DECEMBER 1999

My grandmother's father and mother both were born, raised and married in Lama dei Peligni. If you have any info on this area or families from here, pls. give me a message.
David M. Eastsi < dmeastis aol-dot-com >
San Jose

I am looking for ancestors to Cantera, from Ofena, and DeVito. Any info would be greatly appreciated. A wonderful website!
Debra DeVito Chilson < DebChilson aol-dot-com >
Miami, Florida USA

Love this website! I married a wonderful Italian named Dino Spezza born in Castiglione a Casauria in 1957. He would love to hear from another Spezza or someone from his town.
Laura Spezza < lauraspezza msn >
Tustin, CA USA

Like to hear from anyone from Castiglione a Casauria
Toni and Barbara Martino < bmar solarstop >
Toledo, Ohio U.S.OF A

Abruzzesi, there are many of us here in the States, as well as Canada looking for long lost family members. At times, a family name gives us the hope of finding new family members and with that generations past. To facilitate, or better yet, help the Abruzzesi, Italian/American, Italian/Canadian or the Italian immigrant, I created a link:www.ita-usa.com on "Family Origins" handled by the Mormons in Park City, UT. Connect through www.ita-usa.com and click on "Family Origins". Surfing, you'll find "order family history resources" (left hand column) which will bring you to a new menu. Click again on "Research Outlines". This will give you an option to select the State in which you reside; such as, California, New York, etc. Note: beginning with page 6, other Countries are included; such as, Canada, England,Norway, etc. Should you need further help, return to "Family History" and select forms or publications. The records of towns or cities in Italy are obtained from a specific library near you by the Mormans in Park City, UT.
Happy Searching, Gianfranco Gentile (English)
Gianfranco Gentile < ggentile ita-usa >
Cleveland, Ohio USA

Di Abruzzesi all'estero siamo in molti e sempre alla ricerca di membri delle famiglie presenti o passate. Delle volte un cognome in comune ci da' speranze di trovare nuovi parenti e con essi generazioni ormai passate. Per facilitare o meglio aiutare gli Abruzzesi, Italo-Americani, Italo-Canadesi, o gli stessi Italiani all'estero ho creato un linkage dal sito: www.ita-usa.com la "family origins" amministrato dai Mormoni in Park City (UT). Collegatevi tramite il www.ita-usa.com e cliccate sul "family origins" navigando andate sull "order family history resources" (colonna sinistra) che vi dara' un nuovo menu', cliccate di nuovo su "research outlines" il tutto vi dara' l'opzione di selezionare sull vostro stato di residenza (California, New York, ecc....) Nota: iniziando dalla pagina no.6 sono incluse altre Nazioni come Canada', Inghilterra, Norvegia, ecc.... Se avete bisogno di aiuto tornate sull "family history" e selezionate forms oppure publicazioni. I record dei paesi o citta' in Italia saranno ottenuti dalla specificata libreria del vostro stato di residenza. Buone ricerche, Gianfranco Gentile (Italiano)
Gianfranco Gentile < ggentile ita-usa >
Cleveland, Ohio USA

Salve or Hi to all of you; I am not lookink for anyone, I just want to wish a bountiful 2000 to the whole world, And, by the way, although I am a proud Canadian, but I was born in the City of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy; If anyone is curious or knows me, write me an e-mail and lets talk:
fearlessly Canadian Yes, Proud Italian and of my Italianity, Always.
D'Amato Tony < tdamato idirect >
Maple, Ontario CANADA

I was born in Lettomanoppello P. Pescara and i want to say hello to all the Abruzzesi in the world.
Antonio D'Alfonso < ADALFONSO86 PRODIGY >
Massachusetts U.S.A.

Hello, I'm looking for some information on my ancestors who live and lived in Pescara-Abruzzo (abbateggio). Any info?
Debora De Thomasis < thomasis colba >
Montreal, Quebec Canada

I want to say that this is a great website!!! I'm a very young (20 yr. old) first generation Italian who has been trying to adjust my father, Rocco D'Angelo, to the idea of the internet. I have been surfing the web with him since the holiday started and this is one of the few that he has enjoyed going through. My father is from Roccamorice in Pescara and was very delighted to see not only his father's (Franceso Antonio D'Angelo)name, but also his mother's (Maria Concietta D'Alimonte)along with many other family names are still in Roccomorice. He and I are welcoming any and all information or correspondence from people who are ancestors of and/or from the Roccamorice area and could tell us anything about our family--the D'Angelo's and the D'Alimonte's. He was very impressed to see the information on the website and is anxious to learn more about computers and websites, so anything you can send to us would be wonderful. We have visited another site on Roccamorice and La Lutte (www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/3860) that may be of interest to some. It is also an excellent site and has plenty of pictures, old and new, of Roccamorice, La Lutte and other surrounding towns along with information on festivities and traditions. Like I said, any information on Roccamorice and our family would be greatly appreciatied. Grazie and Buon Natale!!!
Nicole (Nicoletta) M. D'Angelo < Smiley9819 AOL >
Tallahassee, Florida USA

This is a great site - My mother in law's family is TECCA and TROMBETTA from Pettorano Sul Gizio, Abruzzo - I am looking for her family for a present for her.
Her nephew went there and found some cousins, It would be nice for them to write - EMAIL her.. This site has shown her what a beautiful place it is.
Happy New Year
Deborah Fotopoulos < dfotopoulos in-tch >
Missoula, Montana USA

This is a beautiful web page. I was able to see and read about the city in which my father had been born. Also the region from which my grandparents had emigrated.
Edward A. Ianni < rose pinn >
Chesapeake, Virginia United States

My Grandfather,Francesco Paolo Tocco was born in Palena in 1885. He emigrated with his parents,Antonio & Bambinella Tocco to the USA in 1887. They settled in Yonkers NY. Looking for any Tocco's from Palena. Other family name is Muscente from Palena. Cousins by marriage. Planning a trip to Palena in summer 2000.
Francis Tocco < Tocc5 att >
Ballston Lake, NY USA

My Father's side of the family are from Monteferrante. I love the web site. I have 8 brothers and one sister. One of my brothers is working on our family tree. My grandmothers maiden name was Sulmonetti. I am very proud to be Italiano and wish I could speak the language ogni giorno. Keep up the great work and can't wait to get back to Abruzzo. Buon Natale!
Peter DiFabio < gumba spis >
Madisonville, Ky USA

I would like to wish a very dear and lost friend of mine a very merry christmas. Dear Sabrina it has been a long time since we spoke and saw each other. I hope that you get to read this message and hope that i can get back in touch with you. I think about you all the time and even thought we are worlds apart you will always have a special place in my heart.I am not sure if you are still in Sulmona. I have been trying to find you throught the web directory with no success, so i figure i give this a try.I hope that all is well you personally and professionally. I would love to hear your voice if possible. Cara Sabrina,spero che tu o qualcuno che ti conosce leggera questo messaggio e te lo fara sapere. Il mio numero di telefono e' 602 744 3222. I hope all of your family is doing well. Hope to hear from you. Best wishes for this holiday season.
You're always in heart, your friend
Frank
frank rizzo < frizzo ssi.sunamerica >
phoenix, az usa

Hi! I Wish a Merry Cristmas Filled with Happiness and a Bountiful New Year, To all of you, readers and organize of this guestbook, Specially to all who has its origins or is from Villa S. Giovanni di Rosciano, Prov. Of Pescara Italy: Ciao, Bye, Au revoir:
D'Amato T&Ad Maple Ontario CANADA: BOUN SANTO NATALE E FELICE ANNO NUOVO A TUTTI VOI AFFEZIONATI DI PESCARA E PROVINCIA DI PESCARA.
D'Amato (Tony) Antonio < tdamato idirect >
Maple, Ontario CANADA

Looking for anybody who was from Palena, who could help me find relatives that live in the Vicinity of Rome. The name is Deritis and they were originally from Palena. They lfet Palena after World War II.
Joe Ascenzo < Jascenzo aol-dot-com >
Livingston, New Jersey USA

Complimenti per l'ottimo lavoro che state facendo. Auguri per le prossime feste a voi e a tutti gli italiani sparsi per il mondo. Tony Stanziani
Tony Stanziani < ilvillese aol-dot-com >
NEW YORK, N.Y, USA

We are in the Niagara area. Noi siamo vicini a Niagara Falls.
Livio Lancione < dlancione aol-dot-com >
FENWICK, ONTARIO CANADA

Very interesting web site. My ancestors were from Pratola and Pescara. We visited relatives in San Benedetto Dei Marsi in September. Beautiful. Then on to Pescara absolutely beautiful
Mary Joan (Palanza) Todesco < MJTodesco aol >

A tutti i Palenesi e Abruzzesi sparsi nel mondo i piu` cordiali e sinceri auguri di buon Natale e felice Anno Nuovo.
Antonio & Mary Di Fiore < dfan globalserve >
Toronto, Ontario Canada

My parents came form Italy. Mom's name was Amelia Bomerato and Dad was Ralph Buzzelli. She was from Roccapia and he was from Castel DiSangro. I heard we have relations named Maurizio Buzzelli there. Do you know anything.
Betty Castellucci < jcass3435 YAHOOdotCOM >
Malvern, Oh. U.S.A.

I am trying to locate relatives of Erminio IACOBUCCI, born 1891 in Pratola Peligna (parents Emidio IACOBUCCI -- from Castel di Sangro -- and Maria Domenica Leombruni), and Sofia PRESUTTI, born in Pratola Peligna (parents Vincenzo PRESUTTI and Maria ZAVARELLA). Please contact me. Ciao!
Carolyne L. Reeves < reevesc2 YAHOOdotCOM >
Madison, Alabama USA

My father came from Abruzzi to the USA in 1912. I still have family there. Have been there. LOVELY!!
Bernard E Speranza < www.nonno65 aol >
Munster, Indiana lake

Looking for the names of Pellegrini and D'Abbenigno from Villa Santa Maria, Chieti, Italy.
Joanne Pellegrini Donato < jdo2315154 aol-dot-com >
Bayonne, New Jersey United States

Was searching for info about my last name Palanza. Great web site!!!
Dennis Palanza < Dpala10169 aol-dot-com >
Atlanta, Ga USA

hi i'm an abruzzese student and i'm looking for someone who has travelled in abruzzo if can send me his impression on tourism organization of our region and what he has been impressed most in positive of Abruzzo concerning places and people met
emiliano < morrone virgilio-dot-it >
ortona a mare, italy

My name is Nicholas Iacoviello. My Grand fathers name is michaelangelo iacoviello my grand mother is rafiella iacoviello if anyone has information would you please contact me at nicola108 aol-dot-com thank you!!!!
nicholas iacoviello < nicola108 aol-dot-com>
houston, texas u.s.a.

Hi, Both of mother's parents are from Arielli and I hope someday I will be able to visit Arielli. Since I am working on my family tree
Berta Mellgren < rsmellgren dridus >
Norwood, MA USA