June 2009

Many thanks for this interesting website. I love stories and genealogy to find ancestors couple of centuries back. This is awesome!
Michael < mbialko poczta.onet.pl >
Bielsko, slask Poland

Sou bisneto de italiano,meu bisavô se chamava Benedetto Tornifoglia, gostaria de saber mais sobre minha origem se algum Tornifoglia quiser entrar em contato por favor me mande um imail ok?!!! Grazie!!
Francisco Ternifoglia < franciscoternifoglia bol.com.br >
Indaiatuba, São Paulo Brasil

My family, di Martino's resided in Gissi. My great grandfather was Angelo di Martino. My Grandfather was Fortunato Francesco di Martino, He was born on April 18, 1866 in Gissi. He emigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on April 1, 1893. My Grandmother, Filomena Argentieri was also born in Gissi. She emigrated to the United States in 1896. An uncle, Ovidio di Martino was born in Gissi on February 4, 1893 and emigrated to the United States with my Grandmother in 1896. Children of my grandfather and grandmother born in the United States were: Liza, April 18, 1898; Americo, May 12, 1899; Sophia, May 4, 1901; Angelo, November 6, 1903; Luigi, December 12, 1905. A seventh child, Raphael was born in 1909. I am the eldest son of Angelo Di Martino; given name at birth Nicolangelo, Anglecized to Nicholas Angelo; born August 24, 1941. My siblings were: Gerald Joseph, born September 29, 1943; Marie Joyce, born October 23, 1946; and Patricia Eileen, born September 145, 1950. All but me are deceased.
I have three children: 1. Nicholas Angelo III, born July 5th, 1962; he has two children, Angela Nichole, born September 4, 1985; and Dylan, born August 16, 1990; 2. Desiree Emma, born July 22, 1963, she has three children, Madeline, John, and Anna Grace; and 3. Robert Pascquale, born July 12, 1965. If there are any di Martino's in Gissi or other locations in Italy, please email me or call me at area code 215.370.0354 any time, day or night. Thank you for this opportunity. Peace -
Nicholas A. De Martinis (di Martino) < nicolangelo comcast >
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

I'm engaged have moved to florida & we r getting married..(rocco) ...so u can still get me at twitter, myspace or facebook however last name will soon be changed!!!! thks for any updates!! ciao bella
angela m. boni < bella18tm18 yahoo >
jacksonville, Florida USA

My grandson just married into the Palmieri family, originally from San Eufemia. Great grandfather -Antonio(born 1900), the son of Nicola("Manenz"?)and Philomena Pietroantonio Palmieri, came to the US in 1920 settling in Aliquippa Pennsylvania. In 1929, he married Carmella Colafella (born 1908, the daughter of Nicola and Domenico Crevella Colafella who were also from San Eufemia.(other locations listed Monteodorisio, Montenerodomo). Looking for some help in finding more of the family tree. Thanks
Bill Bodkin < wb comcast >
Pittsburgh, Pa USA

I am looking for my relatives named Campellone living in Colli A Vulturno. My grandmother emigrated from Colli in late 1800's . Her name was Maria Campellone and she left her sister Angela Theresa and brother Frederico Campellone there. We wish to travel to Italy in Sept. 2009 and would like to visit some relatives there. Please contact me if you know these people.
Margaret Cauvin < cauv comcast >
Cheltenham, Pa USA

My family names are: DINARDO, IANNACONE, MATTEO, CAPALDI, GULIANO, RUSSO. All from Ceppagna/Venafro. Please contact me if any of these names in Ceppagna/Venafro are also yours.
Carole < Carole2922 gmail >
Philadelphia, PA USA

Looking for genealogy information on my grandfather, Angelo DiFrancesco or(DeFrancesco) born in Castelpetroso Jan. 3, 1880. Also my grandmother, Francesca Forte born in Castelpetroso June 18, 1880. Francesca Forte came to Ellis Island in 1902. Francesca Forte and Angelo DiFrancesco were married in Pittsburgh, PA on May 9, 1902. I understand that Francesca's mother (name unknown) died in childbirth, and her father (name unknown) married Angelo DiFrancesco's mother (name unknown).
Kathleen P Smith < kathleendefsmith cinci.rr >
Loveland, OH United States

hi my name is zuleine levy my fathers name is antonio gervacio or gerracio he is italin and am trying to find him never met him before am 29yr my moms name is luz levy we use to live in kings bridge terrace in the bronx the truth is my mom told denied me to him said i wasnt his and i think he deserves to know i live please if you know him contact me all i knoe he family own a couple of pizzarias and he own an att store and rent or own resident in back of jfk. hs. in the bronx thanks for taking the time to read
zuleine levy < llevy2 cox >
cranston, rhode island united states

Hi, I am looking for any information on my grandfather Guiseppe Scipione born in Bisenti around 1893. He married Carmella DelliCompaniin 1922. They then came to US and resided in Phila. Pa. I especially am interested in Guiseppe's mother's maiden name. Can anyone help. Thanks.
Lucille Troiano < Lu2moo yahoo >
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

CIAO TUTTI ! my maternal grandparents were born in Scerni,Chieti. they came to the US in early 1900, and settled in Pottstown, Penna.
They were: JOSEPH (GIUSEPPE), and ROSARIA( DiBlasio) LUCCI.
I have seen the names in the listing of surnames in scerni, and would like to correspond with family. Feel free to contact: rosemarie(berardinelli) laskin @ above e-mail.
Grazie!
rosemarie laskin < romelady10 aol >
vineland, nj United States

When I was a kid.... I think i have heard of that name. Everyone died in my family and I do not know my family tree.
Paul DeFelicibus < foelee hushmail >
Huntington (for now), W.V. USA