Nana (Jo) was born in Boston. She was the daughter of a Pool Hall Proprietor. She learned to play the piano in a silent movie theater. She could play any tune you could hum or any she heard. She was a kind pleasant lady who enjoyed entertaining. She liked to play cards (rummy, hell, poker, etc.) She had 3 children and many relatives. Her sister, Dolly (Stella), was on the stage and acted with Rudolph Valentino.