The Invisible Immigrant

Paolo came to America alone when he found that he didn't have enough money to bring Caterina. Their plan was to reunite in a few months, once he'd saved enough money. There were thousands of jobs available to strong young immigrant men, so he could have her join him. And in a year or so, they'd save enough money to return to Italy, having escaped the poverty that was ravaging southern Italy.
Once Caterina joined him in America, their hopes were high as they brought four children into their new world. When catastrophe struck, Paolo descended into a depression that destroyed him.