Antonio De Angelis, engaged in the banking and real estate business in New Haven since 1907, is of Italian birth and a resident of this country from the age of twenty-three years. He was born in Benevento, Italy, January 30, 1860, a son of John and Marie (Petrelli) De Angelis, who were also natives of that country. The mother died in Italy and late in life the father crossed the Atlantic, spending his last days in the new world. In the family were but two children, Joseph and Antonio, both now residents of New Haven.

  The opportunities which Antonio De Angelis received in his youth were extremely limited. He had little chance to attend school and his knowledge has been acquired through self-effort, and the school of experience has afforded him many valuable lessons. Entering the Italian army when in his teens, he served for three years and then at the age of twenty-three came to the United States, hoping to better his financial condition on this side of the Atlantic. He at once made his way to New Haven and entered the employ of the Candee Rubber Company, remaining at that plant for twenty-three years, during which he made steady progress, being advanced from one position to another and therefore taking upon himself added responsibilities which, however, brought him increases in salary as well. The careful husbanding of his resources enabled him to embark in the banking business in 1907, since which time he has been classed with the leading Italian bankers of the city, and he is also engaged in the real estate business in connection with his sons.

  On the 29th of September, 1890, Mr. De Angelis was united in marriage to Miss Angelina Torillo, of this city, who passed away February 2, 1915. They were the parents of six children: Vincent, who is a graduate of the New Haven high school; Rosie, a grammar school graduate; Joseph, a graduate of Yale Business College; Michael, attending New Haven high school; Anna; and Louis. All were born in New Haven.

  The religious faith of the family is indicated in their membership in St. Michael’s church. Mr. De Angelis is identified with various Italian societies and he is one of the best known representatives of the Italian colony of New Haven. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to the new world, for here he has found the opportunities which he sought and in their utilization has steadily advanced in a business way until he now occupies a prominent position in financial circles.