MARCH 2002 Guestbook

My mother, Mary Alberico was born in Carmanico Terme, provincia di Pescara in Abruzzi. I have already found what's left of my family, my cousins the Molellas. They own a lovely pensione in Caramanico Terme. The countryside is beautiful and worth the trip. If anyone has relatives from this town, feel free to contact me. Ciao, ciao.

Antonia Sparano
Santa Monica, CA USA

Ciao! Cari saluti da Lucia Marsili e famiglia (figlia di Bernardo Marsili e Rosa Mancinella di Castelvecchio Calvisio). Mi trovero` a Castelvecchio quest'estate, 2002 e spero di incontrare i miei cari parenti e amici. Ciao a tutti!

Gianni Liguori
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada

Hola soy Javier Damiani y estoy buscando informacion sobre
mi bisabuelo paterno llamado Pedro Antonio Damiani hijo de Sabatino Damiani y Maria Antonia Eliggi, nacido en Massa D´Albe el 21 ó 24 de septiembre de 1893 ó el 5 de mayo de 1899.
Emigró a los 4 años de edad a Santa fe Argentina, agradeceríamos si alguna persona o familiar de este podría enviarnos algun tipo de información.
muchas gracias.
Aca les mando mi dirección de mail: javier_sf2002 at hotmail-dot-com

Javier Damiani
Santa Fe, Santa Fe Argentina

Ciao! Il mio nome é María Laura. Ho 29 anni e sono argentina. Ho trovato questa pagina molto interessante perché mi ha permesso di conoscere piú della regione originale della mia famiglia, Nereto.
Mia mamma si chiama Olimpia Di Pietro. É figlia di Ermede Oscar Di Pietro, il suo nonno si chiamava Giusseppe Di Pietro, figlio di Giovanni Di Pietro e Anna Core.
So che erano tre i figli maschi che avevano partito dalla Italia circa il 1900. Alessandro viaggió a Detroit, USA, e Giusseppe e Pierino avevano arrivato a la Argentina.
Mi piacerebbe moltissimo trovare cugini e sapere piu dalla nostra famiglia.
Vi lascio un saluto a tutti, addio.

María Laura Rodriguez Di Pietro
Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina

Io sono nato a Poggio Picenze e vorreio sapere qualche cosa dei fratelli MARINI di San Pio Delle Camere.
Thank you for a great site.

ENEO URBANI
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA

UN BACIO IMMENSO CON TANTO AMORE ALLA MIA FIDANZATA MARIA CHE ORA SI TROVA IN AMERICA E UN AUGURIO DI BUONA PASQUA A TUTTI GLI ITALIANI CHE LEGGERANNO QUESTO MESSAGGIO.MARIA TI AMO.ROXI.

roxi
ABRUZZO, italia

Hi There,
my name is Mariela D'ADDARIO, i live in Florence(Tuscany), but my roots are from Abruzzo, my mom is from Bussi Sul Tirino and my daddy is from Musellaro, I'M LOOKING FOR THE D'ADDARIO and RICO and Marinelli around the world.

Mariella
Florence, Italy

CIAO A TUTTI VOI ABRUZZESI DEL MONDO, . .
UN ABBRACCIO FORTE DALL' ITALIA
VI REGALO IL LINK DEI MIEI SITI SU CASALBORDINO MAGARI VI REGALERANNO UN PO' DI ARIA DI CASA E MAGARI TRA VOI C'è QUALCUNO ORIGINARIO DEL MIO PAESE E POTREBBE FARGLI PIACERE CIAO A TUTTI COMUNQUE
http://erminio22.interfree.it/index.htm
ciao

erminio morelli
CASALBORDINO, CH ITALIA

I am trying to find people from my husbands family. The last name is Leopizzo from what I can gather they are from San Valentino. If anyone has any information please get ahold of me. Thank you

Rebecca Butler
Waterville, Maine USA

FAMILIA LAURINI / LOALBO EN Magliano de' Marsi - ABRUZZO
Hola, estoy busando informacción respectoa a mi abuelo
JOSE (GIUSEPPE) LAURINI, que nació el 11 de Octubre de 1878 en Magliano de' Marsi (L'Aquila), falleció en la Ciudad de la Plata - Argentina en 1945.
* De mi bisabuelo (Bisononno) HECTOR LAURINI (No poseo otro dato)
* De mi bisabuela CATALINA(CATERINA) LOALBO (No poseo otro dato)y no podido hallar ninguna referencia de la Familia LOALBO en ninguna región de Italia
* Del Reverendo (RP) RAFAEL LAURINI, posible hermano de GIUSEPPE. Por la información con la que cuento era cura párroco en 1850 en la región de Abruzzo.
Cualquier información favor de contactar a JOSE LUIS LAURINI a la siguiente dirección de e-mail jllaurini at uol.com.ar

LAURINI JOSE LUIS
Buenos Aires, Argentina

HOLA MI NOMBRE ES ANALIA COLANGELO, Y ME GUSTARIA TENER INFORMACION ACERCA DE PARIENTES QUE VIVAN EN FRESAGRANDINARIA, MIS ABUELOS PATERNOS SE LLAMABAN JOSE COLANGELO Y ELENA DI STEFANO. GRACIAS.

Analia
Ensenada, Buenos Aires Argentina

I have recently started searching my family's history. As many of you would already know the tyranny of distance makes searching very difficult. My father (Nicola) migrated to Australia in 1952. His father Carmine Buccella was born in Alanno p.Pescara. His mother was Elvira Buccella (Torelli). Carmine's father was named Domenico Buccella also I believe born in Alanno. His wife was Anna(Vincenza)Buccella(Fasciani/a). If anyone can help I would appreciate it very much.

Diana Pellarini(Buccella)
Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Tantissimi Affetuosi saluti a tutti di Famiglia e amici di Prezza / Raiano /Pratola Peligna /
Da Lucio Susanna Marco Carlo Pietro e Luca
Spero Di rivederci a presto.

Lucio Forgione
overcompton Sherborne, dorset uk

Would like information on ancestry of my grandparents from Castilenti (Te). Surnames are Durantini and Lupinetti. Thanks

Giuseppe (Joe) Fasolo
Perth, Western Australia Australia

Hi, I'd like to know about the origin of the surname "Di Mascio" for a friend of mine. I know the family comes from somewhere in Abruzzo, but don't know what town or province. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot.

Rosa
Sydney, NSW Australia

Would like to hear from anyone from Ripa Teatina. I was born in Ripa and immigrated to Brisbane,Australia in 1962. My family names are Masci and Angelucci.

Steve Masci
Brisbane, Queensland Australia

I am the grandson of Antonio Camardese of Onna, Aquila. He had a sister, Sr. Serafina (born Agata Camardese) and three brothers -- Amadeo, Saverino and Elio.
If anyone has information on this branch of the Camardese family or its descendants, I would apprecaite hearing from you.
Thank you.

Salvatore LaSpada
New York, NY USA

This is a great site! I am researching the Zannelli and Tiberi families who immigrated to Connecticut, USA, at the turn of the 1900s from Pettorano sul Gizio. The previous generation women from Italy were Concettina Giannetti, or Ginnetti, or Ginetti, and Domenica Chiotta, both also from Pettorano sul Gizio as far as we know. Any information would be helpful. Sadly, I do not read or speak Italian.

Barbara Puffer
Guilford, CT USA

I am looking to see if there are any of my relatives in Giuliano - Prov. Chieti, Abruzzo, Italia with the surname of RAZZI. My father's name was Panteleone (Leo) and had brothers in Ameria...Gaetano and Anthony.

Bettina (Razzi) Grigalonis
Pottsville, PA USA

Hi, to everyone in Abruzzi. and to my family living there. I am hoping to trace my family origins. so anyone that has the name Cavalancia or knows anyone with the name please contact me.

Christopher M. Cavalancia
Penn State, PA USA

ciao vorrei comunicare con abitanti di alba adriatica in provincia di teramo ciao a tutti e baccioni

cange virginie
peruwelz, belgium

Non sono di Pescara ma sto qui per studio da tempo e da quando sono nato vado in vacanza al mare.Amo l'Abruzzo e vi faccio complimenti per il sito invitandovi a vedere il mio(incentrato sulla fotografia e con un'ampia dedica all'Abruzzo).

Massimo
Pescara,

My Grandfather, with his parents and siblings came the U.S. in 1912, from Campobasso, originally from Chieti. Imagine my surprise to see that Bucchianico celebrates a festival with the "Ciammaichella" name a big part. I am planning to travel to Abbruzzo in 2003, with my father and sons, and would very much like to enjoy the festival. I am interested in specific dates and also the origin of the Ciammaichella name and reason that the celbration uses this name.

Richard Ciammaichella
Aurora, Ohio USA

I am the granddaughter of Ernesto DiFabio (I believe he spelled it DeFabio). He was in his 70s when he died in the 70s, but I know he had some family there. He married Sophie Petralia from Catania, Sicily. They spent most of their lives here, but did go back from time to time. I don't know much about his family so if there are any cousins out there, please contact me.

Gale DiFabio Raffield
Cranford, NJ USA

Hola, mi nombre es Hugo Di Tiero. Toda mi familia desciende del pueblo de Pretoro, Pcia. de Chieti, Abruzzo.
Ya he escrito a la comuna de Pretoro para saber si hay alguna descendencia mia en el pueblo, pero aun no he tenido respuesta.
Mi madre llego a la Argentina en el año 1924.
Todos mis abuelos son nacidos en Pretoro y los cuatro vinieron a Argentina dejando familiares en Italia.
Los nombres de mis 4 abuelos son los siguientes:
Carmela Marcantonio.
Domingo Di Tiero. (puede ser Di Tieri)
Julieta Bucciarelli
Nicolas Giamberardino.
El nombre de mi madre es Carmen Giamberardino.
Yo estoy tramitando la nacionalidad Italiana y me gustaria saber si aun queda famulia en Pretoro.
De tener alguna noticia para mi les agradeceria que me la hagan llegar a la direccion de mail que se adjunta.
Tambien, por las dudas podrian acercarle este mensaje a la comuna de Pretoro por si no han recibido los mails que he mandado.
Muchas Gracias.

Hugo Alfredo Di Tiero
Lanus, Buenos AIres Argentina

My mother is from Raiano, province of L'Aquila, and my father is from Tufara, province of Campobasso. Some of our family names are: Cellini, Arquilla, Di Fabbio, and D'Allessandro. I have distant cousins in Raiano, Tufara and Gambatesa. I believe my father's family originally came from Benevento. I am starting to trace back our geneaology, and if anyone thinks they come from the same family tree, please get in touch with me to share information.
thanks!

Celeste D'Emilio
Ridgewood, New York USA

Hello, I am 19 years old and I am a Basciano, I have asked my grandparents about where they came from in Italy and Teramo was mentioned, therefor I would like to visit it soon. In addition to that I am interested in learning about my history and possible family. But also want to know of any family I have living there so if anyone knows of any other Basciano's or decendents please let me know.
Grazie,

Richie Basciano
New York U.S.

Hello,
My husband and I will be coming to Italy in May 2002 and I would love to locate any distant relatives. Both my maternal and paternal grandparents emigrated from Italy at the turn of the last century. My maternal grandparents were Eustachio Pinti and Liberata (DiMascio) Pinti both from Tocca Casauria, Chieti. My paternal grandparents were Berlardino Caparella and Maria Domenica (Sgrignuoli)Caparella both from Fossacesia, Chieti. My maternal grandmother's parents were Cesidio DiMascio and Rosa (Bottari) DiMascio. In addition to my grandmother they had 5 other children including a woman who emigrated to Brazil at the turn of the last century. My paternal grandmother's parents were Gennaro Sgrignuoli and Maria (DiFrancesco) Sgrignuoli. Not much is known about the Caparella side.
Any information or help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. If you are related to any of these people, please e-mail me! Thanks.

Patti Caparella Nagel
Leadville, CO USA

Hola! Soy nora stati.me gustarìa contactarme con mis parientes, que viven en CApistrello, pcia de Aquila. Mi abuelo, ANtonio Stati, y mi padre, JUan nacieron allì, y emigraron para Argentina en 1921. Sè que todas las personas de apellido Stati somos parientes, porque el apellido tiene un sòlo origen. YO vivo en Argentina, MAr del Plata, soy casada, tengo un hijo y un nieto y estoy con ganas de viajar a Italia y conocer mis raìces. Espero me contesten.GRacias!!!

nora stati
mar del plata, buenos aires argentina

My parents (Biagio Camaioni & Guiseppina Esposito) came from the Corropoli & Colonella areas of Abbruzzo. I am looking for relatives of both families from the areas to learn more about the each family. I would like to receive e-mails or street addresses and a message in either English or Italian. If anyone knows how to contact the city halls of either or both towns, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks for any help from anyone.

Lillian J. (Camaioni) Francisco
Havertown, PA USA

My Greatgrandfather, Michele (Michael) NotarFrancesco, a musician (harp & violin) and a businessman (pool halls and barber shops) came to the USA in the 1880's or 90's and settled in the Philadelphia area. I believe that he came from the Naples (Campana) area, possibily Marsico Nuovo. I am trying to locate any living relatives and learn more about the family. Hopefully, someone will know of them and whether they speak English and have an e-mail address. Even, if not, we can get a translation of any message. He ultimately had 10 children, who lived and his eldest was my Grandfather. I would like to e-mail the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Marsico Nuovo or Potenza and Campana and, maybe they could help. Any information that anyone can supply would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ron Francisco nightair at localnet.com

Ronald E. Francisco
Havertown, PA USA

Searching for the Cosmi family of Tossicia. My great-grandfather Luigi Cosmi came to America in 1903 with brother Giuseppe. He also had sisters and brothers: Lieta, Berardo, Francesco, Carolina. Luigi's parents were Egidio Cosmi and Gezzina (Giulia?) Goderecci. Any information is helpful! Thanx

John Cosmi
North Bergen, NJ USA

Cerco tutti gli abruzzesi di Introdacqua residenti nel mondo per poter corrispondere con tutti loro, ne sarò immensamente felice.
Tanti e tanti auguri.
Franceschino Mininni fu Giuseppe e Argentina Di Pietro.
Grazie

Franco Mininni
Introdacqua, Italia

My parents were born in Italy. My mother was the oldest of 13 children and her maiden name was Agata Norcini- Profico and she was born on 11/24/1906. She married my father Beniamino Profico who was born 11/13/1896. I know I have many relatives in the area of Nepezzano and would love to hear from them.

Jeannette Profico Anderer
Sewell,, New Jersey USA

Soy biesnieto de José Menna, quien nació en Casalanguida en 1894 y se vino a la Argentina, donde falleció en 1967.- Mi bisabuelo era hijo de José Menna y de María Menna. Mi bisabuela, también nacida en Casalanguida, era hija de Nicolás Di Croce y Julia Lamberti.- El padre de mi bisabuelo era hermano de Nicolás Menna.- Se que en la plaza central de Casalanguida hay un monolito que recuerda a los caídos en la Primera Guerra Mundial y ahí está, para mí, el nombre del hermano de mi bisabuelo.- Mi interés es que alguien me aporte datos para vincularme con mis familiares.-Por favor el que tenga dichos datos le pido que me escriba a mi dirección de correo electrónico.-Gracias.-

Juan Pablo Menna
Buenos Aires, Argentina

would be interested in finding out any information about my grandmother and grandfather.....grandmothers maiden name was geliamine d'auria . dont know my granfathers first name but my maiden name is zarra....my granddaughter is working on our family tree and would like to know more of our italian heritage....

jane shelton
eagle lake, Florida USA

I am looking for information about my grandmother and grandfather, Carmella Cicone DiFonzo and Cesidio DiFonzo, who we born and raised in Pettorano sul Gizio.
They were married in 1924 in Pettorano and then came to America where my mother was born in 1925. They settled in Steubenville, OH. They had two other children, Jeannette and Albert. Both of my grandparents are deceased.
Carmella was born on July 14, 1907
Cesidio was born October 1, 1900
Thank you.

Linda Cattrell
Weirton, WV United States

foto e informazioni da Popoli

ciancarelli ottennio
Popoli, italia abruzzo

hello to all:
my name is lucia febo. my parents Fillippo Febo and Maria
(DeLeonardis) came to the united states in 1956. in my family are, Piera, Anna, Lucia, Dante and philip Jr. My parents used to own their own business , Philip's Custom Tailoring in Schenectady. N.Y. for 25 years. They are now residing in Port Richey, Florida. If there are any relatives who read this, please e-mail my parents at Polojean13 at aol-dot-com. they would love to hear from you.

lucia febo
orlando, florida usa

Anyone who wishes to contact me from Celano is welcome to do so. I'd love to hear about any news from Celano. Thank you.

Cinzia Evangelista
Coquitlam , British Columbia Canada

I AM SEARCHING FOR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS RELATED TO MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS WHO EMIGRATED TO THE U.S. IN 1903 FROM (POSSIBLY) SAN POLO MATESE. THEIR NAMES WERE ANGELA AND GIUSTINO FIORELLA. MARRIED IN SAN POLO MATESE IN 1895. THE FAMILIES OF CAPRA, PIETROIACOVO, MASTRO-? WERE FAMILY NAMES INVOLVED. ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE REPLY.

ALLISON FIORELLA HOLDER EARLEY
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA USA

Hi,
We are trying to locate relatives of our grandfather, Antonio Muscente who was born in Palena, Italy on August 9, 1868.
He was a prominent musician who achieved acclaim and immigrated to the United States around 1898.
He was a cornetist and had his own band, The Imperial Band of Providence, Rhode Island which consisted of 30 musicians.
We understand that there is some kind of memorial to him, perhaps in the form of a statue or monument in Palena.
Any information regarding the above would be truly welcomed.
Hoping to hear from someone who knows.
Thank you

T. Mazzucchelli
Providence, Rhode Island USA

HI - MY FATHERS NAME WAS EZIO IANNESSA AND MY MOTHERS NAME WAS GIANNINA MILANI - CAME OVER WITH HER FAMILY AND SETTLED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THEY HAVE PASSED AWAY AND WANDERING HOW MANY MORE IANNESSA'S ARE LEFT??? I KNOW THERE ARE MORE IN AUSTRALIA - ANYMORE IN THE USA OR ITALY??

ANNA SAAKE
WINFIELD, ILLINOIS USA

I am looking for information regarding the Paolucci family in Spinete, Italy. This is in the Molise region now, but prior to 1963 was in the Abruzzo region. Pietro (Peter) Paolucci and Maria Iliano (my great-grandparents) were both born in Spinete, Italy in 1880. Peter's parents were Anthony and Mary Paolucci. Peter came to the US through Ellis Island in 1902 with his brothers, Giovanni and Felice. If this sounds familiar to anyone, please email! Thanks!

Stacie Paolucci
Atlanta, GA USA

My grandfather, Giovanni Tornifoglia and his wife Rosaria Savelli came to the US in 1905 and 1907, respectively, from Pettorano Sul Gizio. Yes, the spelling of our name has changed over the years, but we are still Tornifoglia.
Best wishes to the Abbruzesi and Pettoranesi around the world.

John Tornifolio
New York City,

Hello,
My mother is from San Benedetto in Perillis...her maiden name is Maria D'Urbano. Her mother was Domenica Paolini and her father was Giovanni D'Urbano. They came to the US in 1936 and settled in Brooklyn, NY. I am very sad to say that my mother recently passed away. Now it is time for me to make the pilgrimage to my mother's hometown to see where I come from and show my daughters where their ancestry is from. We will be travelling from Rome to L'Aquila to San Benedetto in Perillis. I would very much appreciate any information anyone can give me on how to get to San Benedetto in Prillis from Rome and any info on hotels, etc.
Grazie Mille,

Christina (Aragona) Laugaland
El Cajon, CA USA

I am looking for a "Franchi" connection to Picenze. I am told my my aging grandparents and great aunts and uncles that my great great grandfather Francesco Franchi america sometime before 1914 and then returned to get his son Eliseo(my great grandfather). They returned together from Italy in 1914 and I have found it documented at Ellis Island that they came together through there in 1914. I know nothing of Francesco or his relatives however, any assistance would be most helpful.

Jonathan Franchi
West Bloomfield, MI USA

Hello everyone,
For those of you who have ancestors in Morrone del Sannio, Campobasso, Italia and would like more information please visit my site at http://morronedelsannio.tripod.com. Thanks.
See you soon!

Carlo Iorio
Montreal, Canada

What a great site!
I will be visiting beautiful abuuzzo(per my father) this summer, to reconnect to the DiPaolo and Teti Family

caroline lindsey
lanoka harbor, new jersey ocean

CiAo!! I am in the process of preparing a family tree and was wondering if there is anyone who can help me find my ancestors with the following last names: Barrat (spelling ?), Daguila (spelling ?), Varriano, and Marinelli. I believe that they may have originated in Vinchiaturo, Italy. If you have any information regarding these surnames or any information that will help me in my search PLEASE e-mail me!! Thanks!!!

Luisa
Toronto, Ontario Canada

CiAo!! I am in the process of preparing a family tree and was wondering if there is anyone who can help me find my ancestors with the following last names: Barrat (spelling ?), Daguila (spelling ?), Varriano, and Marinelli. If you have any information regarding these surnames or any information that will help me in my search PLEASE e-mail me!! Thanks!!!

Luisa
Toronto, Ontario Canada

My name is Víctor H. Donato and I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. My mother ( Dora Petrilli) was born in Sulmona (Provincie de Aquila- Abruzzo) in 1935. My grandmother’s name is FAUSTINA PECCE ( died in Sulmona), and she married LUIGGI PETRILLI ( born 26 march 1899). They had 5 children ( Dora, Ennio, Ennia, Delia and Maria). Ennio died when it was very boy. My mother Dora, my grandfather Luiggi and my aunts Ennia, Delia and María arrived to Buenos Aires, Argentina about 1948.
My great-grandfather Giuseppe Petrilli married María Balazone ( maybe Balassone) and they had 6 children ( Salvatore, Concetta, Angiola, Cosme, Carolina and Luiggi). Luiggi and Cosme arrived in Argentina abt. 1948.
My mother died in 1990 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. My father (Jose Donato) born in Buenos Aires Argentina. My grandfather ( Vito Donato born in San Vito lo Capo- Provincie di Trapani- Sicilia) married Vicenta Lazzarino. My great-grandfather Giuseppe Donato married Graziano Maria. I am obtaninig information for my genealogical tree. I would really like find my relatives, if you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Sorry if my English is not very good. My main language is Spanish and sometimes something of Italian. I love Sulmona very much.
Buenos Aires - Argentina

Mi nombre es Victor H. Donato y vivo en Buenos Aires -Argentina. Mi madre ( Dora Petrilli) nació en Sulmona (Provincia de Aquila- Abruzzo) en 1935. Mi abuela FAUSTINA PECCE ( fallecida en Sulmona), se casó con mi abuelo LUIGGI PETRILLI ( nacido 26 marzo 1899). Tuvieron 5 hijos ( Dora, Ennio, Ennia, Delia y Maria). Ennio murió cuando era muy niño. Mi madre Dora, mi abuelo Luiggi y mis tías Ennia, Delia y María llegaron a Buenos Aires, Argentina cerca de 1948.
Mi bisabuelo Giuseppe Petrilli se casó con María Balazone ( puede ser Balassone) y tuvieron 6 hijos ( Salvatore, Concetta, Angiola, Cosme, Carolina and Luiggi). Luiggi and Cosme llegaron a la Argentina cerca del 1948.
Mi madre fallecióe en 1990 en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mi padre (Jose Donato) nación en Buenos Aires Argentina. Mi abuelo ( Vito Donato nació en San Vito lo Capo- Provincie di Trapani- Sicilia) y se casó con Vicenta Lazzarino. Mi bisabuelo Giuseppe Donato se caso con Graziano Maria.
Estoy buscando información para mi arbol genealogico y me gustaría mucho tener noticias de mis parientes. Si pueden ayudarme seran muy agradecidos.
Yo quiero mucho a Sulmona

Victor Horacio Donato
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Busco antecedentes sobre el apellido Pennaroli, me gustaría tomar contacto con personas que lleven el apellido, Alberico Pennaroli o Marco Pennaroli. m_pennaroli at hotmail-dot-com

Miguel Pennaroli
Iquique, Región de Tarapacá Chile

If there is anyone with connections in the DiBiase family, please- can you contact me? There is so much to learn about our heritage- where we all are and how we came about- Hope to hear from you soon-

Julie DiBiase
Dallas, Texas United States

My father Carmine was raised in the Anversa region of Abruzzi. If you have any information of the DelGreco's in this area please email me.
Thank You,

Carol (Del Greco) Barden
Dunedin, Florida United State of America

Hi! I am going to visit Italy this summer, and would love to find relatives! My grandmother was Mary Petrucci, and she was orphaned in Ortucchio in the 1915 earthquake when her mother Dominica left her and her sisters at home while she went to the church to pray. My great-grandfather was Vincent (English spelling) Petrucci, and died in 1954 or 1955 in Italy. My grandmother, Mary Petrucci, lived in an orphanage until the age of 18, and then came to U.S.
I am looking for descendants of Dominica and Vincent Petrucci living in Ortucchio, or nearby. Please reply in English if possible.

Nicolette Meyer
Worthington, Oh USA

Tanti saluti a tutti gli emigranti di Cupello .
C' e´qualche "Antenucci" fra di voi?! Fatti vivo!

Luigi Antenucci
Frankenthal, Germany