Sacramento County
Biographies
DEO CORDANO
DEO CORDANO.--A far-sighted, progressive rancher, who by hard work, strict integrity and common sense has established a place for himself among the citizens of Sacramento County, is Deo Cordano, who was born on October 9, 1872, near Genoa, Italy, the son of Joseph and Ann (Boitano) Cordano, who passed away in their native land.
Deo Cordano was educated in the schools near Genoa, Italy. He left home when he was seventeen years old and emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Sacramento. Arriving in June, 1889, he started in business on Fourth Street, near the old post-office, where he had his shoe-shining parlors, and followed the business for twelve years. He then bought fifty acres of land on Fifth Avenue, east of Stockton road, which he developed to grapevines. He has given his undivided attention to this vineyard, and is making steady progress, thereby contributing something definite toward the advancement of the community, as well as toward the advancement of his own interests. He has many varieties of grapes, but principally Tokays, Muscats, Rose Perus and Cornichons.
In Sacramento, on October 7, 1894, Deo Cordano was united in marriage with Miss Celeste Boitano, who came to the Golden State when she was a child, with her parents, John and Adelaide (Cordano) Boitano, from the Province of Genoa. The father was a miner at Sutter Creek, where Mrs. Cordano received her education in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Cordano were blessed with two children: Enid, who is now Mrs. Peter M. Rooney of Sacramento; and Alvin, assisting his parents. Mr. Cordano is an adherent of the Republican party, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Cordano is a member of the Y. L. I. He is considered one of the most patriotic and public-spirited citizens in the community, and is very fond of outdoor life, enjoying all clean sports.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County, California
With Biographical Sketches, Page 866. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.