Seventh Generation

62. Franz Xavier (Frank) DEJACO⁹³ was born on 17 Nov 1847 in Campill/Longiarü in Tyrol (Crownland of Austria) at Seres. [Seres, Haus Nr. 35] He was baptized at St. Lucia Church in Campill by Pfarrer Terzer; his Godfather was Dominick Clara, a farmer in Ober-Almone. Other than this, virtually nothing is known about his early life or education.

In 1857 when Franz was only 10 years old, his father Jacob Da Jaco died. In his father's Last Accounting (or Last Will and Testament) the family farm at Seres was inherited by his elder brother Josef Da Jaco, and a life pension was provided for his widow. Jacob realized that the farm would not support more than five family members, and so he made a ten year provision of support for the remaining family members for survival and for educational purposes.

It is believed that Franz DeJaco received training as a sculptor in Innsbruck, Austria. From translated letters, it is indicated that he may have served a portion of his apprenticeship with Alois Kostner, Maler of St. Ulrich in Tyrol. His Heimathschein, or citizenship certificate, issued in Campill in 1880, lists his occupation as an apprentice sculptor. His Austrian Reise-Pass, issued in Bruneck in 1881, provides us with his description: Occupation - sculptor; Home Town - Campill; District - Bruneck; Crownland - Tyrol; Birth year - 1847; Stature - middle height; Face - regular; Hair - light brown; Eyes - light green; Mouth and Nose - regular; Special marks - none.

He emigrated on 1 Jun 1881 from the port city of Bremen, Germany. He sailed on board the Ship Nürnberg, and arrived in America through the port of New York. He would have entered the United States via the Castle Gardens facility on Manhattan Island, which existed as an emigrant processing station between 1855 and 1890. Ellis Island was opened later in 1892. His motives for leaving his homeland are unclear, but is thought that he could have left Tyrol to avoid the Austrian military conscription, which applied to most Tyrolean men until age 50. It is not known if he had served with the military during the conflicts of the late 1860s-1870s. More likely, he came to America because of the job opportunities it offered. In 1882 he opened his sculptor studio, the Frank DeYaco & Co. - Bildhauer, at 303 Broadway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Franz was accompanied to America by Mr. Simon Grossrubacher, also from Tyrol, who had become his business associate.

Around 1887 Franz Dejaco left Milwaukee, and moved his family to the Cincinnati area, and established residency in nearby Newport, Kentucky. Cincinnati, like Milwaukee and St. Louis, was a major destination for many German-speaking immigrants at the time. Then too, he was perhaps attracted to the area because his in-laws, the Thoeny family, had an established general contracting business there. Regardless, he is listed in the Newport City Directory as a sculptor and toy maker beginning in 1889. His sculpting studio was located in a small shop located at the rear of his home on Saratoga Street. Later he worked out of a Cincinnati studio located at 547 Race Street. He became a noted sculptor in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. Many examples of his artistic religious creations continue to grace the churches and chapels in the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky.

It is also said that he carved many of the carousel animals for the Coney Island amusement park. The following public notice appeared in the Kentucky Journal, Volume. XIX, No. 104, p.4, published in Newport, Kentucky, and dated November 4, 1892: Incorporated - The American Carousel and Toy Company filed articles of Incorporation in the County Clerk's office yesterday. The object of the Company is the manufacture of Carousal and wooden toys. The capital stock is $10,000 divided into shares of $50 each. The incorporators are Edward Lenninger, Herman Berger, George H. Buescher, Charles A. Lenninger, Frank Dejaco, and George Bochl.

Among his other listed occupations, he operated the toll roadhouse on the Campbell Turnpike (Alexandria Pike next to St Stephen Cemetery) between 1903-1908 possibly during a period when the Saratogo Street homestead was being enlarged. At the time Antoinia's uncle, Elias Thoeny, was caretaker of the St. Stephen cemetery and owned the roadhouse property.

On June 3, 1909, after 28 years in America, Frank X Dejaco applied for and obtained a passport and visa, and visited his former homeland as a United States citizen. Although he probably met with several family members while there, he visited his older brother, Josef Dejaco (b1834), in Campill for some time. His grandnephew, Josef Dejaco (b1904) recalled that visit, noting that his grandfather and granduncle spoke cordially with one another in Ladin, their mother tongue. It is also thought that at this time he presented photographs of his masterpiece sculpture, The Pieta, to the Mastor Sculptors Guild. The Pieta was part of the religious artwork at Corpus Christi Church in Newport. To achieve Mastor status he would have had to create a major and notable piece of sculpture. Frank DeJaco returned to America on September 7, 1909 through the port of New York. He was later awarded the Mastor Sculptor title, making his work that much more valuable and allowing him to add his signature to his sculpting work.

After the postal embargo imposed during the 1st World War was lifted, Francis X. DeJaco re-established communications with his family in war-torn Tyrol. After several attempts there was finally a response in 1922 from the pastor at Campill, stating that Franz's sisters Brigitta and Marianna had survived, but his brother Josef and sister Barbara had died. There was also news of his nephews and nieces, and their families. Pfarrer Franz Camins told of the devastation caused by the war, and that the survivors are now oppressed by the victorious Italians. His letter concludes in a note of despair, stating that he didn't "know what the future holds". Later letters from his sister Brigitta confirmed the devastation.

Between 1890 and 1892 he is listed in the, city directory as a sculptor. Name: Frank Dejaco; Location: rear southwest corner Tibbatts and German; City: Newport; State: KY; Occupation: sculptor; Year: 1890 - Covington, Kentucky Directories, 1890, 1892 He was naturalized on 4 Oct 1890 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. On March 27, 1884 he declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States and renounced his allegiance to his old homeland, Austria, and its emperor, Franz Josef. Finally in Newport, Kentucky on October 4, 1890, he became a citizen of the United States.

He lived at 942 Saratoga Street in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky between 1891 and 1928. He purchased this home and lot in the James Taylor Turnpike addition of Newport for about $2,300 [DB: 57/181]. In 1912, his son, Louis A. DeJaco, wrote this descriptive narrative of the DeJaco homestead: "My home is in Newport, KY. I live on Saratoga Street between 9th and 10th, a little over two squares from the L&N railroad station, the third door from Tenth Street. Our house is a large two story and a half brick; it has a gable roof. The house is 16 feet wide and about 60 feet in length. The front (East) has four large windows; the South side has 11 windows and 4 doors; the West side has 3 windows; the North side is blank. The brick part of the house is painted red and trimmed with light gray cornice; and the window frames are painted white with green shutters and black sash. The four doors are grained a dark oak and varnished. Then we have a lawn on the South side of the house; it is about 8 feet wide and about 60 feet in length with a round flower bed in the center. And in the back yard we have about a dozen small beds of flowers and fruit, and the rest of the ground is in grass except a space of about 20 x 30 feet in which we have a wood carving shop. Our lot runs 40 by 150 feet. The interior of the house - first floor front is the parlor. It is decorated with a silver cream ceiling and the walls are of a deep red, with a 24 inch border of roses. In the center of the ceiling is a canvas painted picture of angels with spinning roses, 6 x 8 feet in length. The north side of the room is a cabinet mantel, and in the south east side we have a statue of the Blessed Virgin made out of wood, 4 feet in height. The woodwork of the parlor was done in a white enamel finish, and the floor is grained a light oak. Then comes my main room, and this is the music room; and that is decorated with a cream ceiling and a dark buff color for the walls, and the woodwork is also the same as the parlor - white, and grained floors. We have a piano, three violins, 3 guitars, 2 coronets, 2 clarinets, one bass violin, a cello, a zither, one flute, and a set of orchestra bells, a set of trap drums, besides the sheet music, etc. We heat the rooms with a gas stove and light with gas. Then comes the next room, and that is the dining room. The ceiling is painted a light buff color and the walls are painted a terra cotta color. The ceiling has a center piece and four corner pieces with lines in different shades; the woodwork in this room is grained a light golden oak and varnished. We have a side board in this room, a large book case, a center table and chairs. Then comes the kitchen. The walls and ceiling are painted a light pea green. The woodwork also grained. Then there is a gas stove, a coal stove, china closet, washstand, table, chair, etc. Then there are three bed rooms up on the second floor; the middle one is my room. There are two beds, a dresser, table, 2 chairs, and about 10 pictures, and an altar; it is of natural oak finish with 2 wooden statues and cross. The upper story is the attic and the lower floor is the basement under two rooms"

Other known places of residency in the United States include: 303 Broadway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1882); 243 Broadway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1883-85); 428 State Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1886); Tabbatts & German (Tenth & Liberty) Streets in Newport, Kentucky (1888-90); 942 Saratoga Street in Newport, Kentucky (1891-1902 and 1909-1928); 192 (now 1523) Alexandria Pike in Fort Thomas, Kentucky (1903-08).

He died on 19 Jun 1928 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. From an article in the Kentucky Post on June 20, 1928: SCULPTOR DIES - INJURY TO EYE A YEAR AGO IS BLAMED FOR DEATH: An injury to his eye, received a year and a half ago while chopping wood, was said by relatives Wednesday to have caused the death Tuesday of Frank X. DeJaco, 80, sculptor, 942 Saratoga Street, Newport. Funeral arrangements had not been completed Wednesday, but it was said that Rev. Francis DeJaco, assistant pastor of Saint Thomas Church, Fort Thomas, and Rev. Louis DeJaco, assistant pastor of Mother of God Church, Covington, sons of DeJaco, will officiate at requiem mass for their father. DeJaco was widely known as a church decorator. He was a native of Tyrol, Austria, and lived in Newport 50 years. Besides the Fathers DeJaco, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna DeJaco, six other sons, Fred F. DeJaco, Charles A. DeJaco, George A. DeJaco, Edward J. DeJaco, Anthony G. DeJaco, and Joseph L. DeJaco, and a daughter, Mrs. Albert Bankemper, all of Newport.

From a later article in the Kentucky Post on June 21, 1928: DEJACO RITES ARE SET: Funeral services will be held Saturday for Frank X. DeJaco, 80, widely known sculptor, 942 Saratoga Street, Newport, who died Tuesday after being ill more than a year. Solemn requiem high Mass will be intoned Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at Saint Stephen Church. Burial will be in Saint Stephen Cemetery. Rev Francis DeJaco, assistant pastor of Saint Thomas Church, and Rev Louis DeJaco, assistant pastor of Mother of God Church, his sons will officiate. DeJaco was widely known in northern Kentucky and Cincinnati and lived in Newport 50 years. He was buried on 23 Jun 1928 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at St. Stephen Cemetery.

Franz Xavier (Frank) DEJACO and Antonia (Anna) THOENY DeJaco were married on 10 Jul 1883 in Newport, Kentucky at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Included in the wedding ceremony were Joanna Thoeny, Frederick Thoeny, George Thoeny, and Anna Thoeny, Elizabeth Metz, and Simon Nagle. They appeared in the census in 1900. Name: Frank Dejaco - Home in 1900: Newport Ward 5, Campbell, Kentucky; Age: 52; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848; Birthplace: Austria; Relationship to head-of-house: Head; Spouse Name: Anna; Race: White; Occupation: wood carver; Household Members: Frank Dejaco 52; Anna Dejaco 37; Fred Dejaco 16 errand boy; Joseph Dejaco 14; Lula Dejaco 12; Frank Dejaco 11; Louis Dejaco 9; Charles Dejaco 7; George Dejaco 5; Edward Dejaco 3. They appeared in the census in 1910. Name: Frank Dejaco - Age in 1910: 62; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848; BirthPlace: Austria; Relation to Head of House: Head; Father's Birth Place: Austria; Mother's Birth Place: Austria; Spouses's Name: Antoinia; Home in 1910: 742 Saratoga Street, Newport Ward 5, Campbell, Kentucky Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Year of Immigration: 1882; Household Members: Frank Dejaco 62 sculptor; Antoinia Dejaco 47; Frank Dejaco JR. 24 printing pressman; Joseph Dejaco 21; Louis Dejaco 19 house painter; Charles Dejaco 17 house painter; George Dejaco 15; Edward Dejaco 13; Anthony Dejaco 8.

Antonia (Anna) THOENY DeJaco⁹⁴ (daughter of Ludwig (Louis) THOENY and Louise (Alouisa) FEDERSPIEHL) was born on 14 Jun 1862 in Pfunds, Tyrol at Sts. Peter and Paul church. She immigrated in 1867 to United States from Pfunds, Tyrol, as a young girl with the rest of her family. She lived at 942 Saratoga Street in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky between 1891 and 1936. She continued to reside there after her husband's death in 1926. After her death, the home and lot was transferred to her son, Charles DeJaco [DB: 175/567]. She was naturalized in 1895.

She appeared in the census in 1930. Name: Antonia DeJaco - Home in 1930: Newport, Campbell, Kentucky; Age: 67; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863; BirthPlace: Austria; Relation to Head of House: Head; Race: White; Occupation: widow; Household Members: Antonia DeJaco 67; Joseph DeJaco 43; Carl DeJaco 38 painter contractor; Anthony DeJaco 27 painter contractor. She died on 5 Jun 1936 in Newport, Kentucky at 942 Saratoga Street. She died at 4:15 o'clock at the age of 73 years, 11 months, and 21 days, fortified with the Last Sacraments. She was buried on 8 Jun 1936 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at St. Stephen Cemetery.

Franz Xavier (Frank) DEJACO and Antonia (Anna) THOENY DeJaco had the following children:

+102	i.	Francis Frederick (Fred) DEJACO.
103	ii.	Joseph Louis DEJACO95 was born on 24 Sep 1885 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 243 Broadway. He was baptized on 27 Sep 1885 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at old Saint Mary Catholic Church by Rev. D.F. Thill. His Godparent was Johanna Thoeny. He died on 16 Dec 1934 in Newport, Kentucky at 942 Saratoga Street. He was buried on 19 Dec 1934 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at St. Stephen Cemetery.
+104	iii.	Louise T. DEJACO Bankemper.
105	iv.	Reverend Francis Jacob DEJACO96 was born on 26 Mar 1889 in Newport, Kentucky at Tabbatts & German (9th & Liberty) Streets. He was baptized on 31 Mar 1889 in Newport, Kentucky at Saint Stephen Catholic Church by Rev. Joseph Merschmann. His Godparents were George Thoeny and Agnes Thoeny. He attended St. Stephen Elementary School in Newport, KY. He appeared in the census in 1920. Name: Francis De Jaco - Home in 1920: Mt. St. Mary Seminary, Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati Ward 1, Hamilton, Ohio; Age: 31 years; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889; BirthPlace: Kentucky; Father's Birth Place: Switzerland; Mother's Birth Place: Switzerland; Marital status: Single; Race: White; Sex: Male; Able to read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes; Household Members: Frances De Jaco 31 student. He was ordained on 10 Jun 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Pontifical College Josephinum. From the History of the Diocese of Covington (1954): DEJACO, REV. FRANCIS J. - Native of Newport, Kentucky; took his secondary and college education at Saint Joseph College, Collegeville, Indiana, and studied Philosophy and Theology at Mount Saint Mary Seminary, Cincinnati. He was ordained on June 10, 1922 at the Pontifical College, Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, by Bishop James J. Hartley of Columbus. His first Solemn Mass was celebrated at Saint Stephen Church, Newport, on June 11, 1922. Assignments - Assistant Pastorates: St. John Parish in Carrollton, Kentucky; St. Thomas Parish in Fort Thomas, Kentucky [7-years]. Pastorates: St. Luke Parish in Nicholasville, Kentucky [1928-1932]; and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Alexandria, Kentucky (1932-1966); and chaplain at Madonna Manor in Covington (1966-1970). He observed his Silver Jubilee of Ordination, June 17, 1947, at St. Mary Church in Alexandria. Ever the traveler and adventurer, in early 1937 Father Frank toured Asia, including parts of China and the Philippine Islands. He was fitted for a full set of silken church vestments while he was there which he used in his ministry for many years. He returned home from his visit aboard the S.S. Empress of Russia, leaving Manila in the Philippines and arriving in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on February 27, 1937. In August of 1939 just prior to the outbreak of World War II, he and his brother, Rev. Louis A. DeJaco, traveled to Tyrol to visit with their European relatives. They were amazed by the grandeur of the countryside and the beautiful Dolomite mountains, and how far their family in America had migrated from their ancestral home. They returned home from their visit on the S.S. Rex, leaving Genoa, Italy on October 6, 1939 and arriving at New York on October 15, 1939. In 1949, Father DeJaco petitioned the Bishop of the Covington Diocese for permission to establish a high school for the rural areas of Campbell County. On December 10, 1949 the St. Mary Church Committee purchased at public auction the old county school building at Grove and Jefferson Streets in Alexandria, KY. The night before the public auction, the committee met with Father DeJaco, and agreed to purchase the school building. Mr. Albert Schneider, Sr. was appointed to bid for the school building. His successful bid of $20,500 bought the building. Parishioners renovated it before September 1950, and that academic year a freshman class of 32 students enrolled at St. Mary High School. The high school students came not only from St. Mary Parish, but also from St. Joseph, Four Mile, St. Peter and Paul, Twelve Mile, St. Philip, Melbourne, St. Joseph, Cold Spring, and St. John, Johns Hill. Bishop William T. Mulloy dedicated the combination St Mary Elementary School and High School facility on Sunday, October 22, 1950. Father DeJaco acted as superintendent of the new high school. His foresight had created this institution of higher Catholic learning. Saint Mary High School was later renamed Bishop Brossart High School. He appeared in the census in 1930. Name: Francis Dejaco - Home in 1930: 311 South Main Street, Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky; Age: 41; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889; BirthPlace: Kentucky; Relation to Head of House: Head; Race: White; Occupation: Catholic Priest; Household Members: Francis Dejaco 41; Mary I Ryan 40. Between 1932 and 1966 he is a pastor of Saint Mary Church in Alexandria, Campbell County, Kentucky. He commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Governor A. B. (Happy) Chandler in 1948. He retired on 14 Jun 1966. From the Cincinnati Enquirer: - TO RETIRE - FR. DEJACO HONORED Almost 800 persons gathered at the new St. Mary elementary school in Alexandria Sunday afternoon to honor Rev. Francis J. DeJaco, 77, who is retiring this month as pastor of St Mary of the Assumption Parish. The church and the community joined in sponsoring the farewell party. Alexandria Mayor Carl Galloway had proclaimed Sunday as Father DeJaco Day in tribute to the priest who had served this Southern Campbell County parish 34-1/2 years. Father DeJaco will become chaplain at Madonna Manor in Covington. Besides members of his congregation and many friends in the Alexandria area, the audience Sunday included a number of state and county officials from Northern Kentucky. Also present were Father DeJaco's two brothers and their families, plus several of his nieces and nephews. Campbell County Judge A.J. Jolly was principal speaker. Albert Schneider Sr. presented a history of the parish, more than a century old, and its outstanding growth under Father DeJaco's spiritual leadership. George Carmack, co-chairman of the program with Albert Schneider, Jr. was master of ceremonies. Gifts represented to the priest reflected the good will, love and respect of the church and the community. They included a purse, a replica of the church which had grown from 90 families in 1932 to more than 600 families now, and a gold plated fireman's helmet designating Father DeJaco as honorary chief of the Alexandria Fire Department. He was also named honorary chaplain and life member of the Knights of Columbus Council in Alexandria which bears his name. He died on 22 Dec 1976 in Villa Hills, Kenton County, Kentucky at Madonna Manor. From an article in the Diocesan Messenger: RETIRED PASTOR DIES - FATHER FRANCIS J. DEJACO. Father Francis DeJaco died December 22nd at Madonna Manor where he had resided the past several years. Father had gone to Madonna Manor in 1966 as chaplain after having served the people of Saint Mary's Parish, Alexandria, for over 30 years. Through his long priestly career, Father DeJaco served at Saint John's Church, Carrollton; Saint Thomas Church, Fort Thomas; Saint Luke's Church, Nicholasville as well as his long pastorate. Throughout the 55 years of his priestly ministry, Father was most characterized by his sense of humor and generous spirit. He was a gifted musician and literally set a lively, humorous and gentle tone at Madonna Manor where he and the talents he so generously shared will be sadly missed by all. A concelebrated Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Mary's Church, Alexandria, on Monday, December 27th. He was a wonderful priest and a very gifted one and he shared it all readily with everyone with whom he came into contact. May the Good Lord share with him now the light and peace of His eternal presence. From an article in the Kentucky Post: FR DEJACO'S DEATH DIMS MANOR YULETIDE. Holiday season at Madonna Manor, Villa Hills, will not be the same without Father DeJaco. Each year Rev Francis DeJaco, 87, plucked his guitar to Christmas tunes for residents at the manor. He was looking forward to it again this year. But Father DeJaco, who had been confined to Madonna Manor for the past 11 years, died there at 7:50 P.M. Wednesday. Father DeJaco's last parish was Saint Mary Church in Alexandria where he served 34 years. He also served at Saint John Church, Carrollton; seven years at Saint Thomas Church, Fort Thomas; and three years at Saint Luke, Nicholasville. Father DeJaco was born in Newport on German Street, now known as Liberty Street. In a recent feature story written by Kentucky Post Special Writer Burl Russell, Father DeJaco was quoted: "I have been a psychiatrist, philanthropist, philosopher and even a psychic as well as a printer, musician, magician and now a writer." The retired priest, although losing his eyesight, had written a book, "Love and Mr. Kerns" Father DeJaco came from a family of nine children. He was the only one left. A brother, Rev. Louis DeJaco, died 25 years ago. After graduating from Saint Joseph College in Indiana, Father DeJaco was ordained in 1922. Concelebrated Mass by Bishop Richard H. Ackerman will be held at 11 A.M. Monday at Saint Mary Church, Alexandria; Office of the Dead at 10:30 A.M. Monday; transferral of the body at 4 P.M. Sunday; body will lie in state from 4-9:30 P.M. Sunday at the church; Muehlenkamp-Erschell, Newport, in charge; burial, Saint Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. He was buried on 27 Dec 1976 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at St. Stephen Cemetery. He was named after Jacob Dejaco - his grandfather.
106	v.	Reverend Louis Anthony DEJACO97 was born on 28 Mar 1891 in Newport, Kentucky at 942 Saratoga Street. He was baptized on 29 Mar 1891 in Newport, Kentucky at Saint Stephen Catholic Church by Rev. Joseph Merschmann. His Godparents were Louis Thoeny and Louisa Thoeny. He appeared in the census in 1920. Name: Louis DeJaco - Home in 1920: Mt. St. Mary Seminary, Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati Ward 1, Hamilton, Ohio; Age: 28 years; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892; BirthPlace: Kentucky; Father's Birth Place: Switzerland; Mother's Birth Place: Switzerland; Marital status: Single; Race: White; Sex: Male; Able to read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes; Household Members: Louis De Jaco 28. He was ordained on 26 May 1923 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral. From the History of the Diocese of Covington (1954): DEJACO, REV. LOUIS A. - Native of Newport, Kentucky (born March 28, 1891). Studied at Saint Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana, and Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained by Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati, on May 26, 1923 at Saint Peter Cathedral in Cincinnati. He celebrated his First Solemn Mass at Saint Stephen Church in Newport, Kentucky on May 27, 1923. Assignments - Assistant Pastorates: Sacred Heart Parish in Bellevue, Kentucky; Saint John Parish in Covington, Kentucky; Mother of God Parish in Covington, Kentucky. Pastorates: Saint George Mission Center, Jenkins (1930), Kentucky; Saint Patrick Parish in Verona, Kentucky (1930-34); Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Twelve Mile (1934-1951). He observed his Silver Jubilee of Ordination, May 26, 1948 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Twelve Mile, Kentucky. He died December 13, 1951, and is buried in Saint Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas. He and his brother, Rev. Francis J. DeJaco, returned to Tirol during 1939 just prior to World War-II to visit the relatives living there. He died on 13 Dec 1951 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. From his obituary in the Diocesan Messenger: Twelve Mile Parishioners Mourn Death of Father Louis A. DeJaco. Sts. Peter and Paul church, Twelve Mile, will be without its pastor this Christmas. Pontifical Requiem High Mass for Rev. Louis A. DeJaco, victim of a fatal heart attack December. 13, was held in his parish church Monday morning, December. 17, one week and a day before the Feast of the Nativity. The Most Reverend Bishop was celebrant of the funeral Mass at 10:30 am., following the recitation of the Office of the Dead at 10 am. Burial followed at St. Stephen cemetery, Newport. Funeral services for the Twelve Mile pastor were held on the day he had planned to move into his new rectory which has just been completed. Father DeJaco's remains lay in state at St. Stephen's church, Newport, from 2 to 9 PM. last Saturday. From 2 PM. Sunday the body reposed at Sts. Peter and Paul. At the funeral Mass, Father Francis DeJaco, brother of Father Louis, pastor of St. Mary's church, Alexandria, was assistant priest. Other ministers were: Rev. Anthony Deye, chaplain of St. Anne's Melbourne, deacon; Rev. John F. Danz, pastor of St. Joseph's Winchester, sub-deacon; Rev. Leo Egbring, pastor of St. James Ludlow and Rev. Walter Greskamp, pastor of St. Joseph's, Four Mile, deacons of honor to Bishop Mulloy; Rev. Allen Meier, the Bishop's secretary, and Rev. Harry Tenhundfeld, assistant at the Cathedral, masters of ceremonies. A priest's choir, directed by Rev Lawrence Leinheuser, pastor of St. Joseph's, Cold Springs, sang the Mass. Rev. John Murphy and Rev. Charles Garvey lead the recitation of the Office of the Dead. Sermon at the Mass was by Bishop Mulloy. Five Monsignors, 20 priests, and a large number of laity attended. FOURTH IN YEAR: Father DeJaco was the fourth diocesan priest to die this year and the third in the last three months. Father DeJaco, 60, was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital, where the sudden attack occurred, Sunday, December. 9. He had been visited by members of his family and friends, including Miss Magdalene Fritz, his housekeeper for 20 years, during visiting hours Wednesday. LIFE OF SACRIFICE: Father DeJaco had been pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul for the past 17 years, since July 2, 1934, and celebrated his silver Jubilee of ordination there in 1948. At the time of his death he was living in a garage on the church property while a new rectory was being erected. Father converted the former church rectory into classrooms and residence quarters for the Sisters when the old school was declared unsafe for occupancy. He was expecting to move into the new rectory in time for Christmas. Father DeJaco's entire life as a priest was termed one of self-sacrifice by his close friend Rev. Leo Egbring, pastor of St. James church, Ludlow. Commenting on the Twelve Mile pastor's move into the garage, Father Egbring stated "it was just his nature to give up his own comfort in order that the Sisters and children might have better quarters." He recalled that Father DeJaco had spent much time doing "janitorial" work around the parish until his doctor ordered him to cease all strenuous activities at the time of an attack a year ago. Father DeJaco himself often said: "I am my own carpenter, painter, bricklayer, and plumber." Father DeJaco constantly praised his parishioners in the little 86-family parish, Father Egbring stated. He often told how the people of the parish and the entire community gave him their wholehearted cooperation even in the dark days of the depression. FOLLOWED FAMILY TRADE: Born March 28, 1891, in Newport, Father DeJaco was the son of the late Francis X, and Antoinette DeJaco. He followed the DeJaco's family trade of painting and decorating of churches before entering the seminary and did much of that type of work in churches where he has been stationed, including the complete remodeling of St. Patrick's church, Verona. Father attended St. Stephen's school, Newport; the Ohio Military Institute; St. Joseph's college, Collegeville, Indiana, and St. Mary's seminary, Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained to the priesthood May 26, 1923, in St. Peter in Chains cathedral, Cincinnati, by the late Most Rev. Henry Moeller. Following ordination Father held assistant pastorates at Sacred Heart, Bellevue; St. John, Covington. He served as a diocesan mountain missionary at St. George's church, Jenkins, before being appointed pastor at Verona and Twelve Mile. SURVIVORS: In addition to Father Francis, Father DeJaco is survived by four brothers: Fred DeJaco, Ft. Thomas; Charles, Alexandria, and George and Edward, both of Newport. All are in the interior decorating business. Three brothers and one sister are deceased. He was buried on 17 Dec 1951 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at St. Stephen Cemetery.
107	vi.	Charles Augustus (Carl) DEJACO98 was born on 21 Jan 1893 in Newport, Kentucky at 942 Saratoga Street. He was baptized on 22 Jan 1893 in Newport, Kentucky at Saint Stephen Catholic Church by Rev. Joseph Merschmann. His Godparents were Charles Thoeny and Mary Thurner. In 1911 he is a listed in the city directory as a painter and fresco painter at the age of 19 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. He was a co-founder of the DeJaco Brothers, Inc., a painting and decorating business, begun in about 1919. Later in 1927 he would become the general manager of that enterprise. They opened a retail paint and hardware store at 103 Sixth Street in Dayton, Kentucky, and later at 908 Monmouth Street in Newport, Kentucky. The firm's advertisements stated that they were painters and decorators, specializing in "house painting, graining, glazing, cleaning, hardwood finishing, interior decorating, enameling, and gilding." The DeJaco Brothers Company was awarded contracts to paint and decorate the interiors of several churches in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. These included the Church of the Good Shepherd in Frankfort, Kentucky; the Church of the Annunciation in Paris, Kentucky; Corpus Christi Church in Newport, Kentucky; Saint Francis Xavier Church in Falmouth, Kentucky; Saint Patrick Church in Mount Sterling, Kentucky; Saint Joseph Church in Camp Springs, Kentucky; Immaculate Conception Church in Newport, Kentucky; Saints Peter and Paul Church in Reading, Ohio; Saint Michael Church in Ripley, Ohio; Saint Joseph Church in Ironton, Ohio; Saint John Church in Johns Hill, Kentucky; Saint Joseph Church in Cold Springs, Kentucky; Newport Baptist Church; York Street. Congregational Church; Saint Joseph Orphanage Chapel in Cold Springs, Kentucky; Saint Ann Church in Cincinnati, Ohio; Saint Joseph Church in Winchester, Kentucky; Saint Bernard Church in Dayton, Kentucky; Dayton, Ohio; Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky; Saint Phillip Church in Melbourne, Kentucky; Newport Methodist Church; Saint James Church in Brookville, Kentucky; Mission in Lynch, Kentucky (1926); Saint John Evangelist Church in Newport (1928); Saint Andrew Episcopal Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky (1928); Saint Mary Church in Alexandria, Kentucky (1934); the Immaculate Conception mission at Stepstone, Kentucky (1935); Saint Mark Lutheran Church in Newport, Kentucky (1936); Presbyterian Church on Overton Street in Newport (1937); Hopeful Lutheran Church in Florence, Kentucky (1937); Saints Peter & Paul Church in Twelve Mile, Kentucky (1938); Highland Methodist Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky (1938); Saint Joseph Church in Cold Springs, Kentucky (1939); Holy Family Church in Ashland, Kentucky (1940); Saint Anthony Church in Forest Park, Kentucky (1941); and Saint Francis de Sales Church in Newport, Kentucky (1941). He died on 12 May 1956 in Alexandria, Kentucky, at the Saint Mary Parish Rectory at 9 Jefferson Avenue. From his obituary in the Kentucky Post: CHARLES A. DEJACO, beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs Francis X. DeJaco, and dear brother of the Rev. Francis DeJaco, Fred F. DeJaco, George DeJaco, and Edward DeJaco, at his residence, Jefferson Avenue, Alexandria, Kentucky. Funeral from Muehlenkamp funeral home, Alexandria, Kentucky, Wednesday, May 16, 1956, at 9 A.M. Requiem high mass to be held at Saint Mary Church at 9:30 A.M. Friends may call after 3 P.M. on Tuesday. He was buried on 16 May 1956 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at St. Stephen Cemetery. He lived in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. After his mother's death in 1936, Charles obtained the family residence at 942 Saratoga Street in Newport where he resided [DB:175/567 & 316/11]. He resided at the Saint Mary Parish rectory with his brother, Rev. Francis J. DeJaco, at the time of his death. He never married. He was a self-taught musician and could play the piano although he never had lessons.
+108	vii.	George Engelbert DEJACO.
+109	viii.	John Edward (Eddie) DEJACO.
+110	ix.	Anthony Engelbert (Tony) DEJACO.