As Cantoni was boarding a ship heading for the America, World War II broke out, and as an Italian citizen he was interned in England and later in Canada. Eventually he was released and allowed to go to the United States in July 1941.
As Cantoni was preparing to sail to America, World War II erupted, and as an Italian citizen he was detained in England and later in Canada. Eventually he was released and permitted to travel to the United States in July 1941.