LOMBARDI FAMILY HISTORY
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WWI vets Tony Lombardi (left) and friend Perrine, during Armistice Day celebrations. 1930. Perrine was an Italian-American who came from Kentucky and had a very strong Southern accent.
Tony Lombardi at work.
Tony Lombardi, 25 years of service at GM.
Mary and Tony Lombardi with their son Pasquino
The first car in the Lombardi family. Giuseppe (Joe) Lombardi in his 1922 Model T Ford on Fordyce St. Talking to family friend "Rico". Circa 1924. This Model T was a two door sedan that was purchased from Uncle 'Jack' Lombardi, which was years later sold in running condition to a junk yard for $5.00.
****Interesting Note: Rico taught Guy Lombardi Sr. how to play checkers.
Also, it was with this car that Guy learned to drive, having received his first driver's license at age 14. In those days a driver's license was issued for life, and did not need to be renewed.
Maria (Fusi) Lombardi and her "washing machine". ca. 1919.
Brothers Modesto, and Guy Lombardi Sr., 1927, just after the death of their mother.
Guy Lombardi Sr., 1933 High School Graduation Photo.
Guy Lombardi Sr., circa 1935, with his 1929 Chevy two door sedan, formaly a company car that was used by the superintendent of Chevy Forge Plant. The car later was traded in as a $125.00 credit on a 1936 Chevy two door sedan for $650.00 new.
The 1929 Chevy two door sedan had a tendency to break the rear axle shaft every 10,000 miles. Guy personally replaced three rear axle shafts on this car.
Guy Lombardi, 1942
Burt Lombardi and Guy Lombardi Sr., ca 1934
'The Lombardi Trio'. L-R, Burt, Marty, and Guy. ca. 1937. On the farm, Owasso.
Burt Lombardi. 1936
L-R, Margaret & Burt Lombardi, father Antonio Lombardi, niece Cara, and her mother Cara
Burt in boat as friends look on. Tea Lake, Oscoda County. Fishing/Camping trip. ca. 1946.
Burt with catch of the day. Tea Lake, Oscoda County. Fishing/Camping trip. ca. 1946.
Lombardi Family photo taken at Smart Studio in Hamtramch, Mi., 1932. Before everyone (but Guy) left for Italy in 1933. From L to R: Front: Mario, Guiseppe, Luigia. Back: Modesto, Guy Lombardi.
L to R, Modesto 'Marty' Lombardi (just after his return from Italy, at 18 years old), Pasquino 'Paul' Lombardi, Guido 'Guy' Lombardi. ca. 1937.
Guiseppe Lombardi, with sons Modesto and Guido. Ca. 1935.
At the beach. Lake St. Claire. Guido 'Guy' Lombardi Sr (standing)., Modesto 'Marty' Lombardi, and Eddy Barton. 1937.
Mario Lombardi
Guiseppe (Joe) Lombardi. ca. 1964
1976 L to R, Brothers Guido, Modesto, father Guiseppe, and brother Mario Lombardi.
Luigia & Joe Lombardi
Rena Lombardi
Mary and Tony Lombardi, with their children Pasquino and Rena.
Pasquino 'Paul' Lombardi
Pasquino 'Paul' Lombardi and his sister, Rena.
LOMBARDI MERCANTILE CO., Rio Vista, Calif., ca. 1900. 11"x14"
Glass Movie Slide of: LOMBARDI, LTD. (1919), Movie. Comedy. Silent.
Synopsis: "Fifth Avenue dress designer Tito Lombardi causes his business to suffer by his generous dispensation of credit to clients, one of whom, Max Strohm, the manager of a musical review, has promised payment for his girls' lavish costumes as soon as the show makes money. To the dismay of Norah Blake, Lombardi's faithful assistant, who loves him, Lombardi proposes to Phyllis Manning, one of the showgirls, and presents her with his finest creations, while not even attempting to kiss her, as she puts off setting a wedding date and also accepts the attentions of wealthy bachelor Bob Tarrant. After Strohm's show fails and Phyllis leaves with Tarrant for California, Lombardi's establishment nears bankruptcy. Daisy, one of Lombardi's models, accepts the proposal from Lombardi's friend, Rickey, a chauffeur. When she discovers he is the son of "Riccardo the vermicelli king" and quite rich, she convinces Rickey to help Lombardi. Under Norah's direction, the business is revitalized. Lombardi finally sees Norah's value, and they marry." - http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=496100