Daniel "Dan" Kerubin Fallorina interviewed by Ian Hunte Doyle Part 2 of 3

In this interview, originally recorded in person, Daniel “Dan Kerubin Fallorina speaks with Ian Hunte Doyle, a member of the Watsonville is in the Heart team. In the interview, Dan describes his mother, Angelina Nicolas Fallorina’s career in Watsonville’s food processing industry from 1963 through 1987. He explains that Angelina worked for United Foods and in the Green Giant-Pillsbury factory. Dan shares that while working in food processing, Angelina was a member of the Teamsters Local 912 Union. In addition, Dan discusses Angelina’s work in agriculture. He describes Angelina’s work harvesting produce as well as her role overseeing bookkeeping while the Fallorina family sharecropped strawberries with Reiter Berries during the 1960s. Dan also reflects on Angelina’s involvement in Watsonville First United Methodist Church and her love for gardening. This interview is part two of a series of three interviews conducted by the Watsonville is in the Heart team with Dan Fallorina.

Daniel "Dan" Kerubin Fallorina

Ian Hunte Doyle

May 31, 2023

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Ian Hunte Doyle

Daniel "Dan" Kerubin Fallorina

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