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ied Annuziata Bon Venuto, and they
were the parents of seven children, of
whom the two now living are residents of
Stamford; Charles D., and Joseph J.
Joseph J. Vuono was born in New
York City, October 8, 1885. He received
his elementary education in the public
schools of Greenwich, then supplemented
this early study with a course at the
Greenwich High School. Quick at his
studies and ambitious to make a success
in life, he made the most of these opportunities.
Naturally endowed with keen
powers of observation and the common
sense which applies the resulting deductions
in a practical manner, he has more
than made good. After leaving school the
young man learned the trade of machinist
with the Tuttle Machine Company.
He remained in their employ for about
six years, then was engaged in the liquor
business with his brother for about three
years. This, however, was uncongenial
to him, and he looked about for some line
of endeavor in which his natural taste
for active, constructive work should find
expression. The rapid development of
Stamford, then but recently having been
made a city, offered ample opportunity
for constructive work of an intersting nature,
and an almost unlimited scope. He
launched into the contracting business,
and his brother, Charles D. Vuono, joined
him in the venture. From the start the
policy of the new firm was the highest
possible standard of excellence in all work
done. The most modern equipment was
bought, and the best methods employed.
The property owners in Stamford and in
many other Fairfield county towns were
quick to recognize the quality of work
turned out by the young men, and soon
began placing important contracts in
their hands. The Wall street school and
the Roger's school, as fine educational
structures as can be found, were built by
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these people. The factory building of
Maxim & Maxim, and the Kroeger Piano
factory are noteworthy examples of their
work. They built the Stamford Theatre,
the State Armory, the First Congrega-
tional Church, and numerous business
buildings in Stamford and the surround-
ing towns. But in the beautiful resi-
dences which they have constructed,
many of them under the direction of the
foremost architects of the day, their work
holds a peculiar charm. One of the most
beautiful, set off by its surroundings, is
the Joseph D. Sawyer residence, on the
rocks at Sound Beach. When the business
was first started the firm name was
Vuono Brothers, but it is now The Vuono
Construction Company, the business
having been incorporated in 1913. The
officers are : Charles D. Vuono, presi-
dent ; Samuel P. Fosdick, secretary ; and
Joseph J. Vuono, treasurer.
Personally, Mr. Joseph J. Vuono is in-
terested in many of the various activities
of the day. Socially, he is a member of
the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles, the
Improved Order of Red Men, of the Vic-
toria 3rd Felia di Italia, and of the Ital-
ian Social Club.
Mr. Vuono married Annie Ciancuilli,
daughter of Salvatore Ciancuilli, of New
Haven, Connecticut, and has two chil-
dren : Helen and Eva.
In the progress and improvement of
Americans of Italian birth or parentage,
Mr. Vuono takes the greatest interest,
doing all in his power to forward such
movements or educational centers as
have for their object the development of
Italian youth, the advancement of their
success, and their preparation for the
privileges of citizenship in the country
of their adoption. He holds the office of
treasurer of the Italian Institute.