John Olcese, Merced’s first Italian American mayor
Jul 27, 2016
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From Giuseppe Casaretto settling in Merced Falls in 1857 to Pasquale Marano renting a piece of land from Miller and Lux in 1874, Italians were among the first settlers in Merced County.
As trailblazers, these brave immigrants crossed the continent, settled in a strange land and built a better life for their children and grandchildren who, in turn, often became contributing members of the community.
Source: http://www.mercedsunstar.com/