Died in Chicago Illinois
Father: James Mango
Mother: Irene Cicchetti
Clerk
Buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Hillside, Cook Co. Illinois
Entry: 65938 - Digital: 101276793 - (LDS Family Search )

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Theresa's Brother:

** Anthonio Mango **

Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths
Anthony Mango**
DOB:Nov. 9, 1896
born in Chicago Illinois
DOD: Dec. 29, 1941
Died in Chicago Illinois
Buried in Hillside Cook Illinois
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel
Father: Giro Mango
Born in Salerno Italy
Mother: Irene Cicchetti
born in Salerno Italy
Spouse: Concetta
FHL Film: 1953893
Memorial linked to Parents
Memorials.

Antonio and Concetta Mango's
Son Jame Mango
Jan. 20, 1917- April 25,1953
WWII U.S. Military Veteran
Birth Records site his Parents
names, DOD, Cook Co. Illinois.
Death records site DOD and Cook Co. Illinois
No Memorial located.

( More Children in this Family.)

----

Theresa's Brother:
** Filippo (Philip Mango **
DOB abt: 1887 -

Philip Mango married to Jennie Sevick in
Oak Park Cook County Illinois in 1914.
(not confirmed as same Philip)

Sited as an Undertaker in the 1910 US Census .
No Further information known about Filippo (Philip) Mango
No Memorial located.

----

Theresa's Sister:
** Josephine Mango Tufano **
1899- 1886
Memorial: 145164603
Memorial Linked to Spouse Michael Tufano.
Laid to rest at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Hillside, Cook Illinois.

Their Son Dominic Tufano
1931- 1994
is laid to rest at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Parents names on Dominic's Illinois Death records
are Josephine Mango and Michael Tufano.
Dominic was born in Chicago Illinois and passed away in Chicago Illinois.

-----------------------------------

Theresa's Paternal Uncle:

Antonio Mango
1879- 1932
Memorial : 144470642
Memorial linked to Spouse.
Death Records site same Parents as brother Giro Mango.
Born in Italy. Married to Francesco Giodaro
Lived in Chicago Illinois Also had a Son Antonio born in 1898 in Chicago

Giro's Brother Antonia sometimes also sited
as Ciro with his Spouse Francesco on their Children's
birth records and other records.

---------------------------------

More information about Theresa located in her Spouse Nazarrio's
Memorial. To be transferred to Theresa's Memorial.

More Family history, photos, written Memorial Tributes,
Family Memorial Links Welcome.

Per Cemetery Records
Theresa, Nazzario and their Son Lucien are all laid to rest
in the same family plot and all have grave markers. The
Family has 4 grave plots. Lucien is buried in grave 2.
(Lucien is survived by his Widow)

Bio in progress. to be edited. Some Family information to be
deleted when Memorials linked.

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Parents:
Giro "James" Mango
Irene (Rena) Cicchetti Mango

Spouse:
Nazzario DeCata

Children: (known)
Lucien DeCata and Spouse Ann Spalliero DeCata
Michael A DeCata and Spouse Mary Santella DeCata

Siblings:
Anthonio J. Mango
Filippo (Philip) Mango
Josephine Mango Tufano
Anna Mango
Mildred (Carmela) Mango
(may be more Siblings)

Paternal Grandparents:
Phillip (Philicano,Filippo) Mango
Louisa (Murolton,Marot) Mango
(spellings vary)

Paternal Uncle & Aunt
Antonio & Francesca Mango

Both Parents and Spouse Born in Italy.
Theresa Mango DeCata was born in Chicago Illinois.

*******************************************

Theresa Mango DeCata Obituary
Chicago Tribune - Dec. 24, 1977
( provided by Findagrave Contributor # 47421469)

Theresa DeCata, nee Mango, devoted Wife of the late Nazario. Loving
Mother of the late Michael (Mary nee Santella) and the late Lucien
(Ann, nee Spalliero). Dear Grandmother of five , Great - Grandmother of two,
fond Sister of Josephine Tufano. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from
Rosano D Salerno Sons Funeral Home 6300 W. North Ave,
to Giles Church. Mass 11 a.m. , Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

*****************************************************

** In Memory of Theresa Mango DeCata **
Theresa will be loved, missed and remembered forever in the
hearts of all who loved her. Theresa's Parent immigrated to
the USA from Italy. Theresa and her Siblings were born in Illinois.
Theresa married Nazarrio who also immigrated to the USA and
his Parents were born in Italy. Theresa is survived by many
relatives and friends in Illinois, other areas of the USA and likely Italy.

***************************

U.S. SSA Death Index:
Theresa DeCata
DOB: April 20, 1894
DOD: Dec. 1977
Last Residence: Elmwood Park, Cook Illinois
Last Benefit: Bloomingdale DuPage Illinois

(Grave Marker DOB different. Memorial reflects Theresa's grave marker DOB.
---------------------------

Illinois Archdiocese of Chicago - Cemetery Records
Theresa DeCata
Est. Birth 1893 -- 84 yrs old
Home address: 1728 N. Neva Chicago, Cook Illinois
Burial: Dec. 24, 1977 - Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Hillside, Cook Co. Illinois

--------------------------------

Cook County Marriage Index
Marriage Sept. 22, 1913 - Chicago Cook Co. Illinois

Theresa Mango
age 19 yrs - Birth Date abt 1894
Female -- Single
Marriage to Nazzario DeCota -- {DeCata} - age 23 yrs, male, single
Marriage: Sept. 22, 1913 -- Chicago, Cook Co. Illinois

(Manga and DeCota transcription --- vs. Mango and DeCata)

-------------

Children of Nazzario & Theresa:

Son:

Lucien DeCata
DOB: Sept. 11, 1930
DOD: Jan. 19, 1975
Memorial: 121235024

Lucien DeCata
Married Ann Spalliero in Chicago Cook Co. Illinois
Ann became a Widow after Lucien passed away.

-----

Son:

Michael A DeCata
abt 1913/1916 (?) - abt Feb. 1972 - born in Illinois
(SSA App sites 1912 DOB, Feb1972 DOD. Census Reports abt 1916 DOB
Spouse: Mary Santella DeCata
( per Daughter in Law Mary DeCata, Dec. 4, 1996 Chicago Tribune
Obituary, Mary is laid to rest at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside ILL
and Per Mary's Obituary, her Spouse Michael A preceded her in death.
Michael and Mary DeCata were Parents and Grandparents.

Michael DeCata married Mary Santella in Cook Co. Illinois in 1940.

-----------------------------------

Theresa's Family of Origin:

1900 U.S. Federal Census - Chicago Cook Co. Illinois
(Manco versus Mango transcription)
Sited Daughter Theresa 6 yrs old. Theresa was
living with her Parents Giro and Irene Manco.
Giro 33 yrs old, Irene 30 yrs old.
and Siblings Filippe (9), Antonio (3) and Giuseppina (1).
.Theresa's Parents born in Italy immigrated in 1888
and were married in 1885. Giro and Irene married 15 yrs.
Daughter Giuseppina Manco age 1 yrs sited, born abt
1899. This may be Josephine per later Census reports.
A male Boarder, Michelino Pizzalano - age 25 yrs born in Italy was
living with their Family.
Irene Manco was sited as being the Mother of 7 children
with 4 children who were living.
Theresa and her siblings were born in Illinois.

(Mango is correct surname)

------------

1910 U.S. Federal Census -- Chicago Ward 19, Cook Co. Illinois - DeRoven St.
Giro Mango 46 yrs -- Married, head of household - Occupation: Laborer
Giro Mango born in Italy -- Giro Mango's Parents born in Italy
Giro's Immigration year 1886
Soouse Irene Born in Italy - Irene's Parents born in Italy
Irene's Immigration year 1886
Giro and Irene Naturalized U.S. Citizens
Giro and Irene Mango living with their Children. All their
Children were born in Illinois.

Giro Mango 46 yrs ( abt 1864)
Irene Mango 43 yrs (abt 1867)
Filippo Mango 23 yrs ( abt 1887)
Teresa Mango 16 yrs ( abt 1894)
Antonio Mango 13 yrs (abt 1897)
Josephine Mango 11 yrs ((abt 1899)
Carmela Mango 9 yrs (abt 1901)
Annie Mango 5 yrs (abt 1905)

(Filippo and Theresa Mango Single)
Theresa's Brother Filippo was working as an Undertaker.
Filippo Mango sited as Philip Mango often in adulthood.

By 1920 U.S. Federal Census Theresa was married, living
with her Spouse Nazzario and their child Michael DeCata in Chicago Illinois.

By 1920 U.S. Federal Census Theresa's Parents were still
living in the same house in Chicago Illinois. Spelled
734 DeKoven St. on this Census vs. DeRoven St. in 1910.
Theresa's Father Giro was referred to as James Mango
living with his Spouse Irene Mango and their
two Daughters Josephine Mango (19 yrs) and Mildred Mango 16 yrs old.

By 1940 U.S. Federal Census
Theresa's Father James Mango age 70 Years. sited as living
with Daughter Mildred Mango 25 yrs at 734 DeHoven St. Chicago
Illinois. James sited as Married. (Spouse Irene Mango passed away in 1929.)
(Many years it was sited that Theresa's father could not read or write in English.
Same address, owned his home, Street spelled similiar but
different on at least 3 US Census reports.

Possible spelling errors.
Mango was spelling correctly this Census.
Mildred may have been referred to as Carmello in 1910. Not known.
Theresa's Sister Anna Mango passed away in 1918. Their
Father Giro Mango signed as by James Mango on Annie's Death info.
Mother of Annie was Irene Mango. Slowly it appears some
members of this family were going by more typical
American Names versus their traditional Italian Family of Origin Names.
This was also post WWI era. Giro who went by James Mango
for many years in USA was sited as Giro Mango on at least
some of his death records. Possibly James Mango too per
a record siting dob as Oct.7 1865 & born in Salerno Italy.
Filippo Mango later went by Philip. Mango. It appears
that Mildred C. Mango may have been sited as Carmela
Mango in earlier childhood.

------------------------

Theresa Mango DeCata's Siblings: (known)

Theresa's Sister:

** Anna Mango **
1906 - 1918
Memorial: 75940863

Anna passed away in 1918 when she was only 12 yrs old.
Death Certificate with both Parents names sited Giro as
James Mango. Signed as James Mango. Anna Passed away
as a child. Anna has a Memorial that included her death info.

-----

Theresa's Sister:

**Mildred Mango ** (Carmela)
Jan. 25, 1902 - Sept. 19 1966
Memorial: 54464662

Illinois Death Index sites Mildred was Born and Died in Chicago Illinois
Father: James Mango
Mother: Irene Cicchetti
Clerk
Buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Hillside, Cook Co. Illinois
Entry: 65938 - Digital: 101276793 - (LDS Family Search )

----

Theresa's Brother:

** Anthonio Mango **

Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths
Anthony Mango**
DOB:Nov. 9, 1896
born in Chicago Illinois
DOD: Dec. 29, 1941
Died in Chicago Illinois
Buried in Hillside Cook Illinois
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel
Father: Giro Mango
Born in Salerno Italy
Mother: Irene Cicchetti
born in Salerno Italy
Spouse: Concetta
FHL Film: 1953893
Memorial linked to Parents
Memorials.

Antonio and Concetta Mango's
Son Jame Mango
Jan. 20, 1917- April 25,1953
WWII U.S. Military Veteran
Birth Records site his Parents
names, DOD, Cook Co. Illinois.
Death records site DOD and Cook Co. Illinois
No Memorial located.

( More Children in this Family.)

----

Theresa's Brother:
** Filippo (Philip Mango **
DOB abt: 1887 -

Philip Mango married to Jennie Sevick in
Oak Park Cook County Illinois in 1914.
(not confirmed as same Philip)

Sited as an Undertaker in the 1910 US Census .
No Further information known about Filippo (Philip) Mango
No Memorial located.

----

Theresa's Sister:
** Josephine Mango Tufano **
1899- 1886
Memorial: 145164603
Memorial Linked to Spouse Michael Tufano.
Laid to rest at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Hillside, Cook Illinois.

Their Son Dominic Tufano
1931- 1994
is laid to rest at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Parents names on Dominic's Illinois Death records
are Josephine Mango and Michael Tufano.
Dominic was born in Chicago Illinois and passed away in Chicago Illinois.

-----------------------------------

Theresa's Paternal Uncle:

Antonio Mango
1879- 1932
Memorial : 144470642
Memorial linked to Spouse.
Death Records site same Parents as brother Giro Mango.
Born in Italy. Married to Francesco Giodaro
Lived in Chicago Illinois Also had a Son Antonio born in 1898 in Chicago

Giro's Brother Antonia sometimes also sited
as Ciro with his Spouse Francesco on their Children's
birth records and other records.

---------------------------------

More information about Theresa located in her Spouse Nazarrio's
Memorial. To be transferred to Theresa's Memorial.

More Family history, photos, written Memorial Tributes,
Family Memorial Links Welcome.

Per Cemetery Records
Theresa, Nazzario and their Son Lucien are all laid to rest
in the same family plot and all have grave markers. The
Family has 4 grave plots. Lucien is buried in grave 2.
(Lucien is survived by his Widow)

Bio in progress. to be edited. Some Family information to be
deleted when Memorials linked.

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  • Created by: d lester
  • Added: Mar 23, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177662095/theresa-decata: accessed ), memorial page for Theresa Mango DeCata (22 Apr 1896–22 Dec 1977), Find a Grave Memorial ID 177662095, citing Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by d lester (contributor 48245311).