Michele Arcangelo LaRocca was born in Padula 16 Sep 1885. His parents were Angelo Raffaele LaRocca and Maria Giuseppa Sanseviero. Michele and his parents immigrated to the United States in November, 1894. He married Carmela Romano (also from Padula) in Providence, Rhode Island. Together, they had 6 children, including my mother’s father, Angelo. Michele registered for the draft for both World War I and World War II, though he was never drafted. He was a machine operator in a screw factory for many years. He was close to his family in Italy, sending money and clothes at times. He was also close with his family in Rhode Island. His wife, Carmela died 3 November, 1950. Michele died in Providence, Rhode Island 8 August 1964.