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Beck, Theresa E.  Theresa Rodgers Beck Theresa E. Rodgers Beck, 91, of Butler died Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1912, in Reading, she was a daughter of Paul E. and Emma Arnett Cirillo. She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church and served in St. Peter's Women's Council and Phase II. She also was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America 443 and Tanglewood Senior Center. She was a past president of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and East Butler Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary. She currently was president of the U.S. Catholic Conference at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she was a volunteer for 43 years. She was a lifelong crafter and had donated much of her handiwork to charitable organizations both here and abroad. Surviving are a son, Richard E. Rodgers of Butler; seven daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Mary) Payung, Ginger Martin, Judy Beilstein Mrs. Michael (Pat) Nicolazzo, Mrs. Keith (Gerry) Morgan and Micky Rodgers, all of Butler and Mrs. Jack (Theresa) Beilstein of Clifton Springs, N.Y.; two brothers, Michael and William Cirillo, both of Butler; and a sister, Angelina Schaffner of Pearland, Texas. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, 53 great‐grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Kenneth L. Rodgers, who died Dec. 12, 1979; and Paul J. Beck Sr., who died Oct. 26, 1982. She also was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, two great‐grandchildren, four sisters and six brothers. BECK ‐ Friends of Theresa E. Rodgers Beck, who died Sunday, June 20, 2004, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Franklin Street, with the Rev. Marvin Justi, O.F.M., Cap., officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery. The members of the C.D. of A. will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home to recite the rosary The Women's Council of St. Peter will recite the rosary at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.  Published in the Butler Eagle on 6/21/2004. 

Born in Redding, Pa., of Paul Cirillo, an Italian, and Emma Arnett Cirillo, who was part Irish and part German woman.

Theresa was baptized at Holy Rosary Church in Reading, Pa., Sept. 22, 1912, sponsors were Camillo Zocaro and Lucia Brunetto.

Paul and Emma had children: oldest to youngest: Peter, Theresa, Helen, Dominic, Mary and William. William died when he was 3 months old; Emma died in childbirth of William; when Theresa was 9.

Paul sent children to orphanage while he went to Italy to find a new wife: Michaelina

The family story goes that Paul decided to do it right this time and get an Italian wife. Michaelina was mean, especially to Theresa, of whom she would beat with a hot poker. Theresa had a scar on her leg from one of the beatings. Paul could also be mean, breaking chairs over the backs of the boys.

Paul took back his children, and Paul and Michaelina had oldest to youngest: Steve (killed in WWII), Josephine, John, Anthony, Michael, Emma, and twins: Angie and Bill.

Grandma (Theresa) said there were 16 siblings, but I count 14.

Emma Arnett grew up in Butler County, born around Rosepoint/New Castle in Lawrence County, pa.

Emma was in a convent when she met Paul, who was a janitor.

Emma's mother and father were married twice. Emma's full sisters were Bell/Jean Arnett who moved to Denver; and Mary Arnett Morone, who lived in Ford City, Pa., Mary's husband was a bootlegger.

Emma was with a sister, Helen, in the convent. Helen became a nun. There are probably more sisters.

Paul Cirillo had a brother, John, who moved to Buffalo; they called him Buffalo. He had another brother named Dominic.

The family story goes that Theresa was disowned when she married an Irish man, my grandfather, Kenneth Rodgers, on Oct. 29, 1935.

Children in order from first born:

Mary (Gordon) Payung

Theresa (Jack) Beilstein, aka, Sis

Virginia Martin, aka Ginger

Judith Beilstein, aka Judy

Richard (Carolyn) Rodgers,

Patricia (Mike) Nickalozza, aka Patty

Geraldine (Keith) Morgan, aka Gerry

Micky/Michelle Rodgers

After husband, Kenneth died, Dec. 12, 1979, she remarried Paul J. Beck Sr., who died Oct. 26, 1982

When she died, her obit said she was preceded in death by a son (my dad), a daughter (the twin), two great-grandchildren, four sisters and six brothers. Surviving siblings were brothers Michael and William Cirillo of Butler and sister Angelina Schaffner of Pearland, Texas

My dad, John Rodgers, and his siblings grew up dirt poor. Theresa would send the kids out after hearing the train pass nearby to search for any coal that may have fell, for fuel to heat their home. In early pictures, my dad is wearing hand-me-down shoes -- from his sisters.

Grandma, Theresa, always helped those less fortunate, even when her family would do without.

Rations

My aunt, Mary, asked her one time as a child why they never had jello. Food was rationed back then and one of the rations was jello. Grandma's neighbor had a son with water on the brain. The only thing he could eat was jello, so grandma gave all her jello rations to the neighbor.

Groceries

It was winter, and a occasionally a hobo would come knocking on the door looking for food. One day grandma heard a knock on the door. It was a hobo who was in such dire straits that grandma gave him the last of their bread. Mary asked why she gave away the last of their food. Grandma replied, "We'll get by -- He wasn't going to without some food." Some moments later, there was another knock on the door. They opened the door and saw a bag of groceries on the porch. But there was no one around -- not even any footprints in the newly fallen snow.

Joanne

Grandma bore a set of twins. Joanne died as a child. She was in her high chair near the table when she stopped breathing. Grandma literally ran with Joanne in her arms a mile to the nearest

hospital. But that hospital did not have the equipment needed to save Joanne. Meanwhile grandpa heard what had happened and borrowed a car. He sped to Pittsburgh, but it was too late. Mary remembers the day because she was 5 and had to take care of her younger siblings.

They later surmised that Joanne had reached across the table, grabbed a lima bean and choked on it. But all they knew at the time was that she was not breathing. Also, there was no heimlich maneuver at the time.

Social Security Death Index about Theresa E. Beck  

Name:  Theresa E. Beck 

 

Last Residence:  16001  Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States of America 

Born:  22 Aug 1912 

Died:  20 Jun 2004 

State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1951‐1952)  

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 about Theresa E Beck  

Name:  Theresa E Beck 

Birth Date:  22 Aug 1912 

Phone Number: 283‐6283 

Address: 

17 Pnb Visa Security, Pittsburgh, PA, 15265‐0001 [226 Homewood Av, Butler, PA, 16001]  [126 Goldwood Ave, Butler, PA, 16001‐5653 (1993)] [17 Pnb Visa Security, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222]  

 

 

Alt bd: 1889, Foggia, Puglia, Italy 

from ellis island:First Name:Paolo Last Name:Cirillo Ethnicity:Ita lian SouthLast Place of Residence:Vie steDate of Arrival:May 18, 1907Age at Arrival:   19y     Gender:  M     Marital Status:  S   Ship of Travel:Friedr ich der GrossePort of Departure:Nap lesManifest Line Number:0028 

found/attached passenger list, 1907, who knows here: cousin in Brooklyn, NY, possibly Salvatore Liberateri (Sibastiani, Siberatore, Liberantonio) 

 

From Ellis Island:First Name: 

Mich elinaLast Name:Cirillo Ethnicity:Last Place of Residence:But ler, Pa.Date of Arrival:Apr 23, 1922Age at Arrival:   26y     Gender:  F     Marital Status:  M   Ship of Travel:Arabic Port of Departure:Nap oliManifest Line Number:0027  

  

First Name:Paolo Last Name:Cirillo Ethnicity:Last Place of Residence:But ler, Pa.Date of Arrival:Apr 23, 1922Age at Arrival:   33y     Gender:  M     Marital Status:  M   Ship of Travel:Arabic Port of Departure:Nap oliManifest Line Number:0026 

Children from oldes: Steve (killed in WWII), Josephine, John, Anthony, Michael, Emma, and twins: Angie and Bill. 

Social Security Death Index about Paul Cirillo  

Name:  Paul Cirillo 

 

SSN:  174‐09‐3730 

Last Residence:  16001  Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States of America 

Born:  27 Sep 1887 

Died:  Oct 1968 

State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)  

 

With pic of convent: 

Source: Reading and Berks County Pennsylvania: Mirror to the Past (Collector's Edition), Wyomissing: Wyomissing New Home Federal Savings, undated. HOUSE OF GOOD SHEPHERD ‐‐ Convent was demolished for CarTech Industries purposes several years ago, but the majestic structure stood along Schuylkill Avenue near the river. Note on reverse of post card says "statue is made of pure white marble." source: http://berks.pa‐roots.com/photo/HouseOfGoodShepherd.html 

In May, 1888, application was made for the establishment of a House of Good Shepherd in Reading. A member of St. Peter's parish in Reading  gave two acres of land to aid the foundation,  but this tract was too far from the city to be utilized. It was finally decided to secure another property and the Leippe residence at 4th and Pine streets was purchased for $18,000. The House of the Good Shepherd was opened on March 5th, 1889, and the first Mass said on March 6th. 

 

Th is building becoming too small, on the advice of Rev. George Bornemann, pastor of St. Paul’s Church, various sites were visited, and a piece of ground 330 x 400 feet, valued at $3000, situated at Glenside, Bern Township, was considered most suitable. It was donated by Rev. Father Bornemann and the donation most gratefully accepted. A resolution was then passed that the generous benefactor be entitled to the eternal gratitude of the inmates of the institution. Rev. Father Bornemann then authorized suitable plans to be drawn up, and bids taken for the erection of the building. On November 22nd, 1895, the cornerstone was laid by Archbishop Ryan. During the erection of the handsome structure Rev. George Bornemann superintended the laying‐out and beautifying of the grounds and finally on June 21st, 1900, dedicated the beautiful and comfortable home. 

  House of Good Shepherd, 1915   

~ Click Image to Enlarge ~ 

 

The structure was in French Gothic style with a large tower in the center surmounted by a gilt cross (Large tower not shown in photo to right ‐ removed by 1915. See photo below.). The material used in construction is limestone in broken range, rock face with cut brownstone trimmings. The home, which was built in the form of a square cross was surrounded by nature's best scenery, situated on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, with a magnificent view of the city from its windows. 

 

The front wing of the square cross was occupied by the sisters, the right wing by the girls, and the left wing by the Magdalens. The order of the Magdalenes was established through a special dispensation by the Mother foundress (a woman who establishes something, as an institution or religious order; founder) of the home. This order is composed largely of girls who were once inmates of the home through mistakes or way wardness. Many girls who entered this institution under compulsion. found a 

haven from the worries of the world, and realizing the dangers and pitfalls of the world, were eager to spend the remainder of their lives in the home. The Inmates are free to come and go as they choose. many of them eventually taking the habit and order of Magdalenes. For admittance into the order of Magdalenes the candidates had to serve one year as postulates, after which they took the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, these vows being renewed every year for nine years before the perpetual vows were taken. While the majority of inmates at the home ranged from 16 to 19 years of age, there were a number of smaller children. 

 

The chapel occupied the entire second floor. The altar for the celebration of mass was erected on a platform in the center, at an elevation of several feet so that it could be seen from all points. This enabled the entire community to attend the same divine service at the same time. The four sections were connected with it by means of handsome arches covered with incandescent lights. Being laid out in the form of a cross, the worshippers, in one division could not see those of another, as the altar in the center obstructed the view. Instead of regular church pews, they contained "stalls" arranged in rows along the side. There was a large vacant space in the center. The stalls were separated from one another and had ornamental high backs. That portion occupied by the sisters was on the western or front side of the building. It had a seating capacity of 35. The north side apartment was occupied exclusively by the Magdalens. Its arrangement was similar to the sisters' chapel. Fifty‐five penitents worshiped in the south side chapel. The singings for the services, were furnished by the sisters, one of their number presiding at the organ. But on feast day and on other special occasions the Magdalens and sometimes the penitents joined In the rendition of special hymns. Above  the sanctuary there was a stained glass skylight, octagon in shape. It was made of delicate colors, white and gold being used to a great extent. The altar was of pretty design. The table was built on small columns, so that the figure of the officiating clergyman could be seen underneath from all the four points. There was a table on both the east and west sides of it, so that either can be used. 

 

T he illumination of the chapel, and especially the sanctuary, was grand. On special occasions, when all the lights were in service, the chapel presented a pretty scent. On both sides of each of the four large arches there were rows of incandescent lamps and there were lights at close Intervals around the walk. All through the building there were hundreds of electric lamps. 

 

Among the many gifts bestowed upon the home was  a beautiful statue of the Good Shepherd which adorned the front entrance. In 1904, a 100 lb. bell, cast in Baltimore,  was donated by Father Bornemann and members of St. Paul's parish. 

 

Mary Mount was the name over the front entrance but its legal name was House of the Good Shepherd. The institution, while founded and kept up by a sisterhood of the Catholic Church, was non‐sectarian in its reach, taking into its shelter and care any girl needing the protection of such a home, regardless of creed or denomination. Since the House of the Good Shepherd was a religious Institution, the religious ceremonies played an important part, the singing of hymns at work being a frequent occurrence. The aim of the institution was primarily, not so much to make good Catholics, as to make good women. The spacious grounds that surrounded the home afforded ample opportunity for recreation, periods for this purpose being given after each meal. A school starting with fifth grade classes on up through high school courses and special recreational activities were conducted daily. In addition there were courses in music and home nursing. Nuns supervised an orchestra and a drama club. 

 

B y 1915 the house had sheltered and cared for over 2500 girls, of whom 96 have entered the Magdalena. In 1915 it housed 127 girls, and 44 devoted Magdalena. 

 

In 1928, Sister Mary, of the Nativity of the Order of Good Shepherd, one of the first sisters to become attached to the House of Good Shepherd in the city, died of complications at the House of Good Shepherd. She had been ailing for six months. In civil life deceased was Catharine Garrity. of Philadelphia. She was 73 years of age. She was on continuous duty at the institution for 39 years.  

 

In 1970 the House of Good Shepherd and 11 acres of ground were sold to  the Carpenter Technology Corp. for $450,000. The final group of girls at the school were transferred to other schools operated by the Roman Catholic Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, which operated the school at that time. 

 

f rom: http://www.goreadingberks.us/religion/catholicfaith/history/houseofgoodshepherd.php 

From findagrave: 

Emma Cirillo 

Birth:   Feb. 27, 1882 

Death:   Jun. 29, 1921 

 

Burial: 

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery 

Grove City 

Mercer County 

Pennsylvania, USA 

  

Created by: Don Cook 

Record added: Aug 15, 2011 

Find A Grave Memorial# 74976291 

from http://www.garganotravelguide.com/Vieste.html

The history of Vieste is a rather bloody one and that history can still be felt when wandering its narrow streets and alleyways. In the medieval centre of Vieste, the medieval castle rises vertically from the sea. Constructed by Frederic II in 1240 as his royal fortress, it defended the city for many centuries from the continuous attacks of pirates. It was also the center of resistance when Vieste was all but completely destroyed in 1480 by Turkish armies led by the Great Visir Acmet Pasha. In 1554 Vieste was again occupied by Dragut Rais. Just a few steps below the castle is the Cathedral of the Assunta, built in the 11th century. It is one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Puglia. Only a few steps beyond the Cathedral are the ‘Chianca Amara’ or ‘stone of blood and tears’. On this great cliff in 1554 nearly 5,000 Viestani where beheaded by Rais’ Turkish pirates. Today, the castle is lit up at night and it can be seen from all over Vieste. The port, boardwalk, and pier are also lit making it a wonderful place to visit in the evening. And the sunrise is equally as magnificent.

from http://www.vieste-hotel.net/vieste/history/

The presence of man on the whole territory of Vieste dates back to the Palaeolithic age.

The mild climate, the presence of drinking water sources, the soil full of orchards, the wild and migratory game and many species of fishes settled along the coast, represented, since the ancient times, an ideal habitat for the human beings.

Vieste was a Greek colony and a Roman municipality: historians identify it as the old Apeneste, which can be translated as “isolated refuge”. The Greeks were spending long winters here, being totally isolated and away from their families and land.

Tradition links Vieste to the cities of Uriah and Merino. The latter was destroyed around the X century.

During the medieval age, Vieste was over and over disputed among the Byzantines, Normans, Lombards, Venetians and Arabs. Because of its strategic position, it was repeatedly attacked by the Saracens in 1480, 1554, 1674, and 1678.

Da ricordare è la terribile invasione del 1554 ad opera del pirata Dragut, during which about 5000 inhabitants of Vieste died, decapitated nearby the cathedral on a rock called, since then, Chianca amara (bitter stone).

Another important historic step for the town of Vieste is the Unification of Italy during the Risorgimento; actually, in these years secret societies cooperating against the Bourbons came to life. These, feeling increasingly threatened by the people devoted to the Unification of Italy, began to persecute, kill and condemn to prison the inhabitants of Vieste, who were active supporters of King Vittorio Emanuele.

On 27th July 1861, there was a bloody clash between a shipment of supporters of the Bourbons and supporters of the Unification. Many died during these violent clashes.

 

Street in Naples named after him: Via Domenico Cirillo

From Wikipedia:

Domenico Cirillo (Grumo Nevano, April 10, 1739 – Naples, October 9, 1799), Italian physician and patriot, was born at Grumo Nevano in the kingdom of Naples.

Appointed while yet a young man to a botanical professorship, Cirillo went some years afterwards to England, where he was elected fellow of the Royal Society, and to France. On his return to Naples he was appointed successively to the chairs of practical and theoretical medicine. He wrote voluminously and well on scientific subjects and secured an extensive medical practice.

On the French occupation of Naples and the proclamation of the Parthenopean Republic (1799), Cirillo, after at first refusing to take part in the new government, consented to be chosen a representative of the people and became a member of the legislative commission, of which he was eventually elected president. On the abandonment of the republic by the French (June 1799), Cardinal Ruffo and the army of Ferdinand IV returned to Naples, and the republicans withdrew, ill-armed and inadequately provisioned, to the forts. After a short siege they surrendered on honorable terms, life and liberty being guaranteed them by the signatures of Ruffo, of Foote, and of Micheroux. But the arrival of Lord Nelson changed the complexion of affairs, and he refused to ratify the capitulation. Secure under the British flag, Ferdinand and his wife, Marie Caroline of Austria, showed themselves eager for revenge, and Cirillo was involved with the other republicans in the vengeance of the royal family. He asked Lady Hamilton (wife of the British ambassador to Naples) to intercede on his behalf, but Nelson wrote in reference to the petition: "Domenico Cirillo, who had been the king's physician, might have been saved, but that he chose to play the fool and lie, denying that he had ever made any speeches against the government, and saying that he only took care of the poor in the hospitals" (Nelson and the Neapolitan Jacobins, Navy Records Society, 1903). He was condemned and hanged on 29 October 1799. Cirillo, whose favorite study was botany, and who was recognized as an entomologist by Carolus Linnaeus, left many books, in Latin and Italian, all of them treating of medical and scientific subjects. The Virile morali dell'Asino is a pleasant philosophical pamphlet remarkable for its double charm of sense and style. He introduced many medical innovations into Naples, particularly inoculation for smallpox.

Cirillo wrote Ad botanicas institutiones introduction Naples, 1771, De essentialibus nonnullarum plantarum characteribus 1784, Plantarum rariorum regni Neapolitani fasciculus 1788-1793, Entomologiae neapolitanae specimen primum Naples 1787-1792) and several works on hygiene.

See C. Giglioli, Naples in 1799 (London, 1903); L. Conforti, Napoli nel 1799 (Naples, 1889); C. Tivaroni, L'Italia durante il dominio francese, vol. ii, pp. 179-204.

The standard author abbreviation Cirillo is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]

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• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.

1. ^ Brummitt RK; Powell CE. (1992). Authors of Plant Names. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-085-4.

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• Article about Domenico Cirillo from the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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