In 1928 he came to the United States of America from San Valentino, Italy to Peekskill, NY.

He served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II, and retired after serving 22 1/2 years in the US Air Force.

He worked 19 years for Lockheed and then retired.

In retirement he kept active, fishing, gardening, and traveling.  He kept active and loved to show everyone who came to visit him around the state of Arizona.