March 23rd 1954, this immigrant boy arrived in Gloucester, and made it his home.
Fourteen years later he crossed the bridge and created a new life. Forty Years later he returned to make Gloucester his home again. His parents made many sacrifices to allow him that choice, just like many parents in Gloucester’s history did for their children.
On this anniversary of our arrival, thank you Mom and Dad (Anibal and Adelina Simoes)
This story has been repeated many times, and I would love to hear more in the comments.
Alicia
blackswanbeth
Joanne
Paul F. Frontiero Jr.
Joey C
Marty Luster
Craig Kimberley
David B. Cox
Donna Ardizzoni
Ed Collard
Sharon
Vickie & Peter
Kim Smith
Fr Matthew Green
patrickr
Paul Morrison & RD
S.D. Kelly
Thom Falzarano
Great evocative photo, Manny. Your post is a beautiful tribute to your family’s story and and those so many others.
Hey Manny! I remember that little boy and his older brother when they first came to Gloucester and the Mt. Vernon School. Now that goes back a ways! Joe was in my class and you were in the class behind me. I remember many young immigrants who came to Gloucester then. The children who had come before them would help the newbies to understand English and what the teacher was saying. It was kind of a sink or swim proposition when it came to English. You, me and all the “Hill” kids have been friends forever–even when some of us went over the bridge to find our fortunes. PS – You sure were a cute little guy! You friend – Joyce
did you know any Goularts?captain of ss Mary P Antoine? that is my family that imigrated to gloucester from portugal
The Goularts I knew lived on Taylor Street, not sure if they were releated to your family.
I found out it was called the Mary P. Goulart. Built in 1911 by my g.g.great grandfather Antoine Goulart married to Mary P. He died in 1938.My g.great grandfather took over after his brother Lawerence died and his name was jerome goulart married to Josephine Seaver.They had a Daughter, Margaret Goulart who is my Grandmother. Jerome Goulart died in Rockport in 1966