Grasso - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

daughter of Genevieve (Jennie) Grasso-Micheline-Lindsay from Astoria, NY

medfort — 2012-04-11 18:53:36Z

I'm searching for Karen Micheline born to Jennie Grasso on 11/09/1960 and placed for adoption to the Maclellan family in Brooklyn. Jennie's last name was changed to Micheline and later to Lindsay. There were older children: Faith Micheline (now Popolo) born in 1942, Harold Micheline Jr born in 1943 (died in 1994) and Frank Micheline born in 1947. I was born in 1950. There could be other children out there but am not aware of their possible ages. Our Mother Jennie passed away in 1981.

Re: Grassos from Mount Pleasant, PA / Western PA

alzicc — 2012-03-31 15:00:49Z

I just sent some info on Grasso to my niece, Maria Alexis. I expect she will forward it to you, if not, let me know.

Re: Grassos from Mount Pleasant, PA / Western PA

mbbalexis — 2012-03-31 11:49:21Z

Hi Catherine!

I am your cousin. My great - great grandparents were also Henry and Mary Grasso. I have been working on the family tree for several years now with my dad Arnold and my Uncle Alfred Ziccardi. My great- grandmother was Annie, also known as Vincenza, married Thomas Vito Ziccardi (given name Alfonso Vito Antonio).

I would love to know if you have any other information about our great-great grandparents, such as when and where they died and when they were born, etc. I have been interested to find out information about Mary Grasso and her side of the family. I think she wasn an Agnese. Do you have any pictures of them? I have pictures from a trip my grandparents took to Dunbar over 50 years ago that has pictures of Carmella and William that I can send you. I also have the family tree on the family tree maker program.

My email is mbbalexis@verizon.net. I would love to correspond through email and share information, pictures, etc.

Maria Alexis

Re: Grassos from Mount Pleasant, PA / Western PA

caterinadg — 2012-03-31 02:05:46Z

Hi,

My great-great grandparents were Henry & Mary Grasso. Their son, William, was my great grandfather. His sister Annie married a Ziccardi, so that must be your branch. He stayed in Dunbar and dropped the 'o' from his name, so we're all Grass now. William married Carmella Amoroso and had six children: Mary, Grace, John, William (my grandfather), Frank and Lawrence. If you want more info, let me know & we'll swap stories.

obit - Sam Marion GRASSO Sr. - 1921 CA - 2012 CA

lorrainegilmer — 2012-03-06 18:43:43Z

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sbsun/obituary.aspx?n=sam-m... (has picture and guest book)

not related - for board info

Sam Marion Grasso Sr.

Sam Marion Grasso, Sr., 91, of Upland passed away suddenly on February 28, 2012 at home in the company of his loving wife of 64 years Grace Grasso. Born February 25, 1921 in Cucamonga, he was a lifelong resident of Cucamonga and Upland. Sam was a graduate of Chaffey High School and Chaffey Junior College. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the aeronautical and aerospace industries. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air Corps in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, flying 39 missions in northern Italy.
Sam was a beloved husband, father, and member of the community. His many interests included reading and he was a long time member of the Friends of the Upland Library. He was a member of Lions International since 1969, and was a Life Member and Melvin Jones Fellow of that organization. He was a master wood worker. Examples of his work ranged from building antique clocks to sculptures rendered in wood. He continued his boyhood hobby of building flying scale model aircraft throughout his life. Additionally he enjoyed the history and design of kites and was a member of the American Kite Fliers Club. These activities made his shop a favorite spot for neighborhood children who were always welcomed to visit, participate and be inspired. Perhaps his greatest joy was derived from his always beautiful flower garden and bountiful vegetable garden the harvest of which was always shared with family, friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Catherine Grasso, his children son Sam M. Grasso Jr. and wife Susan of Santa Paula, CA and daughter Rosemary Grasso Singel and husband Edward of Upland, his beloved granddaughter Kathryn and her husband Brian Hoxie of Alexandria Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano Grasso and Maria Grasso and brother Philip Grasso.
Sam touched the hearts of everyone who met him and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 9th, at Stone Funeral Home in Upland. Interment will be private, at Bellevue Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to California Lions Friends in Sight, or CLFIS, c/o Cucamonga District Host Lions, P.O. Box 182, Rancho Cucamonga CA, 91729.
Published in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on March 6, 2012

GRASSO John M Jr - Vietnam Wall section 3E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-12-26 22:11:11Z

GRASSO John M Jr - Vietnam Wall section 3E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 223,688 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Grasso in Hessen (Germany)

Wolfgang2162001 — 2011-09-23 09:07:19Z

"Kreisanzeiger am Sonntag" vom 11. Sept. 2011:

Danksagung von Silke und Ulisse Grasso in Ronshausen
fuer die Glueckwuensche, Geschenke und Ueberraschungen zur Silberhochzeit und zum 50. Geburtstag.

N/A

2011-07-13 20:13:30Z

N/A

Mario Grasso b.1924 Rome, NY d. 2011 Sacramento, CA

JKGMOE — 2011-04-30 23:18:43Z

I'm not related to any Grasso, but I noticed this obituary in the Sacramento Bee newspaper because I was also born in Rome, NY.

Grasso, Mario

My husband, my soulmate, our father and grandfather passed away with loved ones by his side on Good Friday, April 22, 2011. Born in Rome, NY, son of Joseph and Lena Grasso, on February 3, 1924. One of 8 children, survived by sister Nathy Malone and brothers Carmen and Joseph. Mario was married to Mary Risucci for 63 years and had 3 children; Michael (wife Maureen), Kristine Elmer (husband Jim), Joseph (wife Becky); and 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Lauren, Tony, Sarah, Aaron, Jeff, and Hannah, who loved him dearly. Graduate of Rome Free Academy, resident of California for 51 years, he worked at McClellan AFB as a contracting officer, retiring in 1986. He received many awards , most notably Air Force Civilian of the Year in 1975. A member of the Dante club for 45 years, the Elks, and Unico. He loved people, a glass of wine, good conversation, and a spirited debate. Mostly, he was devoted to his family and proud of their every accomplishment. There will be a memorial luncheon at the Dante Club on Sunday, May 15, at 1:00 p.m.
It's not the size of the man in the fight, but the size of the fight in the man.
Rest in Peace, Te Amo

Re: Grasso

rosamary62 — 2011-04-18 14:31:02Z

We very well maybe able to help one another . I stopped doing this for a while that is why there is a different screen name. My e-mail is pitpat326@live.com be interested in hearing from you .
Pat

Re: Rosa Grasso, Victim of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of

annamarielandolfo — 2011-03-20 14:31:09Z

Dear Rose, I am the grandniece of Rosa Grasso. My mother's family all come from Cerami and I have taken 2 trips there in the lat 20 years. I was fortunate enough to see the rooms where Rosa and her sisters started their lives. If you ever want to talk about all of this, please feel free to contact me. My elderly relatives are almost all deceased now, with the exception of a 2nd cousin named for the girl who perished, she is 87.

Best,
Anna Marie Landolfo

Re: Rosa Grasso, Victim of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of

annamarielandolfo — 2011-03-20 14:16:40Z

Dear Al, Rosa Grasso was my grandmother's (Anna Maria Grasso) sister. I know a lot about her and have visited Cerami. I grew up in NJ with members of the Zingali family & Prestifilippo family, all coming originally from the Cerami area in the Province of Enna. I have recently been in touch with Michael Hirsch who has worked extensively on the Triangle Shirtwaist story, you may know him. Please contact me anytime. Best, Anna Marie Landolfo

Re: Rosa Grasso, Victim of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of

fullhouseart — 2011-03-12 15:16:16Z

Found yr posting while researching Rosa Grasso for the 100th anniv of the Triangle Fire on 3/25/11. I found yr posting and to my surprise Rosa comes from Cerami the town of my maternal grandparents. Indeed my mother (now 87) spent summers in Montclair w/her cousins.
You prob already know about this but check out www.rememberthetrianglefire.org ...there are many events to honor the victims and the history of the fire on this 100th year. There is another site which I will send along later.
Rose Cappi

Guy A. Grasso, 87, Pennsylvania ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-02-18 16:05:45Z

Guy A. Grasso
Highland Park

Guy A. Grasso, 87, of Highland Park, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances J. (Del Duca) Grasso; father of Dave Grasso and Al (Jo Ann) Grasso; grandfather of Al, Christine, Anthony, Elizabeth and Andrew; and brother of Angeline Link. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at McCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, where funeral will commence at 9 a.m. Monday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael Church.
Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune,

Re: Just want to find anyone from my family

mgrasso22 — 2011-02-05 02:57:28Z

I know all of these people very well. Ive known them since I was a little baby. Please let me know what other information you would like to know.

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

7christine — 2010-09-14 13:09:11Z

I believe that picture might include some of my family members. My Grasso relavtives were from NY and McKeon is my maiden name. Michael Grasso would be my uncle. At that date he would be about 6 or 7.

Re: GENEROSO/CHARLES b 1880 fr Napoli, Italy em to Rhinecliff, New York

ArianoDiPuglia — 2010-02-06 02:28:36Z

George,

If you are still out there and looking for info about Generoso 'Charlie' Grasso, I am a grandson of his. I would be happy to share what I know.

Re: Grasso from Riposto, Sicily, Italy

DaniellaGangemi — 2009-09-21 05:41:02Z

Hi there, I have just started my family tree and my grandfathers parents were Michele Gangemi and Rosa Grasso. I am unsure of their parents names so but I do know they were all from Sicily, Italy. Not sure if there is any connection, however if you have any information I would be most greatful.

Thanks
Daniella

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

rmgrasso1 — 2009-04-25 13:56:50Z

Could you please email the photograph to me.

Thanks, Ralph M. Grasso, Jr.

GENEROSO/CHARLES b 1880 fr Napoli, Italy em to Rhinecliff, New York

GrassoFamily — 2009-04-18 09:29:33Z

Looking for other descendants of and more information on Generoso/Charles Grasso & his family -

Generoso/Charles Grasso b 6 Feb 1880, em New York 15 Mar 1905, d 8 Mar 1964. Settled in Rhinecliff area.

w Rosina/Rosa Sicuriello b 3 Jan 1881 d 7 Apr 1937.

ch Amelia/Ermina b abt 1901 in Italy, Mildred/Carmelinda b abt 1906 in Italy, Anthony b 11 Apr 1907, Mary b 9 Nov 1910, Anna b 4 Jan 1912, James, Elizabeth/Betty b abt 1921.

sib Conicietta, Maria, Mineuccio, Raffaelo.

par Antonio & Ermina

Thanks so much!

Sincerely,
-George Grasso

GRASSO Josephine 1923 2003 mother

t42OldHall_DenCoTX — 2009-03-26 20:52:15Z

GRASSO Josephine 1923 2003 mother

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Re: Grasso in New York

rgrasso111 — 2009-01-01 19:57:35Z

My name is Robert Grasso, I am the great grandson of Luigi Grasso and the grandson of his son Vincenzo both of Sortino, Sicily.(Ellis Island 1905-1906) I am planning a trip to Sortino and would appreciate any information anyone may have about my family that may or may not still live in Sortino, and how they are related to me as well as any contact information.

Re: Rosa Grasso, Victim of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of

redbat01 — 2008-10-11 18:49:39Z

Dear Michele Magno, Thank you very much for the information about your family and its connection to Rosa Grasso. Your message is consistent with the information that I found in the Ellis Island and Census records. This is wonderful.

As I mentioned in my original posting, Rosa Prestifilippo was my step-grandmother. She was born in 1882. Her first husband was Silvestro Gravagno, a shoe maker who lived in Kearny, New Jersey. He died after a long illness. Her second husband was John (Giovanni) Biondo, my grandfather. He also lived in Kearny, New Jersey. They knew each other through their local Sicilian Pentacostal church.

Allan Lacki

Re: Rosa Grasso, Victim of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of

Michele_Mango — 2008-10-09 00:55:29Z

Hi. I don't have specific information about Rosa Grasso, but my grandmother's parents knew of her. My grandmother lived in Montclair, NJ. Was born at 41 Glen Ridge Ave in 1914 and stayed within three blocks all her life. Her parents and husband came to Montclair from Cerami Sicily. My grandmother's husband (who was born in Cerami) was related to the Prestifillipo (Dr. Presti as he was called). My grandmother passed last year at age 93- but I remember her telling me that one of the girls from the neighborhood died in that fire. Some of my grandma's people lived on Thompson Street and belonged to our Lady of Pompeii. My grandmother's name was Rose Russo and her husband was Dominick Russo.

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

SBW19962 — 2008-09-05 00:49:09Z

Attached is the 1936 Grasso family photo.

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

mar7186 — 2008-09-04 19:50:17Z

Can you send me a copy of the photo?

I'm searching Josephine Grasso from DC who married Charles Edward George in late January 1944 at the Methodist Church in Hyattsville, MD. Charles Edward George had a sister, Mrs Charles (Stella) Rice who lived in Hyattsville.

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

badwog69 — 2008-07-16 01:38:02Z

hello, my last name is grasso and i would like you to send me that photograph if possible. im trying to gather up people in my family tree.
thankyou. angelina grasso

Rosa Grasso, Victim of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire of

redbat01 — 2008-06-28 00:47:34Z

I am researching the life of Rosa Grasso, one of 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire of March 25, 1911.

A New York Times article shows that Rosa Grasso of 172 Thompson Street, Manhattan, was one of the many victims of the fire. In fact, the New York City death index confirms that a Rosa Grasso died in Manhattan on that same exact date.

Rosa Grasso's immigration record from Ellis Island shows that she arrived in America in April 1907 to live with her mother and father, (Carmelo Grasso), who were already residing at 41 Glen Ridge Avenue inMontclair, NJ. She came to America with her sisters Anna and Concetta and her brother Santo.

Shortly after her arrival, the family moved from Montclair, NJ to Manhattan, New York. We know this is true because all of the family members named in the Ellis Island passenger ship record match the family members named in 1910 US Census record for 172 Thompson Streeet in New York in 1910. In other words, we can be sure that the Rosa Grasso in the Ellis Island record, the 1910 US Census, and the Triangle Shirtwaist fire are all the same person.

According to the Ellis Island passenger ship record, Rosa Grasso came from in Cerami, Sicily - the same home town as my stepgrandmother, Rosa Prestifilippo. In fact, a number of other Prestifilippos are on the same Ellis Island passenger manifest, and they are also coming to America from Cerami.

My stepgrandmother, Rosa Prestifilippo, claimed that one of her near relatives died in the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. This is quite likely because Rosa's body was identified by a person named John Zingali, who married one of the Prestifilippo sisters just a couple of years before in Manhattan. At the time of the fire, the Zingali's lived just a couple doors away, at 175 Thompson Avenue.

Does anybody have any further information about Rosa Grasso?

Al Lacki

Re: Grassos from Mount Pleasant, PA / Western PA

kwhrite — 2008-06-05 14:52:21Z

My grandfather, Antonio Grasso, was from Avellino. His wife was Angelina Cosentino. He came to the US in the early 1900's and settled in Stanhope/Netcong, NJ. He has several brothers, maybe even a sister. One brother Joseph went to Philadelphia. He married a woman named or called Frances. I have very little information. Would you know of any connection?

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

keithmroan — 2008-05-03 19:24:14Z

Thank you very much. I'm going to have to ask a relative to verify it that is him. Thank you again.

-Keith

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

SBW19962 — 2008-05-03 02:54:52Z

Hi Keith -- It just so happens that I still have a "copy" of the photo. I am attaching it, so let me know if you are successful in accessing it. Sally Williams

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

keithmroan — 2008-05-03 02:00:07Z

Hi,
I just starting researching my mother's side of the family. Her grandfather's name was Michael Grasso. If the picture is still available to scan I would be very interested in reviewing it. Any help you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

-Keith Roan

Re: Garsso relatives!

Amansolillo — 2008-02-13 00:50:29Z

I have a question. do you know of Giovaninna Grasso who married Antonio Mansolillo? if so please reply!

Re: Garsso relatives!

rlbongo — 2008-01-07 02:59:20Z

Are you sure about the last name of Maria Libera. Could it be Formato or Bongo? Was she born in 1876 in Ariano di Puglia, Italy?

Re: reply to Michael Grasso

ncrosby79 — 2007-10-30 03:33:43Z

I have been reading the bulletins and i am looking for information relating to James (Jimmy) Grasso who lived in Bronx Ny and died in the 1990's. He was my father, that I never knew. He also had a brother named Patrick Grasso, a sister (deceased) Margie or Margaret Grasso and a mother Margie Grasso... there is also another brother Grasso that I have no first name for. Any information on these names would be great as my searching has come back empty right now.
thanks
natalie grasso

Missing Grasso Family

ncrosby79 — 2007-10-30 03:20:45Z

Hi
I am trying to locate missing family. My father, who I never really knew was named James(Jimmy)Grasso and lived in the Bronx NY, I know he died around the early 90's and had a sister Margie and his mother Margie still living in the Bronx. I was told he also had a brother patrick Grasso, who may be living in New Jersey and another older brother living in the Bronx that I don't know his name.
I moved to FL when I was very young and had no contact with my father's side of the family at all. Now that I am older and have my own family I am very interested to find, and meet some of my father's side of the family.

If Jimmy was still alive he would be roughly 53 yrs. old. I was told his older sister Margie died in the 90's as well. That is all the information I know about my dads family.

Any information or help would be much appreciated.

Thank You
natalie (Grasso)

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

SBW19962 — 2007-06-05 19:14:38Z

Hi Paulette, I'd be happy to scan the photo and email it to you. Contact me directly at sally1will@aol.com which will then provide me with your email address that I will need to do so. Thanks. If it turns out that the photo indeed is your Grasso family, I will then be happy to send you the original photo at no cost; I'm just happy to return it to the family to which it belongs! Regards, Sally Williams

Re: 1936 Grasso Family Photograph

paulmacneil15 — 2007-06-05 07:44:18Z

Hello Sally,
My GreatGrandfathers name is Michael Grasso and from speaking with some of my family members he at one time lived in NJ as well as MA. I just started looking into my family history. If at all possible could you please scan the photo and email it to me. This could be a good start.
Thank You
Paulette MacNeil

Re: Grasso in New York

kristenkirk74 — 2007-03-19 01:52:25Z

I am searching for info on Cristina Sciortino. She married Guiseppe Paladino, and had one son that I know about, Domenico Paladino. They were all from Bagheria, Sicily.
Any possible matches ?

Re: Andrew Grasso (married) Donna Mary Sauter

woodflfarm — 2006-12-17 23:27:23Z

My great-grandmother is Estelle Minnemeyer! Her daughters were:
Donna Mary Sauter - Andrew Grasso
Florence Ida Sauter - Joseph Salvador
Elaine Estelle Sauter - Donald Worthington

I'm a grandchild of Elaine and Donald. Elaine is the last living daughter of Estelle and Howard. Last time I can remember...we sent your grandpa Harry a Christmas/birthday card and all signed it. Write back if you get this.

Frank Grasso from Hopkinton MA

cuddler22000 — 2006-08-19 10:25:50Z

Looking for any info on a Frank Grasso who lived in Hopkinton MA around 1938. He was married to Mary who died around beginning of 1939. He then met Carmela Baglione and they had a son in Nov 1939 Robert who is my father. Frank passed away in 1940 or 1941 when he allegedly fell off a tree? Any help would be appreciated. Carmela went to her grave never telling us about him and my father being an only child would love to find out about his father

Re: GRASSO family - from Naples to Hammonton, NJ

darzig — 2006-07-01 21:28:48Z

Hi, I am researching the Perna families in Hammonton from Serino. I have noticed you posted your Great Grandfather married Caroline Perna. I was hoping we can exchange info. Thanks, Darlene Perna

GRASSO/ RUSSO AND GERE

2006-06-16 20:00:18Z

HELLO I AM LOOKING FOR MY HUSBANDS GR GRANDPARENTS. GR GRANDMOTHER WAS ANTOINETTE GRASSO SHE MARRIED STEPHEN RUSSO. THEN STEPHEN RUSSO MARRIED A WOMAN BY THE NAME OF EDNA GERE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM OR IF THEY ARE JUST DECEASED. BUT IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO THAT COULD HELP OR THINK WE MIGHT BE RELATED IT IS WORTH A TRY.

Re: Grasso family from Lentini (Sicily)

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

My Great-Great-grandmother on my mother's side was Marianna Amato born in 1836 in Lentini, Italy. She was married to Salvatore Ossino in 1853. Marianna Amato had a brother named Biagio Amato born in 1832. He was married to Lucia Calderone in 1849. Biagio and Lucia had a daughter Fortunata Amato born in 1870 in Lentini. Fortunata married Francesco Grasso (born in 1863) in 1895.

It looks as though you and I are related. I am in the United States and can provide you with more information. E-mail me at urso-vieiral@espn.com or here at sacavem@aol.com.

respectfully

Lillian Urso-Vieira

Re: Grasso Ancestors in sicily

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

Hi, I'm related to a Giuseppe Grasso from Lentini, Sicily. I believe he was born in 1897. Where is your great-great grandfather from in Sicily.

Grasso, Maria Libera

rlbongo — 2006-05-01 02:26:13Z

Could this be the Maria from Ariano who's maiden name is Bongo. She was born in 1876

Re: Grasso's from Sicily

Brendat5j3qr6vle82b8v0fhudrs5s6esu — 2006-01-16 19:38:56Z

hi my name is kimberly grasso i was woundering if you are any relation to my family? i was looking on the 1930 census and there some messina's on there in my family. my grandmothers name was anna caudo here parents were frank and frances caudo. and salvatore and vincent (jimmy) were my uncles and it said that they had step brothers named salvatore messina, frank messina, and (anthony messina? ) if you are any relation please contact me if you have any info if not thanks anyway.

Re: Grasso

huskers444 — 2006-01-12 08:58:26Z

Hello,

I just read your post. There are quite a few Cavalieri's in Omaha. They all came from Carlentini Sicily.

Anthony

Re: Grasso's in Sicily

2005-11-10 23:16:50Z

Raffaela, have you any additional info on your Sebastiana like her maiden name before she became Grasso, her parents names and her approx birth date. I have a Sebastiana Leonardi tied into the Grasso family. I know it is a long-shot, but it could be a link.

Kind regards

Re: Grassos from Sicily

2005-11-10 23:10:44Z

Cathy, this is a long-shot but do you know any more about Sebastiano, e.g. the approx year of birth, and his parent's names. I have a Sebastiano also, but some of your siblings to him I do not know but could be some we have not found yet.

regards