My great grandmother was from CASTEL DI SANGRO (L'AQUILA). Her maiden name was ANTONIETTA ABUMERATTA. I'm not sure I'm spelling the last name correctly. She had three sisters. She came to the United States in 1902, the same year she married my great grandfater JACK MANN who I think had to change his name at Ellis Island from the last name of DI MENNA so that it was more American sounding. I think he was from the same region of Italy. He came to the US in 1890 and settled first in Pennsylvania and then in Waynesburg, Ohio. He had a sister in Italy. Her name was MRS. IRENE MARZANO. If anyone has any information they could pass along to me about why some immigrants changed their name upon arriving in the US or if anyone knows about my relatives I would very much appreciate it. Grazie, molto grazie!!

Jennifer Haney
East Canton, Ohio USA

Saludos. Soy hijo de Biagio Di Febo, nacido en Silvi Marina en 1916,
mi madre es Filomena Colagrande nacida en Citta S'Angelo en 1921.
En 1950 emigraron a la Argentina con mi hermano mayor, Luciano nacido en 1945 en Silvi.
Estoy casado con Silvia Rayez y tengo cuatro hijos, Lucas, Luciana, Gabriela y Mauricio de 22, 21, 18 y 16 años respectivamente.
Tengo muchos parientes por la zona de Abruzzo, especialmente en Citta S'Angelo donde actualmente vive mi hermano Luciano con su familia, su esposa Mirta y sus hijos Leonardo, Esteban y Martin.
Este mensaje esta realizado para conectarme con alguno de la rama familiar dispersos por el mundo.

Roberto Di Febo
Villa Maria, Cordoba Argentina

This web-site is greatly appreciated. I have been trying to locate ancestors of my mother Maria DiCarlo from Montenero di Bisaccio, Province of Campobasso. She came to USA in 1912. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who might know of the family. Thank you

Joseph Mauro
Phila., Pa. USA

WOW WHAT A WONDERFUL WEBSITE. VIVA GLI ABBRUZZESI!!!
VORREI SALUTARE TUTTI GLI ABBRUZZESI DEL MONDO. SPERO DI RITORNARE IN ITALIA QUEST'ESTATE 06/01. TANTI BACI E ABBRACCI DAL CANADA A MIEI ZII OLIVIERI (TERAMO) E I SOFFIATURI (MONTORIO). TANTI BACI ALLA MIA NONNA ROSINA OLIVIERI, TI VOGLIO BENE. HELLO TO ALL MY COUSINS: LUCIANO, MAURIZIO, PAMELA, MANOLA, VALERIA, ISABELLA, STEFANIA, PIER LUIGI, ANDREA, LUIGI, PAOLA, ENZO E LUCA.
CIAO PER ADESSO, NON VEDO L'ORA PER VEDERVI,
LORENA OLIVIERI
CANADA

LORENA OLIVIERI
THORNHILL, ONTARIO CANADA

Hello, I am looking for decendents of the Delfini, Rattenni, or Di Sciullo family from Palena, Chieti. Many Thanks.

Caro, cerco gli discendenti di la famiglia Delfini, Rattenni, o Di Sciullo di Palena, Chieti. Grazie Mille.

Joseph Trubiano
Washington, DC USA

Hello, I am looking for decendents of the Trubiano or Del'orso family of Pietranico, Pescara. Many Thanks.

Caro, cerco gli discendenti di la famiglia Trubiano o la famiglia Del'orso di Pietranico, Pescara. Grazie Mille.

Joseph Trubiano
Washington, DC USA

Any information regarding the surname TULLO / De Tullo would be appreciated.

Thank you.....

SARAH TULLO
Walsall, West Midlands England

Giancursio, DiPonzio, Tantalo, Grande, Bianchi from Villavallelonga, L'Aquila Abruzzi Seeking info on parents of immigrants to Rochester, New York with the five surnames mentioned.

Specifically information on Villavallelonga parents of:
Antonio Giancursio born 1867-
his wife Anatolia Grande born before 1877-
their son Francisco Giancursio 1908-1969
Antonio and Anatolia's parents (names not known)
Simone DiPonzio 11 July 1882- 1970
Lucia Tantalo 1888-
their daughter Angela DiPonzio (1911-1976)
Simone's parents Bartolomeo DiPonzio and Virginia
Lucia's parents Nicolo Tantalo and Angelina
Thank you,

John Berner
Glen Ellyn, Illinois USA

What a great web site. I too am interested in finding my roots. My Father's name was Ottavio Leone and my mother's name is Loreta. Her maiden name would be Susi. They were born in Pettorano Sul Gizzio, in 1924, 1927 respectively. Their parents were Pasquale and Felidea (Orsini) Leone and Amico and Margherita (Suffoletta) Susi. I would love more ancestoral information and perhaps connect with any relatives around the world. Hoping for information soon! Thanks!

Eva Infanti
Stoney Creek, Ontario Canada

My Grandmother was born in L'Aquila circa 1875. Her name was
Madame Gemmina Spadafora. Married Francesco Accurti and immigrated to
Penn. then Ohio in the US. Like to find any realatives and who were her parents.

Bona Nota,
Don

Don Bowen
banks, oregon us

Hallo, this is a reverse search:
I live in Bologna, but I was born and raised in Pescara. My father was born in Pescara, and my mother in Guardiagrele, Chieti. Is there anyone who shares my surname and is of abruzzese origin?

Eugenio Di Ruscio
Bologna, ITALY

Pasquale Pasquale In la fara san martino i hope some one in the towne can answer me, when you do Give me your grand daughter address an E-Mail. she works in Washington D.c. thaks carlo.

Carroll Guido Iocco.
Phila., Pa. U.S.A.

My grandparents are from San Angelo and we would like ot visit this winter. I would like to find a way, by mail or e-mail, to contact some of the Meloni's who still live there.

Glenn Meloni
Miami, FL USA

I am looking for relatives of my grandmother, Irene Vannucci and grandfather, Vincenzo Vannucci. I believe I have relatives living in Roseto. My mother, Nicoletta Vannucci Lamorgese had a brother, Giuseppe, and sister, Assunta Vannucci Di Marco.

I would love to communicate with them.

Mary Ann Plaviak
Monsey, New York USA

I am looking for anyone who could help me locate any Caprioni's or Tarquini's from Mosciano, Italy or anywhere.I am working on my husbands family tree and seem to have come to a stand still.....for the moment. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Karen Caprioni
Fort Wayne, Indiana USA

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Sandra
Assergi, Abruzzo Italy

My grandfather was Nunzio Saverio Gabriele born in 1900 in the Province of Campobasso...his wife was Lucille ...his parents were Antonio Gabriele and Gaetana D'Amico...my mother,also,born in Italy in 1920 was Teresina Gabriele...they came to the US in 1928 or thereabouts...some of my grandfathers relatives went to Toronto, Ont. I have been trying for some time to find anyone who might have known this family...Please email me if you have ANY information...I would appreciate it...thanks....Pat

pat goodspeed
centralia, il usa

I recently learned that my great-great-great grandfather, Nicola Pitassi, was born in Pescocostanza. He later moved to Scapoli and was married to Benedetta Izzi. His parents, presumably from Pescocostanza, are named Isodoro and Teresa Pitassi. I would appreciate any information about the Pitassi family from Pescocostanza.

Robert Campopiano
Falls Church, VA USA

Mi chiamo Luigi G.Cerritelli e sono uno dei tanti Cerritelli,in giro per il mondo,che provengono dalla città di Chieti,in Abruzzo;l'antica TEATE MARRUCINORUM.
Tutti i Cerritelli provengono da CHIETI.Sto facendo una ricerca sulle famiglie CERRITELLI ed ho alcuni dati molto interessanti.
Chi volesse collaborare a questo progetto di ricostruzione della storia dei Cerritelli può mettersi in contatto alla mia email
Ciao a tutti,cerritelli e non.[L.G.Ce.]

Luigi Giustino Cerritelli
Brescia, Italia Lombardia

ESTOY BUSCANDO FAMILIARES DE MIS BISABUELOS QUE VIVIERON EN EL PERIODO 1930-1935 EN MARTINSICURO PROV.DE TERAMO.
MI BISABUELO SE LLAMABA RAINIERO CISTOLA,LLEGO A LA ARGENTINA EN 1931 Y MI BISABUELA REGINA VIOLINI EN 1935.ME CONTABA QUE TENIA LA CASA SOBRE EL MAR ADRIATICO.
TANTO MI BISABUELO COMO MI BISABUELA TENIAN HERMANOS EN ESA ZONA.
CUALQUIER DATO QUE ME PUEDAN APORTAR POR FAVOR ENVIENMELO.

CISTOLA ABEL
ZARATE, BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

ESTOY BUSCANDO FAMILIARES DE MI BISABUELO CISTOLA RANIERO QUE SE ENCUENTREN ACTUALMENTE EN COLONELLA.
MI BISABUELO VINO DE ALLI EN 1935 JUNTO A SU MUJER VIOLINI REGINA Y SUS 3 HIJOS.
CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE ME PUEDA APORTAR ALGUN DATO POR FAVOR ENVIEMELO A acistola at delta.com.ar

CISTOLA ABEL
ZARATE, BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

Hi to all my relatives in Caramanico-Terme and Pescara. You are never forgotton and away from my thoughts.
Regards and Best Wishes

Salvatore Orsini
Luton, Bedfordshire England

Bella la sezione su John Fante... grazie dei link... ciao, Lorenzo ;-)

Lorenzo Bolognini
Fano, PS Italy

I am searching for relatives of Croce Imperatore, his six children (John, Angelina, Concetta, Sandina, Michael and Josephine who resides or resided in the US)who hail from Sulmona, Italy,
I am also searching for any family related to Guiseppe DiLollo and Louisa(?) his wife who were the parents of my paternal grandmother Anna DiLollo Imperatore from Egg Harbor City, New Jersey.
Neither of these family members emigrated to the US as did their children.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My father John Imperatore, Jr. is now 72 and lives in Egg Harbor City.

Janis Imperatore Hueftle
New Jersey USA

What is a good web-site address or URL to do my own search for relatives in city of RioneroInVolture, province of Potenza, state of Basilicata, Italy. Such as USA's Yahoo, Altavista, Google, etc.etc.
I'd like to get my relatives names, addresses and email addresses so I can correspond with them in the Italian language.
All I need is an http world wide web URL.
Thanx very much,

Al Rifino
Dunellen,, NJ USA

Hello! MY name is Giulietta Komowska. I am looking after my father Giancristoforo Franco. He live in Castelfrentano Chieti. I live in Sweden but I`m from Poland. I was born in Piotrkow Kujawski. I looking for any info about him . Please help me to kontakt with him. My address is Giulietta Komowska vintrosagatan14 12473 Bandhagen -Sweden or my tel. 087716236 e-mail komowski at swipnet.se Thanks for any help.

komowska giulietta
Bandhagen Stockholm Sweden

My grandmother left her birthplace, Pescina, a few months after the massive earthquake of 1915 centered near there. Her name then was Maria Vincenza Soricone. Pescina is just off the major AutoStrada east of Rome about 80 miles, in the Abruzzi,Abruzzo region. Her parents died in the earthquake, as did 3 of 4 residents of the town at the time. I visited Pescina in May, 2001. I would be interested in communicating with anyone with tips as how to get more information about former residents. We visited the town cemetery, but were unable to learn much because of the language challenge. Her mother's maiden name was Pera. The town is in a pretty setting, but obviously very poor to this day. It appears to have been established hundreds if not more than a thousand years before, with ancient ruins just above town on a steep hillside.

Dennis Harmon

This is a great website. It was a pleasure to read the messages from the people from Fossacesia and Lanciano, since I was born in Fossacesia also. I came to Canada in November, 1957, on the ship " Olympia " . I would love to hear from people who came on the same ship as I did. I have been back to Fossacesia only three times. I love it there, especially in the summer. My favourite pastime is playing the accordion. I play for the Club Roma choir in St.Catharines,Ontario. We will be singing at the CHIN international picnic in Toronto on Sunday, July 1st. If you will be there,come and say hello. Ciao for now. Mauro.

Mauro Marino
St. Catharines, Ontario Canada

I am searching for any Masciovecchio relatives in Abruzzo, Italy. My grandfather - Amelio Masciovecchio emigrated from Catignano (I think) in the province of Pescara to New York in the early 1900's. From what I have been told - he emigrated with his brother leaving behind a twin sister. I will be travelling to Italy at the end of July 2001 and would love to meet anyone who could give me more information on my family history and relative who may still be living there. Please email me with any information you may have.

Thank you. Grazzie!

Marc Masciovecchio
Massapequa Park, New York USA

Any information on the Principe family would be apreciated.

Joseph V Principe
Stroudsburg, PA USA

Hello I would like to know people from Silvi, Abruzzo.
I am from Caracas Venezuela, but my father is from Silvi.
Saluti

Nick Cichella
Caracas, DF Venezuela

I plan to take my wife Maria to visit italy in 2002, after a tour I will visit Roio del Sangro. Can someone give me information on a hotel near Roio?

Dan De Lucia
Broomall, , PA. USA

ho la residenza in'Italia, pero ho assai amici abbruzzesi che eravamo insieme nel periodo degli anni 1950-60 in (Amherstburg Ontario C anada)saluto a tutti voi. Io non sono abruzzese pero' confino con il molise ....Fortini Antonio

sono antonio fortini
letino, italy

Fortunato, Di Cesare, Cilli, Di Luca are from Montesilvano and Castellamare Adriatico.

Robert Ferro
Philadelphia, PA USA

I am looking for any of the diCoio's still living in the town of Colademacina, Chieti are related to my grandfather Croce Antonio di Coio. His family had vineyards and olive groves. He was born around 1885. He emigrated to New York in the early 1900's where he married Maria Rossi who was from the same town. Her sister Giulia returned to Italy and spent WWI there. My great grandmother Rossi was a widow who owned a Cantina. One of Giulia's cousins visited many years ago and said that the family house was still there.
Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

Lizabeth Mastrangelo Nelson
New York, New York USA

My great-grandfather ANTONIO FERRAZZI was born in Pescina in 1890. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1907. His mother's name was CELESTA SARCONI. I would be interested in exchanging any information concerning the FERAZZI/SARCONI families.

thomas ferrazzi ferris
Brockport, New York USA

Looking for information on mother Anna Macchione and father Angelo
DeDominicis from Rendinara now Morino, Province of L'aquila. Also looking for any relatives of their's in Italy.

C. Vogt
N.Y. USA

I am planning a visit to Rome in the spring of 2002 and would like to visit any relatives still living in Abruzzo. My father Felice Libertini was born in Forme in 1926. He is the son of Antonio Libertini and Finizia Leonetti who were married in Castelnuovo in 1925. My Grandfather Antonio Libertini was also born in Forme in 1896. He was the son of Felice Libertini ( my great grandfather)and Albina Lucci. Antonio had two brothers that I know of; Vincenzo and Luigi. I believe that the father of Felice was Girolamo Libertini but I am not sure. Finizia Leonetti was born in Castelnuovo in 1895. Her mother was Amalia Fliminni. She had brothers Alfredo and Virgilio Leonetti and sisters Olympia and Orienta, possibly others. Can anyone help? Thanks.

James Libertini
Seaford, Virginia USA

My grandfather, Giovanni DiFalco (a linguist in the Italian Army who was fluent in Italian [many dialects]; English; French; Arabic; Spanish; Polish; German; Russian; and, Greek) arrived in the USA on March 16, 1900 in Ellis Island. He sailed on the ship, The Patricia, from the French port of Boulogne/Pas-de-Calais. He and his family had lived in Lama dei Peligni (in Abruzzo). His parents were Tomasso DiFalco (Born June 18, 1852 in Lama dei Peligni) and Anna Angelucci (born in 1856). Tomasso’s parents were Giovanni DiFalco (Born around 1835) and Maria Ricchiuti. Anna’s parents were Guiseppe Angelucci and Maria Nicola (surname is either Broila or Eroibo, born around 1830.) That’s all I have so far. If you can offer me any information, I would be most appreciative. I believe he had many brothers and sisters.

Jerry DiFalco
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

I'm looking for some people who live in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Please, help me to find them! Email me for more information!

Katya
Saint Petersburg, Russia

Dear Friends

I write you for help me to promote the Italian Culture in the world, for always maintain alive the memories of our ancestors.They left Italy to seek one's fortune abroad, for themselves and for their children.

My name is Castolo Teodoro,
i’m 39 years old, I have married with Rosaria D'Ambrosio and we have three children, Francesco 7 years, Alessia 5 years and Carola 4 years.I live in Campagna in province of Salerno, Italy, to 40 Km from the village where I have born, Castelnuovo di Conza to the boundary with the province of Potenza and Avellino.

My address is: teodoro.c at tiscalinet.it

Castelnuovo is famous for the his greatly sheds emigrants in each part of the world. Also in my family there has stayed and there are relatives that live far from the Italy.I remember when to the age of 10 years every 15 days my mother dictated me the letter that I wrote for the grandfathers that stayed in Germany.
My father remembers us when in the first years of the 1900 and after the First World War many castelnovesi has left for Africa, Nigeria, Congo, Somalia, Red Sea, like Pugliese Vitale, Del Vecchio Leonardo, Di Geronimo Francesco. After they have left for Canada, United States, Central America, Martinique and Guadalupa, America of the South, Australia, like the Venutolo families, De Rogatis, Annicchiarico, Del Vecchio, Di Ruggiero, Di Donato, Custode, , Di Domenico, Federici, Mastrodomenico and so much other.

After the Second World War the castelnovesi have emigrated in each part of the world, in Europe and greatly in Venezuela, like my father, my uncle, my grandfather and other relatives.

Years of joys and pains, fortunes and adversities.

Today I would want these feelings are always alive in the hearts of those of Italian origin and they don't come forgotten ever. This is possible because I have realized a splendid engraving on wood to hold home, a very handsome reminder the origins of the family and do it know through internet to the wibesite:
www.iloveyouitaly.com

How could you help me? Simple!!! Copy this email and send it to your friends!

Mille grazie for help me to promote this idea, Yours sincerely,

Castolo Teodoro
Campagna, Salerno Italy

I am doing research on the flour mill in Lettomanoppello Province di Pescara in Abruzzo Italy.The flour mill (mulino) was owned and operated by generations of the De Stefanis family.I don't know if the mulino was geographicaly located in Lettomanoppello or Scafa jurisdiction.It was located in the lavino frequently called le vrich.The mill was powered by the revine river water flow.I have been told that there were severalflour mills in the area-- Lettomanoppello-- Roccamorice-- Scafa.But they were electrically powered.The flour mill which I am researching was lavino river water flow powered...Any help will be appriciated...ciao..

Asperino D'Alfonso
Edison , New Jersey U.S.A.

I was browsing around in here last in January. I have very strong links with people in FOSSACESIA who are there now. If you have any questions on the "paese" feel free to ask me anytime. Ciao e auguri a tutti Fossacesiani!!!

Tecla
Toronto, Canada

My parents were both born in Gagliano Aterno, L'Aquila, so were my grandparents and great-grandparents. My brother and I were also born in Gagliano Aterno and hold a dual citizenship. I am disappointed that my surname OLIVIERI has been excluded from the list of popular last names of the village for the website. Can you correct that? Also my paternal home is still there.
R>S>V>P> thanks

Miriam Olivieri
Hamilton, Ontario Canada

Greetings to all my DelRosso & Smarrelli relatives & Paesani di Tocco.

Anna M.(DelRosso) Parrish
Tallmadge, Ohio USA

What a great web-site! It looks like a life-long dream is about to come true for me. I'm planning to soon take my wife and kids to Italy. But what's making this trip even more special is that we'll be traveling there with my parents to visit thier birthplace of ORSOGNA. They came to the US soon after they got married in 1956, and they've only been back once since then when they celebrated thier 25th wedding anniversary in 1981.

Nick D'Alleva
Litchfield, NH USA

Found web site today. It's wonderful. My mother is from Pescocostanzo Maria Fantozzi (daughter of Frank and Elena DiPadova)and my father is from Compobasso (Nello Fantozzi). Would like information to try and connect with someone from this region via e-mail. Annual Pescocostanzo Picnic in Pittsburgh this year on August 4th. Have many relatives still in these small towns and some family memebrs have children in Canada, Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

Jim Fantozzi
Russell, Ohio

Hello, I am doing research on my Family, my Grand father Francesco, Paolo, Rocco,Campana. was born in Potenza in 30 Julio 1874, his Fathers name was Raffaele Campana, his Mother was Gerarda DI Biase any info would be gretly appreciated thanks

Carlos Campana
MIAMI, Florida USA

I'm searching for any references to the Di Felice, Francioni and Camaioni families in the Piancarani or Teramo areas. I am Michael, the son of Pierina Di Felice. Tanto auguri a mio famiglia Italiano.

Michael Bohoslawec
Twickenham, Middlesex England

Ciao Abruzzesi,
I plan on visiting Abruzzi in September and would appreciate any advice regarding sites to see, hotels, etc. I have never visited Italy and will be flying to Rome and will definitely visit my ancestors hometown of Ortucchio, L'Aquila.
Grazie,

Don Zampa
Crockett, California USA

Ciao ragazzi! This is an AMAZING website! I'm researching my family lineage and am trying to find out about my great-great-grandfather, Constantino Buzzelli, who married a woman named Gaetana (don't know her last name), and they were farmers in Castel di Sangro. They had 2 sons who came to America in the early part of the 20th Century and their names are Edoardo and Raffaele Buzzelli, the latter being my great-grandfather. Constantino's son Raffaele married a woman named Carmela Capotosto, my great-grandmother. Carmela's parents were Giuseppe Capotosto and Esther Iacobucci, and they, too, were from Castel di Sangro. Anyone out there who thinks they may be related or who may have any information on these folks, I'd really love to hear from you! Un abraccio a tutti gli abruzzese!

nicole degioia
new york, ny usa

Thanks for your assistance in locating relatives in Torrebruna. Received a letter from a cousin recently and am corresponding with her. Again, thanks and I think this is a great site.

Char Mahan

Looking for any information on my granparents anthony dalfonso and assunta di'donato who lived in lettomanoppello in the province of pescara in abruzzo. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also if you happen to know of any living relatives of either of them
please e mail thank you,
thomas a. dalfonso
159 shilo lane
belle vernon, penna. 15012
(724)379-9217

thomas dalfonso
belle vernon, pennsylvania usa

My grandmother's name was Maria Aquilia, from Pettino, and my grandfather was Carmine Scassa who was from Poggio de Roio. Any information on our family history will be so helpful.
Thank you,

Susan Scassa Weed
Houston, Texas USA

Any Castagna families in Atri, please contact me at michaelusa at YAHOOdotCOM

Michael L. Castagna
Corona, new york usa

Quisiera encontrar algun familiar de Chieti, Abruzzo; ya que mi abuelo era de alli. si hay alguien que conozca a algun familiar mio por favor le agradecere que me escriba

María Laura Grazioso
Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina

Looking for the MARIANO/MARIANI ancestors, Giovanni and Ettore from Torre de Passeri, parents Filippo and Crocetta or Annagrazia stayed in Italy. Filippo was married twice possibly to sisters, surname Marasillia?? There were 3 other children, who died young. Other USA early arrivals are Guerino,Pasquale, Antonio, Nunzio, Carmen, are all related but do not have the link. Any relations out there? Ellen

Ellen Mariano
Rockland, MA USA

Hi to all the abruzzese out there. would like to share your stories and meet people from Campo di giove

rocco digregorio
brooklyn, ny us

I am looking for relatives of mine or anyone that knows me or was with me in the orphanage.My name is Frank Piaia, my fathers name was Carlo Piaia and my brothers name is Alan. We are living in Australia. I was born on the 18/01/55. If you know anything please write back!

Frank Piaia
melbourne, victoria australia

I am looking for relatives of mine or anyone that knows me or was with me in the orphanage.My name is Frank Piaia, my fathers name was Carlo Piaia and my brothers name is Alan. We are living in Australia. I was born on the 18/01/55. If you know anything please write back at FRANKPIAIA at bigppond.com

Frank Piaia
melbourne, victoria australia

URGENTE: Busco informacion referente a la COMUNA DI FILETTO - PROVINCIA CHIETTI. ya que estoy tramitando mi ciudadania Italiana y debo obtener la partida de nacimiento de DI TULLIO VINCENZO nato a Filetto, Provincia di Chietti il 15.09.1906, figlio di ORAZIO e di GALANTE MARIA.

No obtuve respuesta por correo. Agradezco toda ayuda posible.

ANGEL HORACIO SAUTO DI TULLIO
Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Argentina

ESPERO TU MENSAJE

SERGIO JOSE AIASSA
SAN FRANCISCO, CORDOBA ARGENTINA

We are searching for the following family names.
Village: Fagnano Alto
Grandfather: Carlo Ciolli, born 1899, mother died when he was 3, raised by the priests at St. Peters in F.A. Immigrated to American in 1920, first to Pennsylvania to live with sister Maria Fattore and her husband Amato, then to Seattle where he married Josephine Iorio from Morrone Del Sannio, Campobasso.
Known Relatives: Maria Ciolli Fattore, b 1887, unknown siblings in between the two, a brother whose house was blown up by "the men in black hats"??? A niece named Seraphina, and he traveled to America with a cousin named Giuseppe Riccitelli (may have been a friend not a relative, we aren't sure) traveled aboard the boat America out of Naples.
Great-Grandparents: Nicola Ciolli and Marie Archangela Fattore Ciolli
They lived at #14 Via Ripa in Fagnano Alto. A Domenico Ciolli still resides at #4 Via Ripa, we have attempted to contact him, but to no avail.
Anyone know anything? Drop me a note with any leads!!

Kathleen Ciolli Gleaves
Maple Valley, Wa USA

What a terrific wedbsite. Both my parents were born in Roccamorice, Pescara, Italy. My late father's name is Nunzio (1933-1993). He is the first born son of Francesco, (1906-1990) who was a son of Antonio D'Angelo. My father's mother's name was Antoniella DeMilo (1906-1963). They had seven children, Maria, Angelina, Nunzio, Antonio, Pantaleone, Rosalia, and Santino.
My mother's parents are Antonio and Anna Rosati, they had nine children, Santa, Lucia, Maria, Donato, Vincenzo, Rosalia, Emedio, Alberto, and Pantaleone.
If you share similar roots ...

Antonella D'Angelo Padula
Woodbridge, Ontario Canada

I am trying to find information on my husband's ancestry. He was born in 1953 in Corfinio, L'Aquila, Italy to Pasquale Fallavollita and Filomena DiMarzio. The family moved to Montreal, Canada in 1955.
Pasquale's parents unknown. He had a brother Antonio and sisters Filomena and Concetta.
Filomena's parents were Giovanni DiMarzio and Cristina DeSantis. She had two brothers Americo and Luciano. Americo also moved to Montreal. Luciano was a priest in the area.
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Lorna Fallavollita
Burnaby, BC Canada

I should contact artist or museum director or gallery director, or cultural association, or other in the same field. I'm Italian artist with references in the word wilde, and I'm interested to contact somebody to change or showing in the world wilde.

Antonio Matarazzo
Pescara, Abruzzo Italie

I am looking for american cousins, descendants of a M. DiToro from Abbateggio who went to the USA beforeWW1.
He is my maternal grandfather's brother.
I am also interested in the Farchionne family of Roccamorice, relative s of my paternal grandmother, chiara farchione palumbo. she had 3 sisters and one brother, so, any palumbo family member from Roccamorice, please write.
I left Roccamorice in 1952. My father is Agostino Palumbo fu Giuseppe and my mother was Lucia DiToro from Abbategio

nicola palumbo
sarnia , ontario canada

I am researching my grandfather's family from the province of L'Aquila. His name is TOMASSO MOROLI and he was born to AGOSTINO MOROLI and RITA FASCETTI. My grandfather left Italy in 1914 at the age of 17 and sailed to NY on the SS Berlin. PLEASE! If anyone out there has heard these surnames and can shed some "light" on my research I would love to hear from you! Ciao!

Roseanne, Wilmington, DE, USA

Roseanne
Wilmington, DE USA

Hi, my parents both came from Mosciano S.A. in Prov. of Teramo.. I have made two trips there and will return in Sep. Relatives are around Giulianova, Alba Adriatica, Tortoreto, Montone and vicinity. Surnames are...CICIONE>>CICIONI>>
MARCATTILII>>DICONCETTA>>DIREMIGIO>>MARINI ..If any name is familiar contact me as I have a lot of family history. If you go to Italy just once, you must see Abruzzo. This part of the country is spectacular.. Ciao

Peter Cicione Jr.
New Jersey USA

I was so over come by this beautiful site. My Grandparents, Mother, In-laws all came from Prov. of Teramo.
My family intends to visit Italy this coming year 2002.
To be Italian for me is an honor.
In Memory of my beautiful mother,
Splendora (Lena) Orme. dob 6/03/20, dod 10/27/74 - Place of birth, Giulianova, Prov. of Teramo

Barbara DeValerio
Newfield, New Jersey USA

Busco familiares paternos de apellido SCIORRA, mis bisabuelos habian
nacido en CARUNCHIO, y se llamaban PABLO SCIORRA Y DOMINGA MIRI, ambos
apellidos, segun se, son los mas comunes en ese municipio, ellos vivieron en Chivilcoy, Provincia de Buenos Aires.
Cualquier dato es de utilidad, quiero conocer esa parte de la familia.

jose miguel sciorra
Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentina

Soy hijo de una Cirulli, mi abuelo se llamaba GIUSEPPE CIRULLI y era hijo de TOMASSO y ANGELA SANTILLI, habia nacido el l877 en GISSI, luego emigro a Argentina y vivio en CHIVILCOY, PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES, busco familiares de Gissi para reencontranos.

jose miguel sciorra cirulli
Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentina

Me gustaria contactarme con familiares de Pietro Leccisi y/o Manesse Conccetta padres de Domenicco Leccisi, mi abuelo, que llego a la Argentina en un buque llamado Baptista en el año 1923,nacio en Fosacesia provincia de Chietti el 16/06/1900, al fallecer su madre su padre se volvio a casar con Teresa de Fazio quien lo crio.Realizo el servicio militar en la Regia Marina lo termino en el año 1922 y luego emigro hacia aqui, en donde contrajo enlace matrimonial con Luisa Silvestri quien viajaba en el mismo barco junto a sus padres, Luisa nacio en Udine.
Espero encontrar a parientes o amigos para poder reconstruir mis origenes.
Comunicarse a:
+54-02223-444738

Patricia Leccisi
Argentina, Buenos Aires Coronel Brandsen

Wanted to reply to the post looking to contact people with a Pavone surname that came from Atri (Teramo). Could not reply because you did not leave an email address.

Leo Pavone
Toronto, Canada

My Parents Are From La Fara San Martino Province Of Chieti Abruzzie looking For Famiy Of,Ferrante or a DE Carlo, Iocco Famiy, In novelle Province. or L'Aquila Abruzzie Thanks

Carroll Guido Iocco
Phila,. , Pa. U.S,A.

Saluto! My great-grandfather, Cosimo Roberti, came to the U.S. from Lentella in 1896 by way of Antwerp, Belgium. He returned to Lentella and came again in 1899. He returned again, married Bambina Fabrizio, had a child (my grandfather, Antonio Roberti), both of whom he brought to the U.S. in 1911 by way of Naples. He returned once more and came to the U.S. the last time in 1922 where he lived in Philadelphia until his death in January 1966. I am interested in hearing from anyone in Lentella or elsewhere related to either Cosimo or Bambina.

Richard R. Ruberti, Sr.
429 North Sycamore Avenue
Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania 19018-1022
(610) 623-7902 (Home)
(302) 594-6850 (Work)
rubertiusa at netscape.net rruberti at herc.com

Richard R. Ruberti (Roberti)
Clifton Heights, PA U.S.A.

I was looking through this web site because I was wondering if a town with my last name has any connection to my family. I am not sure. My great grandparents came from Sicily though. I guess I should look around more.

Michael Cortino
Austin, TX USA

Mio Padre e Maione Giorgio nato nel 1935 a Catignano (Pescara) emigrato in Svizzera nel 1952.
Mio Nonno Maione Luigi Sarto di Catignano. Morto nel 1983.
So di avere dei Parenti in Argentina, pero niente Indirizzi.
Chi pensa di essere un Parent, contact!

Saluto tutti Abruzzesi nel Mondo....ciao

Maione Roberto
Zürich, Switzerland

I have the pleasure of inform you of my new web-site mauromontanaro, in which I expose the gallery of photographic printings numbers and equips of certificate of authenticity (limited editions), from me realize and now in sale also on internet. The site will get rich in the time with new work, that they will also have realized on the base of your applications and on errand. I am a photographer abruzzese and I arrange of a notable file of images of my region; I could elaborate and furnish photos of places, countries and landscapes. If you record you in the mailing-list you will always have adjourned on the publications and on the events. I want to have contacts with retailers of art and of material of Abruzzo; you for any information could contact me in e-mail.
Thank you for the cordial availability.

Mauro Montanaro
Chieti, Italia

Hi. God brought me to this website. I know he did because I just found out my grandfather Attilio Di/De Palma was from Alfadeno, Italy. I never knew him however The little information I gathered, wants me to find out more about his life. He supposedly arrived to the US through Ellis Island in 1914 at the age of 18. He married my Grandmother Antoinette Grindatto and lived in Buffalo, New York up till about 1920. My mother was born in 1918 and when she was 2 years old, my grandfather disappeared. During his stay in Buffalo, he was a classical violinist and played with the symphony orchestra. (Strange, that I am an avid classical music lover}. I am sure that he may have remarried and continued his career as a violinist. I forgot to mention his last name was changed to De Palma, but was Di Palma on the passenger list. I would deeply appreciate anyone who can help or knows the names of ships that arrived from Italy in 1914. I cannot get to a family history library as I am fully disabled. Thanking you.........

Antoinette De Palma Diakakis
Sacramento, California USA

I am looking for Rocco DiNardo from abruzzo , iam trying to find any relatives that might still live there.HE CAME to canada1920 and married my mother 1922 and her maiden name was iacovonni Domenica.and she came from campli termo.I HOPE THEer is cousins out there. I would love to get to now them. ciao LENA DINARDO.

lenacowdrey
mississauga ont. canada, canada

searching for the following names in Villamagna
CIPARRA, DE LUCA, VALENTE, DIMUGIO

Linda Ciparro

Looking for relatives. My father was Nicola DiNicolantonio 1892 Torre de' passeri and my mother was Maria Cogetta Pompeo 1898. THey settled in Quincy Mass and I now live in St. Louis. I have 2 sons. My oldest boy visited Torre when he was a student at Cambridge University in 1988. My father had many brothers.

Robert Di(Nicol)antonio
St. Louis, Missouri USA

My mother, Grazia Diclemente, was born in Roccamurice on 10/22/1891. She had a sister, Antoinetta, and two brothers, Giovanni and Giuseppe. All emigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900s. Her father was Cesidio and her mother's surname was Piselli. Does anyone know anyone in this family? I would be glad to hear from you. Grazie. Also, I read and write Italian, so language is no barrier. Diana Cortina

Diana Cortina
Melrose Park, Illinois U.S.A.

To all Recchinis in the world I've already met and I haven't, I would appreciate if you could send me a message on your whereabouts. I have the original family tree, dated 1935, with the full story of the family from Ortona (Chieti). If you want to know some more, just get in touch in Italian English, Spanish or French.
Ciao a tutti

Francesco Recchini
Roma, Italy

Hello everyone. I am searching for relatives of my grandfather, NICOLA ODOARDI. He was born in PIETRANICO in approximately 1903. He immigrated to the United States in 1920, arriving at Ellis Island on December 25, 1920 aboard the Guglielmo Pierce, which departed from Naples. Upon arrival in the United States, he settled in Georgetown, CT. His last name was changed to Edwards. In approximately 1930 he married CATHERINE NUNZARRO, also from PESCARA, if not also from PIETRANICO. I believe NICOLA ODOARDI had 4 brothers, all of whom remained in Italy. I would love to hear from anyone with information regarding the ODOARDI family from PIETRANICO. Thanks much, Paul.

Paul Edwards
West Hartford, CT USA

My late Grandmother Ersilia Cieri(Canzano) was from Pollutri. I am going to Italy hopefully next summer, my grandmother 4 brothers and 1 sister. Her fathers name was Giovanni Cieri a barrel maker in Pollutri. He died in 1933 buried in Pollutri. Gelsomino Cieri was her mother ..Gelsomino Sabelli was her maiden name, my greatgrandmother.

Michael Canzano
Greenwich Twp., New Jersey USA

GRANDE and TANTALO and LIPPA - I am the granddaughter of Cesidio (also known as Giuseppe or Joseph) and Costanza (also known as Concetta or Constance) Grande. They were both born in Villavallelongo in the Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzi. Cesidio was married two times - his first wife died (don't know her name or anything about her) but they did have a child, Maria. He came to the United States for the first time 08 April 1902 and then went back to marry Costanza. He came back to the US for the final time on 09 August 1909 and settled in Rochester, New York in the suburb of Irondequoit. My grandmother's maiden name was TANTALO. She followed Cesidio to America on 09 October 1911 with my two Aunts, Liberata Grande (who was 1 year old) and Maria Grande (who was 10 years old). I spent many a childhood summer in Rochester with my grandparents. Loved my nonno's homemade wine, and nonna's cooking - homemade pasta, bread, zeppole, lasagna, ravioli, etc. If anyone has any information about the GRANDE, TANTALO or LIPPA families please E-mail me. Ciao!

Sharon Pacheco
Chesapeake, Virginia USA

looking for any relatives from the giovanni ditata family from castel del giudice , compobasso

nickolas ditata
cranston, rhode island 02920 usa

My Grandfather was Luigi D'Anello from Campo Di Giove. He came to America in 1899 and left his wife Grazella and new born son Emilo there for 5 years before having them come here to the USA. I think they came to West Virgina in the states. Does anyone remember them or are related to them. I would appreciate any information. Thank you.

Anita G. Danello Lachance
Franklin, Ma. USA

Please note my new E-Mail address.My grandparents both were born in Pianella, province of Pescara.I have been there several times. If there are any Porcellinis or Pietranicos I would like to hear from them.

Tony P. Porcellini
Laurel Springs, New Jersey United States

I am currently in the military in Bosnia for the us army. I am taking leave where my grandparents were born in Atri Italy. Can anyone tell me about how or if I can get there from Germany, preferable train. I want to feel my roots.

Michael L. Castagna
Jasper, ga Pickens

Welcome to all "Di Cesare"
Ciao

Di Cesare Nunzio
Roma, Italy

Hello, all abruzzi....
I am venezuelan...my father was an italian...I would like to be in touch with my relatives out there is L Aquila, Peligna,
Please, send any info...
My father's name was Benedetto Tedeschi...also had 2 uncles: Eusebio Tedeschi and Gino Tedeschi.
Thanks...grazzie!! Ci vediamo..

Jose Tedeschi
Valencia, Carabobo Venezuela

Going through the various messages I was amazed at the many parts of the world where come from. It was also very interesting to read the contents. It is a great idea to be able to trace friends and relatives anywhere around the globe.
Many thanks for giving me the opportunity to use this website and submit to the Guestbook my signature.
I wish all the best to all the people who are part of this marvellous idea wherever they are.
Tom Berghella

Tommaso Berghella
Melbourne, Vic Australia

I am looking for information on my grandfather, Vincenzo (Jimmy) Fattore who was born in Ripa Fagnano Alto, Italy in 1900. He came to American in 1916. He lived in Italy with priests until coming to America. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Gary Iannini
Aliquippa,, PA USA

I'm looking for information on my great grandparents, Nicola Angelo Petrocelli and Luisa DiFranco. They were most likely from the Forli Del Sannio area. Luisa came to the US in 1902. Because Nicola died in 1909, I'm having much difficulty finding information about him. If anybody can assist me, I'd be forever grateful.

Marianne Petrocelli
Pittsburgh, PA USA

Hi:
My father, Guiseppe Nanni came to Canada from Vacri on October 14, 1926. He came to join his father Adamo who was then living in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
Currently, a cousin, Gino Nanni, has the family farm at Contrada Acqua, Santa # 3. One day soon, I hope to pay him a visit. If anyone has information, news or history concerning the Nanni family, please e-mail me at: ed_nanni at ca.yr.com - or - pepper.nanni at sympatico-dot-ca.
I would be gratefull for anything that would help me learn more about the family in Vacri.
Thanks

Ed Nanni
Toronto, Ontario Canada

This really is a great web site. I love browsing thru it. I haven't seen any of my family names, but I did get to see someone from my mothers home town of Gessopalena cheti. maybe I'll drop him a line to see if any of my mothers parents names are familiar to him. he to is searching for his family name. which i might add isn't one of mine. But it is so nice to finally see a town where i thought nobody ever came from since my grandparents came to America in 1923.my mothers father was Dominic Daniele his fathers name was Marco and his mothers name was Camilla Scamuffa he married Mariicola Salomone her father was Valentino and her mother was Anna bozzi. my father Francisco di stefano came from torricell palena cheti. His parents remained in Italy, but he had two uncles here in phila pa. One lived to be 100 years old and the other went back to Italy around 1949.there are a lot of Distefanos here in phila pa, but i don't know if we are related. My parents divorced and then he passed away in 1952. the ones living here could be related because the uncle that lived to a hundred had 6 or 7 children most of them boys, one of them was a priest . Anyway I love surfing thru. some one from Lettopalena keeps me in touch with chieti its another great site. I guess we all sometime or another wants to touch something from the past.

Louisa Capotrio (nee Di Stefano)
Phila, pa usa

WOW, what a web site. I started out trying to find what city my grandparents came from and if any "AGATONES" still lived there. This genelogy stuff is addictive. My grandfather (Giuseppe Agatone)left Casoli, Italy in March of 1906 (he was 15 yrs old). Between 1899 and 1921 approximately 20 Agatones left Italy. I remember being told that my grandfather had a sister that still lived on the family farm in Casoli. This was told to me by my grandmother when I was approx. 12 yrs. old (whew !!! I'm 55 now). My question is - are there any AGATONES left in Italy.
Tom Agatone
Wilmington, Delaware USA

Mio nonno (my grandfather) PASQUALE ADORANTE ha vissuto a Philadelphia tra il 1915 ed il 1930; c'è qualcuno che lo ha conosciuto? Vorrei anche notizie di un Club di cui faceva parte; il "COURT CRISTOFORO COLOMBO". c'è ancora? Cos'è? Saluti a tutti

Antonietta
TERAMO, ITALY Abruzzo

I LIKE TO THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MAKE POSIBLE THIS PAGE. I JUST WANT TO SAID HI!! TO ANARELLA THERE IN PESCARA AND RECEIVE FROM ME A BIG HUG FROM THE ISLAND OF ENCHANTMENT" PUERTO RICO" FOR HER AND FAMILY. AND LET'S GO ON WITH THIS SITE!
Angel David
Naranjito, Puerto Rico United States

Mio nonno (my grandfather) visse molti anni a Philadelphia tra il 1915 ed il 1925 circa. Faceva parte di un club "italian court of Philadelhia".
C'è qualcuno che puo' darmi notizie sul club o qualcuno che ha conoscuito mio nonno?. Si chiamava Pasquale Adorante e veniva dall'Abruzzo-Italia

Mariantonietta
Teramo, Italia Abruzzo

Saluto le mie cugine americane: Henny Adorante di Pittsburg e Carmela Kesicky di Buffalo. Vorrei anche notizie di una mia amica di infanzia che emigrò in Argentina quando aveva 5/6 anni ( tra il 1948 ed il 1950): si chiamava Lia e suo padre lavorava all'Ufficio del Genio civile; eravamo compagne all'asilo.

Antonietta
Teramo, Italia Abruzzo

Mi occupo di design italiano soprattutto per matrimoni (casa, arredamento, abito nuziale anche in stile d'epoca, addobbi , bomboniere ecc.). Sono disponibile anche per semplici consulenze on line. Questa attività è pensata soprattutto per gli Italiani all'estero che amano le tradizioni italiane. Un saluto a tutti

Maria Antonietta
Teramo, Italia Abruzzo

I am trying to get in touch with Mrs Sabina Risi....moved to Collarmele from Melbourne,Australia in 1991.I would be grateful for any information...thank you.

clint freestone - cfree at iprimus.com.au -->
melbourne , victoria australia

I am searching for my ancestors on both my mother and father's side. My father's name is ERNESTO ARRIZZA born in FOSSACESIA CHIETI ABBRUZZO. My mother is CLEMENTINA ARRIZZA (nee PAOLUCCI) also born in FOSSACESIA. Anyone with information regarding my family history please email me.

GRACE
Toronto, Canada

My parents are from Miano just outside of Teramo. Small place but beautiful. My parents will be thrilled with this site.
Thanks

Ida Di Pasquale
London, Ontario Canada

This message is for Anna Nanni of Melbourne Australia who posted a note in April 1999. Anna, I just returned from a trip to Furci (Chieti province). Angelo Mazzella born in 1863 was my great grandfather. your mother Elena and my grandfather Arundo were half-brother and sister, i.e., same father (Angelo Mazzella) but different mothers. Therefore, you and my father Guido (now deceased) would be first cousins. My note to the email address you listed was returned as user unknown. Please contact me. I've been in Melbourne twice. I wish I had known about the wonderful Abruzzo2000 website sooner!

Joanne Mazzella
Chicago, IL USA

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I have a nice farm house available in Pianella, near Pescara.
It is the ideal if you are going to Abruzzo with your family for a weeks or more. It is also great if you are going to the beach. See farmers working, drinking their home-made wine and eating pasta;
hear the rooster in the morning...!
It is in the midst of olive groves and vineyards! It is by the Bus stop and it is much cheaper and peaceful than Hotels!
If interested, e-mail me at: Italiantours at aol-dot-com
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Remo Faieta
Columbus, Ohio USA

My grandfather and grandmother listed Paganica, Aguila as place of residence when arriving at Ellis Island on July 21, 1905. Their names are Giangiacomo, Nunzio age 37 and Ferroguto, Ma. Domenica age 33. Is there family still in Italy. Oona was mentioned as a location also. Just information about this part of Italy would be welcome. Irene Duffy

Irene Duffy
Palouse, Washington USA

Both my mother and father were born and raised in Prezza. Of the four grandparents, the one that I don't have any information on is Zarchadelli. If you have any information about the Zarchadellis of Prezza, I would appreciate hearing from you. Ciao. Gennaro.

Gennaro Pasquale
Somerville, Massachusetts United States of America

mY FATHER WAS FROM cHIETI iTALY HE CAME TO THE USA IN 1920 HIS NAME WAS VINCENT SCHIAZZA. MY MOTHER CAME HERE WITH HER PARENTS ALSO FROM CHIETI SHE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD HER FATHER WAS FRANCESCO CAPECCI, HER MOTHER WAS GIOVINA SCHIAZZA CAPECCI AND INFO WOULD BE WONDERFUL

JUDY LONGO
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA USA

Looking for relatives of my Great-Grandfather Pietro Misero. He was from Farindola.

Michael Misero
Coatesville, PA USA

lokking for relatives on the Grugnale name.If there is anyone out ther that is related to my great gradparents Emilio and Dora(enselma)Grugnale please contact me. thank you

Barbara
NH USA

A special hello to all my fellow Gaglianese paesani and relatives. I am searching for Verticchio relatives in N.Y. state descendants of Ugo and Anne Verticchio so that I can finish compiling a family tree book. Please reply back if you have any information.

M. Luisa Verticchio
Stoney Creek, Ontario Canada

looking for relatives of my grandfather, Sophino DiNorscia, who came to the USA from Penne in 1908.

Toni DiNorscia Mount
Landenberg, PA USA

CIAO CERCO AMICI DELL'INFANZIA EMIGRATI PER L'AUSTRALIA NEL 65 67 , I LORO NOMI SONO ERMINIO , BRUNO , MARIO , STAFFIERI , DA MUSELLARO PROVINCIA DI PESCARA CIAO

RENZO GAGLIARDI
HOWARD BEACH, NEW YORK USA

I am looking for any information on the Moliterno family. I understand that my Grandfather, Rudy Moliterno had a brother when they made the journey. I have not met another Moliterno before and I am interested in learning about my ancestry.

Joseph Moliterno
Parkland, Florida USA

I'M LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER PAOLO DEL MONACO. HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED ROMEO DEL MONACO. THEY CAME TO THE USA IN THE EARLY 1900'S. I BELIEVE THEY WERE FROM SULMONA BUT I'M NOT SURE. MY FATHER'S OLDEST BROTHER CHANGED THE SPELLING OF OUR NAME IN THE 30'S. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

EDWARD DEL MONICO(DEL MONACO)
BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY USA

Is there anyone in Chelenza sul Trigno (Chiati) who speaks English? I want to e-mail someone there, looking for relatives. Thanks if you can help me!!

Gerald M Aquilano
Geneva, New York 14456 United States

I AM SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES OF MY GRANDFATHER,RAFFAELE BONITATIBUS. HE WAS BORN IN PETTORANO ON MAY 16TH 1879. HE ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STAES ON SEPTEMBER 26TH,1906. IHAVE NO OTHER INFORMATION BUT NOTE ON YOUR WEB PAGE THAT THERE ARE APPROX 13 FAMILES LIVING IN PETTORANO WITH THE NAME OF BONITATIBUS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY ARE RELATIVES.

Mary Lou Boni
Canton, Ohio United States

hey all you fellow peasan's,I still have memorie's of my trip to fossacesia in 1980 with my family,WHAT A BLAST!I will never forget the good times I had with my brother FABIO and with others that were visiting from Toronto.The beaches are excellent the nightlife is great and the people are exceptional.This is definitely a place to spend in the summer.Can't wait to go back.CIAO Vince

vincenzo zangolli
toronto, Canada

....a great way to begin a journey into the past.....hope to meet some distant relatives and old friends from Popoli....Fontecchio....L'Aquila......ciao

Frank S. Stefanone
Buffalo, NY USA

I am searching for any ancestral information about Giovanni Sulpizio. He was born in Chiete, March 11, 1894. Left Italy on December 5, 1911, and arrived at Ellis Island on January 12, 1912. He married Julia Scalzetti, daughter of Carmine Scalzetti. The only other information I have about Giovanni is that he had a brother named Donato. Please e-mail me if you have any information about this man. Thank you.

David Lee
Rochester Hills , Michigan USA

I am just starting to look for information about my father's relatives. My father was born in Villa Sant'Angelo, province of L'Aquila, October 8, 1911. He came to US with his mother and grandmother when he was 3 months old. His mother was Dominica Bernabei Roselli and her mother was Loretta Bernabei (I don't know her maiden name. His father came over earlier and his name was Guiseppe (Joseph) Roselli. He was born in July 4, 1988. I don't know where he was born. If anyone has any suggestions for me in looking up information please email me. Thanks.
This site is very interesting!

Ruth Roselli Nulph
Butler, PA USA

Searching for any info on Leva family from Colle al Volturno, or just info on Colle al Volturno. Thankyou

nancy e. buckley
Aurora, OH United States

Trying to find out about my family there name is Foglietta my grandmother name was Madeline and my grandfathers name was Carmen

Susan Latanzo
Phila, pa USA

Great sight. My aunts and uncles currently reside in Mosciano San Angelo. They are the Bonaduce's Palmarino's and Sorge's. I have one cousin in Mosciano that owns a toy store. His name is Giovanni. Does Mosciano have a cental web cafe where i can email family members? Please reply to EMCMU at AOL.COM

Giuseppe Palmarini
Newtown SQ, PA U

How wonderful to find this website to help me learn of my heritage!! My father is Severino Di Cocco, he moved to the US when he was a very little boy in the 1930s (?)...my grandfather was Carmine Di Cocco, who settled in New Jersey I think in the 1920s??.
Please keep this website alive, I will be using it!!

Marc Di Cocco
Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM) USA

Mia madre era Mddalena Pilone, aveva cinque sorelle.una e venuta in Sud America vicino al mille 1920.Serafina Pilone sposato uno di Orsogna Salvatore D`Angelo, aavuto una sola figlia di nome Nuccella,Unaltra sorella a Orsogna Domenica Pilone sposato Rocco Viano a dei figli in Sud America.Uno Gabbriele Viano una sorella Concetta Viano e due fratelli Nunziato e Mario Viano Sposati due sorelle di Orsogna se qulcuno legge questo avviso mi da notizie, Grazie Abbruzzo 2000 per questo grande dono alla popolazione di Orsogna Abruzzo Elena D`Angelo e Giuseppe Leonido

Elena & Giuseppe Leonido
Boston, Mass. U.S.A.