April 2009

Messages about the earthquake of 6 April 2009 are posted in the Voices from the World section

Hello:
I'm looking for relatives and descendants of D'Andrea Ventresca of Introdacqua, Italy. He's my great-grandfather, father of Benjamin Ventresca. I believe that D'Andrea is son of John and Louise (DiPetro) Ventresca of Introdacqua. I think that D'Andrea was brother to Lawrence, Virginio, Bambina, Clementina, Anthony, and Joseph Ventresca.
D'Andrea immigrated to Cecile, Pennsylvania, but that relatives still live in the family home on Via G. Tommaso Ventresca.
The Best,
Adele Ventresca Harvey Schneidereit < inspiretheworldfoundation > gmail.com
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Da alcuni mesi è disponibile in rete il nuovo sito www.rivisondoliantiqua.it, che vi invitiamo a visitare.
E' stato concepito allo scopo di divulgare anche in rete la conoscenza più approfondita non solo del ns. Paese, ma anche del territorio degli Altipiani Maggiori D'Abruzzo, che condividiamo con Pescocostanzo, Roccaraso e Rocca Pia, paesi della provincia dell’Aquila che hanno visto negli anni un notevole tasso di emigrazione, non solo in Europa ma anche nelle lontane Americhe.
Ci auguriamo che esso rappresenti una nuova occasione per stimolare la curiosità dei giovani di oggi, e la memoria dei "giovani di ieri" – in particolar modo per tutti coloro che ormai da anni risiedono lontano dalla terra d’origine.
Buona navigazione !!!!!! Cordiali saluti dallo staff di rivisondoliantiqua.it
Nicola GIOVANNELLI < nicola.giovannelli libero.it>
ROMA, RM ITALY

Ciao everyone, I have started to research my fathers family. My Grandfather was from Quadri, which I found to be between Abruzzo and Molise. He immigrated to NYC and then to the Finger Lakes Region of NY when he was in his early to mid 20's. He had a brother (Jerimiah?) who later moved to Argentina and a sister (Armine?) who resided in Geneva, NY. I have a copy of his passport, showing an early 1900 arrival. Does any one have any information on the Di Biose name from the Quadri area, or helpful ideas. Grazie Don De Bois
Don De Bois (Di Biose) < dmdebois columbiasc.net>
Edgemoor, South Carolina US

Hi. Am trying to find information on our Grandmother, Maria Travaglini (possibly Maria Nicola Travaglini) who was born in Roccosalegna on Dec. 4, 1880. Her father's name may have been Paolino and she may have had a brother named Domenico. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Janice Reeves < janice72 > juno.com
Clarksville, MD USA

Does anyone have any information on Zilli born in Campotosta? My mom was born there in 1914 to Giuditta Zilli who was married to Angelo Firmi. I would appreciate any information anyone has. They then immigrated to Canada and settled outside of Toronto.
Sherry Lowe < sherry drslowe >
Cape Coral, Florida USA

My father's family is from Teramo, the DeAngelis'. The Ellis Island switcharoo to D'Angelo. Grandfather is Geranamo aka Jerome. My grandmother from Teramo, the Tarasci family. Her name was Dominica. My mother's family is from Frondarol. The Ferrettis and DiGiacomos!! Thanks so much for your wonderful website.
Annette D'Angelo Fulton < shnj.109 gmail >
bethlehem, pa usa

Mi abuelo Gaetano Marcantonio naciò en Lanciano y su padre Giussepe Marcantonio en Mozzagrogna tenìa un hermano llamado Luciano Marcantonio.busco a mis parientes para saber algo màs de la historia de mi familia,estuve hace 20 años en Lanciano y tratè de encontrarlos,llamè por telefono y no vinieron a la cita en la piazza vicina al hotel excelsior,la persona se llamaba Camilio Marcantonio.Si alguien los conoce o puede ayudarme. Yo tambien soy ciudadano italiano y solo me mueve el interres de conocer algo de la historia de mis antepasadossd. saludos
Hugo Cesar Marcantonio < hugo marcantoniodep.com.ar>
Tucuman, Argentina

Sono Ondina figlia di Luigi Clagnan nipote della signora Alma Ciocca (deceduta) avrei desiderio di aver notizie dei miei cugini Lillo e Aris Ciocca residenti a l'Aquila. Se sarebbe quacuno che gli conoscesse gli sarei mo;to grata oppure loro stessi si metterebbero in contatto con me! Sperando in un risultato positivo, cordiali saluti
Ondina Clagnan Pimpini < ondina.pimpini optusnet.com.au>
melbourne, victoria australia

Sono nato in GUARDIAGRELE, prov.CHIETI ABRUZZO emigrato in Argentina 1947 risiedo in usa.dal 1960. sono desideroso di ricevere qualche notizia oppure da qualche compagno da scuola elementare che ricorda di me. Con tanto amore alla bella citadella e tanti salute a i suoi abitanti.
Tonino Iezzi < toniiezzi att.net>
palm beach garden, florida u.s.a.

I would like to get in touch with Ugo Giardini who lives in Popoli, Abruzzo, spero di ricevere buone notizie, il mio n. telefonico è (07) 55006437 il mio nome è Silvana Biondi, con mio fratello Ilario Biondi abitavamo per il corso, sarei grata se potessi rintracciarlo ciao Ugo spero a presto.
Nino Presutti < npresutti bigpond >
Gold Coast, QLD Australia

My family is also from Furci Italy. My grandfathers name is Nicolas Argentieri of Hornell, NY. He immigrated through Ellis Island and later married Mary Vitrano, also an Italian immigrant. They settled in Hornell. They had nine children, one of whom is my mother Margaret Argentieri (married name McCurdy).
Mary Kublin < vkublin cfl.rr >
Melbourne Beach, Florida

I need to found the best site! to get to know my Buucieri family. My parents come from Puerto Rico. My grandfather his named was John Rey Bucceri Cambel. I need more information about Bucceri Family. I'm trying to get in touch with someone that can help me to get information.
J Cintron < jzcintron gmail >
San Juan, Caribbean Puerto Rico

I am responding to the person whose grand father was antonio petosa from vinchiaturo campobasso. I father is mario petosa from vinchiaturo campobasso and his father (my name sake) was antonio petosa, born in 1905.
antonio petosa < antonio aquariusmenswear >
toronto, ontario canada

To All my cousins in L'Aquila, Gino, Flora, Franco, Lina, Orlando, Ulina, Mario and their families. I want you to know that we are all Praying for you and L'Aquila Bella. All of L'Aquila is in my prayers may God protect you all. We will send what ever you need.
AnnMarie Cicero < Grandmacic optonline.net>
Wappingers Falls, New York USA

I am looking for relatives of my great-grandfather, Carmen Deramio, who was born in Sulmona, approximately in 1850. My grandmother, Ana Teresa Deramio was born in Argentina. I hope to hear some news from my family.
Claudia Nora Carrara < mujer_nueva1 yahoo.com.ar>
Capital Federal, Buenos Aires Argentina

My father's mother was born in Sulmona she was born on 21st. April in 1899 her name was Esther Gatti and she left to Argentina because of the Italy war. I would like to contact with any relatives in Italy
Marcela Cammarota < claudia_cammarota hotmail >
Zaragoza, Zaragoza Spain

My great grandparents Amedio del Duca and Marie Merlino del Duca also came from Tarrante.
nicole < nicloe55 hotmail >
shoreline, wa usa

Quiero saber si hay familiares de Consiglio Cicchilli
Oscar Cicchilli < oscar cicchilliyasociados.com.ar>
Capital Federal, Buenos Aires Argentina

We were from Bagheria, Sicily. My grandfather was from Civitavecchia. On my mothers side they were all from Sardegna, my mothers father worked for the goverment and got transfered to Sicily, my mother met and i guess later married. I don't know if my grandfather ever lived in Abruzzo but he always talked to my grandmother about how he loved it he was from Civitavecchia my grandmother was from Bagheria, my grandfather was a pilot in italy he also got transfered to Sicily they fell in love there and married, they had my father and my aunt, then he was killed in his plane. My father, my za, my nona went to Roma and the Italian took care of them for awhile then they went back to Sicily.
August Joseph Bucci < augie81441 hotmail >
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 USA

i am looking for my mother's and father's family. my father is louis carifa. my mother is gilda carifa. mothers maiden name is spadafora. they were born in introdaqua italy. both came over on the ship adriatic in 1920. my grandmother, malvina spadafora and dad's sister mary were also on this ship. my fathers parents are frank and bombina carifa. moms grandparents are philip and clemintin induciani. louis born on jan.16, 1903. gilda born feb.14,1915.
donna wyrick < june2985 verizon.net>
ostrander, ohio 43061 usa

Nick Iustini wrote on here Jan 20 2009 I have emailed him and received no respone I have the information he is looking for. My Grandfather and his Mother are brother and sister. I hope he responds to my original email.
janet falo < jan12211956 yahoo >
Upper Darby, PA USA

I am the granddaughter of Marricucci Salvati. She was the daughter of Philip and Filomena Salvati. They were married in 1860 in the village of Abbruzzi - Provincia Di Chiete known as Colledimacine. They had nine children: Luigi and Marricci (twins), Louisa, Anna, Antoinetta, Nicola, Milietta, Antonio and Carmela. My grandmother immigrated to the Unites States and married my grandfather Guiseppe Barone who was from the same town. I would be interested in finding out more about my heritage. I visited Italy two years ago and would like to return to the area where my paternal grandparents are from.
Marianne Barone Farsetta < marianne.barone va.gov>
New City, New York USA

My name is Antonio Rossi, I was born in Celano Sept 6, 1946. My parents Sabino & Filomena Rossi immigrated to Canada (BC) in March 1953. My grandfather Francesco Rossi born in Celano Italy married Santina Montagliani. When she passed away, he remarried Assunta Cafferra. They immigrated to Canada in 1956 to be with their son (my father Sabino). My mother's maiden name was Leonardi. Anyone able to help me trace my family tree would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance,
Tony Rossi< a46rossi yahoo.ca>
sherwood park, alberta canada

Such a great tragedy unfolding in Abruzzo. My partner Mario and I wrote a book on his childhood in the Abruzzo called CHEWING GUM IN HOLY WATER; it has many mentions of the wonderful city of L’Aquila that has now been so ravaged by this terrible earthquake. I have been there and love the place. Mario is there now in the midst of this earthquake crisis. Such a tragedy: great loss of life, a great wound for the Abruzzo people, and a significant loss of heritage. I grieve with them.
Cheryl Hardacre < cherylhar optusnet.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia

Hello to Ofena and to my Family there.
Dino Lancione < dlancione comcast.net>
Boston, Massachusetts U.S.A

Hola a todos, los Di Paolo, estoy buscando informaci{on sobre mi bisabuelo, Fidel Roque Di Paolo, que nació en Catelguidone.( Chieti) en 1857. Desde ya agradezco la colaboración.
Maria Laura Di Paolo < mldipaolo yahoo.com.ar>
Buenos Aires, Argentina

My family names are Flacco, DiGiacomo, Della Rovere and DiBerardino. All are from Isola Del Gran Sasso. I have visited twice. The first time I went with my Aunts and met cousins etc. The second time was 25 years later and I didn't know where or who to look for. I'm planning another trip to Isola next year. I love it there!!!!!!!!!!
Joanna Flacco < jfcampana comcast.net>
Blackwood, NJ USA

It was through this site that I made contact with relatives in Barrea, and eventually traveled to meet them and see the village my parents had left, individually and seven years apart, as children. I stood at the door to the house where my mother was born and lived with her mother while they waited (for six years) to join my grandfather in the U.S.; I met my late father's two living brothers (emotional!) and my wonderful cousins. My sister and I went right back the next year and will go again, probably next year, even if it bankrupts us, because we are in love with the town of our roots and with the "missing half" of our family. I wish everyone who yearns to know about their past could do as we did!
Emily Love < emilylove embarqmail >
Kinsman, Ohio USA

SOY GRACIELA valentini smircic deseo contactarme con familiares en chietti italia se que vivem alli tios y primos de mi madre fallecida.colonna en roma apellido que con orgullo llevo mi abuela materna por favor comunicarse con grace
GRACE < capitanrey_2222 hotmail >
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