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John B. Laneri

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Feb. 17, 1925

Researched by Rita Martin

 

     

John B. Laneri, 77, well known business leader, active in church and educational work, died yesterday at his home of pneumonia. Survivors include his widow; nephew, L. J. Laneri, Fort Worth, and four sisters, Mrs. Alice Parker, Mrs. Pauline Grubbs and Miss Nita Laneri, all of New York City and Mrs. J. B. Haire, Fort Worth. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev. A. Schmitt officiating.

Mr. Laneri was president of the Fort Worth Macaroni Company, vice president of Fakes & Co., and a director of the Fort Worth National Bank. He founded Laneri College (now known as Laneri High School - a Catholic School). It was dedicated Oct 30, 1921 as a memorial to Mr. Laneri.

Recently, Laneri received the honor of the Knight of the Order of Sylvester bestowed by Pope Pius XI in recognition of his church work.

Laneri was born in 1858 in Genoa, Italy and came to America at the age of fifteen years. He first lived in New Orleans, La. with his brother, George. He had a job in a confectionery, sweeping, washing dishes and delivering packages - but after becoming more acquainted with American customs was soon was promoted to a regular job "behind the counter." Four years later he moved to Galveston and then to Marshall, Texas. He eventually became a partner with a Mr. Genochio in a fruit and magazine stand. They later opened a combination stand and hotel in connection with the Texas and Pacific Railway station in Fort Worth - it being known as the Genochio Hotel. In 1912 the railroad wanted them to take over concessions all along its line between Fort Worth and Marshall, but they declined and sold their holdings. The partnership was dissolved when Genochio died.


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