PISANO VALENTI, Caterina M
31 March 1904 – 17 May 1979
Origin Bivongi, RC, Italy
Accompanying Family Nil
First settled in Herne Hill, WA
Original Occupation Farm Worker
Occupation in Australia Shopkeeper
VIMINALE
Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1937
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Widowed at age 26, with no knowledge of English, she came alone to settle where her husband had died. Year of struggle; a new family, then hard work to support and educate her daughter to graduate in Medicine. Sponsor and generous friend of many migrants. She was greatly loved.
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