Served as apprentice carver in Palermo, Italy from about 1892 - 1900 under Master Furniture Carver and Fountain Maker "Valenti". Among other projects, carved figures in the Palatial Box in the Palermo Opera House. Master wood carver of carousel horses/figures. With the Dentzel company in Philadelphia. Carved a bust of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt - and received personal letter of gratitude from Roosevelts secretary, also a plaque from President and Mrs. Roosevelt