JOSEPH S. DESIMONE
The Enterprise Grocery Company
Bio- Sawyers
The success achieved by Joseph S. Desimone in business and the high
standing he enjoys as a citizen indicate the possession on his part of
superior qualifications and furnish for the rising generation an
example of what may be accomplished by a man of judgment, perseverance
and energy. Born in New Orleans, La., January 27, 1882, he is the
son of Frank and Conchetta (Alaimo) Desimone, both natives of Sicily,
Italy. When but a young man of twenty, the father came to New
Orleans and by hard and persistent work became a man of considerable
wealth. He was extensively interested in the fishing
business, owning and operating a fleet of boats on the Gulf of
Mexico. During the year 1891, he removed with his family to San
Jose, where he resided until the time of his death, December 22, 1922,
at the age of eighty-two.
Coming with his parents to California when a small lad, Joseph S.
Desimone obtained his early education in the public schools, and
afterwards graduated from the San Jose Business College during the year
1900. Following his graduation he accepted a position as delivery
boy for the Chapman and Johnson Company, and while serving in this
capacity he determined to purchase an interest in the business.
When he had accumulated $200 he purchased an interest in the grocery
business, and from this time his success was assured, so that within
twelve years he had accumulated enough capital to purchase the entire
business known as the Enterprise Grocery company. Mr. Desimone takes an
active interest in all municipal affairs, is a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and the San Jose Merchants' Association. Fraternally he
is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America. ALthough still a
young man, his is a strong and self- reliant personality, full of
optimism and hope, enjoying the respect and confidence of his
associates.