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Surnames: DIBLASIO
Recognized for generations as a profession of prime importance to the
health of every community, the apothecary and the druggist have enjoyed
an exalted status and received a large measure of honor. Joseph
Francalanzo, one of the successful pharmacists of San Jose, Cal., was
born in the Province of Foggia, Italy, March 14, 1894, and was the son
of Generoso and Vincenza (Diblasio) Francalanzo, who came to America in
1896 when Joseph was but a small child. He received his early education
in the parochial and public schools in San Jose, Cal., whither he came
with his parents from Providence, R.I., in 1908.
Ever ambitious, he
secured a position as delivery boy for the Wagner Drug Store, and in
1913 began working for the Fischer and Pellerano Drug Store, and it was
then and there that he resolved to become a pharmacist. With this end in
view he gained valuable practical experience, and in 1918 became a
licentiate pharmacist, having satisfactorily passed all required
examinations. He came to his present position with the Patterson
Pharmacy in September, 1920, which was then located at 207 South First
Street; but in September of 1921 removed to its present location, 251
South First Street, near the Hippodrome Theater. The Patterson Pharmacy
carries a large and up-to-date stock and has one of the largest and most
complete prescription cases of any drugstore in Santa Clara County. The
Patterson drugstore has been a familiar place and a well-stocked
pharmacy for several years, but is doing even a greater volume of
business at the present time. Mr. Francalanzo's thorough knowledge of
the business, and his personal acquaintance with most of his customers,
and above all his courteous and pleasing personality, has contributed
largely to its success.
Transcribed by Joseph Kral, from Eugene T. Sawyers' History of Santa Clara County,California,
published by Historic Record Co. , 1922. page 1407
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