On May 20, 1896, Eugenia Libretti, 17, first sailed for America aboard the "Ems" from Salerno, Italy and arrived Ellis Island, New York on June 3, 1896.

RED BANK REGISTER, June 11, 1950

Mrs. Arnone, Kids' Friend
Was Volunteer 'Patrolman' at School Crossing 35 Years
Staff Correspondent.

RED BANK- Mrs. Eugenia L. Arnone--"Mama Arnone" to pupils of the Red Bank grade school at Shrewsbury avenue and River street--died yesterday at her home after a year's illness. She was 69.
Mrs. Arnone for 35 years was a volunteer grade crossing policewoman, guiding children across the busy intersection opposite her combination meat and grocery store.
For her work, the New Jersey State Patrolman's Benevolent Association last June presented Mrs. Arnone an honorary membership card. The card was given at a dinner at the Arnone residence. A gift of 50 roses from Police Chief Harry T. Van Note also was presented to Mrs. Arnone.
Three days after the dinner Mrs. Arnone became ill and she had been bedridden since.

Light Under Bushel
It was Van Note who accidentlly discovered Mrs. Arnone's safety work among school children. Although she had been performing the duties of a policeman many years, few outside the neighborhood were aware of it.
Last Spring Van Note, driving in Shrewsbury avenue, was forced to halt his car when Mrs. Arnone stepped in front of the vehicle and flagged it to a stop to permit children to cross the street.
Van Note pulled his vehicle to the curb and thanked the woman. Getting the history of the case, he recommended the PBA membership card.

Mother of 11
The mother of 11 children, Mrs. Arnone, began her job of grade crossing guide with her own brood. She was "on duty" in all weather in the secondary highway. She dropped her duties behind the counter of the store to assist the children during school hours.
Born in Naples, Mrs. Arnone was brought to this country as a girl. She lived in Brooklyn until her marriage to the late Michael Arnone when the couple came here to open their store.
She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Marks, Mrs. Anna Collins, and Mrs. Lucille Robson, all of Red Bank, and Mrs. Angelina Apollo of New York; seven sons, Joseph, Frank, James, John, Dennis, Patrick and Michael, all of Red Bank; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Danza and Mrs. Mary Zazzaro of Brooklyn, and 14 grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday morning from the home. A high requiem mass will be offered at 10 o'clock in St. Anthony's Church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.