My name is Julian D'Onofrio, and i was born in Sydney, Australia. (brothers, Adrian and David, Sister Yolanda)
My father's name is :Tony D'Onofrio (brother Albert, Sister Rosetta wife - Tonia Del Gallo)
My Nonnos Name was:Gaspare D'Onofrio (Brother Tom, Sisters Virginia, Iolanda, Isoletta, Minella [not all listed] Wife - Evelina)
My Great Nonnos was: Vicenzo D'Onofrio (Wife - Carmella)
My nonno Gaspare moved to Australia after WWII.
My nonno came from Ari, Province Chieti.
My nonno married Evelina also From the Ari, province Chieti
If anyone has any information relating to my nonno, or great nonno, it would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to email me

Julian D'Onofrio
Sydney, NSW Australia

I would really like to find any relatives that i havent met. My fathers name is
DI CECCO, my mothers FINNOCHIO. I know of my relaives in montesilvano and some in pianella but im sure there is alot more. I also now that some of my grandmothers relatives moved to Canada, i think they may have been adopted at a very young age. If you have any information please contact me.

Lorena
Melbourne, Australia

I am looking for information and relatives of my grandfather, Croce Antonio Di Coio. He was born in Colle di Macine in 1887 and emigrated to the US in 1910. He had a brother, Donato. I believe his mother's name was Rose. He married Maria Rossi in the US. I appreciate any information or help you can give me in this search. Thanks.

Maria Di Coio
Bayside, New York USA

Both of my father's parents were from San Pio delle Camere. They arrived in Buffalo, New York direct from Italy in the 1920's. My grandfather was "Frank" Aloisio and my grandmother was Archangela
Di Censo. Their children were Paul (my Dad) and Clara "Louis." There is a woman buried in the cemetary in San Pio named Maria Grazia Aloisio who looks just like my father. My relatives insist that I am not related to her, however. This is a mystery I must solve...
Any information from or about folks with the surname ALOISIO from San Pio delle Camere is greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Alan Louis
Atlanta, Georgia USA

i am looking for my father's ancestras in s.demetrio ne vestini pro. di aquila biagio mancinelli had two brothers andrea e raffaelo.
adolph mancinelli
brownsville, pa usa

Searching for information on the "Nanni" family in Vacri.
Cureently Gino Nanni has a farm at Contrada Acqua, Santa #3.
My grandfather's name was adamo. He had 4 sons Ignatius, Mario, Micale and Giuseppe. They all settled
in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada.
I have seen the "Nanni" name listed in Villamagna as well.
Does anyone know of this family and if the family in Vacri & Villamagna are related.
I would appreciate any information.
Thank you
Ed Nanni
Toronto, Ontario Canada

My grandfather Giusseppe Marsinelli(Mazzinelli) was born in Lanciano on October 27, 1883. I was wondering if there were still any Marsinelli's left in Lanciano and if I had any distant relatives still living there. My grandmother's name was Antoinetta DeFillippo and I believe she was born in February around 1888. I'm not sure if she was born in Canosa Sannita or Lanciana. I would also like to know if there are still any DiFillippo's (not sure of correct spelling) left or distant relatives still alive on my grandmother's side. She died young at the age of 45 years old in America. If you have any information about any of this, please e-mail me.
Gracias

Antoinette A. Marsinelli
Malden, Massachusetts usa

I am looking for any relatives with the last name Marino or Zappa in Ateleta, Italy. Me and some of my relatives plan to visit there next may or June to see if we have any relatives there now. My great grandfathers name was Antonio Zappa and my grandfather's name was Herman Marino. I'm not sure if Herman is a short version of his name or not. Gen Olson

Genevieve Olson
Almena, Wisconsin USA

Grandparents Attilio and Christina DeLeonardis born near Pescara (Spoltore?). I've never been to Italy, but often dream of going. It'll happen....

David DeLeonardis
Sacramento, California USA

My parents, Eugenio Garzone and Rosaria nee DiFabio were born in Pogio Pegenza. They were married in Windber, PA in 1911. My father came to the USA first then sent for my mother. My paternal grandparents were Joseph Garzone and Santa Boccabella. Would like to hear from any relatives in any part of the world.

Sue Garzone Hollingsworth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

Looking for people interested in towns of Matrice, Campodipietra and Ripalimosano near Campobasso where all of my ancesters are from. I have beem to these towns and have many records and films of birth, death and marriage on file.

Joseph Antonacci
Homosassa, Florida U.S.A.

Hola:Quisiera conocer la direccion electronica de la comuna de Borrello provincia de Chieti.
Mi abuelo nacio en Borrello en el año 1877 y se llamaba Leonardo Palmieri su padre se llamaba Juan Palmieri y su madre Maria Dominga Antonelli, llegaron a la Republica Argentina en el año 1882, desearia contactarme con familiares.
Saludos a toda la gente.
Oscar

OSCAR ASTRAY PALMIERI
Benito Juarez, Buenos Aires Argentina

I am going to visit my friend in Lecce in September. I am flying by RYANAIR to Pescara. On the way back I need a cheap budget hotel/guesthouse for one night.Last time I stayed at the Planet Hostel.It was ok but noisy.
Any ideas...the date is 17th September.
Amanda Hawke
London,

I am a Canadian, imigrated from Vacri and would love to hear from others from our village. especially any Benvenuto's or Paciocco's.

Ron Benvenuto
Canada

I am looking for family in Cerro al Volturno. My father Vittorio Cocco migrated to USA with his parents Fausto and Caterina in 1920.
My grandfather had several brothers which I believe stayed in Italy.

Johanna
Miami, Florida USA

Salut à tous,
Mes parents provient de MONTAZZOLI, et je recherche tous ceux qui se prénome DI NIZO et qui viendrai de ce village.
J'ai des parents qui habite en ARGENTINE (Buenos-aires) et au BRESIL (san poalo) que je recherche...
Merçi à tous.

DI NIZO Fabrizio
LIEGE, BELGIQUE

BARANELLO, Campobasso Looking for TERRANOVA family
SAN VALENTINO,Chieti Looking for DIDOMENICO family
Please help to find my cousins in these areas of Italy. Thank you

Rosemeri Ciliberto
beverly hills, California USA

Currently seeking info on DePaola, Cianciarulo, Cefaratti, Logiovine, Tamburri, Curcio, plus a cast of thousands.
Susan DePaola
Sewell, NJ USA

Saluti a tutti di Abruzzi, spero di venire a trovarti.
Giovanna

giovanna ventura
Epping, Victoria Australia.

I visited Ortona and the surrounding area in July to research the events of December 1943 when Canadian soldiers drove the Nazis out of the town. I was greeted in the most wonderful way by local people who were delighted to tell me stories and provide information. I was very moved by some of these stories and also by the wonderfully kept Moro Cemetery where 1375 of my fellow countrymen lie.
Thank you so much.
David Cale
Brampton, Ontario Canada

Ciao Tutti
I was born in Australia, but my Father Nicola Giuliani was born in Casoli,Chieti. His parents are Domenico Giuliani and Carmela D'Andrea, who all immigrated to Australia 41 odd years ago, I am lucky enough to have visited Casoli and have met my fathers family. I am glad to see that they have a site for such a beautiful region. I hope that everyone finds info on who they are looking for. Goodluck

Tania Giuliani
CANBERRA, ACT AUSTRALIA

my mother and father were both born in pacentro....her name was maria carifo cercone....my father was donato cercone..... 1885....any cercone ancester's?

amelia cercone
aliquippa, pa united states

This is a very good site, but, unfornutaly, I am not sure about the city where my grandgrandgrandfather, Giovanni Liberatoscioli, was born.. If someone knows something about the family: Liberatoscioli, please contact me.
P.S:sorry the english.

Isabela
Brasil

Dear Friends from Abruzzi
We have the pleasure to inform you about the on-line presence of 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....
Corfinio, Pratola Peligna, Prezza the first Comuni OnLine....

Gabriel De Pamphilis
Pratola Peligna , Abruzzo ITALIA

Cari amici abruzzesi,
abbiamo il piacere di annunciarvi la presenza on-line di concapeligna.it e dintorni il Primo Portale Web dedicato a paesi e dintorni della Conca Peligna, in Provincia dell'Aquila. 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....
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Gabriel De Pamphilis
Pratola Peligna , Abruzzo ITALIA

I am looking for any information on the Di Pietro family? My Great Grandparents were from Pretoro. There names Philip DiPietro and Chiara Cavallucci.

Gina Feltner
Marquette, Michigan USA

looking for anyone fron Civitaquana, names of Ciarfella or Marganella.

tom aboyoun
manahawkin, nj usa

my maternal grandmother was born in pescara. she came to amercia in the early part of the centruy with her sisters, her name was Isolina D'Aurelio. her mother's family name was flaminia... or flaminio..I'd be interesed in knowing if any of the family still reside there.

cookie curci
san jose, CA untied states

ATENCION FAMILIA NEGRI:
Estoy buscando el municipio de nacimiento de FRANCISCO NEGRI (1863-1955). Nacio en la provincia de PESCARA.
Por favor contestar. muchas gracias

lisandro tellez
salto, buenos aires argentina

I was born in Bisenti teramo and immigrated to canada, london ontario. If there is anyone else that was born in Bisenti
and would like to write me, please do at my e-mail address..thanks

Loredana Medori

GREAT!
WE WERE IN ITALY LAST YR. WE WERE LOOKING FOR CASTELLUCCI, ABBOMERATO, BUZZELLI. THEY LIVE IN SORA, ROCCAPIA, CASTEL DI SANGRO.

Betty Castellucci
malvern, Oh. U.S.

I am related to Antonio Graziani and Marietta (Mary Etta) Calintonio originally from Secinaro. Antonio left Secinaro in 1912 and immigrated to the United States. Marietta (Mary Etta) and her parents left in about 1914 to immigrate to the United States. They were married and eventually settled in East Chicago, Indiana.
I would like to hear from any of anyone that is living in or has recently visited Secinaro, what the town is like and how my relatives are doing.
Keith
United States

Great site! Looking for anyone that has family in Pizzone that have any knowledge of the surnames of Cozzone, Di Vito, Di Benedetto and DiChristofano.

Dolores Cozzone Dantimo

Ciao and molto bene!!! I am pleasantly surprised to find such a great page. I'm researching my family name of "Lopo". I think my grandfather, Antonio, i'm not sure of which town he was from but he was from the Chieti area. My father, Michael, was born in 1920, so I figure his dad was born late 1800's-early 1900's. I would appreciate any info on someone with the name of Lopo living in the area. Keep up the great work, Grazie!!!

Anthony Lopo
USA

Interested in tracing the history of my grandfather Gaudenzio Oddis.
Married to Caterine Bressanelli 1903. He left Italy in 1899 and return to leave again in 1908. Caterine was in Italy with four children from 1909 to 1913. Upon return they may have lived in either Roccaraso or Sellero. If you haapen to know an Oddis or anythng about this, please contact me at this email address.
Thanks!
Leonard Oddis

Leonard E. Oddis
Jacksonville, FL United States

I am looking for anyone that lived or knows of a small town called Venere its part of Pescina. I lived there up untill i was 9 years old. Last name of Di Stefano. I know I have relatives in Australia. I still have many cousins and uncle still living in Venere. Hope someone sees this

Tilde
Boston, Massachusetts USA

Hello Diane, it was so nice to meet you today in Lansdale. Italians always have a good time even after meeting for a few minutes.

It was interesting when I saw your DiGiacomo page that I then discoved the connection with the Pontarelli's (my wife's family) and then the Frunzi's when we discussed that I attended high school with George Frunzi. Small world, right !

I love your web page with so much to see.
Meeting Chiara was a delight. She is a very nice young lady.
Hope to see you soon.
Mario Amici
Plymouth Meeting, PA USA

Stiamo cercando il parente del nome PARDI in PESCARA - Cepagatti. Desideriamo andiamo vivere in Italia. Tutte le notizie sulla materia sono benvenute li ringraziano molto.
Estamos buscando familiares de apellido PARDI en PESCARA - Cepagatti. Tenemos muchas ganas de ir a vivir a Italia. Cualquier noticia al respecto es bienvenida. Muchas gracias.
We are looking for relative of name PARDI in PESCARA - Cepagatti. We wish go to live in Italy. Any news on the matter be welcome. thank you very much.

Sabrina Yezabel Pardi
Capital Federal, Buenos aires Argentina

Cari tutti.
Mio nome é Miguel Domingo Lalli, e sono il nipote di Don Domenic´Antonio LALLI, nato il 10 Ottobre di 1881 in Castiglione Meser Marino, chi e vissuto nella Argentina dal 1882, fino alla sua morte accaduta nel 1948, e chi era figlio di Don Raffaele LALLI e Teodora VOLPE.
Vorrei percio stare in contatto con qualche membro della nostra famiglia che viva nel paese per recibire notizie.
Con molta amicizia e affetto vi saluto e lascio il mio indirizzo di e mail per stare in contatto.
Indirizzo postale: Avenida Forest 396-piso 6-departamento 18
(1427) Buenos Aires-Argentina.
I piú cordiale saluti a tutti.

MIGUEL DOMINGO LALLI
Buenos Aires, Capital Federal Argentina

Hola...soy nieto de Teófilo Fiocca, en su partida de casamiento en Buenos Aires dice haber nacido en L'Aquila en el año 1881. Era hijo de Fernando Fiocca y de Irene Ciolle,(ambos italianos). Tenía un hermano menor llamado Vicente. Agradecería mucho si me pueden dar algun dato sobre Teófilo pues no puedo confirmar su nacimiento en L'Aquila y eso es imprescindible para gestionar la ciudadanía italiana.Muchas gracias. Mario Fiocca.

MARIO FIOCCA
Buenos Aires, Argentina

I am looking for anybody that has any new about Nicola Piccoli that was born in Montelapiano (CH).
Thanks
A. Piccoli

AnnaMaria Piccoli
rome , italy

I believe my family is from Roseto degli Abruzzi. I know there is 2 older Italian Aunts who live there still. My grandfather was Camillo Marziani and my grandmother is Teresita Marziani (nee: Ciampone). I'd love to get dual citizenship but I don't know how to get original birth and marriage certificates. I've been to Roseto twice and I loved it. I think Abruzzo is the most beautiful region in the world!

Andrea DeGeorge
Lenni, PA U.S.A.

Looking for my Grandfathers relatives. His name was William Vito Constantino. He was born in New York city 1895. His family came from the region of Abruzzo.
Thank You

John W Rizzo
San Diego, California United States

Hola, Mi nombre es Miguel Domingo Lalli, soy nieto de DOMENIC´ÁNTONIO LALLI, nacido en CASTIGLIONE MESSER MARINO el 10 de Octubre de 1881, hijo de RAFFAELE LALLI Y DE TEODORA VOLPE.
Mi intención es que este mensaje llegue a mano de alguno de mis familiares para poder ponernos en contacto y así poder conocernos en algún momento.
Por lo tanto estaría muy agradecido que alguien pueda tener la amabilidad de transmitir este mensaje.
Un abrazo.

Miguel Domingo Lalli
Avda. Forest 396 6piso-dto 18
(1427) Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Capital Federal Argentina

I was born in Australia 1968 under Paola D'Amore, was married in 1994 to Paolo Lucciantonio. We had one child
born, 31st January 1996, name Alexandra Lucciantonio.

Both our parents were born in Abruzzo. My parents (Filomena Rosano and
Giovanni D'Amore were born in Rapino, Pescara and Paolo's parents (Antoinietta & Guiseppe Lucciantonio) were born in Navelli, L'Acquila. We have both many relatives in Abruzzo. Our parents both came to Australia to start a new life. No really sure on year. If there are any relatives that come accross this message, please try and reach me on 0011 1 8616 3856

Thanks Paula

Paula Lucciantonio
Melbourne, Victoria Australia

I would like to hear from any MARCHESANI from VASTO,CHIETI. Thanks!!
Mi piacereve parlare con alcuno MARCHESANI di VASTO,CHIETI. Grazie !!
RICARDO MARCHESANI

RICARDO MARCHESANI
Miami Beach, FL 33141 USA

Hello Everyone! My parents were both born in Pacentro, a little town neare Sulmona. If there are any other Pacentrani who would like to contact me, please feel free to do so! This site is great, keep up the good work.

Michael DiNello
Macomb, MI USA

Hi Just signing the guest book My Father and Grandfather were from Pietra Carmel, and moved to Canada.If anyone
would like to contact me feel fre to do so.

Albert Pomanti
Thunder Bay , Ontario Canada

PETTORANO SUL GIZIO is where my grandparents were from. Has anyone discovered any ways to find research from that area? I am trying to get birth certificates, marriage licenses and more family lineage.

Jo-Ann Tecca Hall
Aspen, CO USA

Hello,
I'm Trying to get in touch with my cousins. Umberto Adriana, Marco, Stefono, Talinda, Adriana, Maurizio,Berretta,. Tomasso Sevy. If anyone happens to see them could you pass my email to them. It would be great to hear from them. Also Noel Vincent Michelle Heather Remus (Remo)jr. Mom and Dad Say Hello.
Caio Remo

Remus (Remo) M. Berretta Jr.
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania USA

Ciao a tutti. Io vengo da Cologna Spiaggia, comune di Roseto degli Abruzzi, provincia di Teramo. Sono arrivato negli Stati Uniti nel 1964, e sono preside di una "high school". Mi piacerebbe sapere se alcuni di voi hanno un posto per affittare durante il periodo estivo, che non sia un albergo o un posto di grande turismo.

Ermanno Corradetti
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania USA

Grandson of Eugenio Garzone, from Poggio Picenze. Family settled in Pennsylvania coal mining region, and a small town named Avonmore. Distant cousins still reside there. Last names include Piccininni, Speranza, Palazone, Boccabelle. Would like to hear from anyone knowing the names.

Eugene Garzone
Camp Springs, Maryland 20748 USA

My grandfather Domenico Santilli was born in Gissi,province of Chieti on April 5 1866. His parents were Levino Santilli and Clorinda who were also born in Gissi. He came to England in approx 1892. I am looking for any information about the family, I hope to be visiting the area very briefly in September.

Sandra Smith nee Santilli
Mellis, Suffolk England

Looking for links to family in L'Aquilla, Italy area.

Robert Passante
Lexington, KY usa

ancient photographs
civitella messer raimondo - com'eravamo in fotografia...
A new website showing ancient photographs of civitella messer raimondo
(chieti), from 1900 since 1950. Visit the site and add a message to the guestbook!
Thank You
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civitella messer raimondo - com'eravamo in fotografia...
Un nuovo sito web con tante immagini antiche di civitella messer raimondo (chieti) dal 1900 agli anni '50. Grazie

pietrino di sebastiano at cfcontroluce
civitella messer raimondo (chieti), italy

If anyone is related to CRISTOFANO OR VENTRESCA please email me, as I'm quite interested in putting my family tree together.

CRISTOFANO Patrizia
SYDNEY, NSW AUSTRALIA

Would like to find the lineage of the Fabretti's and Di Napoli's of Sulmona
And the Guetti's and Tarquini's of Bazzano. Plus the Lombardozzi's of Cori,Italy

Hector Lombard
Rochester, N Y USA

Would like to find the lineage of the Fabretti's and Di Napoli's of Sulmona
And the Guetti's and Tarquini's of Bazzano. Plus the Lombardozzi's of Cori,Italy

Hector Lombard
Rochester, New york 14626 USA

My father emailed this website to me and I think it's GREAT. I have seen that some of my cousins have used it as well. Hi girls!!
A big HELLO to all the RICCIUTI'S, SPADACCINI'S (paternal family) and to all the DI GIROLAMO'S AND FINOCCHIO'S (maternal family)out there!
Ciao

Antonella Ricciuti
Ottawa, Canada

my grandfather Domenico Santilli was born in Chieti on 5 April 1866, he came to england about 1900 or just before. I know that he at least one brother left in Italy. I would love to know anything about my family history.

sandra smith
mellis, Suffolk England

i'm looking for someone that can help me about a job in USA, i'd like to work with abruzzesi people in USA, i can do many works,,,,,,,,thank you

fabio
pescara, abruzzo italy

Help me find Terranova family in Baranello
Help me find DiDomenico family in Chieti
I have lost addresses in Baranello

rosemeri (DiDomenico, Terranova) Ciliberto
beverly hills, california USA

Searching for TARTAGLINI, GIOVANNUCCI, D'ALESSANDRO, ORSINI all from the Sulmona area (Abruzzi, Marches). I am full-blooded Sulmonese, but parents born in US (Boston).

Anna Tartaglini
US

Hello, looking for all the Ciarelli's out there. My grandfather was Marcello Ciarelli, he marrried my grandmother, Petrea Jane in 1948,My grandfather had a sister named Madaline, and a brother named Frank, please help me.

ELIZABETH (HUTTO) ALLEN
PUYALLUP, WA U.S.A.

Hi! I am looking for anyone with the surname of Lalli who has their origins in the town of San Gregorio. My grandfather Luigi Lalli was the son of the local miller, Giuseppi Lalli, who left San Gregorio in 899 at the age of 16 for the US.

Louise Lalli
Amherst, NY USA

hello!. My father, Nicholas Pierdomenico was born in Pianella in March 1922. His father was Giuseppangelo and his mother was C. Pace. My wife and I will be in Pianella in early October 2001 and would like to meet any family members there. thank you.

larry pierdomenico berwyn, pa usa

HOUSE FOR RENT
I have a nice farm house available in Pianella, province of Pescara.
It is the ideal if you are going to Abruzzo with your family for a week or more. See farmers working,drink home-made wine with them and hear the rooster in the morning! It is in the midst of olive trees and vineyards, it is all furnished.It is by the Bus stop; it had two bed rooms, kitchen, bathroom, porch, parking space, with view of mountains and, most of all, it is much cheaper and peaceful than Hotels! Grazie.

Remo Faieta
Columbus, Ohio USA

BUON GIORNO, DEAR AMERICAN-ABRUZZESI!
My Name is REMO FAIETA; I am Abruzzese too, from Pianella in the province of Pescara; I came to Columbus, Ohio some 40 years ago,
have been Prof. of French and Latin and for the past 23 years have been conducting tours to Italy.
Those Tours are unique, because they take you to see not only the best of Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome...), but also that dear little town of your family roots in the province of L'Aquila, Chieti, Pescara, Teramo, Campobasso, Puglia, Calabria, Sicily...
I know Italy like the palm of my hand; I have detailed maps, phone books and tons of literature about Italy. Within minutes I can give you the information you have been looking for all your life! With my Tours hundreds and hundreds of "Paesani" have seen for the first time their hometown and met their "cugini". You too can make that dream come true!
My Tours always take place in September and October, when the weather is nice and figs and grapes are ripe. Mamma Mia, how sweet!
If it is too late for this year, plan for next year; e-mail me to get a brochure of my tours. Grazie e Buona Fortuna.

Remo Faieta
Columbus , Ohio USA

Just got back from an Abruzzo tour. It was fantastic in all areas.
I learned so much about my family. I now have a living aunt, Susanna Schina, in Colle di Macine. Also learned of a first cousin living in New Castle, Autralia, the family names DiBerardino, and D'Ipppolito.
Am trying to make contact with them.

Rita Cavicchia Arrowood
Temple Terrace, Florida USA

My grandfather was born in Archi and came to Argentina around 1900. I would very much like If someone in Archi with my surname could send me an email to learn more about my ancestors. Can be in English, Spanish or Italian, but I will be able to answer only in English or Spanish.
Regards to all of you anyway.

Carlos D'Urbano
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bon Giorno!
I am looking for help in finding information about my Mother's Father. His name was Ferdinand Frassinelli, born June 1, 1893 in Sulmona, but was abandoned at a church or convent, then adopted by Susan Pietr'Antonio of Pettorano. He left Pettorano at the age of 17 and emigrated to the United States, settling in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

He became a successful building contractor and sent money back home to Pettorano to help rebuild or restore one of the churches in town.

Many Pettorani came to the United States and found work with his company "E & F Construction Company". "E" is for Epiphano, "F" is for Frassinelli.

I would be very grateful for any information about his life or family (adopted or birth) in Pettorano.

Thank you very much,
Nina Maria Riccio
Bridgeport, Connecticut USA

Looking for any information on the Iacone family. My grandfather Antonio Iacone came to US around 1900 from the Naples area of Italy. He married Angelina Scalea, who came from Naples also. Her mother was Elizabeta Petrone, and we know nothing else. ANY info would be wonderful!! May be going to Italy in October and it would be great to know something!

Mary P. Smith
Rochester, NY

We are looking for any information regarding the Di Carlantonio family. The name has also been recorded as "Carlantonio". The family has origins Teramo, Italy. Any information from anywhere in the world would be appreciated.

Fabrizio Di Carlantonio

Hi I'm looking fro relatives of Frank DiCenzo and Lucia Esposito Tiberi. Please answer to my direct e-mail. I've recieved a couple of responses from the Abruzza page but I'm not sure if my respnses are being recieved
Thanks

Avy Carden
Hebron, IN USA

I have been doing much research to find my family roots.
They have brought me to this wonderful place. All my family in america has its roots in roccaraso. I must come and visit this land of my father and his father.

Ray Oddis
fairfield, connecticut usa

Any Panteleone out there?

Lynne Marie Panteleone Gullion < methanemomma -->
Aurora, Colorado U.S.A.

Looking for information on Domenica DiChristofano, Leonardo DiVito and Angelamaria DiBendetto, and any other ties to the Cozzone family all of Pizzone, Campobosso. Please email at dantimod at worldnet.att.net

Dolores Cozzone Dantimo

Me gustaria saber si tengo familiares en Italia de apellido "Boggetti" o "Dalmasso".Me gustaria contactarme con algun familiar.Gracias!!

Graciela Boggetti Solis
Mendoza, Mendoza Argentina

Quisiera saber como tengo que hacer para sacar la ciudadania italiana,mis abuelos eran italianos y quisiera saber que es lo que tengo que hacer para obtenerla.
Desde ya muchas gracias

Graciela Boggetti Solis
Mendoza, Mendoza Argentina

Would like to make e-mail contact with persons familiar with the following surnames: Romano, Campilii, DiPaolo, DeLeonardis, Verna, Marcotulio. My ancestors were members of these families who were born in the villiages of Nocciano and Catignano, province of Pescara. My grandfather, Clemente Romano, was born in Nocciano in 1881. His parents, Antonio Romano and Giovanna Maria Campilii, lived near the Cappuccine Monastery. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
Linda

Linda Beimler

Pianella Pescara. Looking for relatives and also wanting to know if my grandparents had any brothers or sisters. Grandfather arrived in USA about 1903 Pasquale Di Francesco, wife Vincenza Egizii.
Paternal Great grandparents Tomaso di Francesco wife Giustina Marquali
Maternal great grandparents Federico Egizii wife Filomena Pittoni

Pasquale Di Francesco Born 1874 Pianella arrived in Phila pa in 1903
Anyone DiFrancesco, Egizzi, Marquali or Pittoni from Pianella I would love to hear from you
Joe DiFrancesco

Joe di Francesco
phoenix, arizona usa

My grandfather Antonio DiFerdinando came to the US in 1909, from Bellante, son of Attanasio and Francesca DiFerdinando. I am searching for (and have found several) contacts in Italy, and am trying to make futher connections in Italy, as well as connecting DiFerdinando's in the US.

Email with contacts!

George T. DiFerdinando, Jr.
Princeton, NJ USA

This site is really cool!!!! I am looking for my family: FILIPONI. They came from Mosciano S. Angelo. My great-grandfathers name was Domenico. My great-grandmother's name was Lucia Di Stefano. They both came to Amercia. Domenico came in 1920 and Lucia and their two children came in 1921. Their daughters names are Scolastica (5 years) and Concetta (8 months). They both still had family when they left but never kept in contact. I am also looking for Ilario and Biago COCCIA. They also came to Amercia. Ilario came through Canada. They left inthe early 1900's around 1907. These men were brothers. They had more brotheres and sisters but never kept in touch. I am looking for more information on both families. Ilario COCCIA married Scolastica Filiponi. Any they have two sons. Samuel and Larry. I am Sams daughther Kelly. I am trying to reasearch my history. If you should have any information please e-mail me at :
KLCS1 at aaol-dot-com
Thank you,
Kelly Coccia-Stanczak

Kelly Stanczak
McKeesport, Pennsylvania USA

HOLA, ME GUSTARIA CONTACTARME CON ALGUN INTEGRANTE DE LA FAMILIA PIETRODARCHI, SOY NIETO DE CAMILO GIOVANNI -NACIDO EN 1898 EN ATESSA, PROV. DE CHIETTI- .ESPERO PODER CONTACTARME CON ALGUIEN PRONTO. MUCHAS GACIAS.

CHRISTIAN MAXIMILIANO PIETRODARCA
SAN FERNANDO, BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

My email address has changed from bmar at solarstop.net to bmar at buckeye-express.com Enjoy hearing from all. Barbara

Barbara and Toni Martino
Toledo, Ohio U.S.ofA.

i saw a previous message from someone looking for family in pescina, aquila, by the family name Pera. My grandmother's family name is Pera
if this person read this message, e-mail me with more info

rosa forte
montreal, quebec canada

My maiden name was Arcari, my father, Francesco Attilio, was born in Picinisco aroun 1913, his parents Sabbatino Raffaele (brothers Guiseppe, Alphonse, sisters Nacienza, Carmella) and mother Angelarosa (nee Grilli). Great grandfather Raffaele Arcari. I would love to hear from any other family members out there, or any other information about the family or the regions of Picinisco or Atina.

Anita Pugh (Arcari)
Swansea, South Wales UK

Hi my name is Gioconda Sbrocco. I'm looking for anyone related to my family. My mother's name is Matilde Bambina Rucci (nee D'Amico). My father's name is Dino Rucci and my brother's name is Rinaldo Rucci. We were all born in Roccacinquemiglia. If anyone knows me or my family or would love to hear from you.

Gioconda Sbrocco (nee Rucci)
Perth, Western Australia Australia

Hey
I jus saw that sumone was looking for people from their family and their name was Rubino and I am too and my grandparents raphaelle and sara were both born in Italy
drop me a line if u want

Sara Rubino
Canada

i'm looking for any information regarding the surname zangolli and its family members

dolores zangolli
toronto, canada

I am interested in information about the Iezzi and Straccini families from Torino di Sangro. Specifically, I'd like some background about Domenico Iezzi born in 1879. He married Maria Domenica DiMuzio around 1900. I am also looking for background about Michele Straccini who was born in 1870. Any information would be appreciated.

Paul Pezzoli
Coto de Caza, California USA

PESCOCOSTANZO ?????? MY MOTHER THE FORMER LUCY SCIULLO, GRADUATED 1940 FROM EAST HIGH IN CLEVELAND, PLANS A TRIP TO PESCOCOSTANZO SHORTLY. ANYONE THAT HAS BEEN THERE, OR KNEW HER PARENTS, DOMENICK AND CHRISTINE SHE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM. THANK YOU.

Joe Genovese
Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Por favor, quisiera que comunicarme con miembros de la familia Scoccimarra (o Scoccimarro)y tambien con gente con el apellido Caliman
que esten en cualquier lugar
Creo que los Scoccimarro vinieron desde Bari (Italia) y los Caliman estan en Conegliano.
gracias.

Ana Scoccimarra Caliman
San Pedro, Buenos Aires Argentina

Hola!! Quisiera saber si alguien tiene informacion o conoce a familiares de mis nonos de Salle: Armando Galli y Assunta Lattanzio que vinieron a la Argentina en la decada del 50.
Muchas Gracias

Cinthia Bravin
Moron, Buenos Aires Argentina

ricordo la venuta qui. l'impressione era con molto rimorso poiche io era solo e quanto mio padre biagio mancinelli appari dal distanza mi fece con molta emozione e cosi da quel ora mi rassegno che questo e il destino io mi chiamo adlfo mancinelli,e voglio inviare a tutti i s.demetrani una buona salute e buona fortuna avoi tutti.

adolfo mancinelli
brownsville, pa fayette zip code15417

Hi - this is the first site I go to. It is really wonderful. Although I have had no luck so far finding my friend GENNARO FALANGA from TORRE DEL GRECO I have not given up hope. Too bad Torre del Greco does not have such a site. Arrivederci.

Beryl Bentley
England

Hi, I'm looking for any information about the surnames of Perseo and Di'Orio from Pretoro, Chieti, Italy. Please email and let me know of your info. My grandparents, father, aunts and uncles arrived by boat in the early 60's. Grandparents late 60's early 70's. Contact me please. I will be travelling back to my father's native village in September and will be doing some research. Look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks Michael PS. Great website.

Michael Perseo
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Searching for others who are researching the following surnames: DiRenzo/Palmieri from Tufillo (Abruzzi) and Cafarelli/D'Alimonte from Roccamorice (Abruzzi). Both of my mother's parents were born in Abruzzi in the early 1900's and came to the US with thier parents around 1910.

Barbara
Buffalo, NY USA

Hi,

I am currently researching several surnames from the Valle Castellana area of Teramo Abruzzi. The primary surname is ALFONSI. My ancestors emigrated from Italy starting in the early 1900's to the 1960's. The villiage that they lived in is Settecerri.

If anyone else is researching this particular area or this surname, please send me an email.

Ciao,
Anna ALFONSI Cotter

Anna Alfonsi Cotter
Pittsburgh, PA USA

WHEN EVER I COME BACK TO CHECK THIS BEAUTIFUL SITE IT GIVES ME THE GOOSEBUMPS.
JUST THE THOUGHT OF BEING ABLE TO READ ABOUT ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR FAMILY,
AND THAT INCLUDES ME.
HOW I PRAY TO FIND SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO HAS ANY INFORMATION ON MY FAMILY.
MY MOTHER AND HER PARENTS WERE BORN IN GIULIANOVA, PROV. OF TERAMO.
MOM'S D.O.B. IS 06/03/20 SHE WAS BORN: SPLENDORA ORME. MY GRANDPARENTS NAMES ARE,
CLARA (DOZZI) AND VINCENZIO ORME. THEY CAME TO THE USA IN 1920 WHEN MY MOTHER WAS ONLY A BABY.
THEY SETTLED IN NEW JERSEY. MY GRANDFATHER ALSO HAD A BROTHER (FRANK) WHO CAME TO THE USA,
HE SETTLED IN NORRISTOWN, PA.
PLEASE KEEP THIS SITE GOING IN MEANS SO MUCH TO ALL OF US WHO ARE LOOKING, IT GIVES US HOPE

BARBARA DEVALERIO

Barbara DeValerio
Newfield, New Jersey USA

My father, Enrico, was born in Castiglione Messer Marino in 1887. He emigrated to America about 1905. I would appreciate hearing of any relatives or family history.

Andrew Sbrocco
San Diego, California USA

My father, Enrico, was born in Castiglione Messer Marion in 1887. He emigrated to America about 1905. I am interested in hearing of any relatives or family history.

Andrew Sbrocco
San Diego, California USA

Searching for the Andreoni Family

Anita Andreoni Chaffins
Buckeye Lake, Ohio USA

Just trying to learn about my heritage:) Both my grandmothers originate from Abruzzo but exactly where I do not know. Their family names are Raffa and Rauso.

Michael Enio Reali, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA USA

E' meraviglioso leggere la messaggeria e scoprire i'ansia tenace che gli italoamericani emigrati dall'Abruzzo sentono per la loro casa... Cantano la loro preziosa Itaca e come John Fante riesplorano le radici del mito.

Grazie ai curatori del sito che hanno reso questo possibile

Silvia

Silvia Scarrone
Torino, Italia

this is a great way to keep in touch with and remember your roots.
grazie.

Lou DiNardo
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Mi piacerebbe scambiare E-mail con persone di Nereto e il val vibrata

Domeico Emidio
Kenosha, Wisconsin USA

Hello.
My birth surname is "Finamore" I know that Vicente Finamore
married Giacinta Sabatini. They had a children (Domenico, my grandfather, and Nicola) in Villa Santa Maria, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. They have gone to Brazil at 1896.
My grandfather was born in 20/02/1889.

I was not able to get much information.

I want very much to find relatives. This is my life pursuit--to be a real part of my heritage. Please, if you know any of the Finamore's that would be interested,
e-mail me at: afinamore at uol.com.br Thank you.

Arlete Finamore
Santos, Sao Paulo Brazil

Hola, mi nombre es Antonia Piccoli tengo 87 años nací en Torrichila Peligna, me fui de Italia en 1938 y me gustaría tener alguna información de la señora Palmina Piccoli que es la hija de un hermano mío, mi ultimo contacto con ella fue en el año 1958 y hasta ese momento vivía en Torrichila Peligna.
Si alguien sabe algo por favor comunicarse a esta direccion:mlaraguas at hotmail-dot-com.ar

Piccoli Antonia
Rosario, Argentina Argentina

Deseo contactarme con algun integrante de la familia BISCIOTTI, mi bisabuelo José Bisciotti llegó a la Argentina a finales del 1800.
por favor si algun pariente lee este mensaje, les agradecería que me escriban.
Espero con muchas ansias su e-mail.

Franco Bisciotti
Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Argentina

What a find.I found my granmother's mother's Name (Paris) listed for Celano.If any one can tell me more please e-mail me.

Vincent Lupinetti
Rockville, Maryland USA

My great-grandmother's maiden name was Angelina/Antonia DeCarlo. She was born in Farra San Martini on November 11, 1866. She was married to Casimirio Cipollone and came to America in the early 1900's. I am her great-grand-daughter and would love to know more about her. The house she lived in and the relatives I still have in Chiete. Casimirio died and she married Justin D'Antonio. I hope someone can help me.

Thank you.

Angelina Maria Di Bartolo
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

originally da Mirabello Sannitico, Molise

Michael F. Iademarco
Atlanta, GA USA

Complimenti per il sito.
Visitate anche "Guidabruzzo" un viaggio attraverso le Tradizioni e Folklore dell'Abruzzo e del Molise

Fernando
italy

La mia famiglia ha origini abbruzzesi.Mio nonno era Giovanni Cerritelli,poeta chietino;mio bisnonno era Luigi Cerritelli e so che abitava in via PORTA NAPOLI.
Una poesia di mio nonno è questa,posta nel sito www.giovannicerritelli.wide.it che gli ho costruito,;


PROLOGO
(Giovanni Cerritelli,1917-1992,Chieti)

Povero poeta
che sogni la gloria
perduto
nella pattumiera del mondo,
era meglio calciare
una sfera di cuoio
oppure inforcare
un lucente cavallo d'acciai.
Povero poeta
col vestito a brandelli
t'aggiri mendicando
per un mondo straniero al tuo dire,
era meglio pugnare
su un quadrato recinto di corde
oppure spacciare
malefiche droghe.

Povero poeta
spellacchiato e randagio
che sogni l'amore e la pace dei popoli,
che speri aspettando un domani migliore,
era meglio comandare
un'orda feroce,
assetata di sangue fraterno.

Povero poeta
che conservi nel cuore
l'eterna bellezza di un raggio di sole,
era meglio sostare ad un tavolo verde
e barare il tuo prossimo!...

..ma tu continui per la strada segnata,
cosparsa di cocci di vetro,
il cammino dell'uomo migliore.

C'è ancora a Chieti qualche parente dei miei avi?
Aspetto notizie da questo favoloso sito d'Abbruzzo.Grazie.

sem cerritelli
milano, italy lombardia

Would like to hear from anyone from Spoltore, Villa Santa Maria, and else where from anyone that new my mother Anna Palumbaro (Buoncuore),or father Giovanni Buoncuore also from Spolto.Please E-Mail me any information about my relatives please.

Mario Dominic Buoncuore
Virginia Beach, , Va. USA

My Grandfather Antonio DeMillo or DiMillo was born in Roccamorice Italy in August 19, 1890 his father was francsico DeMillo or DiMillo if you know anything about my grandfather please let me know, thank you Aurelie

Aurelie DeMillo Merrill
livermore falls, Maine United States

I am trying to trace my heritage on my father's side. Rocco Iachini was born to Antonio and Anna Domenica Perfetta in Citta' San Angelo Province of Teramo December 17, 1895. He came to America in 1913. His parents remained in Citta' San Angelo. Rocco had two sisters; Adeline and Libreta. Libreta married a Duelinga, Adeline married a Cacciatore.According to various websites there are 481 listings for Iachini, in Italy. 18 in Pescara, 6 in Citta' San Angelo. After careful thinking, what is the possibility that due to communications back 100-200 years ago that there may be a relationship not identified? I am sure my father had uncles and cousins that he may not have seen often or not at all. The same applies to my grandfather Antonio. Did he have brothers, uncles, cousins, aunts or sisters? I have not found the secret about how to get into the depositories of information that may exist at this time. If anyone would be so kind as to nudge me in the general direction I am to go to find possible relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. Thankyou, ever so much. Carlo Iachini e-mail Shu10933 at aol-dot-com

Carlo Iachini
Covington, Tennessee United States

I am looking for any information about my grandparents, Dominic and Antoinetta ( Di Clemente) Di Paolantonio who came to AMerica in the early 1900's. Their name was translated into "Paul" and they resided in Brigeport, Pa. when they came here. I understand that they had 1 son born in Italy who came to the USA at a very young age, Angelo, who unfortunately has passed away.I am trying to find any relatives that might still be Italy. I know that Dominic had at least 1 sister and at least 2 brothers, one a lawyer and one a policeman. Antoinette had at least 1 brother. please contact me if you can be of any help.

Jo Anne Rodgers
easton, Pa USA

My grandmother's parnets were from Castel Ieri, they came to the states in 1920, their names were Angela M. Blanvolini and Domenica Arquilla (he came to the states in 1908). They children that they had over there were Donato,Francesc,Giovanna and Anna (my grandmother). If anyone has any information on them or relatives, please let me know.
Thank You,
Jeanie Jones

Jeanie Jones
Bradenton, FL Manatee

Hi, I am Canadian born, and my parents are from Italy my father from Pretoro and my mother from a little town close to Pretoro, if any Marroncelli's or Ricciuti's out there e-mail and we will communicate.

Anita Marroncelli-Ayoub
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

My parents came from Isolo del Gran Sasso,Teramo.Their names are Berardo Della Rovere and Italina Trasatti.Our family would be glad to hearfrom you!My mothers father was the bandmaster in his hometown for years. Pat Rovere

Pasquale Rovere
Voorhees,N.J.08043, New Jersey U.S.A.

My parents came from Basciano,Teramo-Italy.Their names are Ferdinand Fiore and Lolina Orlando.I hope some paesano recognizes them! All us siblings would be very happy to hear from you.We are very proud of our heritage. Here's hoping!!!!!!

Ida Fiore Rovere
Voorhees,N.J., New Jersey 08043 U.S.A.

One message for Abruzzo's people in the world: Visit the Website WWW.MUSELLARO.IT :-)

Romano SARRA
Roma, Italy