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Joe's Italian Genealogy Guestbook - 2001

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CERAOLO....VERSAGGI.....CERAOLO....VERSAGGI...CERAOLO... please help,I've only just begun!! Grandfather, Carmelo Ceraolo, came to US via Ellis Island in 1907. His father, Carmelo Ceraolo, remained with family in Messina, Sicily. Grandmother, Rosa Versaggi came about the same time with brother, Joseph,and one sister.(from Palermo area?)There are lots of us in the Central Florida area! Thanks!
Susan Ceraolo Pickles <smcpickles@aol.com>
Melbourne, FL USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 23:21:09 (EDT)

Looking for information regarding my grandparents, Adelaide Valle Liberti married to Paolo Raphael Liberti, lived in Genoa, Italy. They had three sons: Aldo, Vittorio ( born 1905, my father, moved to USA and married here), and Antonio. My grandmother was a teachre and received a gold medla from the church commemorating 50 years of teaching. Please contact me should you know anything about my family. Thank you! Luigi Liberti
Luigi Liberti <jliberti@francomm.com>
Cornwallville, NY USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 16:46:15 (EDT)

I AM SEARCHING FOR MY UNCLE, WHO WENT ON EXILE FROM ISTRIA BETWEEN THE YEAR 1946 AND 47. IF ANY INFORMATION, ABOUT HIM EVER HAVING CHILDREN AND IF THEY ARE ALIVE I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEM.HIS SURNAME WAS,MANZIN. HIS BROTHER'S NAME WAS DOMENICO MANZIN.
MANZIN GIOVANNI <eli.ola1@libero.it>
CISLIANO, MI ITALY - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 15:13:36 (EDT)

I am looking for info on my Dad's family Castor(Italian)
Amber Collione <Collaj@loras.edu>
Cedar Rapids, IA USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:14:49 (EDT)

quisiera conocer a familiares de Alfonso Paolantonio nacido en Agnone Pcia de Campobasso Italia en el año 1856. El papa de Alfonso se llamaba Vincenzo. Espero podamos contactarnos algun día. Gracias.
JORGE PAOLANTONIO <Jpaolant@epe.santafe.gov.ar>
santa fe, argentina - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 16:12:00 (EDT)

Hi joe, I'm doing a scrap book for history. We have to pretend that we are children of immigrants in the late 1900s. well am going to be a child of italian immigrants. if you know any information on immigration of italians of that time . I would greatly appreciate it.
Jessica sturak <cadetprincess0626@email.com>
burlington, nj USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 14:14:20 (EDT)

Hellow Caserta Italy
caserta
USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 16:15:37 (EDT)

Hi There
John Caserta
USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 16:13:48 (EDT)

Saluti
Sicily Network <info@sicilynetwork.com>
-, - - - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 13:23:39 (EDT)

I would like any information on the name Vacetti, my family in Puerto Rico tells us that we are from this family line.
Amelia Gonzalez <BrattyTita@aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 13:13:34 (EDT)

I would like to find any information on the family crest and meaning for my husband....Any information would be appreciation....
Angel Aquila <Angel2mom@yahoo.com>
Longwood, fl USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 22:55:47 (EDT)

Seeking information or communication with my family in Roseto degli Abruzzi...family name Di EMILIO or D'EMILIO, also SALLADINI.....please email to : ecurio@home.com
EILENA (SALLADINI) LUZZI <ecurio@home.com>
GIBBSTOWN, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:22:16 (EDT)

Seeking information or communication with my family in Roseto degli Abruzzi...family name Di EMILIO or D'EMILIO, also SALLADINI.....please email to : ecurio@home.com
EILENA <LUZZI>
GIBBSTOWN, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:21:21 (EDT)

Looking for relatives of Joseph Francois Bertani b. 5/22/1882, Ceresto Prma, Italy. Arrived in US prior to 1910. Parents are Francois and Angela (Biboli) Bertani. Lived in Vermont area before moving to Quebec sometime around 1912.
Diane Beebe <cpadiane@earthlink.net>
CA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 22:08:09 (EDT)

I am interested in finding out more about my roots. My grandparents were Carlo and Julia Deprima on my mothers side and Dominick and Rosalie Santoro on my fathers side. If anyone happens to read this and has any information on this please let me know
Dominick Joseph Santoro <rolinfat@hotmail.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 15:10:51 (EDT)

My great-grandfather Phillipo Cassata comes from Cimina, Sicily and ended up in Chicago via immigration. He had three sons Michael, Joseph (my grand-father) and Paul. Joseph had one son Phillip R. (my father) by Concetta Barone and passed before he was born 1940. If anyone makes a connection with this please drop me an e-mail. Thanks,
Phillip Cassata <plcdlc@att.net>
Corona, CA USA - Monday, September 17, 2001 at 17:23:49 (EDT)

Mi abuelo, Luigi Franchesco Campagna Tadio, nació en la Calabria, se vino a Venezuela con cinco hermanos varones, deseo información el por qué inmigraron en una época que no había no había necesidad de hacerlo y por qué se vinieron tantos varones. Estoy escribiendo la historia de mi familia y deseo datos al respecto ya que me es imposible por salud ir la Calabria. También deseo mantener comunicación con nuestros familiares, no conzco muchos acerca de esta hoja pero me parece útil para lo que deseo. Enviar repuesta inmediata. Nota: no se hablar italiano pero tengo amigos que sí.
Angelina Campagna <mcampagna@cantv.net>
Valle la Pascua, Guárico Venezuela - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 22:41:20 (EDT)

WORLD WAR II BABY. Could someone in Italy please help me. I am looking for a child born in Trieste between 1941 and 1945. The mothers name was Maria and the father was Cyril James Ferguson who was with the 27th Machine Gun Battalion stationed in Italy from New Zealand during the war. I don't know if the child was male or female. How do I find this person?
Lynette Campbell <nettycam@xtra.co.nz>
Dunedin, New Zealand - Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 06:58:26 (EDT)

Great Site! Searching for S. Tommasello b abt. 1878 Naples, Italy. d 1964 New York. (doctor) married: Amelia Maselli b 1886 Naples, Italy. d abt. 1977. thanks.
Jean Carter <vettman10@msn.com>
Ozark, AL USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 21:29:22 (EDT)

Joe, please help me trying to find my ancestors. The current surname is Solimo, in my country "Sólimo". The last tip I have is Arsenio Sólimo, who came from Salerno as we guess, about 1860. Really thanks.
Federico <federicotaboadacardoso@latinmail.com>
Villa del Totoral, Argentina - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 01:14:59 (EDT)

JOE MY E-MAIL ADRESS CHANGE FROM VINCE421@AOL,COM TO VINCE 422@AOL.COM
vINCE cASTRONOVO <mailto:%20vINCE422@AOL.COM>
TEMPE, az USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 00:39:39 (EDT)

Help, i'm trying to find any info on my family. My grandad was an italian pow in england during ww2, his name is Giovanni battista oliverio and he came from cosenza. please help me i;m having so much trouble trying to find family records and i don't really know where to start looking. as you all probably know, it would be great to know more about your family. thankyou
joe oliverio <joe__rachel@hotmail.com>
england - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 19:41:44 (EDT)

Researching any records and ancestors/relatives of (a) Francesco DEL NIGRO & Francesca MENDILLO who married and had son Silvestro DEL NIGRO around 1856 in CERRETO SANNITA, Benevento, Italy; (b) Concetta L'INFANTE (or LINFANTE) born in Italy sometime around 1858 through 1865? and married Silvestro DEL NIGRO in/around CERRETO SANNITA -- Silvestro & Concetta LINFANTE DEL NIGRO immigrated from Cerreto Sannita to Waterbury, Connecticut with their children in 1904; (c) Raffaele FAPPIANO & Maria Grazia BARBIERI had son Ciro (Jerry) FAPPIANO on/around 2/28/1889 in/around Cerreto Sannita? Would greatly appreciate any leads.
Teri Napolitano Gerber <tngerber@aol.com>
Orlando, FL USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 22:30:02 (EDT)

Any one out there related to Lorenzo Sammartino who came to Trail BC in 1923. He was married to Teresa Appugliese- who followed in 1924 with Emilio, and Michele. Her sister Mariann Appugliese came in 1933. Lorenzo was also a cousin to Pietro Lauriente who he stayed with in Trail.
marie sammartino randen <prariemaid@hotmail.com>
bc canada - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 01:12:40 (EDT)

Donna Jennie Eugenio, Abbruzzi Italy, Born 8/26/1885, emmigrated to America - date unknown. Married Herman Baconcini. Parents & siblings unknown. Contact granddaughter Margaret at MMBacon_2000@yahoo.com with information. 9-3-01
Margaret Baconcini <mmbacon_2000@yahoo.com>
Williamson, NY USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 16:38:02 (EDT)

I am looking for information regarding my Grandfather who was born in Santa Flavia around 1888-90. His name was Giovanni Dacquisto, could have been D'Acquisto. He married Domenica Delorenzo in the U.S.
John Dacquisto <johndacquisto@prodigy.net>
Murrieta, Ca. USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 14:13:43 (EDT)

MY MOTHERS MAIDEN NAME IS RUZZI. I AM TRYING TO FIND ANY ANCESTORS WHO MAY BE RELATED TO MY GRANDMOTHER MAMIE RUZZI.PLEASE E-MAIL ME
michael neth <mneth@2ki.net>
batavia, ny USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 23:06:22 (EDT)

Looking for ancestors from Ribera Sicily . names such as FIRETTO CAMPIONE AMODEI DIANA SALEMI GULINO MARCHESI D' AMICO It is hard finding these family names.thank you 9-03-01 / Carl Firetto
carl firetto <cfiretto@hotmail.com>
pittsburgh, pa USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 22:00:31 (EDT)

Dear Friends, We have the pleasure to inform you about the on-line presence of www.concapeligna.it e dintorni il primo Portale Web dedicated to the Conca Peligna.it towns and surroundings Conceived and realized for all countrymen, both for the ones who live in our country and especially for the ones who live far away from our Conca Peligna. Here you can find information updated in real time on the events which take place in our country. Furthermore, for every town connected on line, you can find out everything you want to know about : history, art and culture, people, traditions, events, typical products and food. You can also find information on the activities that all the city councils carry out: self-certification, calculation of “I.C.I, contracts, resolutions and much much more….But this is not all. In the next few months many more initiatives will be introduced so that all of us together can make “ Abruzzo dei Peligni ” as big as our “ Peligni “ people are all over the world. CHAT & A "SHOW-CASE" FOR ALL THE PELIGNI & ABRUZZESI Send an e-mail, we will publish your messages Come and see us on www.concapeligna.it If you enter your name on our mailing list, you will be informed on the changes and/or updates that will take place. Corfinio, Pratola Peligna, Prezza & Vittorito the first Comuni OnLine….
Gabriel De Pamphilis <webmaster@concapeligna.it>
Pratola Peligna (Aq), Abruzzo ITALIA - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 18:05:26 (EDT)

Cari amici, abbiamo il piacere di annunciarvi la presenza on-line di www.concapeligna.it e dintorni il Primo Portale Web dedicato a paesi e dintorni della Conca Peligna. Ideato e realizzato per tutti i conterranei, sia quelli che risiedono nel nostro territorio ma soprattutto per quelli che vivono lontano dalla nostra concapeligna. Ci trovi tutte le notizie, aggiornate in tempo reale sui fatti e gli avvenimenti che si svolgono nel nostro territorio. Ed in più per ogni paese collegato on-line, ci trovi tutto ciò che vuoi sapere e conoscere, storia, arte e cultura, personaggi, tradizioni, manifestazioni, prodotti e piatti tipici. In più tutte le informazioni sulle attività che i Municipi svolgono: autocertificazione, calcolo I.C.I, appalti, delibere e tante altre informazioni…. Vi informiamo anche, che abbiamo inserito una CHAT, “La Piazza Virtuale di tutti i Peligni”, uno spazio virtuale tutto nostro da dove si può dialogare con i nostri conterranei sparsi un pò ovunque. Vieni a CHATTARE su Concapeligna ed invita i tuoi amici…Inoltre abbiamo attivato un “BACHECA” per tutti i Peligni e Abruzzesi - Questo è lo spazio dedicato ai Peligni e abruzzesi che vogliono lasciare i propri messaggi; per essere rintracciati, contattati e per ritrovare parenti lontani di cui non sappiamo neanche l'esistenza.. Scrivici, pubblicheremo i tuoi messaggi Ma le novità non sono finite, nel corso dei prossimi mesi molte altre iniziative saranno messe in cantiere per fare tutti quanti insieme grande l'Abruzzo dei Peligni come lo sono i nostri Peligni in tutto il mondo. Vieni a trovarci su www.concapeligna.it . Iscriviti alla mailing list, sarete informati sui cambiamenti e/o aggiornamenti che subirà il sito. Corfinio, Pratola Peligna, Prezza e Vittorito i primi quattro Comuni online….
Gabriel De Pamphilis <webmaster@concapeligna.it>
Pratola Peligna (Aq), Abruzzo Italia - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 18:02:59 (EDT)

Busco parientes en Triggiano-Bari en Italia, se que mis abuelos Pietro Lombardi(talabartero) y Rossina(modista) Defrenza partieron de alli en 1928 o 29 con sus 3 hijos Vito, Constantino y Raffaele.Se que Pietro tenia hermanos medicos y una hermana partera, alguno viajo a Chicago Estado Unidos. Si alguien tiene informacion comuniquese
Lombardi Claudia <cmlo@arnet.com.ar>
Capital Federal, Argentina - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 15:12:19 (EDT)

I am tracing my family history.I am a 5th generation Biagioni from the region of Garfagnana,Lucca.I know my great-great-great grandfather was Francesco Biagioni born in 1873 and was married to Maria? Guidi. I also know that he died there also. If you can help me track further back, I would appreciate it.
Donna Timm <donna@aeroltd.com>
Richmond, BC Canada - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 23:25:23 (EDT)

RANDO, ERRIGO, GERVASI, GIROLOMO CATALANO, GAETANA BARLOTTA Looking for information on my ancestors from Sicily. Rando, Errigo and Gervasi from Castellammare del Golfo. Catalano and Barlotta from Catalafimi (sp)?
Gae Crosby <john-gae@clarityconnect.com>
Owego, NY USA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 20:39:05 (EDT)

cerco.personi emigrati nel lontano 1910 circa di nome MELE originari di UMBRIATICO (CALABRIA). lascio' la moglie con le figlie di nome Mararosa e Carmela quest'ultima mia nonna ,ora defunta. chi ha qualunque notizia glie ne sarei veramente grato.
RIZZO Francesco <francescoemilia@libero.it>
voghera, italia USA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 16:19:18 (EDT)

My grandfather is Joseph Rodino from Rome Italy sometime in the late 1800s or early1900s he came to New York I believe he was single and married here in NY to Beatrice Berlone.He lived in Portchester.Has sons and daughters I know nothing about him He passed in the early 1960s in California. Please help if you can find my relatives in Italy and USA. THANKS donna
Donna Rodino Smith <ddonjess@aol.com>
norwich, ct USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 16:13:25 (EDT)

Hi Joe, I'm looking for a passenger list Italy to Philadelphia ports date 1889. Thank you
Paula <JPTG1998@aol.com>
Pa USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 11:08:31 (EDT)

I am looking for any information on the family name of CONSOLAZIONE from Santa Elia Sicily I'm also researching Perente or Perchante from Naples, Italy. If you can help I would love to share notes with you!
Jane Pipia <jane@pipia.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 22:27:24 (EDT)

I'm looking for anyone with the last name BERARDUCCI, originating from the village of Pettorano sul Gizio, in gli Abruzzi! Write me now!
Julie Berarducci <zublie@yahoo.com>
Montreal, QC Canada - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 16:48:40 (EDT)

I am interested in family of my greatgrandparents,Pietro & Anna Cimino, who left Sicily for Argentina and then Ybor City in Tampa. Also, my grandmother,Domenica(Mae)Ferrara,from Girgente,who also emigrated in 1900s? and married Santo Cimino, my grandfather,and settled in Chicago,where some of the Cimino family still live. any new information would be welcomed.thanks.glenda cimino
Glenda Cimino <glendacimino@oceanfree.net>
dublin, irl. - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 23:26:33 (EDT)

I'm in Italy and I'm searching news about the GIANGREGORIO families in USA. Please, help me, Thank you very much
mario giangregorio <magiang@inwind.it>
nearNAPOLI, USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 16:21:53 (EDT)

We are searching for members of the lucchese family Conte Sardi, Marchese Bernardini-Mansi and Duce d´Altieri. Informations are very welcome!
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schuster <borchardt.archiv@t-online.de>
BRD - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 07:58:50 (EDT)

i was trying to contact garynval@juno.com i have some information for them but the e mail service is not allow me to sent information. my father is from delianouva.
grazia sidari <charliegirl_123@hotmail.com>
melbourne, vic australia - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 21:52:44 (EDT)

looking for relatives Di Sanza and Di Martino's from San Pietro, Avellana, Italy and Simoni's and Mattia from Patrica, Italy
anna <anovekosky@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 13:05:15 (EDT)

Looking for birthplace of my grandfather Domenico Gotelli from Piedmonte. Known brothers Antonio and Lorenzo. Married Carlotta Rabari in San Frnacisco,CA. Childrend,Attilio and Amedeo. All records lost in 1906 fire and earthquake.
Dominic Gotelli <dowago@access1,net>
Santee, Ca USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 17:58:54 (EDT)

I have extensive information on the residents of Castellino del Biferno, province of Campobasso, region of Molise. The microfilmed records include births, marriages and deaths and extend from 1809 to 1910. There are extracts of earlier church records in many cases. I have abstracted all of the death records and many of the births and marriages. I would be happy to search my data for anyone interested in learning more about family members. Please e-mail me and I'll do what I can. Buona fortuna!
Libby Herbig <whereslibby@yahoo.com>
St. Louis, MO USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:44:54 (EDT)

I would love to find out what happened to my grandfather. his name was Primo albertelli and he migrated to argertina from parma,Italy in the 1920's. his brothers Lorenzo and giovanni also migrated to the U.s somewhere aroud the same time. If there are any Albertelli's out there please contact me. Maria Rosa Castellina
maria rosa castellina <mariarosa3@aol.com>
england - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 17:00:54 (EDT)

Hi I have been trying to get a message across to Frassica but I can't get into the message block to send it. My mother's cousin was a Frassica and all us kids grew up together here in Boston. Do you have any Barbera's in your family? Please answer. Thanks!
ns
USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 14:26:29 (EDT)

I am a third generation Italian, and I have been looking for connections to my family that could be else where. My family came in through New Orleans and have the last names of Campise and Urso. Just curious if there is anyone out there with the same family background.
Soncy Urso <soncy18@hotmail.com>
TX USA - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 23:46:14 (EDT)

Hi Joe I am researching My family history all the info, I have is the last name Restivo I believe my great grandfather came from Sicily to Ellis Island I would appreciate any info anyone would have on how to go about this thanks
George Foster III <gwf43@onemain.com>
Holly, MI USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 18:44:19 (EDT)

I'm looking for info on anyone with the surname Morelli.
Nona <Davenona@frontiernet.net>
USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 21:57:01 (EDT)

I came from Cosenza in 1963. I lived in a boys orphanage and I believe I may have a brother and twin sisters living around that area. My name was Giovanni Bruni and I am now 48 yrs old. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)
John Minneci <LilJohn1952@Aol.Com>
Rockford, IL USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 03:20:49 (EDT)

hi joe, I am searching for any ancestors by the name of Guli. I'm not sure if they are from Palermo,or Calabrese, not sure where the hell they are from but sure would like to know something about my family name, and if we have any ancestors in Italy. Please let me know if you have any information. Thanks Joey
Joseph Robert Guli lll <vinorojo@msn.com>
Jupiter , Fl 33477 USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 00:59:04 (EDT)

great site
Thomas Giarrizzo <tagiarizzo@aol.com>
Port Jefferson Station, NY United States - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 23:12:08 (EDT)

The world is getting smaller...the internet has made us all so accessible to each other. I'm looking to hear from anyone with the surnames ROCCISANO, PISCOINERI, BAVA. My family originated from the region of CALABRIA more specifically the small town of Santa Niccola (about 40 klms from Reggio Di Calabria). It has been so easy to trace names in the USA - some of whom I'm quite sure are related. As for trying to get information from Italy - well that's another story. I did hear from my eldest brother, that the records office in Santa Niccola burned down and all the towns official records were lost - not very encouraging. So I'm hoping that someone out there might be able to offer advice/info etc. Great idea Joe!
Elina ROCCISANO Bowron <ebowron@ausnetinfo.com,au>
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 21:05:39 (EDT)

Posting my quarterly inquiry regarding the Groppi family who arrived from Caserta, Italy in the period of 1906-08 and settled in the Paterson, NJ area. Sons were Alessandro, Victorio, Emilio and Mario. Also three daughters Anna, Caterina and Gemma. I do not know their married names.Would appreciate any information you can give. Attemping to develop a family tree Vincent E. Groppi
Vincent E. Groppi <HardingDr6171@aol.com>
Berkeley Heights, NJ USA - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 13:47:37 (EDT)

I just to know if I still have some parents ther in Italy. My mum´s family cames from Salerno, and their surname is: Iannicelli. If someone find/know somebody whit that surname in Salerno, please contact me. I apreciate. Ricardo Giovanelli
Ricardo Giovanelli <ricateto@uol.com.br>
São Paulo, SP Brasil - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 10:22:29 (EDT)

I would love to make contact with my relatives in USA. Unfortunately I do not know which state they reside. My grandfather's name was Girolamo Alberti and he was married to Lucia. They both lived in Capo D'Orlando, Sicily, where my grandmother died in 1959 and my grandfather in 1967 (?). My parents,Orazio and Teresa, together with my brother Girolamo, my sister Lucia and I migrated to Australia in 1959.My grandfather's brother (Nino) migrated to the USA and started a family somewhere there. If you are related to me I would like to hear from you.
Claude Alberti
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 08:02:35 (EDT)

Busco informacion del origen de mi apellido
javier <javiermartinkrause@hotmail.com>
San Nicolas, bs as Argentina - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 15:18:18 (EDT)

Hi There. I am researching the following surnames: Collana from Campobello Di Licata, Agrigento. Perla from San Cataldo, Caltanisetta and Tagliarino from Valledolmo, Palermo and Alessandria Della Rocca, Agrigento. If anyone can help me with any information on these names, please e-mail me. Thank You
D Kelley <dlkelley@earthlink.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 02:00:05 (EDT)

Estoy tratando de encontrar familiares de Victorio Formica, el cual recidia en el año 1947, en la ciudad de ASTI Italia, y era familiar de mi abuelo Juan Pedro FORMICA, nacido en ASTI Italia el 21/03/1905, hijo de Pedro FORMICA y de Maria BOCCHIARDO. Si podes darme algun dato te lo agradecere...
Ariel Alberto FORMICA <mailto:www.pampaver@hotmail.com.ar>
Vertiz, La Pampa Argentina - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 21:30:51 (EDT)

Hello, I am trying to find out information about my grandmother's side of the family. Her name is Vencena Petta and she was born Aug 9th 1913 I think in California. She told me about her family being from Sicily but I never heard of any town mentioned. She married Sam Jones in California and then they moved to North Carolina. She died in 1998. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
Forrest Jones <Poke1949>
Asheville, NC USA - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 21:45:21 (EDT)

My grandfather was Dominic Santacroce from Bari who emigrated to NYC in early 1900's
Barbara Poljanic <BarbaraPoljanic@hotmail.com>
Point Pleasant, NJ USA - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 12:38:18 (EDT)

Hello! I am researching my family names of Quattroville and Scarano.We live in Australia and I have family in Argentina and Italy.My Father grew up in Grotteria and my Mother grew up in Martone.If you could help me with any information that would be greatly appreciated!
Anne Quattroville <quattroville@bigpond.com>
Narraweena, NSW Australia - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 21:35:53 (EDT)

Hi Group! I am looking for my Gradfather "Antonio De Cristofaro" and his wife "Teresa Dellostritto", I was told that they came from Italy and traveled the Prinzess Irene "Sailing 11/8/1912 and arrived in NYC on 11/21/1912. Would anyone have a copy of this? I would be interested with any information it would have. Thank you, Chris
Christine <NJ29metro@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 09:42:21 (EDT)

I am looking for information on my GRANDFATHER PIETRO LOUIS BACCARINI. Born May 28, 1882, (Ithink his birth place was Valmozzola,Parma, Italy.) He immigrated to USA.in 1908 on the ship LA RETAGNE. Thank You William L. Baccarny
William L. Baccarny <wbaccarny@hotmail.com>
Taylors, SC USA - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 16:21:43 (EDT)

hi...any people from bari...Palo del Colle??????
Sheila <bella_sweety2@hotmail.com>
Montreal, Canada - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 19:16:07 (EDT)

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Jimmy Hudson <jimmyh@navysuits.com>
Alaska, Ny USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 22:22:58 (EDT)

HI JOE, I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. I`M TRYING TO FIND MY FRIENDS RELATIVES IN ITALY. HIS GRANDFATHER WAS NICODEMO BERNARDI BORN 1-14-1879. HIS WIFE WAS ANNA BUMBICO. THEY BOTH WERE BORN IN ITALY. THEN MOVED TO USA IN EARLY 1900`S. WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT WHO THEIR PARENTS WERE AND ANY RELATIVES.
NICK SIPCICH <NICKSIPCICH@AOL.COM>
MARTINS FERRY, OH USA - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 11:17:41 (EDT)

I am awed by this web page and all it offers. Does anyone have info. on the Italian soldiers that were brought to the US in WWII as POW's? My dad was one and I want to learn all I can.
Laura Niccoli <lfan1949@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 09:00:33 (EDT)

I'm just starting to try and learn about my origins. My great grandparents came over and settled in the Philadelphia area. My father's father's family (Reali) comes from Rome; my mother's father's family comes from Sicily (surname Raffa); and both my grandmother's families come from Abruzzo (surnames Brunelli and Rauso). Feel free to email me if you may know anything at all about those names:)
Michael Enio Reali, Jr. <jedimike@hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 14:50:41 (EDT)

Hello, Every couple of months I resubmit the surnames I am searching for. Colamonaco and Natrella from Altamura, Bari and Viggiano from Postiglione , Salerno.
Joe <jcolomonico@hotmail.com>
North Haven, CT USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 21:21:29 (EDT)

I am trying to find anyone with the names Intravaia or Lobocciaro. They were from Sicily, Italy. Andrea Intravaia came to the United States in 1903 with his father Sam. Andrea stayed and settled in Louisiana in 1906. Sam went back and remarried and had three daughters. I was told that he was born in Palermo, Sicily. They had a vinyard at one time. My grandmother was Domenicia Lobocciaro, her parents were Francisico Minnio and Sam Lobocciaro, they were from Mussemelio, Sicily, Italy. They came to United States in 1903 and settled in Bogalusa in 1906. If anyone know of any of these names. please contact me. All I want is to find my family in Italy. Thank you.
Terry <terrykeen19@hotmail.com>
Bogalusa, LA USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 16:23:15 (EDT)

I am interested in my cousin's in Alcamo. The name is Guastella. Do you have any information.
JACK GRIMANDO <JAXPOT@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Old Bethpage, NY USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 13:55:50 (EDT)

I am looking for family of Lorenzo LaMonte from Termini, Sicily, Italy. I can find only one LaMonte in the Italian phone directory. His wife was Janie. I think they Americanized the name to Monte.
Shirley Cavender <scavender60@hotmail.com>
Salem, mo USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 01:47:48 (EDT)

I am looking for my grat-grandfather, his name is Esteban Canale who was born in 1856. If you could give any information about my family I would be grateful.
leonardo <juanpablo@libertad.org.ar>
rosario, santa fe argentina - Saturday, August 04, 2001 at 23:50:05 (EDT)

I'm looking for info on my great-grandparents. There names were Daniel and Rose Diamond. The emmigrated to Colorado @1915, changing their name from Diamonte. They may have come from Compobosso.
Karen LaComb <silly_michelle@yahoo.com>
Park Hills, MO USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 14:18:37 (EDT)

Hi I'm still trying to get my message into this site! Santagate, Barbera or Belfiore relatives in sicily. Thankx.
nsantagate
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 12:08:18 (EDT)

Hi, I'm trying to find any descendents Santagate, Barbera, Frassica and Belfiore. These are my family names. They are from Sicily. Some may still be there. Thankyou.
natalie S
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 12:06:57 (EDT)

Hi, I am trying to find Santagate's, Barbera's and Frassica's, oh an Belfiores. These are my descendents of sicily.
nsantagate
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:11:46 (EDT)

Hi, I have roots in sicily and I'm trying to get information about Santagates (St. Agatha) and Barberas. I also have Frassica in the family. I'm going to sicily soon and want to find descendents if I can! NS
nsantagate
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 10:59:24 (EDT)

LOOKING FOR MY ROOTS OF THE ACIERNO/PACILIO/TRAPANESE PIGNOLA< PONTENZ< NAPOLI< SICILIA
CIRA EDNA ACIERNO <ONREICA@WEBTV.NET>
DALLAS, TX USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 02:51:48 (EDT)

Hi Joe, just like to say that i enjoyed your website.It has alot of imformation regarding searching for long lost family members. I have not come across a website here in Australia as yet that has helped me on starting up on my own family tree. I have taken a lot of notes that will get me started. Thank you and all the best
josette giampietro <jo_nic@optusnet.com.au>
sydney, nsw australia - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 03:13:51 (EDT)

Have some new Bratti information from Crevalcore, Italy. e-mail me if interested.
Roberta Bratti <kitty13@mediaone.net>
West Yarmouth, MA USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 16:22:16 (EDT)

Sir: My father (Dewey Lee Huffman)nickname Dude was stationed in Italy during WW2. He met a lady by the name of Lena Lolli, I'm not sure of the town or city. I do know he has mentioned Florence and Rome. He had a child with this woman before coming back to the states. He married my mother 2 days after returning and I was born in 1950. My mother found out about this other child after I was born but dad has never given me much info about this. I don't know if I have a sister or brother. I would like to find this lady. I would like to meet my brother or sister. I am 51 years old now and dad is 77. I have wanted to do this for years. if anyone has any information, please e-mail me at MALETAH@yahoo.com or write me at Maleta Huffman, PO Box 171, Hildebran, North Carolina 28637 Thank you very much for allowing me this opportunity.
MALETA ANN HUFFMAN <MALETAH@YAHOO.COM>
HILDEBRAN, NC USA - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 00:13:01 (EDT)

Hello, Looking for info about my great grandfather, Giuseppi DeDominicis who was born in Sulmona, 1849. He moved to Pratola Peligna and remained there till his death. Would like to know how I can find out where he is buried and any other info. Also about the Paolantonio family. Thank you, Leonore
leonore <leonorelanzi@hotmail.com>
L.I.City, N.Y. USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 17:02:53 (EDT)

Iam planning to take a trip to Sicaly soon and feel like getting in touch with my root.
Joshua Sontino Greco <jgreco@montereybay.com>
salinas, Ca USA - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 15:04:56 (EDT)

Looking for Colombo, Carlos or zanette
Angie <angiegoff@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 15:01:52 (EDT)

Looking for husbands great uncle. Pasquale IURLARO(sp.JURLARO this is the spelling found on ships manifest) b.March 1885 m.17 Jan.1907 to Rosaria ONORATI,in Salandra, Italy.They had three daughter, but only one lived. Maria b.Dec.1915,I believe in Vineland,N.J. He was born in Taranto, Italy. After he divorced Rosaria I can't find anything else about him.Would appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.
LOUISE D. CASCIA <NACLDC@AOL.COM>
VINELAND, NJ USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 21:34:05 (EDT)

I am researching surname Di Gregorio and Fracissi in the county seat of Gioia dei Marsi. Looking for any information regarding an earthquake in 1913.
Bonnie Morton <jazamanda@aol.com>
Livonia, MI USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 21:33:25 (EDT)

Thank you,you are a peach. I`m looking for Vincenzo Ettore Family some are still in Italy He is my GRANDFATHER,MY GRANDMOTHER WAS NAMED PHILLAMENA OR WILLAMENA D`LUCA both came over from Italy in a ship. they had 10 children. please if anyone can help me thank you. my Grandparents were great and funny. Grandpas son Albert Ettore Was a boxer. in1937 he fought Joe LOuis and lost.we were all from Philadelphia, PA. please feel free to E-mail me with any info Chow ALANA
ALANA EVE ETTORE-D`LUCA WHITMER <starnova2001@hotmail.com>
Bainbridge, PA USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 00:27:15 (EDT)

Hi. I am trying to find information on my great grand-parents. My great grand-fathers' name was Gregoria Perla and he arrived at Ellis Island in 1903 on the "Hesperia". He was to live in Buffalo, NY. In 1905, his wife, Giovanna Collana came to Ellis Island on the Napolitan Prince with their 5 children. On the ship manifest, she said she was joining him. I can find no record that she found him or when he died. She eventually re-married. Any information on either family name would be greatly appreciated.
Debbie Tagliarino <dlkelley@goodnet.com>
Phoenix, , AZ USA - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 03:44:44 (EDT)

My Family name is Frassica & Ruta. I would like to hear from Sicilians that may be relatives still in the Messina ans Catania area. My Family came to the US in 1913. Respond in English or Italian. Thanks
John Frassica <habitat2000@cs.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 19:26:47 (EDT)

SPINA FAMILIES: ITALY, NY, CALIFORNIA I am researching any links to Spina, Salvatore Born: 1865 - Calabria,Italy Died: 1943 - Gilroy, California SPOUSE: Theresa Filice Of Rogliano, Cosenza, Italy CHILDREN: Mike Spina - Moved to Hollister, CA Luigi Spina - Came from Pietrafitta, Cosenza,Italy to Naples, Italy Sailed to USA Age: 43 on KONIG ALBERT to Ellis Island, N.Y.
Peggy Leyva-Conley <peggy.conley@rocketmail.com>
Hollister, CA USA - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 00:01:00 (EDT)

I am so happy since I found out I am part Italian through one of my ancestors. I just found out my great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great grandfather was King Bernard of Italy, who was himself the grandson of Charlemagne of France. I never met Bernard. He died before I was born. As far as I know the only Italian blood I have in me is this Italian King. So I would like to make the most of it. It seems to me that I must be related to any of his children's children, who would be my cousins. So, anyone who is also a descendant of Bernard, please write me, cousins! I wish I knew how to say Hi in Italian. Please visit my website, goddessheart.com! --RomTom
Thomas Holme <romtombikebus@hotmail.com>
Eugene,, OR USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 20:44:35 (EDT)

I am looking for any stivala's or matina's originally from Favara,Sicily Italy. came over to the United States in early 1900's, and settled in Scranton Pennsylvania. Grandfather was Guiseppe Stivala, my grandmother was Gaetana Matina Stivala. My father was Joseph Carmel Stivala Jr. any information would be appreciated. email me at ALAVITS3@AOL.COM thankyou
juanita stivala <alavits3@aol.com>
hurst, tx USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 20:06:31 (EDT)

Hi! I'm looking for an Italian friend of mine whome I've met 35 years ago in Israel(both of us had at that time 12 years old). Her name was Rosaria Silvestri and I think she came from Rome or Napoli. Her father was at that time a diplomat. I'm not sure I arrived to the right place, but since I'm already here, I'll appreciate if somebody will tell me how to have connection with her. I'm coming next week to Rome for a week and I would like very much to contact her. Thank you very much, Varda Minivitzki
varda minivitzki <m_y@netvision.net.il>
tel aviv, israel - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 12:59:18 (EDT)

Wanting any information on my grandfathers surname "Ceraolo", he was from Di Piraino,Messina,Sicily,Italy also the names "Contenta,Miragliotta & Ballato" from same area! Thank You, Rich
Rich Savilla (Ceraolo) <savilla4@aol.com>
Nitro, WV USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 12:00:04 (EDT)

Need info. regarding Franchi family in Tarsogno
Laura Luther <Lauraluther@juno.com>
Folsom, Ca USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 00:19:33 (EDT)

I am looking for any information on my grandfather his last name is Caratelli and I think he is from Sgurgola (not sure of the spelling. And my grandmother her maiden name was Tucci. I think their parents came to America in the early 1900's. Thanks.
JoAnne <hvnlyfighter@hotmail.com>
TN USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 01:19:09 (EDT)

I am looking for anybody with the name Casario. This was my grandfathers name, he originated from a place called Casino in Italy, and came over to England before the war broke out.
Angela Dunning <tupper@ddunning.freeserve.co.uk>
cheshire, England - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 17:19:19 (EDT)

My name is Roberto Scarcella Perino. I am looking for my relatives in America. They moved in Panama last century from sicily, Messina. The name of my family are Luigi, Paola, giuseppe.
Roberto <robertoscarcella@hotmail.com>
New York, USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 10:54:51 (EDT)

I am looking for any relatives by the name of STIVALA/STIVALE grandfather Guiseppe and Grandmother Gaetana Matina Stivala came over from Favara through ellis island 1919. Settled in Scranton Pennsylvania My father was Joseph Carmel Stivala jr. Any information please email me at alavits@hotmail.com any information would be greatly appreciated. thankyou
juanita stivala <alavits@hotmail.com>
hurst, tx USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 19:11:53 (EDT)

Great site Joe. I'm looking for anyone with information on the Nuccio family.
Allen Nuccio <nyr2k2@aol.com>
Long Island, NY USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 12:45:21 (EDT)

I am looking for anyone with the surname PRISSINOTTI or DANELUZ.
Gina <martins-r@home.com>
powell river, bc canada - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 02:35:18 (EDT)

I´M SEARCHING THE CITY OF ORIGEN OF MY GRANDFATHER, HE IMIGRATED FROM ITALY TO BRAZIL +OR- IN 1889 YOUR NAME WAS LUIGI FIORAVANTE,WOULD LIKE ME KNOW ANY INFORMATION PS:SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH ESTOU PROCURANDO INFORMAÇÕES SOBRE MEU BISAVÔ ITALIANO, ELE SE CHAMAVA LUIGI FIORAVANTE E IMIGROU PARA O BRASIL POR VOLTA DE 1889, E CASOU-SE COM ANGELA BERTOLOTTO TENDO VICENTE FIORAVANTE COMO FILHO, AGRADEÇO POR QUALQUER INFORMAÇÃO
Marcio Fioravante <marcioancosp@hotmail.com>
São Paulo, SP Brasil - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 18:05:06 (EDT)

i am looking for anyone from the di napoli family,we are from south philly.scily in italy
paul di napoli <paul1027@aol.com>
davie, fl. USA - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 10:03:44 (EDT)

i am looking for anyone from the di napoli family,we are from south philly.
paul di napoli <paul1027@aol.com>
davie, fl. USA - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 10:02:02 (EDT)

I am looking for anyone with information about the nicastro's who came from Adone,Sicily.. you site is great thanks ....
Tomasina Nicastro <kikilucky@hotmail.com>
palo alto, ca USA - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 23:08:34 (EDT)

Hi Joe: I wrote one time before. Still looking for my Bernazzani and Ghiorzo families. No success at all finding 1 small part
Sylvia Vieira <vieira@citlink.net>
Isleton, Ca USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 21:22:10 (EDT)

I am looking anyone with the last name ROMA or PIETROCARLO that came from Giuliano di Roma or Ceccano. Also looking for D'Amico's from Teramo Italy. By the way great site.
Anna D'Amico <office@niagarafallstourism.com>
Niagara Falls, ON Canada - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 16:31:26 (EDT)

Hello all!! Just found this site...it is really wonderful! I am actively researching my family history. The surnames I am looking for are...REDA/PETROZZA/PULICE/GUARASCIO/FATA/DEMARIO. The Reda name is on my father's side. Going back to my g-g-g-g-grandfather. The info I have has been based out of the Calabria, Consenza, Carolei areas. I still have lots of holes on my tree concerning the children of my ancestors. Any new information would be fantastic!
Michelle Berarducci <domino@zoominternet.net>
Canfield, Oh USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 12:30:38 (EDT)

researching surnames TRANI and PATALANO both from ISCHIA. Vincenzo Trani emigrated to NYC approx. 1905, wife Maria Antonio (nee Patalano) joined him in 1908 with their 5 children - Carmela, Antonio, Guiseppa, Francesco and Ciro. Vincenzo Trani returned to Ischia (date unknown) and died there in approx. 1945 and I've been told he is buried in a family vault on the island. Possible locations: San Antuono or Campagnano in the borough of Ischia Ponte. Other possiblity for Trani and Patalano is Lacca Ameno. Any help would be appreciated as I am planning to visit Ischia in September.
mystic mo <mystic_mod@hotmail.com>
UK - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 13:01:10 (EDT)

You may find information at these sites, www.ellisisland.org, www.ancestry.com, or www.geneology.com I am researching information on the Sanzens and Spitale's.
monica <mlosey@neo.rr.com>
Oh USA - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 09:57:23 (EDT)

Does anyone know Angela Mulle from Cattolica-Eraclea? Last time I heard from her she was in NYC. Thanks in advance for your help. Franco
Francisco Schembre <fschembre@cantv.net>
Caracas, DF Venezuela - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 01:40:06 (EDT)

Hi Joe--- Looks like a lot of people are finding this great site. I am still looking for other Lasprogato, Lasprugato, or Lasprogatto family members.Ancestor, Luigi was a stone mason in Boston, Mass. The family then went to the Hoboken, Union City, NJ area. My father was born there in 1916. I have made contact with family members in Philadelphia and Wilmington Del. area, but would like more information about what part of Italy the family came from. Would like to hear from any persons with the last names listed above... Gratzi.
Bob Lasprogato <drmmr@optonline.net>
Westport, CT USA - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 22:35:32 (EDT)

My grandparents Angelina Deprima and Giovanni Renna moved to the US (Buffalo, NY) in 1910 -1920 from Caltanisetta, Sicily. If there are any Deprima or Renna relatives still in Sicily, I would love to get in touch. Will be visiting this fall
John Renna <jjrenna@aol.com>
Albuq, NM USA - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 15:16:37 (EDT)

Joe: I am sure your website has helped many Italian and other find relatives and offer hope to those who are still searching. Try a little song on MP3.com and enter Neighbors and you can hear OH MARIE a nice Italian song. The Neighbors play music for parties and donate the proceed to worthwhile organizations. Keep Smiling!!
Gerry Pezzanite-Pezzaniti <fcarlson@tampabay.rr.com>
Homosassa, Fl USA - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 18:19:06 (EDT)

My grandfather MICHELE had 14 brothers and sisters, some of whom moved to the U.S. ANY OTHER PAPAGNI FAMILY OUT THERE PLEASE EMAIL ME
Stephanie PAPAGNI <menapap@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Ontario CANADA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 17:19:59 (EDT)

My grandfather MICHELE had 14 brothers and sisters, some of whom moved to the U.S. ANY OTHER PAPAGNI FAMILY OUT THERE PLEASE EMAIL ME
Stephanie PAPAGNI <menapap>
Toronto, Ontario CANADA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 17:19:39 (EDT)

I'm hoping i can trace someone i'm looking for a friend in Cincinnati. His name is Bret wallace who was in scotland (Edinburgh) on the 6th of June 2001. Can anyone help?
meg rooney <ssb4u2@yahoo.co.uk>
Glasgow, Scotland - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 16:43:08 (EDT)

Researching the AGRUSA & CASSARA families that lived in the San Francisco/Oakland, California area about 1900. Am very anxious to gain any information available about my grandparents.
James Agrusa <cookieear@yahoo.com>
Elk Grove, CA USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 02:28:49 (EDT)

This is an annual update, still looking for relatives from Sondrio, Lombardy, It. with the surname Longatti. They would be related to my grandfather Luigi Longatti, born 1875, married to Matilda V. Franchi (Franco) who was born in Ferrazza, Carrega, Italy in 1882. We don't seem to find any relatives that we don't already know here in the states. any help is appreciated, and actually more interested in the live relatives! Thanks!
Janet Longatti-Wallace <wallacej@jps.net>
Chowchilla, Ca USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 00:14:25 (EDT)

Hi, I have being trying to trace my family from Sicily, Italy since my mother passed away in 1983. Her name was Mary Entrevia Stewart. Both her parents were from Sicily. The changed their names after they came to the United States. The names that I have founded were Sam or Salvatore Intravaia,Frances Intravaia, Maria Intravaia, Gueissepino Intravaia, Dominicia Lobocciaro Intravaia, Bena Giacone Intravaia, Andrea Intravaia, Domincia Lobocciaro, Phillip Lobocciaro, Slavatore Lobocciaro, Franciscio Minnio Lobocciaro. I would appreciate any information that you or anyone could help me with. My great grandfather was Sam Intravavia was suppose to have owned a vinard or winery in Palermo. My family came to Donaldsonville, Louisiana first before coming to Bogalusa, Louisiana. My grandfather and his dad came to the states and my grandfather stayed and his father went back and remarried and had three daughters, one was suppose to have been a nun. One daughter married and had at least three children two daughters, one names laura and one son. I would love to find anyone of my relatives or someone that knew of them. Please let me know where I can go to get any help. Thank you so much. Terry
Terry Keen <terrykeen19@hotmail.com>
Bogalusa, LA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 01:45:11 (EDT)

To antoinette / i am a bracco. perhaps can i help you. my relatives were from genova, i have ressources
BRACCO T. <tabounet@respublica.fr>
FRANCE - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 06:21:22 (EDT)

Hello, I am a bracco. I research the signification of the term " QUEPTE FINI ". To ANTOINETTE : perhaps can i help you, my relatives were from genova, i have ressources to 1820
BRACCO T. <tabounet@respublica.fr>
FRANCE - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 06:13:11 (EDT)

Hello from down under Australia. I have family in Italy and here in Australia and I would like to know more about my great ancestors of Italy. All that i know is that, they were Knighted as count and Countess Correale of Napals. Also, they served food for aristocratic people in the 1600's. We have our coat of arms. My grandfather received a letter 20 odd years years ago regarding claiming the title of count Correale, but, he pushed it to the side. Is there away in which to know more about my family as i only know a few things. There are also other Correale's in Australia which are not my fathers family; but, its strange that they have the same surname. Can they be a relative. Please help.
Teresa Correale <tcorreale@hotmail.com>
Australia - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 00:18:36 (EDT)

I am looking for information regarding my ancestors from Udine. My great grandfather, Giovanni D'Ambrosio, married my great grandmother, Santa Rosa, in NYC in 1888. Any ideas about discovering my roots would be most appreciated.
Jeffrey Gray <jeffgray@teleport.com>
Bend, OR USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 19:08:08 (EDT)

I am trying to locate my father's birth city which is Isernia, Italy. He was born on January 12, 1894 and went on the ship to Ellis Island, NY. Are there any records showing the people who were born in Isernia, Italy? Is Isernia, Italy near Naples, Italy? Please help me find my ancestors in Italy. Thanking you in advance.
K. Viviano <Suburbanlivingairplus3@msn.com>
Rocky River, OH USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 22:12:37 (EDT)

En la página principal de la Cámara de Comercio de Lucca existen importantes datos para todos aquellos que buscan datos sobre familiares. Clickear en "reicerca"
Carlos F. Poli <cfpoli@cpacf.org.ar>
Quilmes, BA Argentina - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 18:20:22 (EDT)

This is a cool website. I have just began seaching for my family, the Maselli's, Heritage. I have found a bunch of info.
Ember and Anthony <Beach535@yahoo.com>
brevard, fl USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 09:25:47 (EDT)

how do I go about accessing recent births and marriaged in Foggia, Italy?
Helen <dewey7761@aol.com>
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 05:14:43 (EDT)

to the person looking for relative from Caraffa, My family was from Caraffa also, but they always just said Caraffa. If Caraffa- Catenza the same place?. I understood them to say someone took the town over and changed the name, but that could br my mistake. There surnames were Cambroni and Donato.I too am looking to find out information. Thanks,Mary
mary perry <uplink270@aol.com>
baytown , tx USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 13:00:14 (EDT)

IS THERE ANYONE IN THE WORLD THAT WAS BORN IN SAN NICOLA DI CAULONIA THAT NEW THE PANETTA FAMILY, WHO HAD A DAUGHTER NAMES ROSA (BORNIN THE 1830 AND A DAUGHTER NAMES CARMELA BORN DECEMBER 4, 1868. CARMELA HAD A SON BENVENUTO WHO RETIRED TO SIDERNO WHO WAS A CARABINIERE AND A SON ORAZIO WHO DIED OF INJURIES OR JUNGLE FEVER DURING THE ETHOPINA CONFLICT WITH ITALY. SOMEBODY MUST HAVE KNOWN THE PANETTA SIDE OF THEI FAMILY. CARMELA PANETTA PEZZANITI WAS MY GRANDMOTHER. WHERE ARE ALL MY COUSINS??
Gerry P. Carlson <FCarlson@Citrus.infi.net>
Homosassa, Fl USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 10:58:58 (EDT)

Would be interested to know if anyone has information on Gaetano(Grandmother)Messina and Grandfather (last name Stallone) my Grandmother was from Messina and came over through Ellis Island around 1900?......settled in Philadelphia.....also interested in anyone who might have information on my mother's family name.... Stallone....thank you Joe for the website, I enjoyed just reading all the posts..God Bless You for your efforts and insight. Thank You
Lloyd <hisown@fast.net>
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 18:24:20 (EDT)

My father's name was Domenico Vozzo and he was married to his first cousin, Maria Vozzo. My father was born in Caulonia, Reggio Calabria, son of Alessandro Vozzo and Teresa Rubinace, and migrated to Sydney Ausralia in the late 1920's, early 1930's. My mother was born in Rocella Ionica, Reggio Calabria, daughter of Vincenzo Vozzo and Carmela Rubinace, and migrated to Australia in 1949. If anybody has any information about the Vozzo or Rubinace families , could they please e-mail me. Thanks, Alex Vozzo.
Alex Vozzo <avozzo@bigpond.net.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 07:44:20 (EDT)

Posting my quarterly request for information on members of the Groppi family who settled in and around the Paterson, NJ area around 1905-1909. Brothers worked in the silk mills. Will gladly exchange information that I have assembled on the Groppi family. Joe you are doing a great service to those of us who are trying to trace our family's history
Vincent E. Groppi <HardingDr6171@aol.com>
Berkeley Heights, NJ USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 19:11:38 (EDT)

My grandfather, same name, came over around the turn of the century from Gubio, near Perugia. Do you have any info?
John Parroccini <christyjohnp@aol.com>
Pittsburgh, pa USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 15:36:38 (EDT)

Would like to find out what I can on my maiden name Serino I was told my Father was born in Avelino,Italy and that the province was called Serino.My grandparents names were Antonio and Lucretia.My father came to the U.S. when he was 9 years old.I would like to know our Italian orgin.
Patricia A DePietro <BelaMia424@aol.com>
Dracut, Ma USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 13:09:11 (EDT)

i am looking for my family *POMPEANI* came from l'aquila abbruzzi to australia in the 1930's, if anyone has any infomation please email me.
cristina <tizzy@ozemail.com.au>
nsw Australia - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 02:47:50 (EDT)

I am lookng for anyone with the surname of Manzetti. My paternal grandfather, Emilio Manzetti was born in Molina, Abbruzzi (near Sulmona).He married Isabella Monaco from Petterano Sul Gizio, Abbruzzi. My grandfather was the youngest of 9 children. He was born on March 14, 1884. He had a brother named Nicola Manzetti. They both resided in Buffalo, New York. When my grandparents arrived in the US, they ended up at the end of the line of the Lackawanna Railraod. My grandfather worked as a coal miner in Aurora,Minn. He and my grandmother returned to Italy 2 years later. Isabella Monaco Manzetti passed away in Italy shortly thereafter at the age of 30. If anyone has any information on the Manzetti Family from Abbruzzi please contact me.
Terri Manzetti <pzepp@earthlink.net>
North Hills, CA USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 01:41:31 (EDT)

Looking for decendants of my husbands family. Father's name Vincenzo D'Antonio. Came to Canada about 1910. Brother's names Frank, and Luigi also came to Canada. One brother named Biaga imigrated to Argentina. They came from the province of Abruzzi possibley fom Terramo or Chieti. Would appreciate any information. Thanks
Thelma D'Antonio <mamanpapa@efni.com>
North Bay, Ont. Canada - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 23:15:11 (EDT)

Looking for relatives of Melpignano family. My grandfatherwas Eugenio MelpignANO AND WAS BORN IN fOGGIA, iTALY
Mary Lou Boni <mboni1@neo.rr.com>
Canton, oh USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 22:54:40 (EDT)

Looking for info on grandfather Vincenzo Pacelli From Celano, Abruzzi Province. Born about 1866. Came to America in 1893 at age 27 aboard the liner Hindoustan from Naples. Please send me an Email if you have any info. How can I research Church records of St.Giovanni Church in Celano? -------------
Frank Parcella <frankpar@michigannet.com>
USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 15:08:27 (EDT)

I would like to know when it was first used the name Paschinell or Pasqinell.And if from all that had this name is, by any chance, a french mercenary.Thank you!
Antonucci Eliseo <eletizia2001@yahoo.com>
Porcari, Lucca Italia - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 16:49:51 (EDT)

When it is the first time the name Antonucci was ever used and where.What does it mean?
Antonucci Eliseo <eletizia2001@yahoo.it>
Porcari, Lucca italia - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 16:45:50 (EDT)

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denmark - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 06:38:04 (EDT)

Message to: Wendy McQueen RE: Frank Costello. I grew up in Fresno CA I went to school w/Francis Costello (female) He dad was Frank Costello and also had a bro. w/same name. I forgot her mother's name. Francis would be 51years old. I'm sure they are still in Fresno. Her cousin Linda Gomez was my best friend. I wish you luck. I am also trying to find out anything about my grandmothers family. She was: Ernestina Toscano, with a sister Maria. they were from Palermo. So far no luck. Thank you, Margot
Margot Toscano Mestas <margot_toscano@yahoo.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 14:37:36 (EDT)

Joe, great site. I am looking for the following persons in Tricarico, Italy. FRONTUTO, MONTESANO,CORBISIERO OR CORBISIEZO,MAZZONE. My father is now Frontone, and we are from Ohio. My grandfather Pasquale Frontuto came over in 1902 and my grandmother followed him with their first son, Maria Corbisiero Frontuto and Antonio Frontuto. They are on the Ellis Island site. Contact me if you have any info. I can go to Salt Lake occasionally and look things up. It is four hours from here but we have a local library too. Thanks Joe, for your great help. r
Robin <keithklan@peoplepc.com>
St. George, Ut USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 02:45:37 (EDT)

I would be interested in any information about the family of Santo Mancuso, born Faro Superiore, Messina, Sicily, 2/08/05. Father's name: Guiseppe, mother'name: Giovanna (Costa).
Denne J. Mancuso <dennej@aol.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 05:16:23 (EDT)

Any one with the surname of Capolingua .. origins from Sicily..
CAPOLINGUA GARY / GAETANO <gcapolingua@hotmail.com>
Perth, WA Australia - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 03:01:11 (EDT)

Ciao Joe, great site. Would like any information about the family name COZZETTO. Hi to all Italian-Americans and Anglo-Italians out there. Ciao.
Pietro Langdale <cyclops1282@aol.com>
Warrington, Cheshire ENGLAND - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 17:18:53 (EDT)

Hi! Does anyone have knowledge of other Sommeses (Naples)? Other family names are Franzese (Naples) and D'Elia (Teggiano). Thanks for any info.
Nell Donna Sommese <NellS93@aol.com>
Livingston, NJ USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 18:40:45 (EDT)

Looking to see if I have living RELATIVES IN ITALY. mY GRANDFATERS WERE cHRISCENZO mENDETTA, MARRIED TO fILOMENA dELGAUDIO; AND HERMAN OR ARMANDO FOGGIA MARRIED TO LOUISE WHO ALL CAME TO AMERICA AROUND1920
Christina Foggia Carr <crmcarr@aol.com>
Benicia, CA USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 14:11:36 (EDT)

looking for information on the catanzaro family they came form castelvetrano sicily and catanzaro italy please email me if you have any information at princesscheers00@aol.com
kaylie <princesscheers00@aol.com>
detroit, mi USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 12:04:20 (EDT)

My maiden name is Campea from Balsarano near Rome. My grandmother's maiden name was Tullio. On my mother's side her father's name was Agriesti but was changed at Ellis Island to Agresto. Her mother's maiden name was Cozzi. Anyone out there with any info.
BARBARA SEAMAN <bseaman@nwa.quik.com>
Bella Vista, AR USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 16:34:14 (EDT)

I'm looking for the last name ABBRUZZESE OR ABBRUZZI and MASCIO. Our tree begins with Giuliano Abbruzzese and his wife Restituta arriving from Campobasso Italy in 1894 on ellis island they had 4 children Maria, Giacomo, Domeneica and Isidore. We are related to Isidore. He married Assunta Mascio in Philadelphia. I would love to hear from anyone researching these two families. Thanks
alyson abbruzzi <alyemm@yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, pa USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 21:56:13 (EDT)

I have been trying to find out where my father was born. I think, after extensive search, he lived in Ciro or Ciro Marina, but I don't know if he was born there. I found out when he came to America. Can anyone tell me how to find his birth record in any of the towns? Also, if anyone knows any Scalambrino's who may still be living, I would appreciate it very much. I am anxious to get in contact with them. Thank you. Tony
Anthony Scalambrino <ltscalam@aol.com>
Magnolia, OH USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 18:23:11 (EDT)

joe. estoy buscando a algunos ascendientes de mi familia, mi abuelo se presume vino de la ciudad de Calabria hacia Buenos Aires , me gustaria que a traves de tu in geniosa pagina tuviese contacto con alguna peersona de apellido PETTA o SAN DONATTO. Espero noticias, gracias.
Hugo Petta San Martin <sangua7@yahoo.com>
Quenn, N.Y. USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 23:48:46 (EDT)

I wanted to see how many of our family we don't know. Please contack me if you think you are family. My dads name was Louis Joseph Scicli his mom was Dorothy Scicli and my grand fathers name was Joseph Scicli.
Louis Vincent Scicli <intellikey@cox.rr.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 14:43:04 (EDT)

My Italian grandparents were born in Sicily but I am not exactly sure of the location. I would love to hear from anyone whose last name is Peraino.
Michael L. Peraino <mperaino@accesstoledo.com>
Toledo, OH United States - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 18:34:18 (EDT)

I am tracing members of my family who originaly came from Giarre, Riposto, Catania,Sicily,Italy. The first person who came to Malta in around 1830 was Ferdenando Mazzitelli who than married a maltese lady by the name of ? One of their sons was Salvatore born in Malta in 1862, who married a Maltese lady by the name of Theresa Attard from Zabbar, They had four children Ferdenando, Emanuelle,Maria Saveria and Carmela ( born 27 July 1892)(daid 28/07/53 )who married Emanuel Scicluna,(daid 5/08/55) They had Theresa (my mother), Anthony, Miriam, Ronnie, Connie and Francis.
Emanuel N Falzon <noel.falzon@visitmalta.com>
Malta - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 06:00:27 (EDT)

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ukurtj, tuu USA - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 16:07:17 (EDT)

I am in search of family history. My grandfather was born in Casalattico, Italy around 1890. He did imigrate to Dublin Ireland. Do you have any information or photos of the town and anything on the Forte's Thanks
John M. Forte <john.forte@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, on Canada - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 06:09:13 (EDT)

Researching surnames: Altieri, Gagliardi, Guerriri, Rizzo. My gr-grandparents were Vincenzo Gagliardi and Maria Altieri Notarelli GAgliardi. They left Colobraro, Basilicata Region and settled in Mississippi. My other gr-grandparents were Phillip (Fillipo) Guerrieri (Guerieri) and Anna Rizzo. They were from Teggiano (Diano), Salerno, Campania Region, outside of Naples. They went first to New York and then to New Jersey and eventually Mississippi. These families all came to USA around 1904-1905, however, Vincenzo Gagliardi made at least 4 trips across the Atlantic, the first that we know of was in the 1880's. His brother, also named Fillipo, was already in Shelby, Mississippi in 1885. I would appreciate any info on any of these surnames. Many thanks.
Lisa <3alfords@cableone.net>
MS USA - Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 17:55:45 (EDT)

I'm looking for several relatives from Altofonte Parco, Palermo, Sicily. Anyone with information about Bruno, Vassalo, Di Matteo, La Barbera, Tumminello, and Di Gaetano is related. My grandfather came over to Philadelphia with several of his cousins. They listed their cousin Salvatore Di Matteo and Giovanni Di Matteo at 774 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia as their contact for naturalization.
Frank Bruno <bruno@coleman.pvam.edu>
houston, tx USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 14:59:39 (EDT)

My Grandfather was a Baron in Casalbuono, Italy, I'm not sure,but I think they came to N.Y. around 1905. I believe there was an uprising and the family was forced to leave. The last name was De Stefano. My father was the eldest son of about 7 children. Is there someone who I can write to in the town who can give me any info. Thank you for this site.
Marion Mc Govern <Chuckmcg@hotmail.com>
Port Richey, Fl USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 13:55:16 (EDT)

we can be cntract manufacturers & exporters of all kind of handicrafts,brass,iron,alluminum,candle stand,hotel wares, house wares,kitchen wares,table wares,bathroom & garden accessories etc.
s.khalid ali <monalisa@mickyonline.com>
moradabad (india), utter pardesh india - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 10:17:43 (EDT)

Ciao Joe, I'm searching my grandfather's brother, Tony Tomasino; he come in USA from Palermo (Sicily- Italy) in the first decade of 1900. He arrived in New York where he lived and worked all his life. My grandfather's name was Eugenio Tomasino (like me). Can you help me ? ? ? Thanks
Eugenio Tomasino <tomasino.eug@lycosmail.com>
Palermo, Italy - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 04:13:51 (EDT)

iI am looking for the family of Angelo Fiorentino,came to Ellis Island ,may7th 1909 from Acri, Calabria. He was 14 when he came .We are looking for parents.
wini Fiorentino <balinda33@earthlink.net>
P.P, Fl USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 00:39:18 (EDT)

I'm looking for the APPUGLIESE family in AGNONE...there are 4 nephews of my Nona living there. She is Mariannina Sammartino, she came to BC, Canada to marry Lorenzo Sammartino in 1933. She is now 90 years old, and I would like to contact any family, so that she may hear from some-one in her last years... Thank-you.........
marie sammartino-randen <mirs@netidea.com>
BC Canada - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 23:08:53 (EDT)

My Grandfather (Pasquale DeBuono) immigrated to Chicago from Rende, Italy in Late 1880 and again in early 1900 with his nephew (Guiseppe DeBuono), who in turn settled in California. Woulf be interested in receiving copy of naturalization papers.
Mario DeBuono <mdebuono@sprint.ca>
Brampton, ON CAN - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 23:31:46 (EDT)

Just started researching my italian ancestry. It has been difficult as my last name does not seem to be common. My father was Giovanni Bucciarelli from Pratola Peligna. Came to the U.S. in 1937 and ended up in West Virginia. He has brothers and sister in Philadelphia. His parents were Angelo and Maria Domenica DiProspero. Any help would be appreciated. Good site!
Laura Bucciarelli <Buc707@cs.com>
Alabaster, Al USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 22:46:21 (EDT)

Hi from Down Under! I am just starting to research my family history. Looking for any relatives of the TORCASO Family from Platania Calabria. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Take Care Francine T
Francine Torcaso <francine_torcaso@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 08:50:09 (EDT)

I am researching the Abate family from Santa Maria Di Licodia. Antonio & Rosa Abate had three children - Salvatore Abate b. 1879 and Luigi Abate b. 1888. Both came to the US. I am looking for the family of the third child, a daughter - I believe her name was Maria Abate. She visited her brothers in the US (early 1920's) and returned with her husband to Santa Maria Di Licodia. I do not know her married name and am hoping that someone may be able to help.
Dianne <patanddi@mediaone.net>
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 16:34:19 (EDT)

Any information or leads as to Umberto Festoso's origin would be most welcome. His son Philip V.Festoso'email: is tHANKS jOE FOR YOUR GUESTBOOK AND PERMITTING MY LONG POSTSCRIPT!
KARL J B Schultz <mailto:karljb%20@%20Knology.net>
montgomery, AL 36117 USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 16:32:02 (EDT)

Mr.Philip Vito Festoso has asked me to help him in tracing his Sicilian, Italian ancestry. We have very sparse information, partly due to the fact that he was adopted as an infant His adopted parents brought him to the Inited States when he was fourteen from Cemina, where he probably was born. No records of birth or adoption have been found His adopted mother died or remarried when he was very young so there was no record of that mother's surname. Her first name was Virginia, and possibly the surname could of been Castro...or Costro,,,something!
Karl J B.Schultz
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 12:31:34 (EDT)

I would like to find some parents in USA My family id from taranto (puglia) and i am an obstetrician in milano
enrico iurlaro <enrico.iurlaro@tin.it>
Milano, ITALIA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 14:39:07 (EDT)

Hi Joe! Looking for family information and anything else about my grandfather. His name was Antonio Paoloni. He was born on Dec. 25, 1884 in Fermignano, Pesaro.
Frank Melloni <frank.melloni@sympatico.ca>
Fonthill, Canada - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 22:08:04 (EDT)

Would love to get more information on Nasone both here and in Italy.
MARIE VICTORIA NASONE <vn1011@aol.com>
N. PATCHOGUE, NY USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 15:36:04 (EDT)

My Name is Erik Disparti and Im from loveland Colorado. would just like to know if anyknow could tell me something I dont know about my last name and where it comes from.
Erik Disparti <erikdis@us.ibm.com>
Loveland, CO USA - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 14:37:51 (EDT)

I live in Peru. I would like to know where my great grandparents came from. I knew they were Italians and arrived to Peru in Callao Port. If someone knows about Brunelli's Family please contact me to my personal e-mail. I need some of their Birth Certificate (ATTA DI NACITA), or unless I want to know which state or provine came from. Thanks a lot. I hope someone helps me.
Sergio Torres Brunelli <ser_guerrero@yahoo.com>
Callao, Peru - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 21:49:46 (EDT)

Sorry I did not ask a lot of questions when I was younger, however this great site may turn up some info. My maternal grandparents were from outside Naples, (Scafati/Salerno?)They came here in 1905 on the Citta di Genova.My grandfather was Pasquale Montuori and my Grandmother was Teresa Russo,she was an only child as far as I know and I think he had brothers.They had six children. Joseph, Anna (my mother) Peter, John, Camille, and Tom. I met my grandfathers sister in Salerno in 1966,have since lost contact. She had 2 children Domenico(Mimi) and Carmela. Mimi owned 2 shops, a Pasterceria Trieste and Bar Corso in Salerno. Unfortunately I know little about Russo other then She came from a wealthy merchants family. My paternal grandparents have a really vague background. Grandpa Antonino Ruggiero came here in the late1890's, what was said he was a cabin boy from an early age and at some point stayed in the US. He was a chef for the Harry M. Stevens Co. for all his life.He was known as "Tom Rogers there.I believe the region he came from was Torre del Greco.His wife was Luisa Gargiulo from Sorrento.I think they married here, Inever knew her, she died before I was born.They had many children, I only knew of Michael(my father) Anyhony,Edmund, Joseph, Louis,Teresa,and of a sister Lucy who died before I was born and twin brothers .It would be a miracle if I found out more pieces to this puzzle to give my children and grandchildren, thanks so much.
Teresa Ruggiero Abruzzo <Iggyandteresa@aol.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 11:46:24 (EDT)

Hey my family name is Santelli and I was hoping to get some information on its heritage/ history. Anyone with any information? Thanks!
Nicole Santelli <Santellis@aol.com>
Roswell, GA USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 23:17:41 (EDT)

Hello Joe!! I'm looking for my ancestors in Italy. My grand grand father was Pedro Arsenio Sólimo (in argentina, but I think it should be only solimo for its italian origin). He came from Salerno (as we think), about 1860, to Buenos Aires. He was married with Angela Mele, from Salerno too, but they married in Adrogué, Buenos Aires. My only quiestion is: is Solimo an italian surname?. How can I know it on line?. May I go to documents about per internet?. It was great to contact you. Please, if you can, or every one who read it... THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Federico Taboada Cardoso <federico_taboadacardoso@latinmail.com>
Villa del Totoral, Argentina - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 22:07:39 (EDT)

I'm looking for any information on the name De Mieri. I know my family immigrated from Sanza, Italy-beginning in 1892. I would like to find out any information on that name or the name De Miero.
Tracey De Miero <Demiero45@aol.com>
Shelton, WA USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 15:52:43 (EDT)

My grandfather was Joseph Sulfaro he came from parts of Italy unknown. He married Anna Complo. He passed away in the 1930's.
Todd Sulfaro <sufe51@aol.com>
monroe, mi USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 01:00:10 (EDT)

I am looking for information about Anthony James Correro, born January 20,1868 in Cefalu, Italy. He married Rose Jenny Michotto who was born either in Cefalu or Polarimo on June 24, 1883. These were my mother's parents. I'm also trying to find information about my father's parents. My grandfather's name was Charles Edward Fontana. If anyone can give me a reference, lead or a contact to correspond with, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Charles Fontana
Charles J. Fontana <CHASFONT@zebra.net>
Mobile, Al USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 18:11:08 (EDT)

Bouona sera! I discovered your page while looking for my family from Bari, Italy. My father was Vito Rocco Petrelli and we visited Bari together about thirty years ago. Signore, I appreciate your page with the photos and music greatly. grazie, Joe Petrelli
joseph petrelli <soshatolstoi@hotmail.com>
bellingham, wa. USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 20:26:00 (EDT)

am looking for info on matteo and lucia (benedetto) montanaro who came to america around 1895 from southern italy - they settled and lived their lives in patton, pa. any info would be greatly appreciated.. thank you al montanaro
al mntanaro <jaminbellwood@webtv.net>
bellwood, pa USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 15:50:55 (EDT)

Hi, Greetings from Finland.
Jari Peltonen
Tampere, FINLAND - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 14:35:51 (EDT)

I am half itialin i just found out it so neet to be this pleas write me back and tell me what i am missing i am also half english so cool
Dale Ann Taylor <daleann88@yahoo.com>
Elkhorn, wi USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 13:05:18 (EDT)

I am half itialin i just found out it so neet to be this
Dale Ann Taylor <daleann88@yahoo.com>
Elkhorn, wi USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 13:03:20 (EDT)

Boy, If we all got together, we could probably find lots of people, but it seems so difficult. I keep trying ellisislandrecords.com, and sometimes get results, sometimes not. One thing I can say, is that if you are searching for females, you may have to research them by their maiden names. That's how we found a grandmother & Aunt. My grandparents came from San Salvo, Abruzzo and Chieti. If there are any Colomarino's, De Filippo's, or Poltroni (Pultroni) not sure of spelling, I'd sure like to know. Anyway, still searching for Donato Calcagno, Maria Calcagno (nee) Carlucci-Grandparents, came about 1910 maybe, with a son, Angelo about 8 years old or so. Not sure about the dates, but I think they are close. Good Luck to Everyone with their searches. Hope you all succeed.
Diana Sacchiero <rainbow2000@systec.com>
Belleville, NJ USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 01:51:21 (EDT)

looking for someone that might know of stefabo russo md. josephine saladino need to know thier parnets names.stefano had a sister named mary, that marrieda d ! anglo, josephine had a brothernamed louie, asister,named frances,anna,mary,and more.stefano and josephine had 6 childern names, mary michael august clara lena rita.be glad to hear from someone. they both came from sicily in the late 1800.
clara butler <txbutlers@webtv.com>
avinger, tx USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 15:02:09 (EDT)

Hello if you descend to Repetto family emigrated from area of Genova and Alessandria (in Italy)write me! Un saluto a tutti gli italiani emigrati. Ciao!!!
Lorenzo Repetto <repe66@galactica.it>
Italy - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 10:24:43 (EDT)

My name is Frank Ferrara, I am 45 years old, and am a Descendant of Nicola Disanto 1760 - 1835 married to Domenica DiLemme. Their daughter Annantonia DiSanto married my Great Great Grandfather Fortunato Ferrara. My father and grandparents traveled to America in 1911, aboard the Prinzess Irene along with other Disanto cousins, Angela Maria and her son Alessandro. I have traveled to Castellino in 1997, and will be traveling there again very soon. If any of this interest you, please let me know. Sincerely, Frank J. Ferrara
Frank J. Ferrara <flowcon@mindspring.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 04:40:21 (EDT)

Anyone knowing about CONTI, ANDOLINA, from VALLEDOLMO, SICILY. Also, on my mother's side, FRONTERA, FRUCCI, from CATAFARO (SP?) in CALABRIA. Thanks.
Ann Conti <anniecee@qwest.net>
USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 21:55:58 (EDT)

I am also looking for information on the AMATUCCI family. Adelina AMATUCCI married Pellegrino SIRIGNANO and moved to America in 1914. I know a little about each side but would love more information.
Catheren Sirignano <cds@rapidnet.com>
Rapid City, SD USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 22:02:44 (EDT)

I am looking for information on SIRIGNANO family from San Potito, Italy near Naples. Would love to hear from anyone who can help or can tell me how to obtain birth and marriage records
Catheren Sirignano <cds@rapidnet.com>
Rapid City, SD USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 21:56:40 (EDT)

I am researching the Baldassaro and Santacroce Families from Bari, Italy. I was directed to your site but have not been able to find the Santacroce listing. Any help would be appreciated. Lucy
Lucy Baldassaro Taylor <LTaylor778@aol.com>
NY USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 21:19:58 (EDT)

I am looking for any Gistaro`s in Italy. My grandfather Nicolo Gistaro came to the US in 1901. He was from Acri Italy in the province of Cosenza. We have only 3 Gistaro`s in the US and I would like to find relatives in Italy.
Nicholas Gistaro <Ngistaro@pacbell.net>
Chula Vista, Ca USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 21:51:07 (EDT)

Please, help me. I am researching for my grand grandfather, Audisio Giovanni. He was born in Cuneo or Cuneo State, from 1877 to 1880 approximately. Specifically looking for any information about his birth documents, ATTA DI NACITA. His parents were (figlio di) Audisio Sebastiani and (e di) Racca Domenica, both of them ITALIANS. Any help on these individuals would be greatly appreciated. I would also send via mail a poster of Gabriela Sabatini and her authograph as a gift to the person who can help me to find my grand grandfather. Gracias!!! Mariano
Mariano <licua2000@yahoo.com>
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 09:51:15 (EDT)

Looking for information on Elizabeth Benventui. She had three sons and two daughters. She came from Tuscany,Italy. In Tuscany she came from a town called DeLuca.She had two husbands they died before she came here. When she came to New York she was a single parent. She only came with one kid it was born on the ship coming to New York.
Toni Benvenuti <Micktheslick7@aol.com>
Yonkers, N.Y. USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 14:33:18 (EDT)

great site interested about Maranella s and Abruzzo from sciacca and Santa Margaretta Sicily
Iggy <mailto:Iggy%20and%20Teresa@aol.com>
staten island, n.y. USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 13:07:47 (EDT)

Great job JOE, I'm researching my grandfather and other relatives, Filiappo Polifroni, from Cimina and/or Cisnino, Italy. Filiappo arrived in NYC in 1905 when he was 14.
Phillip Polefrone <frone@bigfoot.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 06:38:30 (EDT)

hey joe my names giuseppe (joe) i was wonderin if nebody had more info on La Rocca's.my family is from sciacca (ag)sicily italy.thanx
Giuseppe La Rocca <larocca2001@yahoo.com>
gloucester, ma. USA - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 14:02:02 (EDT)

Looking for the names Cerasi-Tedesco-Franchetti-Valente-Ciarrocchi-Panetta-Buoncuore these are the ones I need to help with my heritage. Any help would be appreciated.
Nick Cerasi <nickc@snip.net>
Blackwood, NJ USA - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 09:07:46 (EDT)

Hi Joe. i am intersted to find out where my last came from.Can you help me? Is it actually from Italy? Please help.
Pat Jonio <pjonio@micron.com>
Meridian , ID USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 16:15:51 (EDT)

I am just in the curiosity stage of chasing down my father's ancestry. Grandfather was Cosmo (sp?) Pepe and Grandmother Edna Delano, both I believe from the Naples area (Gaeta?). Came to U.S. as children in late 1800's or early 1900's, I believe through Ellis Island and Brooklyn. Settled in Rochester, NY. My father was Victor Peppe (changed spelling). Appreciate any help. Thanks!
James W. Peppe <jimpeppe@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 15:23:05 (EDT)

Yo soy Nora Contarino. Me gustaría conocer si hay aún parientes de Alfio Contarino de Giarre, Agata Maccarone, Sebastiana Ragonese. Muchas gracias
Nora Contarino <contarino99@yahoo>
Argentina. - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 11:25:38 (EDT)

Hi. I'm looking for info for the surnames Ballaera(Riesi, Sicily) and Cardile or Bruno(Messina, Sicily). Any help would be great. Thanks
Joe Ballaera <fastsax1@earthlink.net>
, FL USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 22:45:58 (EDT)

My grandparents came from ZOPPE di Cadore. My grandmother's madien name was Livan. We still have cousins living in ZOPPE. My brother was there two years ago. We have relatives in RI, CT, NY, FL, CA and Canada. Do we know one and another? Looking forward to hearing from you. Paul Simonetti
Paul Simonetti <psimone902@aol.com>
North Hampton, NH USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 12:42:06 (EDT)

am looking for information on vincent di blasi born in san piero patti sicily approx 1909 and antonia raccuia born in raccuia approx 1924 any information would be appreciated
pamela diblasi <dibs@gc.quik.com.au>
gold coast, Qlld australia - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 08:42:23 (EDT)

Hi Iam looking for any relatives of a Giovanni DeBello (DiBello) or a Ralphaelli Belliucci, Luigi DeBello, My gandfather Giuseppe DiBello came to the USA but the rest of his family stayed behind.. They came from Lucera and that is about all I know.
kim wright <racksandrods@home.com>
salt lake, ut USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 20:40:07 (EDT)

I am looking for any or all information concerning my family surname (fisico) that are located in the town of dipignano, cosenza, calabria, italy. all information would greatly be appreciated. thank you very much in advance
Francesco Fisico <cfisico@home.com>
Toronto, Canada - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 22:30:47 (EDT)

I am trying to find information regarding my family. My father's name was Vitto P. Modena. He was born in Conneticutt. His parents were born in Italy. Their names were Giacoma Modena and Jennie Marie (DelMonico) Modena.
Jennie Marie (Modena) Wahle <djw@gtec.com>
USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 03:10:43 (EDT)

Looking for ARCARO's in Indiprete, Isernia, Italy
Dominic Arcaro <dominicarcaro@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 03:51:20 (EDT)

I SENT E-MAIL TO GUISEPPE MARCIANO AT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS ON THIS SITE. IT COULD NOT BE DELIVERED. I HAVE SOME INFO ON THE MARCIANO FAMILY FROM THE PROVINCE OF FOGGIA. IF THIS IS YOUR FAMILY, WRITE ME AND I WILL SED YOU WHAT I HAVE.
CARMINE MARCIANO <