occupation of father of bride to be

[dmt1955]

http://s23.postimg.org/tp83jzegb/1896_P ... ent_34.jpg

any thoughts on the profession of Giovanni Felice, father of the bride to be? looks something like fontanaro.
thanks,
donna

[erudita74]

http://s23.postimg.org/tp83jzegb/1896_P ... ent_34.jpg

any thoughts on the profession of Giovanni Felice, father of the bride to be? looks something like fontanaro.
thanks,
donna

Donna
I believe you have deciphered the profession correctly. In the book Our Italian Surnames by (Prof) Joseph G Fucilla (p.173), he talks about the word being a surname derived from the metal trades and translating to pump maker. That's all I've found so far.
Erudita

[dmt1955]

interesting....this is the first time i have come across that occupation in the town.

thank so much
donna

[erudita74]

interesting....this is the first time i have come across that occupation in the town.

thank so much
donna

Donna
You're very welcome. I also meant to tell you that the occupation is a form of the word for fountain, which is fontana.

Erudita

[dmt1955]

thanks again for that reference. i discovered that fucilla's book is available at a local library. i look forward to reading it.

donna