Obituary Record

Gaspar Pius Maurigi, 80, died at 11:15 A. M. Monday in Hancock County Hospital. He had been in poor health for several years but had been taken to the hospital for treatment early Monday after his condition became worse.

A native of Scucia Scaffani, Italy, Mr. Maurigi came to the United States about 60 years ago and lived in New Orleans for several years before coming to Bay St. Louis in 1908. He was a shoemaker and operated a shoe repair shop until his health forced him to retire.

Mr. Maurigi was one of five charter members of the Italian Society of Bay St. Louis and was president of the organization for 31 years. He was responsible for the erection of the Italian Society mausoleum in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Bay St. Louis residents were invited by Mr. Maurigi on St. Joseph's Day each year to visit the elaborate St. Joseph's altar he erected in his home in memory of his wife. He followed this custom for 27 years until last year when his son, Russell, continued the tradition.

He was the husband of the late Mrs. Caroline (Lena) Frederico Maurigi. Surviving are three sons, Manuel, Gaspar, Jr., and Russell of Bay St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Nelius C. Rhodes of Bay St. Louis, and Mrs. A. C. Osso of Hamilton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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