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Great page please keep it up,we need more people like yourself
August Joseph Bucci jklbucci@gateway.net
chicago, il. USA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 06:20:37 (PDT)

Great Web-site. MASCHITO, village in Basilicata . I would be grateful if anyone from there or with relatives as such contacts via E-MAIL as my parents Canio and Rosa GILIO [Vitarose and Muolome - family nicknames] would love to reminisce.Vince.
Vince Gilio vince@gilio.freeserve.co.uk
Oxford U.K - Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 12:25:44 (PDT)

dear spence. i'm here visiting my daughter rosanne in naples fl. Sorry to hear about Clara she always visited aunt lena and uncle frank. i'll be moving to naples this year and i hope to hear from you. love nannie
nannie norrito robene11@aol.com USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 14:49:30 (PDT)

Happy Xmas, i am a Sacco, i really got fun and a sort of pride in seeing this site! Have a great 2001...
Luca Sacco oblazsac@libero.it USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 04:42:40 (PDT)

Any info on dimercurios or moceri from terrasini,sicily Came to america 1906 settled in detriot, st louis, mass, Pittsburg CA
SALVATORE D I MERCURIO Dimercurio750@cs.com
antioch, ca USA - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 17:24:57 (PDT)

Need help on finding the name da Roza. If any information please email me....
dani flutterbyes19@hotmail.com ,
CA USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 13:03:53 (PDT)

Voi Italiani all'estero siete l'orgoglio di tutti noi qui in Italia AUGURI DI UN BUON NATALE CIAO
Pallone Vincenzo legionario61@inwind.it
Pozzuoli(Napoli) Italy - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 11:51:16 (PDT)

Need information on anyone having relatives from Contessa Entellina named Cusimano or Canatella. It seems they came to New Orleans about 1896 or so. Thanks!
Heather Wright cadiz905@prodigy.net
New Orleans, LA USA - Friday, December 15, 2000 at 19:22:39 (PDT)

I was browsing the web in looking for the words of the "Italian Song" from Vangelis and was linked to your site ... and stopped on for a while;
Short on myself : I'm 56, living east of Belgium (near Liege) close the the German border. I got a master in Electrical anf Mechanical engineering but is spending (not yet retired) my career in Information Technologies companies. For music, I'm fan of the Pink Floyd, Enigma, Vangelis, Elvis Presley and ... selected Classic Music. Congratulations for your site !! Pierre
Pierre Bierwertz pierre.bierwertz@irislink.com
Beaufays Belgium - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 08:03:21 (PDT)

came across this site, it's been very nice seeing how meny people are wanting to know about their family history. Me too. I am just starting this and i am not really sure how to get started. My grandfather and grandmother both came from Marsala Sicily. My grandfather name is Gaspar Indelicato and my grandmother name was Grace Martinia Indelicato. If any one could give me some pointers on how to start i would be very greatful. I just came back from Naples Italy a few week ago my mother family is still there so i got to meet alot of my family for the first time, I had a great time.My mothers maiden name i D'Alessandro.You can e-mail me at winberry@socket.net Thank you
grace indelicato winberry <winberry@socket.net >
missouri, USA - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 16:36:28 (PST)

I enjoyed your page very much.Iam looking for more spinas to contact me,For my family tree search.Any info would be help-ful in my quest.I was born in smithtown,long island ,n.y.please contact me if you think we related somehow.
peter john spina <plkcj5@2khiway.net >
n. carolina, USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 11:23:18 (PST)

I enjoyed perusing your site. My family on my father's side are Sacco's and Cifaldi's and my grandfather Sacco came from Italy (Casino) when he was 16 years old around 1900.
Michael Anthony Sacco <mikes@hbfs.com >
Underhill, VT USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 13:36:44 (PST)

My Grandmother Carmella Papaleo Maiorino arrived here in approx 1912 Ellis Island to Los Banos by Train, with my father James Vincent Maiorino. I have been trying to find out more abt this family. My Grandfather Luigi Maiorino had arrived 6 years earlier to establish a home. They were born in Grumento Nova Italy. I would love to know there parents name and something about this family. When I write ti INS they know nothing about them. Please help and tell me where to start. Thank you so much for reading my message. Carmella Maiorino Smith
Carmella Maiorino Smith <csmithee@inreach.com >
Los Banos, CA USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 08:08:24 (PST)

Enjoyed my visit. Thanks for sharing
Jennifer <jc1701@startrekmail.com >
Gainesville, GA USA - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 08:44:18 (PST)

Hi,I'am Andrea Riccardi from Bari Italy. I'am looking for my parents.They are descendants of VITTORIA BUCCI married LISI.Vittoria was the sister of my grandfather Andrea Bucci. She leaved from Bari for New York about in 1920-1930.I know that she had surely two daughters: Elisa and Stella and I think another two or three sons but i don't know the names. Please if someone is able to give me notice about my parents can send an E.mail to anriccardi@libero.it. Many thanks to all italians of U.S
Andrea Riccardi <anriccardi@libero.it >
bari, italy - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 13:55:00 (PST)

What a wonderful site! I am the mother of 3 sons and want to explore their Sicilian Heritage. My father in-law passed away. His parents came from Sicily via New Orleans. He was a first generation American. I know very little about his family as they came from Greenville Mississippi. I have been able to trace my own family back to Finland, England, and Scotland into the 1600's. I hope to start with the passanger lists for New Orleans back in the 1800's. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ciao!!!
Colleen Saia <colleensaia@home.com >
Livermore, Ca USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:48:16 (PST)

another...you've done a great job!!!
Rosemary <mailto:AArosemary@netzero.net >
California, USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 04:19:35 (PST)

Am researching MENDOLA family from Lentini, Sicilia. I have written letters to people with same surname in Lentini (in Italian) and have received no replies. Got any ideas? One of the people I wrote to had same name as my grandfather.
Karen Steed <Maestrina1@msn.com >
San Antonio, TX USA - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 14:21:58 (PDT)

My grandmother is searching for her father, Domingo Piazzano.Well she is shearching for rigth place of birth of him or anyone related with him. We know you are outthere. please! We have a clue a son of a Piazzano's sister and Colombo. Note: Domingo Piazzano was born in Piamonte, Alessandria, Posibly Balzola (1880 or 1882. Thanks you for this.
veronica <giorleo@hotmail >
BA argentina - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 14:12:09 (PDT)

Hello. My father is Nicholas Joseph Santangelo, born 1/4/27 in Dorchester, Mass. I am trying to gain information on the Santangelo family history for my genealogy class in college. I know my grandmother (Santa) was born in Sicily, moving to the East Coast around 1922. Does anyone know of a good starting point to conduct my research? Thank you very much- you have a great site!
Nick Santangelo <calenduh@yahoo.com >
Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 09:19:31 (PDT)

I WOULD LIKE SOME MORE INFO ON ANY CATANZARO FROM SICILY IF YOU HAVE ANY. GASPAR CATANZARO
GASPAR CATANZARO <ALCAMO@PACBELL.NET >
MONTEREY, CA USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 16:51:02 (PDT)

Maria Angela Mennone came from Caiazzo, Caserta, Italy and migrated over to Montreal, Quebec, Canada in March, 1968. I am trying to find information on my family but it is very difficult. My dad said that the Rolli name has some connection with Switzerland. I know my dad worked there for awhile int he 60's, but I don't know for how long, or where he worked. His parents were Amedeo Rolli and Lucia Buonomo. His maternal grandparents were Francesco Buonomo and Caterina Marra. His paternal grandparents were Stefano Rolli and Maria Santa Santillo. My mom's parents were Domenico Mennone and Maria Fasulo. Her maternal grandparents were Giuseppe Fasulo and Giuseppe Gianetti. Her paternal grandparents were Michele Mennone and Maria Angela Maffei. Maria Angela's mother was Giuseppina Maffei, the father unknown. We believe Maria Angela was an illigitimate child. Michele Mennone's mother was Luisa Audini, the father unknown. Most of these people were born in Ruviano, Caiazzo and Treglia. If anyone has any info, please don't hesitate to email me...lrolli@yahoo.com Thanks, Laura
Laura Rolli <lrolli@yahoo.com >
Montreal, QC Canada - Monday, August 21, 2000 at 11:43:05 (PDT)

I have been here many times as it is my favorite Italian homepage.Please visit my Carducci homepage and the other family links that can be found there, especially " The Mike Occhiato Story" about my great grandfather.Again yours is the best on the web.Tim Carducci
Tim Carducci <pepsi32@webtv.net >
Beulah, co USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 06:12:07 (PDT)

My Grandparents on my mothers side, Legnant) meet and married in or neaer New York in about 1881. They went back to Italy to Grumento Nova (Potenza), however some of thier children remained in the USA. I did, in the early 60's meet USA cousins in Australia where I was then living. The cousins were from San Jose California. I also remember seeing photoes of my cousine James Legnante ( the surname maybe mispelt due to a clerical error at the point of entry in New York (I think it was Ellis Island), pardon my ignorance, but I have never been to the USA and just do not know it very well). I would love to get in contact with any stem of the familty of the Legnante. My grandfasther was born in Carbone (potenza) and my Grandmother in Grumento Nova (Potenza) My granfasther was Egidio Legnante and my grandmother was Rosa Lauria. My cousin James Legnane lived in Califirnia, but as far as I remember was not married. I also have family of my grandmother Rosa Lauria in USA. She had sisters who went with their widowed father to California. My grandmother Rosa staid in New York with her husband Egidio. Some of their childrens names were: Basilio, Guiseppe, Giannina (the youngest = my mother), Amelia, Caterina, Teresa, Biagio. Would love to hear from any one who can help.
Egidio Guarini <jimdeb@ntlworld.com >
United Kingdom - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 19:18:56 (PDT)

really great website! I am a shop steward for the Sacramento area and have been a Letter Carrier since 1987. I also produce a local cable t.v. show titled: "THE LETTER CARRIER 2000". check out a web page at: www.hometown.aol.com/davearbuckle133. that is how I found your website!
Doug Boethin <dboethin@yahoo.com >
Carmichael, Ca. USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 18:14:32 (PDT)

My grandfather and Great-Grandparents immigrated to the United States from San Cataldo, Sicily in 1910. Was wondering if you have any info. on the name NICOSIA in San Cataldo
Timothy A. Nicosia <timrepublican00@yahoo.com >
Shelburne, VT USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 21:37:53 (PDT)

I love your HomePage, it made me feel a little homesick for my native Italy, even though I LOVE AMERICA!
Mauro <conti63@yahoo.com >
Miami Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 17:38:28 (PDT)

This is a great site fully of great stuff and music to go along with the pages. I'm third generation that was born in South Jersey where there were little Italies all over. My great grandmother Filomena Cugino(Florence as she was called in America) came from Riccia, Campobasso, Molise with her sister Josephine Cugino DiBuono when their uncle sent for them. They left behind their parents Antonio and Carmela DiBuono Cugino and their brothers and sisters Fred?, Joseph, Maria, and Donadella (Donatella or something with that prenunciation) and possibly other siblings whos names I am unfamiliar with. Filomena married Michele (Michael) Roninello (which was changed to Randalella) and they had 11 children, 4 girls and 7 boys, 4 (2 sons and 2 daughters) of which are still alive. Michael's parents were Eugene and Mary Rondinello but I don't know were in Italy they came from. They came to the U.S. and settled in N.J. around the turn of the century. Keep up the grat work on the site :}
MissyLynne Zuber
Atco, NJ USA - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 05:09:24 (PDT)

Hi, My husband is from Napa, California. His grandparents were Agostiono, and Angleina Giusto. They were married in San Francisco, and were from Cogoleto, Italy. I lived in Napa for 23 years, and all of my husbands family still live there. I am trying to research his family. Any help on the Giusto family would be appreciated. Thanks, Valerie Giusto
Valerie Giusto <giusto@northlandlink.com >
Belmont, Me. USA - Friday, August 04, 2000 at 16:40:34 (PDT)

my grand parents came form sicly my grandfather came from vida whitch ia prvodens of trapanni and my grrandmoter came from misilimari a prvodents of palermo ilke to from you al accardi
albert accardi <bert049@aol.com >
oveido, fl USA - Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 18:43:32 (PDT)

I dn't know how I ended up on your site. I am trying to begin a geneology of the Silvestro's from Campo Basso. Near Rome. Can you help?
Barbara Silvestro <mailto:bjayme%20@aol.com >
Ohio, USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 22:14:56 (PDT)

I am looking for DiGiovanni family from Corleone, Sicily. Landed in New Orleans in 1897. I am just beginning a genealogy search. Thanks!
Lucy DeJohn <stardust@hal-pc.org >
Houston, TX USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 15:50:23 (PDT)

hey Spence, going to send you a copy of an Email i just sent to Bill O'Donnell out in Mill Valley; seems like some genious out there is trying to turn unionism into a farce hope you have a super time at the convention; i'll probably have a new site together, PoetryUSA.com up and running fairly soon, will be back here; nice site...... :-)
aldo <amfonda@aol.com >
Emeryville, CA USA - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 18:38:10 (PDT)

HELLO TO THE FAMILY IN VILLALFONSINA
BOZZELLA
MELBOURNE, VVI AUSTRALIA - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 02:03:24 (PDT)

Great site! Thank you for your efforts and interest. As one descended from Sicilians on the maternal (Davi from Isola Della Femina; Compagno from San Vito) and paternal (either Augustino or D'Agostino, Tarantino, DiMaggio, Lucido) it was very nice to see so much interest. I did see one San Francisco name, Catanzaro, from my Marina neighborhood, same grammar school, and rival high school. Small world! Thank you, again.
Joseph Augustino <jaugusti@yahoo.com >
Fresno, CA USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 15:11:34 (PDT)

If anyone knows any individuals related to Ben Norris of Birmingham, Al. Please contact me! OR IF YOU ARE RELATED TO HIS WIFE CLARA SANDERS DO THE SAME THANKS!!!
Belicia Ellsberry <be331lollipopjc@hotmail.com >
warrior, al USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 19:55:22 (PDT)

Looking for connections to my grandfather, Samuel Zaccagnino (Zack), born in Avigliano, Potenza,1876, and my grandmother Grace Boccichio Zaccagnino (Zack). They emigrated to Western Pa. around 1894. I found your site while searching for information about Avigliano. If you have any information, contact me at gbyl1@aol.com.
Donna Gilbert <gbyl1@aol.com >
Tampa, FL USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 10:37:00 (PDT)

Looking for info on my family names, Ciccarelli (Abruzzo) and Guarrera (Sicilia). I enjoyed stopping in at your site.
Richard Ciccarelli <riziero@hotmail.com >
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 07:51:33 (PDT)

Your Homepage is beautifull!!! Your Letter, Nachkomme of Johann Jacob Cunius have we become.Thank you very much. A lot of greátings from family Cunius from Germany
Cunius Hanno <mailto:Cunius.H@t-online.de >
Roschbach, Germany - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 11:28:16 (PDT)

Am researching the following families from Roccamena, Palermo Province: DOMINA, MUSSO, ROPPOLO, CAMPISI, CITTA', CALDARONE, MARINELLO, STAGNO, CASCIO, and TOMASINO. Will exchange information. Thanks.
Anthony Domino <adomino@prodigy.net >
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 15:02:28 (PDT)

hello, perhaps, i have a request that may fall out of line i will say i was a carrier in (rincon annex as a sub and later went to 18th & diamond after making regular from approx 1945-53 ) while at rincon annex carl saxenmeier, (super union supporter) and i were the very best of friends. was so pleased to see that he had an award named after him. i departed san francisco, during the Korean War, and went back into the military. retired from miliary in 1963, and then went back to post office worked there until 1984. i have called melvin canevari, (san francisco) who was a friend and have asked him about different people, but his recall has failed him a tad i believe. also, i worked with charles (chuck) warner, can't remember which office (seems mine has faded also lol) he transferred from san francisco po to the petaluma post office--chance you may know him. now to the final item--i have been searching for armand zaniroli, who lived out in bayview area for many years. he was a close friend of mine also! see he contributes to colcpe, as his name appears quite frequently in the postal record. is there any way you could give him my address and phone number as i would be so delighted to talk (he may call me collect) with him again after forty-seven years. hope i have not overturned the apple cart. incidentally, you have an excellent website and it gives so much information to the postal employee. my branch is #4617 bossier city 71111. my home address is william evans sr. 2422 river street Bossier City, La 71112. rest assured i will pass the info about your website to all the guys here at Branch 4617. hope you all have a good turnout in chicago, and get a lot of issues on/off the board--God knows we need them. Incidentally, i have been retired for a number of years from the postal service. i will be seventy-five in november 2000. thank you, so much my Brother@NALC-214, for listening to me, and excuse the intrusion. arrivederci!
william evans sr. <groundpounder@webtv.net >
bossier city, la USA - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 23:18:30 (PDT)

This is my 2nd entry. Still looking for family of Joseph (Guiseppe) DeNatale from Modica, Sicily. Other spelling may be deNatale or DeNatali... Also, the last name Gerasa from that area and Tartufo or Guccione. From Naples and Salerno am seeking info an the Sagliano family. This sure is a great web site! Ciao!
Cathie DeNatale Harrington <cathiedh4@aol.com >
Brewster, NY USA - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 18:36:19 (PDT)

I am looking for my dads family. His brothers name was James he was married to a woman named Edith. They had a daughter named Francis their middle chid I can't rember but I believe that their son was named James Jr. James was my uncle and he was born in Kentucky. He had a sister named Rovie but changed it to Rosie. His other brothers were Frank, Ray, Charlie, Odie, Rollie, Rallie, Arnold, my Uncle James passed away in 1988. I found Oma Fay Aunt Rovies grand daughter, and i am looking for Midge Pratt. If you know some one or if you are my Uncle James children as i know your mother has also passed on e-mail me at LAY-DEDYE-50@worldnet.att.net i hope i hear from someone who knew them or their children thank you Diane Putzey
Diane Pratt Putzey <LAY-DEDYE-50@worldnet.att.net >
Royal Oak, MI USA - Friday, July 07, 2000 at 22:35:47 (PDT)

I ENJOYED TRAVELING YOUR SITE,MY FAMILY IS FROM THE VILLAGE OF MASCHITO,REGION BASILICATA.MORE IF INTERESTED.JOE
JOSEPH TURITTO <TURITTO@PRO-NS.NET >
MINN, WASHINGTON USA - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 09:39:43 (PDT)

I stopped at your page in addition to find the Italian song: "Nel blu,dipinto di blu" written by Domenico Modugno and I was disapointed not to find it.But, exept this your page is very nice "molto bene".
shiri <shiriblz@zahav.net.il >
haifa, israel - Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 12:13:23 (PDT)

I am starting my search for relatives of Saverio Monaco who left Chieti province possibly Palmoli in 1893. Hoping to visit there in August. Having a hard time finding much info. I found him on the Bolivia manifest and the 1910 census. Your website is great. Forgot to mention that one of Saverio's sisters married a Sacco in N. Tonawanda, NY
Fran Monaco Boren <fboren@mindspring.com >
Melbourne, FL USA - Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 18:55:28 (PDT)

I enjoyed viewing your family tree. Can you give me any tips on doing my own geneological research on the net?
Oscar Muscariello, Ph. D. <dr_om@prodigy.com >
Closter, NJ USA - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 18:53:33 (PDT)

Grandfather from Marineo,Prov. Palermo. Grandmother from Monreale, Prov. Palermo
Gaspar J Ingui <rabbit47@aol.com >
Murrells Inlet, SC USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 13:10:06 (PDT)

My son John sent me this webpage. I see that your grandmother's maiden name was Santangelo. My grandfather was from Potenza, Italy. My father is Salvatore Santangelo. My grandfather, Michael came to America in 1904 from Potenza and his sponsors were in Denver, Colorado. He met my grandmother, Marie Carbone in Denver and married in 1914 (I think). Michael and Marie had ten children: John, Joe, Theresa, Angie, Salvatore, George, Alvera, Eleanore, Louis, and Clyde. They all grew up around North Denver at 41st and Zuni. We are also related to some Garramones and Lombardis. I would be interested in any information on any family that is from Southern Italy and possibly I could send a picture of my grandparents at their wedding. Thanks!!
Michael Santangelo <barbnmyk@springsips.com >
Steamboat Springs, CO USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 19:30:37 (PDT)

NICE WEB PAGES YOU HAVE HERE LOOKING FOR IDEA FOR MY PERSONAL PAGES TO TANK .GOOD JOB .IAM FROM SICILIA NEAR PALERMO
joseph butera <www.buffnov26@aol.com >
addison , il U.S.A. - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 15:47:06 (PDT)

Searching for VANZETTI's
Kylie Vnazetti <kyvan@yahoo.com >
Moora, WA Australia - Monday, May 15, 2000 at 19:19:36 (PDT)

We would like to express our compliments on this great website CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We are a wholesale tour operator and specialise in organizing tailored travel packages in Sicily. If you would like to re-discover your orgins and cultural background directly on site we can definately HELP you. Please contact us for further information but just to give you a hint all we need to discover you orgins and put you in contact with your relatives is your Family name and city of origin.
Aby-Car s.r.l. <dir.bo@abycar.com >
Bologna, Italy - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 02:38:49 (PDT)

excellent site for carrier ref. keep up the excellent work PLEASE thanks
tom strait <tstrait@gte.net >
muskegon, mi USA - Tuesday, May 09, 2000 at 18:26:46 (PDT)

I would be most interested in communicating with anyone researching the Falco family, especially but not exclusively in the Chicago area.
Wayne A. Thompson <iggy@humboldt1.com >
Eureka, CA USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 22:48:24 (PDT)

I am researching my family tree and found your web site on the web. My great-grandparents came to U.S. in the early 1900's from Cardetto and Sora, Italy. My surnames are Esposito, Sarricina, Mezzone, and Legnante. They settled in Mechanicville, NY and they are buried there. I can't wait to go to Italy one day, but now am searching for anything I can that will bring me more information. Your web site is really great. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, Robin
Robin Esposito Higgs <jeff-robin.higgs@erols.com >
Manassas, VA USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 11:56:56 (PDT)

WOW!!! I LOVE THIS. I'M ALSO JAZZED ABOUT MY ITALIAN DECENT.I MOVED TO THE BAY AREA VIA MY CARRIER APOINTMENT WITH THE PO AND RECENTLY SIGNED ON TO STEWARD WITH BR 214.MY BROTHER HAS BEEN A STEWARD FOR YEARS I,LL BE COUNTING ON HIMSEE YA AT THE MEETIING. CIAO GIANNI
Johnny Stewart <spankys9th@aol.com >
san fran, ca USA - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 21:01:14 (PDT)

Maravilhoso este teu site, meus parabens pelo seu trabalho. Sono stupendo questo sito, auguri per te!!!
Daniela Gasperotto Pagnoncelli < danati@terra.com.br >
Cascavel, PR Br - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 16:29:59 (PDT)

I'm starting to do a family tree which includes the names: Angelina Antinora (unknown madin name) or Thomas Antinora, and their son Anthony Joseph Antinora (D.O.B. 1908 or 1909)who came to Rochester, NY when he was 4 years old in 1912 or 1913. Anthony married Florence Shear (from Russia) in the United States. Anthony died in 1986. This is the only information I currently know and I am looking for anyone with information that will help further my search for my family tree, especially from Sicily.
Stacey Clementi <heidischwedler@worldnet.att.net >
WI USA - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 13:38:54 (PDT)

This is a great page, you have obviously put much time into it. How you find these things out I will never know. Someday I will find where exactly my family is from.
Mitch Todaro <madt99@hotmail.com >
Conneaut, OH USA - Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:52:27 (PDT)

I am visiting after viewing Philip B. Pignato's Web site. I would like to study the Sicilian language. My husband's parents were both of Sicilian descent, but did not teach him the language. Now, we are both interested. Bravo.
Barbara L. Valenti <b.l.valenti@worldnet.att.net >
Aloha, OR USA - Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 08:49:18 (PDT)

I am trying to find others, perhaps related from the town of Modica in Sicily. Last name: DeNatale, deNatale or diNatale
Catherine DeNatale Harrington <cathiedh4@aol.com >
Brewster, NY USA - Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 19:12:23 (PDT)

HI SPENCE I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND MY FAMILY WHO WERE BORN IN RICCIA ITALY THEIR NAME IS DIBUONO AND I DO NOT WHERE TO BEGIN IS THERE ANYWAY YOU CAN HELP ME THROUGH THIS THANKS
CONNIE MASCITTI < MASCITTI.CONNIE@A1.DEP.STATE.PA.US >
PA, PA USA - Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 11:59:21 (PDT)

grandfather born trapani likr to info on him giacinto assunto raise by giovanni lo pinto mayor of pantelleria
john assunto 111 <jassunto111@aol.com >
texas, gregg USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 20:29:10 (PDT)

I would like to know more about the italian surname VILLELLA. Tanks.
Manuel Alves <malves@mail.telepac.pt >
Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 09:48:26 (PDT)

I have just discovered that my great grandfather was from Italy and his parents are also from Italy. My great Uncle (his son) told me that he came from Messina, Sicily. I do not know his parents names but have discovered a brother. They immigrated in 1880 into NYC. Brooklyn . I am interested in knowing if anyone has information about the name LaMotta? Because of the name change we were thinking it was French. Would the name LaMotta be spelled differently in Italian? Thanks for the fabulous site.
Sharon LaMotte Graham <SG704@AOL.com >
USA - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 00:12:56 (PDT)

Zito born 1835 Palermo Sicily. I think his father was Andrea born 1795 and married 1821 to Caterina Giordano born 1800. And Andrea Zito's father was Francesco born 1770 and his mother Giuseppa born 1775. My greatgrandfather Giuseppe married Marie Scardino... I think Giuseppe's sister and brothers were Maria b 1822 d 1830, Francesco b 1824 d 1827, Giuseppe b. 1829 d 1831, Francesco b 1832, Pietro b 1837, Federico b 1841 died 1862 and Maria born 1846... And I know my greatgrandfather Giuseppe brought his family from Palermo to Ellis Island to NY in 1900 and then he left the family and went back to Sicily for health reasons. He lived in a providence of Palermo near Camporeale named "Roccarmana... Other names through marriages include, Palmeri, Finnetta, D'Arira, Fontanna, Mazza and Rizzuto. Anyone who might have a connection to these names please let me know.
stephie zito <stephie@catskill.net >
USA - Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 16:28:02 (PDT)

birth place of my grandparents what a place the people are so friendly and met 3 cousins there, where does your family come from?
gregory sacco <saccobriseno@cs.com >
metaire, la USA - Saturday, April 01, 2000 at 16:23:00 (PST)

complimenti per il suo web. le scrivo per dirle che ammiro molto tutti i siciliani che vivono all'estero per una vecchia piaga della nostra società. anche se oggi le cose non sono come tantissimo tempo fà ,siamo costretti a lasciare ancora il nostro paese o la nostra citta per andare via a trovare un po di lavoro. le faccio un caloroso saluto siciliano , sperando di risentirci.
fabio crimi <camyfabio@libero.it >
castiglione di sicilia, ct italia - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 14:13:10 (PST)

Ho visitato questo bel sito e, come sempre, mi viene confermato la fantasia e la bravura dei siciliani che si fanno onore nel mondo. Poi ho pensato che forse potrei avere un aiuto nel rintracciare in USA dei parenti di mia madre.Ella ha 98 anni è invalida e non ricorda più bene le cose,ma l'altro giorno diceva che avrebbe avuto piacere di sapere qualcosa dei cugini "americani" o dei loro figli e nipoti. Una zia di nome Antonietta o Angelina Zinno,sposata Camarata,emigrò in USA.Aveva due figli: Rosa Maria detta Sasà e Guglielmo. Da circa trenta anni abbiamo perso i contatti.L'ultimo indirizzo conosciuto è:29 Orchard Square, Caldwell, New Jersey. Chissà che con i tuoi potenti mezzi e le tue straordinarie capacità non possa aiutarci a ritrovare questi parenti. Grazie comunque! A proposito ti segnalo che a Caltagirone ci sono due fratelli, amici della mia famiglia, che si chiamano Sacco. Provvederò a segnalare loro il tuo sito. Un saluto cordiale da GEMMA MARINO
Gemma Marino <gemarin@iol.it >
Caltagirone, Ct ITALY - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 14:32:46 (PST)

This is a great web- site. I am still researching Parisi, in St.Agata di Millitello. I visited in Nov. and found cousins thanks to the friendly people of that beautiful town. I am also searching Maggio name in city of Palermo. Sammartano ,Sciacca names from Marsala. Join a great geneaology organization, the IGG on L.I.Thanks
sal sammartano <mailto:%20salsax1@optonline.net >
Long Island, , N.Y. USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 07:05:04 (PST)

I enjoyed your homepage very much. I'm just starting the pomo family tree (sicilia)and came across your page. I like the music very much. It reminds me of my grandmother back in sicily. My father came to the netherlands in the sixties and married my (dutch) mother. As apresent to my father I'd like to put up a pomo familytree. Hopefully I'll be succesfull.
karry pomo <k.pomo@planet.nl >
utrecht, Netherlands - Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 08:10:34 (PST)

You have a WONDERFULL web site. Very impressive, you can be very proud of it. I found it by accident on my search "WWW.MAILMAN.COM" I am a new shop stewart in Danville, Ca. The links you provided will be a great help. I thank you for being! May God continue to Bless You!
Bill Kelly <MAILMANBILL2U@AOL.COM >
Ca, USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 23:37:15 (PST)

my mom and dad were born in sicily. mom in alcamo, dad in chiusa . how wonderful to find your web site. iv have visited both home towns of my parents. its gods land on earth. thank you so much for makeing it all so good for us to be able to get further knowledge. of our heritage. victor ciura
victor ciura <victorc@interaccess.com >
chicago,, il. USA - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 15:38:07 (PST)

thank you for your letter i recieced it at christmas and i enjoy reading about your life and your trips to italy. right i'm in florida visiting my figlia. i will be heretil march 15 hope you are well and would like to see you if you come to new york. i am very sorry about the loss of you cousin deloris. love nanny
nanny riccobene <robene11@aol.com >
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 10:02:18 (PST)

GREAT I am doing my wifes family tree[SPINA] and came across your page and I will be back THANK YOU Paul
Paul Hendrix <pj82634@aol.com >
Amity, ore USA - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 00:11:09 (PST)

I am preparing to be in Sicily for the first time ever April 1-9, 2000. This site is fabulous. Anybody have suggestions for sights or restuarants that are MUSTS?
john braman <jbraman@polytechnic.org >
pasadena, CA USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 15:45:36 (PST)

that you care so much for you family .God Bless. Nice homepage. yours truly L Santillo Bus driver in VT. insearch of my my ancestors.gianna.santillo
Louis Santillo <Pounds14@aol.com >
Bulington , VT USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 21:33:55 (PST)

message saying that your address is not valid...give me a call at ... and I'll answer your questions about the new PM from Long Beach... Gary
Gary F. Shaw <gfshaw@micron.net >
Sandpoint, ID USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 20:38:46 (PST)

Just beginning a search into the LaNovara family tree from Sicily.
Dianne LaNovara <dentlaws@niia.net >
Valparaiso, IN USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 16:17:19 (PST)

Spence, I found your site by accident. My wife and I are planning on going to Sicily in early April 2000. I am Sicilian but born and raised and work in San Francisco. I was born in the Marina District and went to St Vincent De Paul grammar school then to Sacred Heart HS. I understand I have family in Sciacca. We plan on flying to Rome then getting to Sicily, probably Palemero. I think I would like to drive but I dont know much about distances, etc. We are going for 12 days total. Can you give me any hints on driving around Sicily or places to stay and places I shouldn't miss in Sicily. Both my parents are Sicilian, my mother from NYC, and Dad from San Francisco. They are first cousins so this really confuses the family line. My Moms madien name is Sclafani and I am a Catanzaro. I would be interested in chatting with you if you have a chance.
Vincent Catanzaro <Vmma@aol.com >
Pacifica, Ca USA - Monday, February 28, 2000 at 08:12:46 (PST)

I found your page by way of Joe Accardi's site. I am researching geneology of surnames Accardi and Marino, from Riesi, Sicily
Phil Accardi <philnky@aol.com >
Crescent Springs, KY USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 18:16:09 (PST)

I was born near Palermo, at Ficuzza, comune di Corleone e provincia di Palermo. Would like to hear from people from Ficuzza, Altavilla Milicia, Graniti, Limina and finally Catania.
Maria <mpierce@onecom.com >
Niles, Oh USA - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 15:00:34 (PST)

Very nice!
Maria <mpierce@onecom.com >
Niles, Oh USA - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 14:57:27 (PST)

Spence, Great page! I was"Sacco" searching and ran accross your page. My grandfather came from a town near Naples. I believe it is called Piagina Supreme.
Henry Sacco <saccoh@nauticom.net >
Seven Fields, PA USA - Monday, February 14, 2000 at 15:52:54 (PST)

Complimenti Spence, per questo lavoro da te fatto, anche io da qualche settimana sto dando una mano ad amici di Delavan (Winsconsin), nelle ricerche di loro antenati e con ottimo risultato. Forse un giorno riusciremo a creare proprio un agenzia di servizi di ricerche, a quanto pare sono molti gli americani che vogliono conoscere le loro origini. Complimenti ancora, se se a conoscenza di qualche amico che vuole riferimenti in Basilicata, puoi dare loro il mio indirizzo E-mail, sarò ben lieto di aiutarli. Ciao Rosario
Rosario Avigliano <avigliano@libero.it >
Potenza, PZ Italia - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 05:31:22 (PST)

Hope you can help me with the Cinius side from Luzerne County
Joan Bradshaw (Cunius) cunningham <J6s@AOl.com >
Glassboro, NJ USA - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 11:57:52 (PST)

I am a shop steward for #609 and I am always looking for helpful sites. Your site is great, and I will pass it on to some of our new stewards.
Gwen M. Cook <Mailforyou@aol.com >
Newport News, VA USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 16:35:49 (PST)

Egregio sig. Sacco, per caso ho letto di Lei su Internet. Io sono originario della Puglia (esattamente di un paesino che si chiama Cannole in provincia di Lecce). ora vivo a Modena e sono l'avvocato al sevizio del City Concil. se può esserle utile le comunico che nel mio paesino di origine vi sono varie famiglie "Sacco". Come Lei ben saprà è un cognome assai diffuso nel sud dell'Italia. Un caro saluto. Vincenzo Villnai
Vincenzo Villani <vvillani@comune.modena.it >
Modena, ItalY ItalY - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 14:07:01 (PST)

I was surfing for fun and found your site. Since my last name is Sacco I had to check it out, great job. Bravo e ciao.
Joe Marcello Sacco <JosephSacco@msn.com >
Columbus, OH USA - Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 19:42:21 (PST)

Great Web Site, my parents were born in Sicily. Father in Marsala, Mother in Messina. Haven't been able to trace beyond my Grandparents. Grandfather died young, in his early forties, leaving 4 young children. Two boys and two girls. Grandmothers' maiden name was Bongiorno.
Tony Accardi <ATonyida@aol.com >
Somerville, MA USA - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 18:32:14 (PST)

Really enjoy you web site. I too am of Sicilian heritage (both parents). Mother's maiden name was Maria (Mary) Augello (from Montelegro) father's name Guiseppe (Joseph) LaNovara (Lanovara) (from Sicalliana). Not sure of spellings but both are villages outside of Agrigento. I'm new at this and don't know where to begin tracing my Sicilian heritage. Would greatly appreciate any help!
Mary (Lanovara) Stump <bunny0205@webtv.net >
Northfield, OH USA - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 15:36:39 (PST)

Thanks for the Carrier info, will visit again
Steve Rossberg <Copter2958@aol.com >
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 08:10:30 (PST)

my name is anna sacco,born in 1953 in cerecepiccola, a little town on the regione molise.My father is origined from cervinara near avellino in region campania.because i look for the genealogical orygin of my family,i want write you for post.but my english is not very good.you speak italian?good bye
ANNA SACCO <annasacco@supereva.it >
ancona, italy - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 11:12:23 (PST)

I enjoyed your web site. Looking for Vietti Michelina relatives. Belong to Sons of Italy in Paradise, CA.
Larry & Anna Vietti < lvietti@mail2.quiknet.com >
Magalia, CA USA - Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 18:45:44 (PST)

sei stato grandioso
enza <enzag@webtv.net >
f.s, ny USA - Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 19:27:25 (PST)

Your website is excellent. My origin is from PALERMO. I would like to correspond. Best regards. Ubaldo
Ubaldo Sacco <usacco@yahoo.com >
São Paulo, SP BRAZIL - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 12:08:56 (PST)

Marie Rano is my grandmother's sister. Margaret's son, Peter Carosella, and his wife Barbara, are my parents. I really enjoyed your website. I was very suprised when I realized that some of these people are related to me.
Angela <asg@gateway.net >
Omaha, NE USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 13:10:37 (PST)

I am researching my great-grandfather, Lorenzo Raggio from Zoagli. I found your page while searching the net. If you know of anyone with information about the area, your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Happy New Year!
Craig & Sherry Landry <ccshland@acadian.net >
Abbeville, LA USA - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 21:14:45 (PST)

Great Site!!! I'm a PTF in Vacaville CA
Kevin Stewart <kevinstew@aol.com >
Woodland, CA USA - Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 22:27:35 (PST)

Caro Spence, e una meraviglia il lavoro che tu ai fatto. Io sono Domenica Sacco sposata Scoma. Mio padre si chiamava Sacco Calogero mia madre Caparo Vita. Tengo ancora a Sciacca una sorella Colmone Ignazia, e un fratello Sacco Francesco, unaltro mio fratello si trova qui in Brooklyn, NY. Son rimasta molto soppresa nel vedere i nostri nomi di famiglia nel tuo sito. Nello stesso tenpo, (contentissima). Augurandovi Buon Natale e felicissimo Anno Nuovo.
Domenica Sacco Scoma <MicaNJoe@aol.com >
Norristown, PA USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 00:08:09 (PST)

saluti e auguri per il nuovo millennio da genova
alessandro masini <sandor@libero.it >
genova, ge italy - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 09:54:54 (PST)

Hello - Great site! Looking for any information on Luigi & Maria Lauricella (lived in mid-1800's to early 1900's) - greatgrandparents, born in Isola Salina, Italy. I'm trying Westchester County records but having little luck. Any suggestions?
Carol A. Vogl <cvogl@gateway.net >
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 21:57:25 (PST)

Saluti dalla Sicilia che non si dimentica mai dei suoi figli sparsi nel mondo. Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo...!
Antonio
Palermo, I Sicily - Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 06:22:13 (PST)

Navigando in internet ho trovato il Tuo sito. Caro Spence, è incredibile il lavoro che hai fatto. Complimeti!! Buon Natale!!
Mario Indelicato <markindel@tiscalinet.it >
Milano, Italia - Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 10:33:02 (PST)

Very interesting and informative web site. A great service for the Italian-American community. I have been reserching two branches of my family for several years. My father's Abruzzo side are: Radomile and Ciampoli from the towns of Villalfonsina, Ortona a Mare province of Chieti. And my mother's family from the island of Salina, province of Messina - Costa and Ruggera. By the way, if anyone is interested in Italian and Italian-American history, you might visit my web site to view my new book entitled, HERIATGE Italian-Amerian Style. It is at: www.italianheritage.net My relatives settled primarily in the following states, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and California. Happy holidays to all, Leon J. Radomile
Leon J. Radomile <heritage@dellnet.com >
Novato (California), CA USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 09:19:51 (PST)

Enjoyed your site very much. My grandparents came to this country from Riccia, I always thought it was in Abruzzi but I found out on the internet it is in Molise. Oh well! My Granfathers name was Antonio Fanelli My Grandmother was Concetta Moffa. My Greatgrandparents where Anabalo Fanelli and Grace Lillo.
Tony Fanella <wx49mvmc@postoffice.ptd.net >
Shamokin, PA USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 10:15:20 (PST)

Sicilia,researching Parisi name in San't Agata Di Miletello,(ME).Does Mrs.Burton's family come from this town?
sal sammartano <bluestorpedo1@prodigy.net >
USA - Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 21:27:16 (PST)

I enjoyed your web site it was great! My family is Favognano-Panno from Bagheria and Casteldaccia Palermo and my great grandfather immigrated to California in the 1900s. I was born in Sicily and I am twenty seven. I would like to meet other Italians I speak both Italian and English - so e-mail in either. Sicily is beautiful! I went back this summer to visit my family and it was very cool. un caloroso saluto ai siciliani d'America
Giovanni Favognano <mailto:favognano%20@yahoo.com >
Denver, co USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 20:52:40 (PST)

I'm glad to have found you. I am going to spend Christmas,99 in Taormina and New Years,2000 in Palermo and Trabia, my grandparents birth places. Do you have any suggestions of things to do or see? Jim
James Caruso <jmpc@flashcom.net >
San Francisco, CA USA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 16:44:53 (PST)

Enjoyable site. looking for my family the CIPRIANI'S also the BOLOGNA'S.Can you help me?
Carlotta (Cipriani) McLaughlin < yadiyadi98@aol.com >
Mi., USA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 15:57:25 (PST)

Hi Spence, Just love the web site and the genealogy of our familys. My mom was born Dec.18,1916, and I still can't believe she gone. How's Shaunnie doing? Thanks, Will
William P Forrest <skooter@cwnet.com >
Dixon, Ca. USA - Friday, November 19, 1999 at 11:24:22 (PST)

Noticed that you have Indelicato in your family tree. I have INDELICATO, PALISI, VICARI, CARUBBA, PERRICONE, and GIGLIO. I think that we're all from Chiusa Sclafani, Sicily, which is about 4 mi south of Palermo. Very nice site! Regards, Frankie Palisi
Frankie Palisi <fpalisi@yahoo.com >
Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, November 19, 1999 at 05:10:42 (PST)

Just found this site while I was searching. LOOKS GOOD I have been looking for info for my Kids school report. Looking for info on Grandparents. I am searching for DELVECCHIO and Carpoletti they came from Chieti,Italy on Sept 1905 and settled in Old Forge,Pa
Sandra DelVecchio Shafer <Shaf545@AOL.COM >
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 02:00:43 (PST)

While searching through Family Tree Maker, I found the link to Balestrieri. My aunt, also named Catherine (nee Foti) married a Balestrieri...from Sant'Elia! If you visit my web page, you'll see what other names I'm researching.
Bonnie Dompke <abdom@execpc.com >
Milwaukee, WI USA - Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 08:09:23 (PST)

I'm in the process of researching my family name "Carnesi" and am looking for anyone who might have information on this name. My grand parents are from Poleremo Sicily. When I did my search for "Carnesi" you site came up. If you have any information on this name, can you please forward it to me. Thanks for your help.
Jill Carnesi Miguel <jwoffmt@worldnet.att.net >
Fremont, CA USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 21:32:49 (PST)

Was just doing some surfing on my last name and came across your page, which is done very well. My uncle Nick Morgan "Morgia" is doing a family tree on my mothers side of the family and has found out we were related to some very intersting people. I have been speaking with my cousin Dan Sacco about doing one for the Sacco side of the family but the problem we have run into is I am a police officer and he is very active in the emergency services for the county, so trying to find time is difficult. It looks like you have spent alot of time on the page and your geneology. I get to do a little searching over the net while I am on my lunch break. If you get a chance check out the singer Lou Kristi (double check spelling) his real name is Lou Sacco and he grew up in Pittsburgh which not to far from where I live.
Louis J. Sacco <ltsacco@homercity.com >
Homer City, PA USA - Friday, November 05, 1999 at 22:07:47 (PST)

Spence, what a great page. It's nice to see a letter courier so proud of his job. My grandfather also worked for the Post Office. Good for you. Perhaps, this might seem like an odd request, however, if things work out the result might be something you are interested in. I am an aspiring writer and cook. It is of my believe that food is a great medium in which to explore culture and history. Being fascinated with the Italian culture not to mention in love with its food, it is a dream of mine to attend an Italian cooking school with an educational focus on cooking and culture. Luckily, I have. Furthermore being an aspiring writer this is an excellent oportunity for me to fullfill my dream of traveling to Italy, visiting the countryside, strolling through the markets, tasting the wine, getting to know the people and traditions and write about in a travel/cookbook. There is were you come in Spence. I want this dream to come true. The only problem money. I have the talent and the passion. Not the wallet. My question to you is, do you know of any scholarships or the possibility of any Italian American associations that might be willing to help me out. If so I have a lot to offer in return. I welcome the chance to speak with you further regarding this chance in a life time. Thank you for your time, Tim Wanner wannert@hotmail.com
Tim Wanner <wannert@hotmail.com >
duluth, mn USA - Friday, November 05, 1999 at 14:04:56 (PST)

I enjoyed visiting your website as I have recently returned from a trip to Italy including a tour of Sicily which was absolutely wonderful!! I have family from northern Italy so I went to visit them. I wanted to find more information out about Sicily to add to my scrapbook of pictures, postcards, etc. Thank you for your help!
Yvette Antko <yvette_antko@polk.com >
Taylor, MI USA - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 14:25:25 (PDT)

Spence! I love your site. I also can't imagine the hundreds of hours you've put into building this thing. Great links, I've followed some, WHAT A RESOURCE! Hope all is well with you and my lovely cuz Cathy, it was a great pleasure to meet you both. Let's make an effort to stay connected. Like you, I remain keenly interested in our family, our history, and our culture. Ciao Cusino, Michael
Michael Messina < mailto:meanlau696@aol.com,%20mjm7@pge.com >
San Bruno, CA USA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 10:12:33 (PDT)

Greetings from the Burton side of the family. Have you done any research on this side of the family? My Burtons date back to the early 18th Century in Orange County Virginia. Good Luck!
Bob Burton <bburton1@prodigy.net >
Liberty, MO USA - Monday, October 04, 1999 at 07:28:56 (PDT)

Like what I see. Hope I can get help in finding my ROSSETTI family in San Francisco in 1880. My g. mother was Sarah ROSSETTI b. in S.F. in 1868. She d. in Sacramento, Ca. Due to earth quake and fire of 1906, can't find records. So..am looking for help in how to find information on her. Lost her after the 1880 census, showing her m. to James Brown. Any suggestions ? I don't know her fathers name other than what was listed on her death certificate as Tete. Thanks!
Shirley <sluck@sunset.net >
Chico, CA USA - Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 14:54:43 (PDT)

Spence...Super site! Like especially the music. Hope to have my own soon. Father's family from Roccavaldina/Torregrotta, Prov. Messina, Sicily. Family names there Caldarone (naturally), Sfameni, Ando'. Keep up the good work...Ciao! Dick Caldarone
Richard E. Caldarone <KX1N@GIS.NET >
Danvers, MA USA - Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 08:59:50 (PDT)

I am looking for anyone with the last names of: BORRELLI, FRETTO, DIPASQUALE, BERTINI ,CEFALU or DIMARIA anyone with such surnames in her/his family, please contact me.
THOMAS J. BORRELLI <tjb1655@sjfc.edu >
Webster, NY USA - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 11:40:27 (PDT)

I am searching for my father, Joseph Sacco. He would be approx. 67 yrs. old now, and was married to my mother in the South Bend, Indiana area until approx. 1966 (when I was 2)...I am told that after the divorce he eventually relocated back to the Philadelphia area. I do not know this to be 100% accurate. I do know that he is/was a drummer by trade...If anyone has any info. about him, please contact me. I am desperate to find him. My mother has since passed away, and left me no information as how I may find my father. Thank you. Lisa
Lisa Sacco Rzepnicki <slylark564@aol.com >
South Bend, IN USA - Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 21:01:57 (PDT)

Father is from Tabia, Sicily. If anyone knows of the name SCIALABBA, please contact me. He came to the US in 1908 with several brothers.
Mike Scialabba <mikescialabba@webtv.net >
Sumter, SC USA - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 18:25:25 (PDT)

I contacted you 2 1/2 years ago when I first began working on my family tree. Your suggestions have been a great help. The most important lesson learned was keep trying. Hope to have a website someday.
Anne Paladino <paladinoa@aol.com >
Harrington, DE USA - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 07:50:31 (PDT)

Thanks this is a really informative site. I'm new at this but I have taken up the search for lost cousins in the US. My great uncle PASQUALE CONTRINO from Aragona,Agrigento Province came to the Bronx area as a young man.(born 1894 died 1966). We have lost contact with this side of the family,there are plenty of family still in Sicily and all over the world.Please can someone help me? thanks...Teresa
Teresa Contrino <Teresa@contrino2.freeserve.co.uk >
UK - Friday, September 03, 1999 at 15:06:33 (PDT)

Your webpage is very interesting. I am researching my grandfather, Nicolo Mustacchia, born Contessa Entellina, Sicily. He emigrated to New Orleans about 1868 and was naturalized 1878. Wife's name Maggie Caruso. Moved to Pine Bluff, Ark. about 1880. Sister, Lena, married A P Schiro in New Orleans and died there in 1942. I am a member of Point. Look forward to seeing more on your web page. mlbooth@aol.com
Mary Lena McCullough Booth <mlbooth@aol.com >
Tuscaloosa, AL USA - Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 18:29:27 (PDT)

Congratulations for your web page. It's very important. You have a new argentine friend in me.
GUSTAVO GRIFASI <delfrari@arnet.com.ar >
Salta, Salta ARGENTINA - Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 12:15:31 (PDT)

My family is as follows: My grand parents on my fathers side were born and died in "Messina Sicily". The family name is "Veca". My grand parents on my mothers side were born in"Messina Sicily". They're last name was "Presti" and they migrated to the "USA" and settled in Wallington,N.J. My father's name was "Antoninio Veca", and my mothers maiden name was "Mary Josephine Presti". My Father was born in "Messina Sicily" on May 8,1893. We moved from "Wallington,N.J." on June 1944 to California. If anyone out there can tell me the exact location of where my father was born I would appreciate it very much. MYy mothers was born in "Passaic, N.J.in 1906. Anyone out there now any other "Veca" families, we are very scarce in the "USA".
Rosario Sam Veca <rsveca@earthlink.net >
Ontario, ca USA - Friday, August 27, 1999 at 18:45:13 (PDT)

What a great web page! You have done a fabulous job. I enjoyed the history, the sounds and the pictures.I am currently researching my Italian ancestry. The place in Sicily is a small town in Palermo called Valledolmo. The family names are BARONE and MANUEL.I was excited to learn about the Sicily link you had and the info. about Valledolme.It has brought my attention to other links that I didn't know existed!Keep up the good work. Angel Rogers
Angel Rogers <gonewiththewind@uswest.net >
Apache Junction, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 18:05:26 (PDT)

Hello, This is a great page you got here! I enjoyed learning about your family, as a fellow Italian genealogist. Thanks for responding to my e-mail earlier! Gregory Tavormina
Gregory Tavormina <ribera87@hotmail.com >
Fairfax Station, VA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 07:22:06 (PDT)

I loved your web page! I am new at this family tree stuff and in researching my family history I came across the last name of Machi. My great-grandfather's name was Calogero Machi, later changed to Charles Magri. He was born on Aug. 6,1874 in Mesina, Italy. He was married to Francesca Artale who was also born in Italy. I know that in 1911 they lived in New York and that by 1942 they resided in Los Angeles, California. If any of this pertains to your family backgroud in any way please let me know, I could use all the help that I can get. Thanks a lot!
Jolene Magri-Jamora <JMJamora@aol.com >
Gardena, CA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 22:18:23 (PDT)

ENJOYED LOOKING AT YOU SITE. ALOT OF NAMES ARE VERY FAMILIAR.I WILL BE GOING TO SCACCIA IN FEB FOR CARNIVALE.I PLAN TO RESEARCH THE FAMILY NAMES THERE.
ANTHONY INDELICATO <BGLBOY323@AOL.COM >
MONROE, N J USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 18:38:12 (PDT)

Ciao, mi chiamo Vincenza.Sono una sciacchitana al 100%.Mi sono trasferita in america 8 anni fa (ho 39 anni), e con mia grande sorpresa ho visto il nome mio e della mia famiglia nel tuo sito. Mio padre e' francesco e mia madre milioti maria. Bellissima veramente la tua pagina. sara' una delle mie favorite. AUGURI!!!!!
VINCENZA SACCO <FORTUNELLE@AOL.COM >
TUCSON, AZ USA - Friday, August 13, 1999 at 08:41:19 (PDT)

A fellow letter carrier, was checking out the different sites of postal topics, in particular NALC. Do not spend much time on pc, still trying to get the hang of different things. Enjoyed your site very much, look forward to dropping in again soon. Hasta la vista.
Daniel Pineda <dnl@anita.hiline.net >
TX USA - Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 17:14:25 (PDT)

Hello....I am also a postal worker.......in Dominick Daniels Postal Facility in Kearny N.J.....I have been a member of American Postal Workers Union.......I am a first generation Sicilian American from my mother.......She was born in Castellamare Del Golfo provincia di Trapani...My father's parents came here as adults from San Cataldo, Provincia Di Caltanisetta.....keep up the web page.........I am married to an Irish woman a son and daughter..and four grandsons........I will continue to look at your page,......thanks for the interest.....ciao.Cataldo Richrd Cali..........
Cataldo Richard Cali
Garfield, NJHello Paidano.. USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 11:16:45 (PDT)

was looking for manack,magnacca from vastogirardi when i came across your page.very nice and very interesting
john manack <jonimana@freeway.net >
prudenville, mi. USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 10:40:19 (PDT)

I'm looking for the Zecca family, check my page. Grazie ciao a tutti.
Zecca
NY, NY USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 08:11:20 (PDT)

Love your site Spence.My family (Parrino)are from Scicly.I am trying to do my family tree.Lot of dead ends.I will take your advice on different sites.I will be checking back often.Hope their some Parrino's out there. Thankyou.
Leanora -Parrino Knight <leeal@jps.net >
Roseville, CA USA - Sunday, August 01, 1999 at 20:24:37 (PDT)

I found you thru Cyndi"s list. Tho I was searching for Dicenzo's I am also descended from the Burton's from Vermont I am a retired letter carrier, Branch 79, took the early out in 1992. Keep fighting for your rights.
Barbara DICENZO Mattson <brmatt@whidbey.net >
Camano Is. , Wa. USA - Saturday, July 31, 1999 at 10:58:03 (PDT)

I really like your site! I have been researching my husband's family, the Giancola's for some time now. Your site has many Helpful links, thanks for all your obvious hard work!
Tammy Giancola <tlgiancola@geocities.com >
Herndon, Va USA - Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 13:02:05 (PDT)

I am a third generation Italian that was born in Uruguay, South America. Mi Grand Father was Alejo Manancero (Nis real Last name was Manassero, but was changed by the registering clerk when they arrived in Uruguay). My Great Grandfather was José Manassero. They were born in Pinerolo, Piamonte. My Grand Mother was Antonia Pignatta and she was born in Cavaglio Maggiori, Piamonte. My grand Parents from my mother side were also Italian my Grand Father was Pedro Germán y my Grand Mother was Margarita Airaldo. I am researching and adding names to my family tree to leave the data to my two sons and one daugther. As I myself immigrated to USA in 1965 it will be dfficult for my children to remmember their ancestry. Any help you could give me it would be immensely appreciated. Thany you for a fantastic web site. Sergio Manancero smanancero@aol.com
Sergio Manancero <smanancero@aol.com >
Maple Grove, MN USA - Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 13:18:05 (PDT)

HI SPENCE AND KATHY MY DAUGHTER KAREN HAS JUST MOVED IN WITH US AND THIS IS HER COMPUTER. I THINK ITS GREAT. HOPE YOUR DOING FINE LOVE COUSIN BARBARA PTC GA
cousin Barbara Sacco Jackson <bob1babs@aol.com >
Peachtree City, GA USA - Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 19:04:16 (PDT)

Very well done. Thanks for taking the time and effort to put your site together. My parents are both Sicilian. My mother's maiden name was Amato. I believe she was from Alcamo, Sicily. Not sure about my father's home town. We're just getting started trying to find out our ancestry.
Pete Lavoro <plavoro@aol.com >
Jupiter, FL USA - Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 18:18:46 (PDT)

I am at the very beginning of looking up my ancestors. My grandmothers maiden name was BONGIORNO and her family was from Sicily. My grandfather was from Naples and his name was SMALDONE. They lived in Brooklyn where my grandfather was a butcher in his own shop.Anyone have any ideas where to start? I'm very, very confused.
Kristine Smaldone- Reynaga < lynn.robertson@worldnet.att.net >
San Jose, Ca USA - Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 14:03:05 (PDT)

I am helping my cousin Pat Johnson do her family tree as I am the family historian. Her greatgrandfather Dominico La Placa came from Castallano,Sicily in 1898. We are searching any and all avenues to find out info about him and his wife Anna Riotto La Placa. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jane Ruck <strdancr@dnc.net >
Lebanon, OR USA - Thursday, July 15, 1999 at 21:21:52 (PDT)

I enjoyed your web-site very much and I very interested in doing some research into our family history. I already have a small start.
Nancy Cringle <Nancic@aol.com >
Eureka, CA USA - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 15:59:22 (PDT)

I'm researching my Saporito and Cortimiglia lines,My grandmother's name is Maria Cortimiglia and my grandfather's name is Bernardo Saporito and I have ther birthdays and when each came to USA and some dates ,but need help in localing more on them,my grandfather came to New York ,I have date and the ship's name and on my grandmother all I've found was she came to New Orleans ,Louisiana. there married in St.Mary Parrish,La.,if you think we might be kin some how please email me.
Patricia Ann Saporito <pats@ballistic.com >
Jacksonville, Tx USA - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 07:14:08 (PDT)

Great site
Josephine Minotto <www.jossey@tcity.com >
Hawthorne, Fl USA - Thursday, July 08, 1999 at 17:27:43 (PDT)

Great web site. Always looking for SCANDALIATO AND GIANINO.
Concetta Scandaliato <toba@texramp.net >
Longview, TX USA - Sunday, July 04, 1999 at 11:06:16 (PDT)

Hi,Iwas just going through your site.My great grandparents also come from Sciacca,Sicily.Their names were Indelicato and Santangelo.We grew up very close to each other.I,m from Ozone Park,Queens and went to Jonh Adams H.S. In the 60,s. We now live on Staten Island.Good reading your page.I,ll pass it along to my parents.They are trying to trace their family.
jim indelicato <rnx2jm@aol.com >
Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 12:47:08 (PDT)

Hi: I was trying to do a little Sacco searching myself when i tripped over your site. Well done!
Deborah Marie Doan (Sacco) <ddoan@tbaytel.net >
CA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 00:04:33 (PDT)

Came across your site searching for Burton's. Our Burton line is mostly in Southern VA. Nice site and love the peppy music!!
Karin Burton <colzac_comics@sprynet.com >
Manassas, VA USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 16:49:43 (PDT)

Spence, First hit on your web page was via Italy for my daughter's school report. What I'm looking for now is a retailer, source, anything that carries the NALC wristwatch. Thanks, Jeff
Jeff Clark <clarks@swlink.net >
Phoenix, az USA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 18:49:59 (PDT)

Margherita di Belice. She was bethroved at age fifteen to my Grandfather Luigi Giambalvo, also from the same village,married in 1903,and immigrated to this country in 1904.Any information you may have about these families and also IMPREVEDUTO would be greatly appreciated. MILLE GRAZIE E BUONISSIMA FORTUNA!
LOUIS GIAMBALVO <LGIAMB@AOL.com >
LA, CA, USA - Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 15:21:07 (PDT)

Un superbo ed elaborato lavoro. Complimenti.
Joseph La Cavera <vehiw@pathcom.com >
Thornhill, On Canada - Monday, June 07, 1999 at 19:49:34 (PDT)

I stumbled on it just searchimg for more info on Italy per se and while researching my family name. you obviously take great pride in your heritage and have done a great thing by presenting it to others. I have had littel luck finding my roots beyond my great grandfather but am learning from other people such as your self. Thanks enjoyed the info. Frank
Frank Bonacquisti Jr. <unoking@prodigy.net >
Poulsbo, WA USA - Friday, June 04, 1999 at 14:24:53 (PDT)

just found your web page. i like the music. i would like to find more information on my family genealogy. my grandparents came from italy. grandmother charlotte scala, husband gaetano panico. growing up we weren't taught italition. this is really interesting and saved as a favorite to come back to this site again. thanks!!!
marianne hoover <mailto:KING%20HOUND@AOL.COM >
SAGINAW, MI USA - Tuesday, June 01, 1999 at 11:01:03 (PDT)

the move, mine and yours. You keep making improvements. Hope you can make it to the next POINTers meeting.
Art Dieli <artdieli@earthlink.net >
Sacramento, CA USA - Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 19:00:35 (PDT)

You have a great web site. Very impressive, you should be proud. I stumbled across it on my search to find "something" about Zito, DiMarco, Piantarosa...all from Grazzanise... Anyway....nice work!
Jan-Marie Zito <JanMarieSZ@aol.com >
LA, CA USA - Saturday, May 22, 1999 at 10:13:21 (PDT)

First, Hi! to All those from Sciacca.I was born there, came to this country in 1960.My father was born in Boston(His Name is Michele Santangelo) and My mother was born in Sciacca (Mom's Nane is Vinzenza Campo santangelo).Love your page I have told all my Italian freinds about it! Thank you fore bringing our best foward.
Joseph M. Santangelo <JSange@microserve.net >
North Wales , Pa USA - Sunday, May 16, 1999 at 12:40:24 (PDT)

My Aunt and I were trying to do some genealogy studies and happen to "trip" upon your web-site. All's we can say thanks for the information and enjoyment. We were tring to find information on my Grandfather's father's home town of Villa Franca Sicula which we visited last year. We were unable to find any info yet we understand that this year the city will be celebrating it's 500 year anniversary. Thanks again! Frank & Madeline
Frank Schultz (Mortellaro) <jdallthewa@aol.com >
Schaumburg, IL USA -

I LIKE YOUR SET UP I WILL REVISIT WHEN I HAVE MORE TIME. SO FAR I FOUND 35 LISTED VRIESEMA'S AND I'M DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THIS. I'M DUTCH ON BOTH SIDES. I'M RETIRED WITH A STRESS DISABILITY FROM HERKIMER PO 13YEARS +2MILITARY MEDICAL DISCHARGE FOR STRESS. I 'M A MEMBER OF JFK #375 UTICA, NY. I BELIEVE IN STRONG SOLIDARITY, NALC. I HAD A HARD TIME WITH THE POSTAL SERVICE, BUT MY CUSTOMERS LOVED ME, AND MY PERSONAL SERVICE.
JOHN P. VRIESEMA <postaljpv@worldnet.att.net >
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY USA -

Most impressive...I could and will spend more time on your page...Just like that other Italian hero, Arnold Schwarenzini said, "I'll be back." You are my kind of family historian. Njoy the day. Joe Bryer or it could have been Brinni
Joe Bryer <joebryer@usnetway.com >
Blakely, PA USA -

I am just starting my search into our geneology. I am running into quite a few closed doors, so to speak. However, on the web site, "Cindi's List - Italia" there was a connection between our names!! My families background is vague, they did enter through NYC and settled in the Holley, NY area. My grandmother was Pietta Paserel(li-?) from Naples area and My grandfather was John F Piedmonte from the north... I would be extrememly grateful for ANY information!! Thank you!!! Ronda Piedmonte
Ronda Piedmonte~Goodall <ronda@msa.attmil.ne.jp >
USA -

QUITE INTERESTING! ARE YOU RELATED TO LOUIS SACCO ? HE LIVED WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS IN AMBRIDGE,PA. BUT I BELIEVE HE WAS ORINGINALLY FROM CORAOPOLIS,PA. THOROUGHLY ENJOYED BROWSING YOUR HOME PAGE. HAVE YOU COME ACROSS ANY RELATIVES BY THE NAME OF GILOTTE OR NOTORIANNI. EITHER FROM SICLIA OR CALABRIA? ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
DAVID J VILLELLA <DJVILLELLA@JUNO.COM >
SCRANTON, PA USA -

I had stopped at your site because I am interested in learning more about my italian heritage. My mother was full blooded sicilian.
Brent Gioia <jumpnjoya@aol.com >
Reno, NV USA -

I am interested in learning more about my heritage. I saw my surname and thought I'd spend some time at your site. Thank you for all of the hard work. I teach history in a middle school and am always looking for more research and references.
Patricia M. Santangelo <zumbala@yahoo.com >
Tempe, AZ USA -

my great grandfather francisco balistreri (ellis island change maybe)was from bagheria, all the balestreris were from spain and joined the normans in the conquest of sicily. they were a group of archers. we are currently doing family tree and older brother is traveling to sicily soon. he mentioned sacco,alioto, damini,bordenaro
joe amodeo <joeamodeo@metrolease >
chicago, il. USA -

I am a letter carrier in Durham NC. I am currently fighting a removal. This a great source of information. Thanks for your time and effort.
Vincent Joiner <vjoiner@aol.com >
Fayetteville, NC USA -

do a 1/16 as well. Bon Anno Nuovo...
Tony Mangiaracina - Sacco <TonyGrapes@AOL.com >
Princeton, NJ USA -

I come from Regalbuto (Enna), Graduated from High School in Catania - Istituto Salesiano Sacro Cuore ('69). Came to the States in 1969 without knowing a word in English (only French was thought then) attended part time City College of NY and obtained BS degree in Computer Science in 1978 while working full time as Computer Operator. Since then I have been working as a Computer Programmer for the mainframe (Cobol, VSAM, CICS) and I still think I have the best job in the world working for a consulting firm. My wife, Josephine is also Sicilian (from Bisacquino per essere precisi) and paesana of Frank Capra. I have two sons: Guy-Anthony (17) and Sal-John (13). They will both graduate from Archbishop Molloy HS, one of the top High Schools in the state, in 1999 and 2003. I think you have the best home page in the Net and you make all of us Sicilians very proud. Thanks.
Vito Finocchiaro <MDVFINO@IBM.net >
Middle Village, NY USA -

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