Clara Cannucciari

[2] Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, on August 18, 1915, Cannucciari went on to live through North America's Great Depression.[3] During these difficult times, her recently-emigrated Sicilian American parents (Giuseppe and Giuseppina Bonfanti) were hit especially hard by North America's economic woes.Clara's mother found inventive ways to stretch the family's meals and they emerged from the Depression safe and healthy.Clara has recounted that she had to drop out of high school because her family couldn't afford stockings.[4][5][6] She retired shortly after her 96th birthday and her last video was posted on April 18, 2019 (Fried Fish).
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