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Raffaele Albi

Mr. and Mrs.
Enrico Butti

Mr. & Mrs.
Domenico Chiarello
(Nella Anselmo)

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(Emilia Raffin)

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Gus Lavorato

Giovanni Paron

Louie Protti

Mr. & Mrs. Sartor

Sam Scrivano

Silvio Tona

Paolo Veltri


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Mr. Domenico Chiarello bought the "Venice Grocery" store which was located near the immigration hall.  As a result of this proximity, Mr. and Mrs. Chiarello often helped Italian immigrants newly-arrived in Edmonton.

Venice Grocery - Immigration Center 
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Typical of many Italian families that emigrated, the Chiarello's arrived at different times, the father arriving first to prepare the way for the remainder of his family.

Separation and Emigration
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Nella Anselmo wanted to be a nun.  Domenico had other plans in mind for her.

Courting
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