Michael Pesanelly and His Brockton Orchestra

kciociola — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:08:48 -0500

Michael Pesanelli and his orchestra played in New England—primarily in venues on Cape Cod—in the 1920's and 1930's. Michael also acted as Musical Director for Gus Sullivan's Arcadians—a group that played at the Mid-Cape Gardens in the 1920's. Located in West Harwich/Harwichport, the venue was later renamed "The Arcadia".

When performing, "Mike", chose to end his name with a "y" instead of an "i" because he liked the look of it in advertisements and to appear less "Italian" so that it would also appeal to a broader audience.

If you have any information on Michael, the members of his orchestra or other dates and times when they performed, please fell free to contact us at www.michaelpesanelli.com

"Original Gangsters" NOT REALLY

mami121604 — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:24:03 -0600

We call it Original Gangsters within the family due to the way they are standing and b/c of the crutch.
In order left to right(when looking at it):
Nathan EVERETT Chase(1908-1986)
Charles Whitman Chase(1892-1962)
Arthur Herbert Chase(1884-1960)
Hezekiah Moody Chase(1894-1961)
Josiah William Chase(1886-1977)(Standing in rear, he's my great Grandpa)
Sidney(Sydney) Waldo Chase(1888-1974)
Hazel Lillian Chase(1905-2000)
Hope Beatrice Chase(1904-UNK)
The photo was taken in 1944 at the funeral of their father Josepg Gage Chase(1860-1944) their mother Mary Alice Gragg(1863-1934) was already gone.

Harwich MA Old Photos

Michael Pesanelly and His Brockton Orchestra

"Original Gangsters" NOT REALLY