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I have been researching my family history for the past 4 years and would be interested in discussing genealogy with people of the same surname or persons who lived or lives in the same general area as my family origins. lionharted@sbcglobal.net The earliest record of the Paoletti surname (my father) is Etruscian (Tuscany) in origin. My research indicates that my ancestors left Tuscany in 1690 and relocated in the Gran Sasso Mountains to escape the numerous ongoing wars among Spain, Austria, Turky and England for possession of the northern part of Italy. The Paoletti family relocated to what is now the Commune of Pietracamela, Teramo Abruzzo. Pietracamela is located in the Gran Sasso at an elevation of 1000 meters above the Adriatic Sea. The area was the wool capital of Europe in the 1600's and my family were owners and processors of wool and wool products. My father was a shephard boy in his youth before he immigrated to the US in 1923 and settled in western Pennsylvania. I have Paoletti family relatives in Toronto, Italy, Canada, western Pennsylvania, North Carolina, southern California and Oregon. My Mothers family surname is Facciolo from the Greek Sila of southern Italy and the Commune of San Giovanni In Fiore, Cosenza Calabria. My mothers family immigrated to the US in 1901 and settled in western Pennsylvania. Some members of the Facciolo family have changed there Facciolo surname to Fetchero. I have Facciolo family relatives living in western Pennsylvania, Nevada and Florida. Richard Paoletti
Richard Paoletti <lionharted@sbcglobal.net>
San Pedro, CA USA - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 12:12:08 (PDT)

I am amazed at the imformation I gathered about my background thru your pages. I have sent along corrections to some of my family background. I have also sent additions to the information you have listed. I visited Rocca Pia to see my relatives and plan to go back. Keep up the good work. How do you work in the grandchildren for these families?
Filomena Cioccio Lewis <Flewis9515@wowway.com>
Taylor, Michigan USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 11:38:45 (PDT)

im looking for family, martucciello, and devita. from eboli, italy, and campagnia, my phone # is 1-603-859-7101,i want to learn about both families, vincenzo martucciello, my mother anna devita, please notifiy me at anytime
maryann petriello <bbm1931@worldpath.net>
new durham, n.h. USA - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 19:39:33 (PDT)

Looking for Dominck CONSORTE (D) 1938 and Concetta DeFOGLIA(D) 1913 family.Also Teresa GURIA (D) 1966 Cant seem to find them.(actually cant find their children . Came to Pittston PA from ITALY. Some are buried in Pittston Pa. Some of the children moved on to New York and Conneticut.. Any help would be Greatly appreciated.. Thanks you may email me privately with any information on my family
Donna <wingsofangelzhart@hotmail.com>
Trucksville, Pa USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 21:16:58 (PDT)

Brother Carfang My Dad Pasquale DiFalco was born in Barrea and my Mom Antionette Ricci was born in Villanova near Chieti. I grew up in Steubenville, Ohio,attended Ohio State and I am an ALpha Phi Delta. Do you have any info on my family history? Facimas John DiFalco
John DiFalco <falconjohn@juno.com>
Fort Collins, CO USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 02:34:16 (PDT)

Dear Sirs, I come to you requesting some information related to the documentation belonging to Mr.Luigi Volpe, who was my Italian Grandfather, once I am aiming to apply for Italian Citizenship. Mr. Volpe was born probably around 1861 and when he was 34 years old he came to Brazil on a ship called vapor Maranhão and went through customs at Santos harbor on November 3rd, 1895 along with his wife Domenica Belline (29 years old) and their children: Eugênio(4 years old), Vittorio(1 month old) and Tereza Volpe or Belline (66 years old). I would appreciate receiving any information you can send me regarding them as their parents’ name, city where they were born and or came from and also to see the possibility of receiving their birth and marriage certificate. I am looking forward to any information you can send me once they are extremely important to me. Best Regards, VERA LÚCIA DE OLIVEIRA VOLPE RUA FRANCISCO DEROSSO N° 2180 CEP: 81.720.000 (XAXIM) CURITIBA/PARANÁ/BRASIL EMAIL: veravolpe@hotmail.com
Vera Lúcia de Oliveira Volpe <veravolpe@hotmail.com>
Curitiba, PR Brasil - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 21:26:41 (PDT)

Vera Lúcia de Oliveira Volpe <veravolpe@hotmail.com>
Curitiba, PR Brasil - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 21:22:39 (PDT)

Amazing site.Looking for information regarding deaths of local people during German occupation of Lettopalena, two in particular, Peppino Rossetti son of Vincenzo Rossetti and Marianna Falcocchio. Also Vincenzo Martinelli (born 1897) the husband of Theresa DeVitis(born 1901) he died on march to Rocca Pia or when that destination was reached. The parents of Vincenzo and Theresa are also unknown to me any information would be greatly appreciated.
Annie <anniekirwan@austarnet.com.au>
Werris Creek, N.S.W. Australia - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 00:58:54 (PDT)

thankyou for this wonderful site .. I would like to communicate with any extended family still living in italy. the family name is Fanghella and from what I know that name is only found in the abruzzo region.Anyone knowing a fanghella please pass along my desire to hear from them. thankyou so much
michele <skyyling@aol.com>
westplam beach , fl USA - Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 20:40:07 (PDT)

Hello, My name is Freddy Filippone, I am 38 years old and I lived in Belgium but I am native of Pianella ( Abruzze/Italy) in search of relative(parent) and of cousin in United States. My father Antonio Filippone was born in 1933 has Pianella. My great grand father Vincenzo Filippone was born in 1909 and died in 1951 to Pianella in the age of 39 years only! My great grandfather Francesco Filippone Birth at Pianella in 1889 and had several children except Vincenzo of whom Donato/Gabriele/Concetta/Giovina /Mariana /Ciriaca. Donato FILIPPONE was an important road transporter by lorry. A good many of them one emigré towards United States by 1920-1935. I would so like to find the descendants of Donato FILIPPONE. Please, questions to your relatives(parents) and grand parents) if it(he) ask remember themselves. Thank you very much for your help(assistance). I Speak italian/french/german perfectly and a very little bit englisch. Any help or direction would be appreciated. Thanks. Freddy Filippone. ffilippone@labolifebelgium.com
Freddy FILIPPONE <ffilippone@labolifebelgium.com>
Charleroi, Belgium - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 06:26:08 (PDT)

Returning to Italy in September with father-in-law to celebrate 90th Birthday. Will be staying in his home town of Barrea. Will visit my grandparents town of Pratola Paligna. Need info on a Hotel Albetto telephone number if available. CIAO, Tante Grazie
Gregory Tierno <gtierno@cboss.com>
Poland, OH USA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 12:58:53 (PDT)

Hello, great site! Just wanted to add my comments and see if there is anyone out there who has any knowledge of my family's history. I know the following: My father was Louis Leone born 1917 in Erie PA My grandfather was Emidio Leone born 1889 in Rocca Pia, Italy His father was Antonio Leone born 1865, His father was Marco Leone born 1831
Anthon Leone <tony51451@yahoo.com>
Warren, MI USA - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 18:54:21 (PDT)

My Address: Frank P. Barrasso 3 Meadowood Lane East Moriches, New York 11940-1504 USA Tel. No.: (631) 874-3404 Fax No.: (631) 874-2585 www.barrassoandsons.com
Frank P. Barrasso <barpat@worldnet.att.net>
East Moriches, NY USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 17:30:30 (PDT)

Came upon your site searching for DiBiase ancestors. Mine are from Cosenza (Southern Italy).
Jody <jlfrisse@prodigy.net>
Fenton, MO USA - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 07:40:03 (PDT)

Great work Tony !....You have Really done a lot with this website since I started my research a few years back....** Hi !....I am looking for information on the following surnames : (Giuseppe) Di Nobile, (Giovannina) Ciolfi....My Great Grand Parents & (Domenici) Iammarino....Who was the Husband of my Great-Grand Father's Sister Concetta Di Nobile....I thought they were all from Ripalimosani however , now that I understand that it was customary for new husbands to move to their wife's town....It occured to me that maybe my Great-Grand Father might of originally been from Lettopalena & moved to Ripalimosani when he married....Of it is possible that both were from either Ripalimosani or Lettoplena....Any help/information which you could provide would be Greatly Appreciated and of I will gladly share my information with you....Thanks !
Tony Di Nobile <a.dinobile@sbcglobal.net>
Cleveland, OH USA - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 02:14:31 (PDT)

Looking to compile extended family tree. Father Mario, Mother Domenica (Pomponio) Would like to see how far back the DelPizzo name goes and any interesting info. Drop a line to eniocompaq@aol.com
Enio DelPizzo <eniocompaq@aol.com>
Trenton, MI USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 20:19:02 (PDT)

Hello--I am wondering if there is anyone in the Massimi Family in Cellino Attanazio, Teramo, Abruzzi who can correspond with me through email---my Father was Michael Massimi who was born in that town and came with his parents to the USA when he was only two years old.
Sylvia Arnone <syltony333@iglide.net>
USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 23:32:23 (PDT)

cool page ! very nice design !!! keep up the good work
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Charlston, VA USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 22:26:24 (PDT)

Parents: Santino Marinelli / Lynette Johnson Grandparents : Luigi Marinelli / Plucida Buccella
chris marinelli <chrismarinelli007@hotmail.com>
collingwood, australia Australia - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 22:55:43 (PDT)

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Tuscon, TX USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 18:05:34 (PDT)

Cool website you built here ! i just surfed by but i realy like your site !
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Tuscon, TX USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 08:17:02 (PDT)

Hello from Austria ! Best wishes, Anna
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Klagenfurt, at Austria - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 12:07:24 (PDT)

I would like help in finding out about Stephen and (Navaretta)Della Camera from Caiazza Caserta Italy came to the U.S,A,in 1897. My grandoarents. thank you
stephen della camera <fastdell1@msn.com>
cheshire, ct. USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 12:55:46 (PDT)

Nice work ! Best wishes from the UK ! Joe
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Lancester City, Lancester UK - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 16:16:32 (PDT)

Need information on any DellaPenna from Casa Bar-Dino Italy. Or whose reletives came from that little town.
Robert J. DellaPenna <fanblade67@aol.com>
Pembroke Pines, FL USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 15:57:23 (PDT)

I'm thinking about taking a vacation to Taranta Paligna in the Fall of 2004 in search of my family tree. My mother is Donatuchi Santarelli. I would like to communicate with someone in that area. She is the daughter of John and Nicholet Santarelli. They left Italy and came to the United States around 1901 - 1909
Ronny Bush <bush4520@comcast.net>
Fort Collins, co USA - Friday, April 16, 2004 at 17:28:17 (PDT)

Trovo informazione dell famiglia di MASCI FELICE ANTONIO, nato a Comune di FOSSA-AQ e di GAROFALO MADDALENA, nata a Comune di FOSSA-AQ. Mia bisnonna fuò figlia di FELICE e di MADDALENA e chiamavasi MASCI BERARDINA, nata a FOSSA-AQ il 1856, madre di mia nonna DE ANGELIS ADA LUCIA (o solo LUCIA), nata il Gennaio/1890. Trovo per luogho di nascita di mia nonna, che ne fuò nata a LANCIANO-CH(luogho di nascita di mio bisnonno DE ANGELIS DONATO) nè fuò nata a FOSSA-AQ. Si coalguno pover aiutarmi, io ringrazio immensamente. Grazies, Vera.
vera lucia cernaglia de lima <veracer@terra.com.br>
mogi guaçu, SP BRASILE - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 07:29:47 (PDT)

I was refered to your website through Google.com. If anyone has any Info about the Last name Geremia or Zaccaria who settled in Rhode Island please email me at lyntowin@hotmail,com.
Evelyn Geremia-Terrell <lyntowin@hotmail.com>
Milledgeville, GA USA - Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 14:18:51 (PDT)

I am writing today to find out if anyone has any information of my grandfather & grandmother Pasquale & Giuseppina Tomeo I have been told they lived in Abruzzo They had six children Michael,Fredrick,Joesph Charles,Emma,Phylis, Elsie If anyone has any information It would really be appreciated Trying to find my roots. Thank you
Arlene Tomeo <Arly321@aol.com>
Lynn, Mass USA - Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 12:01:34 (PDT)

Hey, I thought I'd contribute since my whole family is dying off in abruzzi, unfortunately......does anyone know where my name, Bice means and its origin?
Bice Davis <bicedavis@hotamail.com>
gautier, ms USA - Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 12:13:31 (PDT)

FAVOR ENVIAR MAYOR INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA FAMILIA D'ANGELA DE CASALVIERI-FROSINONE.
Pierino D'Angela Vitti <pdv1@cantv.net>
CARACAS, DC Venezuela - Friday, March 26, 2004 at 02:32:20 (PST)

I am interested in finding info for the late 1800,s early 1900 for the Tesone and DiGiacomo families from the Compoboussa area of Italy.
Bob Tesone <Btesone@aol.com>
Louisville, CO USA - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 08:10:11 (PST)

Hi Family. Date of Birth: July 31, 1949. Place of Birth: Pensacola, FL USA. Father: William Howard Ciulla (Shuler). Divorced Lynda Heley, September 2, 2004. No children.
Gary Howard Shuler (Ciulla) <ghshuler@yahoo.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, March 12, 2004 at 12:07:50 (PST)

what a great site! i've found out ancestors, i thought i'd never find! thanks for the great work!
pleasantly surprised <maddison@mountaincable.net>
Hamilton, On Canada - Monday, March 08, 2004 at 18:57:31 (PST)

I am trying to fill in the blanks for my children. So little is known about the family! Your website was a real find! Thank you so much.
Mary Scoppettone <mscoppettone@axs.net>
Santa Cruz, CA USA - Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 10:00:42 (PST)

i am looking for my father's date and place of birth somewhere in frosonone italy his name is joseph cianfotelli Approx dob 1880.
James Campatelli <Mcampetelle@charter.net>
Storrs, CT USA - Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 08:08:12 (PST)

i am looking for my fathers date and place of birth somewhere in frosonone italy his name is joseph cianfotelli
james a.campatelli
storrs, ct USA - Monday, February 23, 2004 at 16:12:05 (PST)

I am married to Henry Armando Silverio, Jr. His father is listed as the end of the line. We are also expecting a son in the spring. It was really interesting finding this site and commend all of the work put into creating this masterpiece. My son's children will appreciate it.
Dawn Silverio <silverio22@hotmail.com>
St Augustine, FL USA - Monday, February 23, 2004 at 07:42:01 (PST)

HI TO YOU GOOD MORNING THE REASON I AM LOOKING FOR MY MOM S FATHER S NAME JOHN LETTERIO FROM MASS HE WAS DIED ABT 1980 BETWEEN 1985 I AM NOT SURE THE REASON FAMILY TREE I NEVER SAW MY GRANDFATHER I AM VERY DIPPOSET I WISH SEE MY GRANDFATHER IWONDER IF HIS FAMILY LIVE AT MASS CAN YOU LET ME KNOW AS SOON THANKYOU SO MUCH HEAR FROM YOU SOON
DOROTHY A DIGIAMMARINO <DIGIAMMARI6@AOL.COM>
LANSDOWNE , PA USA - Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 07:32:45 (PST)

Chi mi può confemare che Gualtieri Cesidea e Gualtieri Berardino erano Gemelli , nati a San Martino D'Ocre il 7 febbraio 1834 e che Berardino sia morto a San MARTINO d'OCRE NEL 1902 E CHE QUESTI ERA SPOSATO CON Di Stefano Rosalia e che ebbero 7 figli Giuseppe, Amalia , Pasquina, Rodolfo,Pia , Giuditta, Alfredo.Perchè secondo voi Berardino risulta nato il 14 febbraio a Pratola Peligna anzichè a San Martino D'OCRE IL 7 FEBBRAIO - Grazie a chi mi darà delle risposte.
Gualtieri P.G. <hptegu@tin.it>
ITALY - Monday, February 09, 2004 at 17:38:49 (PST)

Interested in anyone with the last name of DiChiara, Cozzarine. Grandfather was Marco Pietro born 4-25-1889 in Udine Maniago Italy. Grandmother was Maria Caterina Cozzarini born Oct 8 1893. I do not speak or write Italian unfortunatly. But, would love to find family or friends with same name.
Diane DiChiara <Ddichiara2@aol.com>
Louisville, Ky USA - Friday, February 06, 2004 at 17:09:52 (PST)

Viele Grüße nach Lettopalena, besonders an Familie Orsini, Rosanna "tutta panna" und mein Freund Dario und Familie DiSciullo aus Palena. Ein alter Freund aus Dortmund/Germania Jürgen
Jürgen Schnabel <jschnabel@onlinehome.de>
Dortmund, Deutschland - Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 02:00:33 (PST)

Great site! I'll be back to investigate some more.
John Masciarelli <jamash@accessv.com>
Aurora, On Canada - Monday, January 19, 2004 at 20:10:30 (PST)

I`m so proud to say I`m the 3rd genaration from both Italian mother and father.[full blooded]Both sets of grandparents came through Ellis Island in the 1920`s.This is a wonderful place.I feel my heart here.We all have a great heritege to pass on to our children.As they grow older they will come to know how important this is.As our grandparents did the most couragous thing for all of us.To make that great decission to leave home,family,friends,to come to America for a better life for them selves and their children.Little did they know how much they would fourish and thrive.Todays Italian-Americans owe them so much.Pass it on and play it forward!!!
Caroline Emma Anne Colabianchi-Jesko <ceajesko@winbeam.com>
Mather, Pa. USA - Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 20:45:58 (PST)

I am looking for information on my parents' family trees. Surnames Nicolo & Maccarone, from Rippa & Bucchianico respectively. I have only just begun researching
Adam Nicolo <thehouse@email.com>
Brisbane, QLD AUSTRALIA - Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 03:32:18 (PST)

Enjoined your site and was wondering if I was decendant of the Tiberi listed?
Diletta Tiberi <imazmisty@wmconnect.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 17:47:02 (PST)

Este site calou fundo em minh'alma!! Descobri erro no meu sobrenome de solteira e laços de família que me eram desconhecidos....PARABÉNS..E OBRIGADA..Estou chorando de emoção!
Ana Maria Genioli Mariano <thodah@uol.com.br>
Batatais, SP BRAZIL - Monday, January 12, 2004 at 21:38:00 (PST)

My name is Flora Pizzoferrato. I immigrated to Hartford, CT, USA with my parents and three brothers in September, 1970. We lived in Pratola Peligna (AQ). I am searching for information regarding the D'Andrea and Pizzoferrato families of Pratola Peligna. I know that my grandfather Antonio Pizzoferrato came through Ellis Island in the early 1900's and returned to Pratola at the start of the Depression. My grandfather Francesco D'Andrea passed away in Pratola Peligna in 1969. I would love to hear from any D'Andrea's or Pizzoferrato's that originated from Pratola Peligna. This is a great website!
Flora Pizzoferrato <FPizzoferrato@aol.com>
Hartford, CT USA - Monday, January 12, 2004 at 16:14:57 (PST)

Ho visitato il vostro sito e mi sono ritrovata...figlia di mio zio!!! A chi devo rivolgermi per riaggiustare le cose?
Dora Melchiorre <dorame@libero.it>
Portici, ITALIA - Friday, January 02, 2004 at 08:02:20 (PST)

Thanks for putting together such a great site! After attending a family get-together last weekend, I may be able to fill in a few more blanks here and there, but it seems there will always be questions with no easy answers...
Joseph Lombardini <jayjl@hotmail.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 18:11:17 (PST)

Loved seeing all of the Rattenni's in your list. Would my fathers ( B. 1921 ) information be of assistance to you ? I know that his father who is now deceased Came to the U.S. by way of Detroit, Michigan. Should I ask him to give me the particulars of his Aunts and Uncles from Abruzzo Italy.
William John Rattenni <bjejn@aol.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 10:33:26 (PST)

Nice! really loved this work . coming from zyban . Greets!
zyban <crate-_love@home.com>
USA - Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 20:00:29 (PST)

I've really enjoyed your website. How did you get all that information?? I'd love to help you fill in some blanks with the Apollonio family tree. Thank you for time and energy in putting together this website.
Diana Apollonio <diana4682@yahoo.com>
alliance, ohio USA - Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 11:59:13 (PST)

Un saluto a tutti gli arischiesi nel mondo. Visitate il sito http://www.arischia.tk
saba <arischia@lycos.it>
arischia, i - Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 04:44:07 (PST)

Un saluto a tutti gli arischiesi nel mondo. Visitate il sito http://www.arischia.tk
saba <arischia@lycos.it>
arischia, i - Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 04:43:46 (PST)

Enjoyed looking at the family from old. Thank you it was informal! Semper Fidelis! USMC
Kyle Renato Chiaverini <jagerbomb0811@aol.com>
san diego, ca USA - Friday, December 05, 2003 at 17:30:14 (PST)

I forgot about this website and I just added more information to my family tree. Thanks for this website. Its keeps the past immigrants alive.
Gloria LaMorgia <glamorgia@aol.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 18:27:57 (PST)

best wishes from frida !!! what a nice page ! i really enjoyed surfing by !
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Vienna, at Austria - Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 10:28:46 (PST)

well designed,interesting and informative website ! best wishes, Dori
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SINZIG, de Germany - Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 05:50:43 (PST)

I am trying to research my husband's family. His great grandparents are Bernard Carozza and Catherine Scarci. I noticed both those names associated with your site. I know they came to the US and one of their sons, Julius Jacob Carozza, was baptized in Bowling Green, KY, in 1892. I haven't been into your site yet but hope I find some treasures. This research is his Christmas present this year! It is interesting that both surnames seem to point to Palena, Italy, as well. I'd love to find more specifics for him. Wish me luck - if you have any insight, I'd love to hear from you.
Betsy Bohling Carozza <bbohling@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 12:18:18 (PST)

I like your nice designed website ! Have fun surfin ! best wishes, Sue
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zug, ch Switzerland - Friday, November 28, 2003 at 07:10:32 (PST)

My grandfather was Antonio Carozza, he had 2 sisters Nicola and Mary, brothers Frank and Joe. They all lived in San Jose, Ca. at least since the 1940's There is only my uncle, Richard Carozza, age 72 with the Carozza name still living in San Jose.
Sandi Strouse <slstrouse@hotmail.com>
San Jose,, Ca USA - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 21:51:40 (PST)

Hello-----I came across your website quite by accident.....This is wonderful. I can fill in some of the blanks with my family for you if you are interested. We also have a Moschetti website at myfamily.com but it is very limited. I started it while being laid up for a long period but now find little time to devote to it. Thanks for all your hard work. Please contact me if you want any informantion I may have........Debbie Moschetti
Debra Diane Moschetti <gmoschet@tco.net>
Red Bluff, CA USA - Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 11:02:35 (PST)

VORREI SAPERE LE ORIGINI DEL MIO COGNOME
GIULIO MARTINELLI <GIULIOM85@LIBERO.IT>
LETTOPALENA, STUDENTE UNIVERSITARIO ITALIA - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 05:51:59 (PST)

OVINDOLI, SANT'IONA, and ROSCIOLO DEI MARSI, L'Aquila, are the villages from which my parents and grandparents were born. Surnames in my ancestry include ROSATI, CARDARELLI, MORETTI, VITALE, CIACCIA, PIETROBUCCI, COIA, LEONARDI, PIETRANTONI, FLAVIANI, CIMINELLI. I noticed that you list some CIACCIA in your wonderful genealogical work of art. Like my great-great-grandfather, GIUSEPPE CIACCIA, they are from Celano. My ancestor was a freedom fighter for some because he refused to serve in the military of le Due Sicilie. To the authorities he was a brigande who moved to Ovindoli. But, I am proud of him resisting. It would be exciting if I could find a connection to the other CIACCIA of Celano. One of his daughters, TERESA CIACCIA, married my great-grandfather, Emilio d'Abele (di Croce) Cardarelli. My email address is ovindoli@usa.net. Your genealogical work ignites envy in me; yet, I wish the best for you. Buona fortuna. Al Rosati figlio d'Attilio (di Domenico Epifanio) Rosati
ELVIO "AL" ROSATI <ovindoli@usa.net>
Sterling Heights, MI USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 06:58:12 (PST)

Cool page !!! wish you many visitors and fun with your website !
telefonsex <telefonsex>
Zurich, CH switzerland - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 10:27:39 (PST)

: I am looking for information about my great grandparents. They game to the U.S. about 1898 and before 1903. They were from the Abruzzo region. I am trying to find the exact town. My great grandfather was Salvatore Ricci, born about 1864. He married a Theresa (Cicone, Ciccone, Cicome) all the ways I've seen it spelled. She was born about 1877. They had a son, Antonio Ricci, who died on February 24, 1898 at 5 months. I am not sure if he died in Italy or in the U.s. I can not find a death certificate in the states. If you think you have any information that may help please e-mail me. : Grazie, : Annette Marie
Annette Marie DuVarney <ann36ann36@yahoo.com>
West Boylston, MA USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 09:26:01 (PST)

My grandfather, FRANCESCO ANTONIO ROSSI was born in Montenerodomo 6/1887. His father was Giustino Rossi and his mother's name was Eleanor Carozza or Carozzo. He emigrated to Phil, Pa. in 1903. He traveled with Onorato Rossi who I believe returned to Montenerodomo.. Hope someone out there has more information to share.
Cathy Ross <cathy7551@sbcglobal.net>
Van Nuys, Ca USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 14:35:25 (PST)

Hi! My ggrandfather, Nunzio Priore, and ggrandmother, Angelina DeDominicis, were from San Sebastiano, L'Aquila. They immigrated to the US between 1912-15 and resided in West Roxbury, MA. My grandfather was Alfred J. Priore, Sr. of Dedham, MA.
Lisa Priore <lisapriore@cox.net>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 20:43:33 (PST)

Hi, My grandfather's name was Dominic Giangiulio but changed the spelling to Johnjulio after moving to the U.S. Does anybody know anything about The Johnjulios or their history ? Thanks,Mont
monte R. johnjulio <Fullmonteman@aol.com>
greensboro, nc USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 07:53:06 (PST)

my grandmother was born in crechio, italy in 1910 her maiden name was magri, i am looking for relatives. thanks, andrea
andrea sytsma <aksytsma@lycos.com>
fort wayne, in USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 21:17:13 (PST)

hi ! just wanna say nice work !!! best wishes and regards from austria !
lebensversicherung <lebensversicherung>
Vienna, at austria - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 10:49:51 (PST)

My father, Giuseppe, is from Fontecchio, Abruzzo. His parents were Antonio and Maria Ciancone. I am hoping to find information to tie them to older, better documented names with dates on the website. Thank you all for your help.
Larry W. Gasbarrini <larrygas@adelphia.net>
Buffalo, NY USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 08:53:24 (PST)

I am looking for my grandmothers family Her name was Lucia Mangiarella DOB 12-13-1900. Her maiden mame was Verriocchi she was born in Sulmona.
John Popio <jpopio@columbus.rr.com>
Marysville, Oh USA - Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 17:48:17 (PDT)

Bambina and Giacomo Cerasoli came from L'Aquila around 1902 Looking for relatives!
Pam Barnett <pamala.barnett@tui.edu>
Montpelier, vt USA - Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 07:40:49 (PDT)

Please forward additional information
Frank P. Barrasso <barpat@worldnet.att.net>
East Moriches, NY USA - Friday, October 24, 2003 at 16:02:04 (PDT)

This is really nice! My father is John J. Tumolo, Jr. I love reading about my family background. Maybe someday I will get to go to Italy and meet some family that still lives there!!
Susan Orndorff <slorndor@opm.gov>
Manassas, Va USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 12:36:38 (PDT)

Leombruno - I'm looking for more info on my family from Sulmona.My Grandfather came to the States from Sulmon when he was approx 9 yrs old. He was born Dec 15, 1897 in Sulmona at 76 Saint Eramo Rd. He was the son of Nazzareno Francesco Leombruno and Maria Loreta Leopardi. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Richard Noonan
Richard Noonan <noonan@capital.net>
USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 12:08:43 (PDT)

My father was Giovanni Tarantini, his father Rocco Tarantini from Pizzoferrato,{Rocco married a Bisegna from Pizzoferrato} Rocco's father was Giovanni(who married Susana Diulis from Gambriele} -Giovanni then went to Argentina on his own. Can anyone help me fill in the blanks?
ruth Tarantini <rgrt98@execnet.net>
Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 08:00:48 (PDT)

cool website ! best wishes and have fun surfing ! joe
eu neuwagen reimporte <eu neuwagen reimporte>
zug, ch ch - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 08:50:14 (PDT)

Great site!!! Very informative. Many links to my own family. My Greatgrand parents were from Rocca Pia. Frederico Nicola Fronsaglia and Maria Giuseppa Amicucci. If anyone out there has any information about them please let me know. Thanks.
Rob Fronzaglio <rfronz@adelphia.net>
McMurray, Pa USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 17:38:21 (PDT)

I AM TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MARY ROSE RICOTTILLI GUILIANO. IF YOU ARE FROM SPRINGFIELD, MASS AND YOUR MOTHER IS BETTY AND YOUR FATHER ALFRED I THINK I CAN HELP YOU. I KNEW YOUR GRANDPARENTS AS UNCLE CHARLIE AND AUNT ROSE. I AM NOT GOOD ON THE COMPUTER. SO I HOPE THIS WORKS. I TRIED FOLLOW UPS BUT DON'T THINK I DID IT CORRECTLY.
PAT RICOTTILLI <PATRICIARICOTTIL@AOL.COM>
USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 16:13:25 (PDT)

Giuliani-Volpicelli, Gaviguano Italy Looking for information on my grandparents- Giovanna (Volpicelli) Giuliani born November 24, 1889-May 4, 1988. Siblings: Rosa (Italy, Gaviguano), Angelo (USA) and Joseph Volpicelli. Arrived in USA May 1927. Grandfather- Vincenzo Giuliani, Gaviguano, 1894- July 29, 1967. Siblings August and Rosa. Arrived in USA 1914. Thank you.
Daria Maria Giuliani Brezinski <prokids@rlc.net>
Charlottesville, VA USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 13:53:49 (PDT)

Just a "Hello"...
Frank Marco DiNobile <frank.dinobile3@verizon.net>
St.Petersburg, FL USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 09:00:13 (PDT)

Looking for ancestors in Torre dei Passeri of Mariano and Mariani relatives who settled in Quincy, MA. Names of parents in Italy were Filippo Mariano/i (b. abt 1860) and Crochetta or Annagrazia Marsilia, . Spelling questionable.
ellen <ellen.mariano@verizon.net>
Rockland, MA USA - Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 16:15:16 (PDT)

Both my parents families immigrated to America from Anversa degli Abruzzi back in the early 20th century, mostly settling in Quincy, Massachusetts. I do have some family tree information which I will enter at a later date, but I have not seen much in the site about Anversa degli Abruzzi. Are there any of my paesans out there? This site is very exciting...thanks.
Donna Ricci <donnar50@comcast.net>
Marlborough , MA USA - Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 07:45:03 (PDT)

I have only logged on to this site a couple times in the past year but I thought I would check it out again since my husband and I will be attending a Lettopalena reunion tomorrow evening. I would like to add information about the descendants of Michael and Thelma Smith Dimuzio who were my husband, Tom's parents, but I'm not sure how to do it and I suppose I must ask the permission of the other family members. I want our children to be a part of the recorded history. Could you help me out with some suggestions? Thanks you so much.
Mary Ann Dimuzio <madimuziio@aol.com>
Bethel Park, PA USA - Friday, October 03, 2003 at 18:07:45 (PDT)

Oh my gosh i never knew there was a website all about us. Keep in touch!
Nicole Carfang <sparkles0530@aol.com>
Delmont, pa USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 10:24:46 (PDT)

I looking for any family menber. My father name is FELIX RUZZAI (TRENTO) His father name is JUAN RUZZAI married with ANTONIA STOCOVAS. THANK YOU claudio ruzzai
claudio ruzzzai <claudioruzzai@cox.net>
oklahoma city, ok USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 18:31:38 (PDT)

KEEP UP GOOD WORK WELL DONE I HELP FOR INFORMATION
DOMENIC GIZZI <dgizzi@iprimus.com.au>
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 06:30:35 (PDT)

We just got back from 25 days in the Abruzzo region. I don't want to see a plate of pasta for a few months. We took my Mom back to her home town of San Benedetto in Perillis. She hadn't been back home in 49 years since she came to the USA. The town is very close to Lettopalena and the largest nearby town would be Popoli or Sulmona. We also visited my cousins in L'Aquila and Pescara and went to Rome for a week. I have an extensive family tree document that a relative compiled and when I finally get it on an electronic medium, I will send it to you. I thought the Carfang name was familiar and while looking at the rest of your site I realized why. I am a brother of APD, Theta Beta '81 and met your dad several times during road trips to Pittsburg and undergraduate meetings, etc. Ask your Dad to tell Charlie Fiore that I said hi.
Anthony Lattanzio <tonylatt@yahoo.com>
plainsboro, nj USA - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 13:02:25 (PDT)

I was elated to find this website. This was like a dream come true. I can't wait to hear back from you to move on further with my family history. Thanks so much Valerie in Baltimore, MD
Valerie Aquilano <valwop2@aol.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 08:11:49 (PDT)

Great site, thank you! My family came from Corfinio/Pentima, Abruzzo. Surnames of my ancestors are: Cola, Frascarelli, Moreschi, Consalvo, DiCesare, Fallavollita, Salvatori, Marrama, DelGiudice, DiMezzanotte, Tabassi, Lucci, DiNardo, Cellini I'd like to hear from anyone who has information to share on these families. Thanks! Jo Ann Cola
Jo Ann Cola <joann_cola@alum.calberkeley.org>
Hayward, CA USA - Friday, September 05, 2003 at 21:36:18 (PDT)

Great page you buit here ! If u ever need a good Hotel check out my website !! regards, frida
Hotel Pension Appartment <Hotel Pension Appartment>
Vienna, at Austria - Friday, September 05, 2003 at 08:19:50 (PDT)

My grandfather was Pasquale Vittorini, born in Aquila Abruzzo, married to Agnese Bohn, and had a son named Giovanny (Nino). My gradfather had brothers but the only one I know if is named Cleto. He was in the American army during the first world war - emigrated to Canada in the fifty's. If anyone knows any family member I would truly appreciate an e-mail.
Liz Vittorini <liz.vittorini@sympatico.ca>
Ottawa, On Canada - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 12:06:42 (PDT)

A world of goods!! i'm searching parents in argentina usa canada, smigliani- and la barba alfonso-
roberto smigliani <bobsmile@email.it>
crecchio, ch italy - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 05:58:07 (PDT)

What a wonderful discovery. I married a Gentile whose Parents come from Corfinio - they were born 1920 and 1927 - Gentile, Pelino and Consalvo, Maria. Keep up the good work!
Yvette Gentile <ygentile@hotmail.com>
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 10:52:48 (PDT)

Hi. This is my first time writing. My name is Lidia Bomba. My parents, still living in Montreal, Canada, are Arturo Bomba and Antonietta (Anna Antonia) Pasquini from Lanciano, Chieti. I know Bomba is a very common name but I would like to hear from any other Bomba connected person. It is very exciting to know that I might make a contact through this venue. Ciao a tutti. Lidia at sorbon@shaw.ca
lidia bomba-sorbo <sorbon@shaw.ca>
Calgary, Canada - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 21:06:12 (PDT)

I have been searching for any Crosina in the US or Italy or Austria. My grandfather is from Balbido, Italy. (It was Austria then). I have papers showing his arrival in the US. He came on the St. Louis, Red Star Line in 1900. He served in the Austrian military in 1898. I am discovering more everyday. Good luck to all in searching for your roots! Teresa
Teresa Crosina Spencer <xmasisle@watchtv.net>
Wapakoneta, OH USA - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 15:45:57 (PDT)

DISTEFANO ANTONIO. Looking for any information on my grandfather's family. He was born circa 1868 and emigrated to Canada in the late 1880's. I really enjoyed going through this site. Great work.
Claire <lsingerman@canlyte.bidcon.net>
Montreal, Canada - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 07:29:11 (PDT)

DISTEFANO ANTONIO. Looking for any information on my grandgather's family. He was born circa 1868 and emigrated to Canada in the late 1880's. I really enjoyed going through this site. Great work.
Claire <lsingerman@canlyte.bidcon.net>
Montreal, Canada - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 07:28:29 (PDT)

Does anyone have information on DelCiancio from Belmonte del Sannio, Italia near Agnone?
Antonio DelCiancio <delciancio@hotmail.com>
windsor, Ont Canada - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 04:54:44 (PDT)

Great site. Gregorio Di Giacomo (James) was my grandfather. I'm curious as to how you found my name? I was hoping I could find ancestors beyond Michele Di Giacomo. In any case, keep up the good work.
Chuck James <cjsarge@hotmail.com>
Fayetteville, GA USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 03:56:38 (PDT)

Deseo que ustedes me puedan ayudar. Yo necesito hacer contacto con la familia Vitelli en Teramo Italia. Sus miembros son Berardo Vitelli ( padre ) Carlota Rodriguez de Vitelli ( madre ). Oswaldo Vitelli Rodriguez ( hijo ). Les agradecere que me puedan ayudar o dar informacion de como lo podré localizar. Ellos llegaron a vivir aquí en Caracas-Venezuela. Yo soy Julia Trivison familia venezolana descendientes de Italiano. Muchas gracias.
Julia Trivison <jesusgamez@cantv.net>
Caracas, DF Venezuela - Saturday, August 02, 2003 at 18:23:18 (PDT)

I saw my name listed here via a weblink, and it's connected with my dear grandfather, Harold Leslie Graff of Estherville, IA. Would be interested in knowing how I/we are related???
nicholas r. graff <texclone@ev1.net>
Frisco, TX USA - Friday, August 01, 2003 at 12:01:48 (PDT)

What a fantastic site... It is great to see fellow Palenese and Abruzzesi decendents contributing and showing interest in their background.
Galassi <mrbuzzie@optushome.com.au>
Sydney, Australia - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 07:54:02 (PDT)

It was a great pleasure for me to see your site. Particularly I loved the nice graphics and pics and I will soon come back. Thank you. Greetings from Germany.
Ratenkredit online <tobi69@yahoo.de>
Bruxelles, Germany-North Switzerland - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 15:57:29 (PDT)

Please send info on pasquale caraccia.he was born in pacentro in abruzzo.he was born on 14/12/1937.he married anna maria delassandro and had 4 chi