Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
10-30-2000
Interview Number
MOH 235
Abstract
Frank Anastasio was born in Rumford, Maine on October 4, 1913, the son of Sicilian immigrants Frank and Rose (Pettinato) Anastasio. He grew up in the Rumford area and went to school with Ed Muskie. Frank was the oldest boy in the family and his father died (1922) when he was young. He began working at the age of 9 to support the family and later married Diana and became a barber. Frank passed away September 16, 2006.
Phil Anastasio was born in Rumford, Maine on January 3, 1915, the son of Sicilian immigrants Frank and Rose (Pettinato) Anastasio. He grew up in the Rumford area and went to school with Ed Muskie, graduating from Stephen’s High School in 1933. He served 5 years in the Maine State Guard during World War II. He married Evelyn (Brennick) Anastasio on September 4, 1939. She died March 15, 2005. Phil passed away on September 20, 2006.
Use Restrictions
Copyright Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.
Recommended Citation
L'Hommedieu, Andrea, "Anastasio, Frank and Phil oral history interview" (2000). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 6.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/6
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: family background; Frank and Phil’s childhood; going to school with Ed Muskie; Eugene, Lucy, Elizabeth, Frances and Irene Muskie; Ed Muskie’s characteristics, personality, and style; Stephen Muskie; Josephine Muskie; Muskie hobbies: photography; fishing; track team; Rumford, Maine; and Rumford ethnic groups: French, Scottish, Lithuanian, Polish, and Italian.