Termini Imerese Society Tomb in Metaire Cemetery, New Orleans, LA
Submitted by Heather Wright
We bury our dead above ground in New Orleans and as you know, we have a one of the largest
Sicilian populations in the US. There are many Italian Society tombs here, but this is the only one
devoted to Termini that I have ever seen.
It was built in 1904 and it stands in Metairie Cemetery. The top of
the tomb reads: "Societa Italiana De Mutua Benificenza Terminese".
The plaque which is the other picture I sent, is located on the left
hand side of the tomb. Plaques on the front were left blank. The side
plaque reads as follows:
MEMBRI DECESSI
| F. Badali Morto | 11 Augusto 1905 | ETA 24 |
| A. Luparello | 15 Octobre | 54 |
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| R. Sova | 25 Luglio 1906 | 51 |
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| C, Purpura | 23 Octobre 1908 | 19 |
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| T. Giuffre | 12 Novembre 1910 | 67 |
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| F. Giuffre | 3 Agosto 1911 | 71 |
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| M. Seminara | 19 Octobre 1913 | 58 |
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| A. Purpura | 5 Luglio 1925 | 75 |
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Most likely, there are more people in the tomb and the families did not
record it on the outside with engraving. Most often there can be 3-4
people buried per block that you see on the front of the tomb. Many
families did not have the monies, especially during the depression to
record the entombment on the outside of the tomb, as in the case of my
great grandfather.
I hope this helps someone in the group.
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