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Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

francomolinaro — 2011-09-24 08:27:43Z

Hi John, I'm Franco Molinaro from Trivento - Italy. I've read your message from May 2003 right now. I'm Rosina Porfirio's son and my grandfather was Alessandro Porfirio, Camillo (Giovanni) Porfirio's Brother. You said you came to Trivento in 1972, my mother remember that time, she sad they give you a watch as a gift, do you remember? I just would like to get in touch with you and my mother's family story...If you read this message please reply to me..Best regards, Franco Molinaro

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

vprofy — 2011-03-03 13:02:14Z

Tracy

Fidele was my grandfather Thomas Profy's step father. His first wife I believe was Carlotta -- they had a son Dominic who I think was a minister. I believe he also had a daughter Enrichetta (?) who remained in Italy. Fidele remarried Marie Grimaldi (wife of John Grimaldi)-- their son was my grandfather Thomas. Marie (Fidele's second wife) had a son Joseph. Joseph's daughter and her son just got Italian citizenship due to the fact that Fidele and Marie were Italian citizens. There is a suspicion that Carlotta and Marie were sisters. Fidele, Joseph and I believe Dominic are listed on the Ellis Island directory. Thomas my grandfather may have come over with his mother Marie under the name Grimaldi since he is not listed as a Porforio. Thomas and I believe Dominic took the name Profy and Joseph kept Porforio. Joseph and my grandfather were shoemakers in Bristol. I associate Dominic with New York -- only met him once or twice. I suspect you are a descendent of Dominic. Joseph's family who just got citizenship have more information. I will get together with them soon. I visited Roccavivara twice. About ten years ago with my father (Vincent). We had a fantastic time, have lots of pictures, met relatives. My e-mail is vprofy@voicenet.com -- get in touch and I will get more information. Vince Profy (I live close to Bristol).

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

tracymquinn — 2011-03-03 03:40:24Z

My great grandfather was a Porfirio from Roccavivara. He came here [with his brother I believe] following their father [my great great grandfather] Fidele Porfirio. Fidele settled in Bristol, PA and changed his name to Profy to assimilate. Not sure if he kept Fidele, but suspect he changed that as well. I believe that he remarried [first wife, my great great grandmother remained in Roccavivara] and had children with his second wife, but not positive.

I know this message is 8 years old, but I sincerely hope you get this an respond. Take care, Tracy

Nicola or Nicolla PORFIRIO father of Michelle PORFIRIO

lucianaporfirio1 — 2008-03-19 01:03:42Z

Hi All,

My great-grandfather arrived to Argentina when he was around 5 yr old without his parents, Nicola Porfirio and Maria Leticia Benere. I'm trying to find out where he was originally from in Italy. And who did he come with.

I'm happy to hear about any information related with these surnames.

Regards,
Luciana

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

lucianaporfirio1 — 2008-03-19 00:59:15Z

Hi

I'm a Porfirio as well. My great-grandfather arrive to Argentina we he was 5 fr old. His parents (Nicola Porfirio and Maria Leticia Benere) remained in Italy. Hi was probably a relative of Americo (sibling). I'm happy to provide more information if it were necessary.

Regards,
Luciana Porfirio

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

lporfirio — 2007-04-15 11:20:02Z

Hi there,

I'm a Porfirio as well, from Argentina, but living in Australia. I'd like to know some more information about my family, and you might know something. My grandfather came to Argentina when he was a child, his name was Michele Porfirio, son of Nicola Porfirio and Maria Leticia Benere. He was born in September 29th, 1882. My great-aunties said he was born in Macerata (Italy), but nobody is really sure about it. The weir thing in his story is that he arrived to Argentina without his parents, maybe with some sibling or parent's friend. I guess he might had many other siblings in Italy. Is you heard about these names before, please contact me. I'll appreciate any help.

cheers
Luciana Porfirio (lucianaporfirio@hotmail.com)

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

2003-11-04 02:48:53Z

I am a Porfirio Maybe I can offer some information to you. We live in Austin Texas, there are quite a few of here. If you have questions please contact me. Annenichole_2001@hotmail.com. Or you can reply here. I too am beginning a family history

Re: obit Elsie Porfirio

2003-11-03 20:20:50Z

HI my name is Anne, I am from austin too. I am not sure if the Porfirio's from Austin are related to those in New York. Our great grandparents were from Italy, but i cna't think of the town, i'll have to ge back to you. However my grandparents were Mike and MaeDell Porfirio. My great-grandparents were Aneta (Annie) Sconci and Vincenzo (Vance). Porfirio Vincenzo's Parents were Costacnino Porfirio and Angela, last name unkown. Aneta's Parents were Vincezo Sconci and Filomena Cerace. I look forward to haring a reply, hopefully i can drige up some info for you. P.S. I have this obit at home, I can do some investigative reporting, as well as look up some other obits for you.

Anne

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

rogo1958 — 2003-07-16 15:34:56Z

Dear John,

My apologies, I thought one of my daughter's had responded to you. It sounds like your wife and my daughter's are related. They come from the Porfirio's from Trivento/Campobasso area of Italy. Their Grandfather Americo Porfirio who lived and died in New York came from their via Argentina. There is still family in Scholarie New York, here in Phoenix, and Los Angeles CA. I believe there are some in Fl and NY

Re: obit Elsie Porfirio

rogo1958 — 2003-07-16 15:31:35Z

Do you know if she was related to the Porfirio's from Scholarie or Yonkers New York?

Thanks,
Rosanna Gonzales

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

jackal31 — 2003-05-21 23:23:14Z

hello, i wish i could tell you more about your grandfather but i can tell you about my grandfather camillo(giovani) porfirio from trivento, i visited trivento in 1972 and meet my great aunt lucia and uncle alexander porfirio and their children . i know that there are familly in the bronx, Molinari, and my uncle frank porfirio who now lives in florida used to visit them . also try the ellis island web page . i will look for any reply ----john

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

jackal31 — 2003-05-21 23:23:14Z

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

jackal31 — 2003-05-21 23:23:14Z

obit Elsie Porfirio

cantorjoeocho — 2003-04-08 00:12:48Z

She was 87 and was a lifelong Austin, TX resident when she died Saturday, April 5,2003.
She was predecased by husband, Jeano, sons,Larry Gene and Jeano Jerry and daughter, Betty Porfirio.
She was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral Catholic Church.
Survived by daughter Louise Porfirio of Austin; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson.
Cook-Walden 512-454-5611

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

2003-02-12 20:13:36Z

In January I visited Trivento. My grandfather's stepfather was a Porfirio. He came from Roccovivaro -- a hill over from Trivento. My grandfather for a few years was in the Trivento seminary before he came to the US. I stayed with Porfirio relatives in Roccavivaro. I am just beginning to try to put together some family history.

Do you have any additional family information? VP

Re: PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

2002-02-05 07:51:05Z

My wife's mother was the daughter of an Angelo Porfirio, who emmigrated to the USA in 1923 from Trivento. His father was Antonio Porfirio who had earlier come to America by way of South America.

Sound familiar?

Would like to hear more about your porfirios, please write.

John Maylone
Tollhouse, California

PORFIRIO SURNAME FROM TRIVENTO CAMPOBASSO ITALY

rosannagonzales18 — 2001-08-29 20:07:58Z

Hi everyone, my daughter's Grandfather was born in Trivento Campobasso Italy. His name is Americo Porfirio. His parents were Angelo Porfirio and Saveria Pinto.

He migrated to Argentina, Venuezuela then to Yonkers New York. He lived there for many many years and died in 1988. He had 6 siblings.

If you have any information about him please contact me.

Thank you

Rosanna Gonzales