Joseph and Kathryn Lanza, children of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lanza were musical prodigies. Joseph distinguished himself in violin at the Italian Conservatory La Scala. The family emigrated from Sicily to Bristol circa 1905 with brothers Alessio, Paul and Mario. Mario became conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony in California and a teacher to numerous film stars. Paul started a barber shop in Bristol and Alessio founded Lanza’s Bakery in Bristol on Dorrance Street.
The Lanza family emigrated from Sicily to Bristol circa 1905 with brothers Alessio, Paul and Mario. Mario became conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony in California and a teacher to numerous film stars. Paul started a barber shop in Bristol and Alessio founded Lanza’s Bakery in Bristol on Dorrance Street.
Thomas lived (1775-1849). Mary, his wife, lived (1790-1889). Thomas was a well-known actor on the American Stage.
Note: The stone has Thomas as having been born in 1776, however, records in England indicate that he was born in 1775 (cited: “Thomas Apthorpe Cooper Father of the American Stage 1775-1849," by F. Arant Maginnes, published 2004).