Belfiore Greco, Maddalena M (fem) 27.may.1928-18.may.2007 USA New Jersey, Kearny - Kearny
accordionist, began accordion study aged 5, studied with Pietro Frosini aged 11, aged 13 studied theory, harmony, conducting, composition at the Juilliard School and Columbia University, 1958 director of the Belfiore Accordion Studio in Kearny, professor of accordion at Fairleigh Dickinson University, founder/director of the Arcari Foundation, founder/president of the Accordion Teachers Association of New Jersey, 1964 officer of the American Accordionists Association, 1974 president of the Confederation International des Accordeonistes, 1976 International Golden Lady Award, 1977 and 1978 Outstanding Achievement Award from the State of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 1980 Golden Record Award from the City of Nashville, 1948-1958 residing with parents and sister Luigina (Italy 1924-) at 152 Midland Avenue Kearny ; daughter of builder Frank Belfiore (Italy 1.jun.1897-mar.1986 Kearny) and beauty salon owner Agata Spoto (Italy 28.may.1905-27.may.1999 Kearny) ; after 1958 she married Mauro C Greco