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An ancestors of mine named Felice Felitti died in Vietri di Potenza 13 Jan 1905. I have his death record but am unable to read it. I was hoping someone might be able to tell me if there is a cause of death listed anywhere. Any other vital information would be most appreciated. Thank you so much!
Cause of deth is rarely noted on Italian death records. Felice was 27 years old and unmarried. I assume you know who his parents were?
Ann Tatangelo http://angelresearch.net
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As Ann stated, there usually is no cause of death listed.
Felice died at 5:30 PM on the 12th of January, and was the son of deceased Vincenzo, a "farmacista" [pharmacist]; and of Maria Iovina DeLaurentis, a gentlewoman.
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