Iacono - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Proper Pronounciation Of 'Iacono'

leavingmoonrock1 — 2011-09-16 13:07:56Z

Jeff I think its a combination of yours and mine as I remember there was a K pronounced.

Do we all have ancestors from southern Italy, as mine are from Lipari as well.

Iacono surname in Sicily

chadsell1 — 2011-09-15 22:35:55Z

I am working on the Iacono name in Raffadali and Montaperto Agrigento
I have seen it with Manno in front and back of it and I wonder if any one knows what this means and if it is the same family or a different one or has any one else run into this problem?
Thank you
C Hadsell

Re: Proper Pronounciation Of 'Iacono'

LittleIcky — 2011-08-19 12:14:14Z

I was told by a living relative that it was "Yah-ga-no"

Re: Iaconos of Isola d'Ischia

rickresort — 2011-06-04 04:15:07Z

My name is Rick Yacono I was born in Mt. Holly, NJ in 1960, I live on Marco Island now for many years.
My father was Joseph, son of Fillipo and Rafella. The are both from Isola d'Ischia and came to the US in the early 1900"s I recall going to the sandwirch shop in Chester PA as a boy wirh my father Joseph and grandfather Phippipo, I can't remember who we use to visit - some realitive of my grandfather. We would all eat in the back kitchen on Sunday afrernoon, I would like to make contact it someone who can give me guideance before I vist Ischia and the homeland. C

Re: Iacono to Eagono

amiglia52 — 2011-04-23 21:26:15Z

Hello Len

My name is Anthony Migliaccio. My father too is from Panza d'Ischia. He was born in Philadelphia in 1910 and returned to 'Ischia as an infant only to return to America in 1925. His mother Restituta Iacono was married to Antonio Migliaccio in 1909 in Philadelphia. Restituta was related to the late reverand Leonardo Iacono who I believe has passed away witin the last several years. Father Leonard's English was poor and my Italian is worse. Father Leonardo if we are referring to the same man was at a parish in Bethlehem PA in the 1960's and 1970's I remember him telling us about his home being donated to his order. I am trying to locate my father's sister Rosa Migliaccio D'abundo's family who have always lived in Ischia. With my aunt and Uncle most likely passed away at this time I am trying to make contact with my cousins who are most likely in their 60's or perhas 70's. I had a sister who passed away in 2005 and many of our family's communication papers were lost after her passing especially addresses and contacts in Panza. I amy trying to put together a timeline and family line for my family to understand their heritage. If you wish you can contact me directly at trackbolt@yahoo.com I have a family tree under construction on Ancestry.com "Aniello Migliaccio Family Tree"

My sincere greetings and appreciation

Anthony F. Migliaccio

Revend Leonardo Iacono/Aniello Migliaccio/Rosa D'Abundo

amiglia52 — 2011-04-11 23:29:21Z

My name is Anthony Migliaccio. My Father was Aniello 1910-1982. His family originated from Ponza Ischia, Italy. My father was born in Philadelphia and returned to Italy as an infant. He returned to America in 1925 and resided in Ocean City NJ until moving to Washington DC in 1940. He remained there until he died. He spoke little of his family and there is little to go on.
Father Iacono served a Catholic parish in Bethlehem PA in the US. Fr. Leonardo as we called him was a cousin,nephew or some relation to us. He always had news of current events in Ponza when he came to Washington to see my father.
I am searching information of my father's relationship with Father Leonard and my father's Sister Rosa'a family back in Ponza. The name D'Abundo is closely tied to our line of Migliaccio's and I believe her married name may be D'Abundo.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Anthony F. Migliaccio

Re: Fontana Serrara Ischia

jeanjk2 — 2011-03-10 21:40:55Z

bonjour
ma mere s'appelle iacono teresa, mon grand pere iacono ernest, et ma grand mere di meglio filomena.
je n'arrive pas a avancer avec mon arbre genealogique.
Serions pas de la meme famille ?
merci a bientot
mon email jeanjk2@bbox.fr

Re: Proper Pronounciation Of 'Iacono'

anyad47 — 2011-02-15 15:02:08Z

My grandmother's maiden name was Rosa Iacono. She pronounced it as you mentioned with the emphasis on the "ah". She was born in Lipari, provence of Messina, Sicily in 1894. Her parents were Antonino Iacono and Giiusseppa (Marino)Iacono.
If anyone knows anything about this "branch" of the Iaconos, would love to hear from you. (She married Giovanni Albanese (of Cerda, Sicily). His parents were Ciro Albanese and Adrianna Maria (Caito) Albanese.)

Re: Iacono to Eagono

dmlawstudent — 2011-01-03 01:52:52Z

Hello My husband is a Migliaccio/Mighaccio and one of the trees on here are mine my email addy is dmlawstudent@hotmail.com

Re: Iacono to Eagono

leniacono — 2010-10-31 17:46:58Z

Hello my name is Leonard Iacono - from West CHester PA, originally from Philadelphia. I have just returned from Ischia. In fact since you posted this in April of 2005 this is my second trip. I was there in July of '05. I am quite certain that I am related to your husband. While there this time I mad a couple of trips the Ufficio d'Anagrafe in Forio. My grandfather was Salvatore Vincenzo Maria Iacono born in April of 1886 at Serrara. His father was Francesco Paolo Iacono born 3 Jan 1853 at via Casa Mattera in Panza. Francesco P's parents were Aniello Iacono
(b 1802) and Rosa Impagliazzo (b 1806). They had another son Leonardo Maria Filomeno Iacono born in 1838. I was not aware of him until this visit. I found his marriage notice from 1865, which states that on the 23rd of December in 1865 he married Maria Giovannina Filomena Guarracino, age 25, the daughter of Mattia Guarracino and Maria Rosa Polito. Her parents were both still alive in 1865 as were his. Giovannina is often translated to Jennie (I know because that is the case with my maternal grandmother). Leonardo and Giovannina had both been born in Panza. I was in and have pictures of the house Leonardo was born in. It was last in the hands of a priest of the same name Leonardo Iacono, who I met when I was about 15 (ca 1963). It is now a retreat house that he left to his order the Vincentians.
Please contact me as I am sure we are related and have more info.

Leonard "Len" Iacono
1324 Mary Jane Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
cell: 610-329-2850
len.iacono@century21.com
www.leniacono.com
leniacono@hotmail.com

Re: Origins of Iacono

milkdud16 — 2010-09-14 00:18:28Z

That is wonderful information John, thank you for your help.

Chris

Re: Origins of Iacono

john_j_keohane — 2010-09-13 20:52:59Z

I have found some of my notes. You could write to the L'Ufficiale d'Anagrfe or the Officio dei Registri du Stato Civile (who would have the birth, death and marriage records for each comune). There are 6 comunes on Ischia: Barono d'Ischia; Ischia Porto; Casamicciola; Forio; Serrana Fontana; and Lacco Ameno.
Give as much information as you have including dates of birth, marriage etc. If you can write in Italian that can help. An alternative is to write to the regional office in Naples but I assume they had more damage in the war and may not have all the records.
The letters would be addressed to the office with the comune name to Isola d'Ischia, Golfo Napoli, Prov. di Napoli, Italia. Good luck, John

Re: Origins of Iacono

milkdud16 — 2010-09-13 13:42:27Z

Thanks, John.
I am not sure of the details of any of this part of the history, so I will take what you are saying under advisement...

milkdud16

Re: Origins of Iacono

john_j_keohane — 2010-09-13 12:48:18Z

I had been mislead by my wife's uncle to understand that her Iacono family was from Ischia and spent 15 years researching each of the communes of the island until I had excluded every possible family. I then found the family on the island of Lipari. I do not know if I can access any of my old Ischia notes. Good luck.
John Keohane (Paterali)

Re: Iacono Family

milkdud16 — 2010-09-13 02:04:22Z

Hi,

My great grandfather John Esposito B. Feb. 1840 in Ischia, married two Iacono sisters ?, and Rose or Rosa, B. Nov.1870, also from Ischia...Rose was the younger sister, who he married after the other sister died. Would you happen to know any thing about these people? They settled in Providence RI...
Or any info about the Iaconos' on the island would be of interest..

Thanks,
Milkdud16

Re: Origins of Iacono

milkdud16 — 2010-09-13 01:46:44Z

Hi ,

I also have Iacono relatives, but mine are from Ischia.
My great grandfather, John Esposito married 2 sisters ?, and Rose Iacono, B.November of 1870. (Not at the same time of course!) the first sister died. If I run across any info on your people, I will try to let you know...if you hear from those folks with the older posts I would be interested.
Good luck!

milkdud16

Antonino Iacono, Maria Fazio Iacono

AngieTallChic — 2010-08-17 09:33:23Z

I am looking for any info or relatives to the people mentioned below.

Antonino Iacono
Born: 22 Sept 1875 Lipari
Died: ????

Maria Fazio
Born: 25 May 1880 Leni, Salina (or possibly the town of Valdichiesa, Salina)
Died: 1958 Fitzroy Melbourne.

They married on 30 October 1897 at the church of Madonna del Terzito in Valdichiesa, Salina.

Antonino's Parents
Father: Francesco
Mother: ????

Maria's parents
Father: Antonino Fazio
Mother: Concelta Fileti

Any information will be hightly appreciated

Kind Regards

Angela Wisewould
angiewisewould@gmail.com

Re: Iacono Family

leniacono — 2010-04-25 00:04:20Z

Fr Leonardo Iacono visited my house the first day he arrived in America back in the 1960s. In 2005 I visited Ischia and was staying with a cousin in Panza. When I told his neighbor, Anna Impagliazzo, the story of Fr Leonardo she grabbed a key from a hookk n her kitchen, took me accross the street and I found myself in his house 40 some years after he had been in my house in Philadelphia. Father had passed severla years before that and I visted his grave in Panza. His father's name was Salvatore Iacono.
I found out recently that my great-grandfather Francesco Paolo Iacono was born in that same house in Panza. Francesco Paolo's son was also Salvatore, my grandfather (not the same Salvatore) There's no doubt in my mind that we are related. I'll soon have access to the vital records for the island and will know that and much more

Leonard Iacono
leniacono@hotmail.com

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2010-03-25 04:46:05Z

Mary, that is amazing! I really need to make time to sit down and figure all this out, promise - soon. If you have access to photos from Daniel Labbato's wedding, I would LOVE to see them if any way possible. Whenever is fine, I know all this requires patience :). What was your great grandmother's married name?

This is getting exciting. Incidentally, you can reach me at cmi51@aol.com if you like.

Carol

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-24 23:37:48Z

Carol, I believe that your Giuseppe Iacono is my great-grandmother, Angelina Iacono's, brother. My mother went to Daniel Labbato's wedding - they are cousins (or 2nd cousins). I think she even has pictures! I've been getting overwhelmed lately, too, but I'm looking forward to hearing from you. -Mary

Re: Origins of Iacono

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-22 22:24:33Z

Hello, Your post is from many years ago, but I am curious to know what you found out about your Iacono ancestors from Lipari. My ancestors also are from Lipari. My great-grandmother was Angela Iacono, and I believe she had brothers, Joseph (Giuseppe) and Salvatore. Their were probably other siblings. Their parents were Salvatore Iacono and Rosa Biviano (? I believe). I only began my search recently. If you can help me, please respond. -Mary

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-21 21:31:52Z

Carol, I know you need some time, but I thought you should know that, according to my mother, Angie Labatto was the daughter of my great-grandmother, Angela Iacono's, brother. Angie and Dan were my mother's cousins and her family visited them in Brooklyn. My mother said they had two children, Danny and Marie. I'm looking forward to communicating with you. -Mary

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2010-03-21 17:02:23Z

Hi Mary, We also have Iacono/Labbato ties. My husbands' Aunt Angie (Iacono) married Daniel Labbato in Brooklyn. I need to get my thoughts and info connected and get back to you again. I've been out of town the past week and still playing catch up on everything, so forgive me. I have so many ancestors in my head I can't think straight and recently have had about 3 new contacts pop up, so I have my work cut out for me! Promise will be back to you soon.

Carol

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-21 14:06:43Z

Carol, My great-grandmother, Angela (Angelina) Iacono had a brother, Joseph (Giuseppe). I think there was another brother named Salvatore. I have no idea what her brother's children's names might have been. I believe my great-grandmother's family came from Lipari and first settled in Pennsylvania and then in Brooklyn. I was told she was in an arranged marriage to an older man, Federico Maio, who later changed his name to Frederick Mayo. If I knew more about Joseph, I might be able to put some more pieces together. I believe the Iaconos had other relatives with the name Labatto, also in Brooklyn. Thanks, Mary

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2010-03-10 22:11:50Z

Hi Mary, alot of what I've gotten was through info at the Mormon website/library near me and others. It's a long tedious task, I know. I bet some day, we'll link everyone together!

Carol

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-10 21:56:47Z

Carol, I bet they are connected, too. Unfortunately for me, I know nothing except what I told you...I have information from my grandmother and mother, and obtained more information from Ellis Island boat manifests...I really don't even know how to find information from before they arrived in the U.S. Maybe if I can find names of other relatives on the boat manifests and share them with you, we can find a connection. I'm having a lot of difficulty with my searches, mainly because there are so many misspellings of names, either on the manifests or in the transcriptions. Also, some of it is illegible. Thank you for your correspondence. -Mary

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2010-03-10 17:03:15Z

His family names from Lipari include Iacono of course, Biviano, Ziino, primarily. Further back there are others as well, but does look that all are tied to the island of Lipari, most in the town of Lipari. I've been told there were two lines of Iaconos, not connected, but honestly I find it hard to believe, small island, not connected??? I would bet if you dig deep enough they are.

Carol Iacona

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-10 02:15:22Z

Most of my family also is from Lipari, Sicily, arrived at Ellis Island in the early 1900's and settled in Brooklyn, as well. Some of them lived in Hazleton, Pa. first. The surnames I mentioned are from both my maternal and paternal sides of the family. My maternal great-grandmother was Angela (or Angelina) Iacono, from Lipari, and she arrived in 1900 with her brothers, Francesco and Giuseppe. Their surnames were transcribed incorrectly as "Tacono" from the Ellis Island manifest. Who are your husband's relatives?

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2010-03-08 05:18:55Z

My husbands family all came out of Lipari, on the island of Lipari, Sicily, so I don't think they connect that I can see. They immigrated in early 1900's and settled in Brooklyn, NY.

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

ladymeg24 — 2010-03-08 01:07:44Z

My great-grandmother's name was Angelina Iacono (born in 1876 in Italy). Her father's name was Salvatore Iacono (born in 1845 in Tipario, Sicily, Italy), and she was married to Giovanni (John) Tartaro. My grandfather had nephews with the last name, Casamento. Angelina and John (my great-grandparents) had nine children-Angelo, Salvatore, Bartolomeo (Walter), Mary, Assunta (Sue), Anna (my grandmother), Rose, Frank, and Joseph. Angelo was born in Italy and the rest of the children were born in either Pa. or Brooklyn, NY. If anyone thinks they are related or know anything about any of these people, please respond. Thank you!

Re: Iaconos of Isola d'Ischia

grossmanmt — 2010-02-12 01:42:51Z

My paternal grandfather came to the USA from Ischia in 1930s i believe. My grandmther came from Naples I'm told. My father is 77 years old and he grew up in Chester PA. 2 sisters Marie, and Theresa. His brothers were John and Sam. His name is Vincent and his fathers nickname was Frank.

Re: Iacono Family

cynchaffee — 2010-02-10 04:35:56Z

I'm doing a family geonology.
Looking to contact Father Leonard Iacono from Ischia
You used to come to the USA in the summers in pennsylvania and visit with my grandparents house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Benny & Bridget Iacono.

Re: looking for iaconos' from Ragusa, Italy

afreader245 — 2009-11-16 00:51:23Z

Hi,
You may no longer need this info as your post is old but I just saw it. I have been doing research in Ragusa on my Fidone ancestors and also my cousins' Bracchita ancestors and have come across your Iacono name in Ragusa. There are many on the LDS microfilms I have been using from the 1800's. Have you tried this source? I have had a lot of luck as my ancestors were in Ragusa and Scicli (a small town outside of Ragusa).

Re: Looking for family from Sant'Angelo muxaro, Sicily

bellekatz — 2009-07-27 20:27:45Z

My husbands family is also from Sant'Angelo Muxaro and came to Chicago in 1912/13 and 1921. Names were Angelina Scannali, Vincenzo Scannali and his family and Anna scannali/Albanese and her family. Don't know if any of these families are left though......

Re: Proper Pronounciation Of 'Iacono'

frankiacono2009 — 2009-05-10 16:05:43Z

Jeff,

You hit the Italian pronunciation right on the head my friend although some of our distant relatives over there pronounce it, "Yah Ko No" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The American pronunciation is somewhat different from what I always pronounced it...Eye Ah Co No.

Ciao,

Frank Iacono

Re: PRONUNCIATION OF IACONO

leavingmoonrock1 — 2009-05-05 13:01:42Z

I agree with the other pronounciation " YA CON OH" my aunty was telling me how to pronounce it correctly, considering her mum came directly from Italy she should know how to pronounce her own surname.

I noticed on quite a few australian documents that it was mispelt as Jacona which is very similar to how the above would be pronounced.

Iacono

AngieTallChic — 2009-03-23 12:18:06Z

Any info needed..............

Antonino Iacono married Maria Fazio (dont have any dates for them except Maria born 25 may 1880)

CHILDREN:
Marietta B: 9 sept 1898 D: 31 jan 1966, Concetta B: 15 dec 1899 D: ?? oct 1918,
Francesco B: 4 july 1902 D: 13 mar 1905,
Eloisa B: 10 apr 1903 D: 28 aug 1965,
Antonino B: ?? jan 1905 D: 13 may 1965,
Francesco B: ?? sept 1906 D: ????,
Bartholomeo(Bartolo) B: 16 jun 1908 D: 8 mar 1981,
Giuseppe B: 26 july 1910 D: 30 may 1965,
Angelo B: 14 may 1912 D: 3 nov 1997,
RosaAnna(Rosetta) B: 7 oct 1913 D: 21 july 1986,
Gina Elena B: 22 jan 1915 D: 5 nov 1999,
Vittorio B: 18 june 1920 D: 23 apr 1936,

THEIR CHILDRENS CHILDREN:
MARIETTA - Had twins Paul & Anthony, Loretta.

CONCETTA - No info.

FRANCESCO - None, died at 3yrs old.

ELOISA - Alfonso, Fausta (married Bruno Morelli) .

ANTONINO - John, Marie (married Fisher).

FRANCESCO - No info.

GUISEPPE - Benita, Loretta (married Fred Hocking).

ANGELO - No info.

ROSA-ANNA - Catherine (married Robert Waller), Ann (married John Wall), Dorothy (married Reg Jessup).

GINA ELENA - Tom, Angela (married Roc Vomero, John (married Umbretta).

VITTORIO - No info.

BARTHOLOMEO - John, Cheryl.

Any help or info will be highly appreciated :)

Kind Regards
Angela Wisewould

angie83@iprimus.com.au
angiewisewould@gmail.com

Re: IACONO

leavingmoonrock1 — 2009-03-18 08:00:09Z

Hi Angela, great to hear back from you.

To Answer your questions, yes Rosa Anna is also named Rosetta Anna, it is on her headstone, its on her marriage certificate. She was also known as Nina, it wasnt until after she died that I learnt that Nina wasnt her real name. No my nanna died years ago and you even have her death date in your tree which is correct.

My grandparents are Ferrucio Lucchini and Rosetta Iacono. You did a good job finding them on the immigration site as they are listed as Jacono, my aunty told me its the way the name is pronounced is the way it was written.

Can you email me back, I dont like to put information of living relatives on the site. My email is leavingmoonrock1@msn.com

Jen

Re: IACONO

AngieTallChic — 2009-03-18 07:28:22Z

Hi Jenny,

My mum Gina's adopted father Robert Iacono, original name Bartholomeo/Bartolo Iacono (deceased), is pretty sure that he is Rosa Anna's brother. Is Rosa Anna also called Rosetta as mentioned below? Was Rosa Anna also known as Nina?

Also what are your parents names?

What is the name of your auntie who's place u saw the birth certificates at?

Just curious if your nanna is alive and if you know of any brothers and sisters who are still alive?

In regards to any living relatives over in Italy, we have no idea.

Any info you have will be highly grateful :)

Kind Regards
Angela Wisewould

My new details

AngieTallChic — 2009-03-18 06:23:49Z

Im not sure if this is the right place to let people know but im going to put it here anyway.

If anyone has tried to reach me (awisewould) at angie83@bigpond.com then i wouldn't have got ur message. My new email is angie83@iprimus.com.au or angiewisewould@gmail.com

Kind Regards
Angela Wisewould

Re: IACONO

leavingmoonrock1 — 2009-03-17 13:56:01Z

I am hoping both are you are still online after 6 years. I am a decendant of Antonio Iacono and Maria Fazio, through their daughter Rosetta.

I too are looking for the Iacono's from Lipari, which is where all the brothers and sisters were born, I saw birth documents at my aunties place last year.

This is Maria's birth date 25 May 1880 so if anyone else can help us please let me know. My children are planning a trip to Italy in a few months and it would be good to find some relatives for them to visit.

Re: Iacano or Yacono from Calabressi, Italy

Michael_Yacone — 2009-01-01 20:41:29Z

This is interesting. My last name is Yacone and I am told that we came from Calabria. Antionette, Frank and Mike are names in my family. Frank was my grandfather, my dad, named Angelo, had a sister named Antionette and a brother Mike...maybe namesakes for my grandfathers siblings...our name was changed ...I think was Yaconio and Iaconio at different points...would be interested in more info....my grandfather lived near Dunmore PA

thanks

Re: Iacono Family

carmineiaconoctilaw — 2008-12-01 16:58:23Z

And also, Vincent mentioned to me that he had a daughter and a son.

Just so you know, my father Angelo Iacono who is cousin to Vincent past on Monday, February 18 2008.

I would be very interested in speaking with you. Please contact me by my personal email address of by phonem

Carmine T. Iacono

Re: Iacono Family

carmineiaconoctilaw — 2008-11-25 21:33:56Z

Sorry, I didn't get back to you sooner. Please contact me directly at 416-630-2513, Ext. 222 Email is carmineiacono.ctilaw@bellnet.ca

I met Vincent when he came to visit my father in about '93 or so. What a great man. Please contact me.

Re: Looking for Iaconos from Ragusa, Italy

mamacat58 — 2008-09-12 21:18:44Z

I know a Donna Occhipinti. Her ggrandmother was Concetta Mazza married to Guiseppe Mazza. They were first cousins. Guiseppe Mazza was my grandmother's brother. My grandmother also named Concetta Mazza married Rosario Iacono, they used to call him Salvatore. His brothers were Carmelo, John and Salvatore. They all came from Ragusa. So Donna becomes a distant relative to me. She even had pictures of my aunt and uncles. If you need more info let me know.

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2008-06-12 14:14:21Z

saw your message, but other than IACONO none of the other names connect. My husband's family came from Lipari early 1900's to Brooklyn. Giuseppe Iacono/Angelina (Ziino). If you can connect at all, e-mail me at cmi51@aol.com.

Carol Iacona

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

jjravese1 — 2008-06-12 04:50:12Z

HELP…HELP…I am seriously interested in anyone who has knowledge of the surnames of RAVESI, BONGIORNO, PILUSO and LO SCHIAVO from the Lipari Islands.
Francesco Ravesi born circa 1808 married Francesca BONGIORNO. One of their sons was Francesco Ravesi born 1840 married 24 Jan 1869 Maria PILUSO born 1846. One
of their sons married Francesco Ravesi born 21 Nov 1870 married 31 Jan 1895 Marianna Lo SCHIAVO born 17 Feb 1872 died 13 Mar 1940.
Other surnames that are predominate in my family are: Cincotta, Natoli, Merlino, Virgona, Merleto, Lauricella, Mandile, Taranto, Spinella, Porelli, Conti, Iacono, Bonfante, Mollicca, Casamento, etc. All from the Lipari Islands.
My mother, Mary Loschiavo, and I were American born, but my father, Francesco Ravesi, and grandparents were from Canneto. My father was a member and past Grand Marshall of the Brooklyn Congresso di St. Bartolomeo. I would be very grateful for any information no matter how minute. I look forward to hearing from you and welcome you to contact me at jjravese@sbcglobal.net

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

RosemarieRago625 — 2008-05-19 03:41:48Z

Hi-
Do you know where in Sicily your Grand-Parents were from?
My Parents were from Pachino in Sicily and my Mother came to America in 1924. I was born in New York and would like to help you if I can! Feel free to e-mail me if you would like-
Rose-

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

RosemarieRago625 — 2008-05-19 03:32:18Z

Hi Carol- Good to hear from you- I think you are right -I don't think we do connect- I was born in Manhaten and moved to Brooklyn when I was 10- I Lived mostly in Bensonhurst- My Mom (Maiden Name Iacono) was born in Pachino.My Aunt & her family eventually moved to Mass. because of the job markets. However, my Mom & Dad stayed in N.Y. with our family.
My Husband & I relocated to Salt Lake City Utah in 1982, where we currently reside. We transferred here because of our jobs. Stay in touch if you would like- Rose

Re: Iacono/Iacona, Sicily/Brooklyn

cmi18 — 2008-05-14 20:53:46Z

Rosemarie, I believe my in-laws were from Lipari, island off of Sicily. I saw your other messages from some time ago, what part of Brooklyn are you from? My husband grew up in Bay Ridge, moved to NJ when he was about 15. Looking at your other messages, don't think we connect, but always nice to hear from other Iaconos! Have a great day.

Carol Iacona