I can shed some light on this. I'm not sure if my last submission has been posted, thus I apoligize if this is redundant.

Frank Merlo Sr, born in Italy (Sicily) 2/17/1876 (Died Waukegan 9/20/1973)

Vincenzo (Jim) Merlo Born in Casteldaccia 9/11/1923

Vincenzo (Jim) Merlo lived in Waukegan, IL ...