Rappa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Married to a Rappa from San Guiseppe Sicily

prouditalian23 — 2012-01-26 15:52:37Z

hello I have information on the Stahnke family aswell as the cynors

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

carlrapa2011 — 2012-01-16 23:04:54Z

Hi, I have found your ex-girlfriend's mother in my family tree.
Please let her know this if you can and share my email contacts with her:
carlrapa@yahoo.com

Salomea Rappa is my father's first cousin and that would make your ex-gf and me, 1st cousins, once removed. I have quite a bit of information on her side of the family. I am happy to share this.

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

delmarwi — 2012-01-14 19:04:14Z

That would be great. Thanks. I'll pass it on to Sal's daughter.

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

carlrapa2012 — 2012-01-13 13:59:04Z

Hi, thanks, I know that area is where my father's cousins settled. The oldest relative was Nicholas Rappa. It was a large family, I can see if the name Salomea shows up in the tree I have from another cousin.

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

delmarwi — 2012-01-11 14:47:22Z

My former girlfriend's mom was a Rappa. Her name was Salomea Cecilia Rappa. I think that she was born in Poland (but I could be mistaken.) She worked as a podiatrist in Butler, Pennsylvania. She died in the 1990s....I think. I really don't know anything about her family or parents at all. I think that she was born in 1913.

Re: Rapa/Rappa

carlrapa2012 — 2011-12-29 14:24:37Z

Robert,
Unfortunately I did not ever see this post until recently. If you are still searching on the Rapa/Rappa surname, please contact me at: carlrapa@gmail.com.

Thanks,
Carl Rapa

Re: Married to a Rappa from San Guiseppe Sicily

heidigdt — 2011-11-11 23:24:11Z

I am doing some research on my husband's ancestry, but having a hard time locating anyone, probably due to name changes, lack of info on his part and such.

Would like to hear from you or have access to your tree to see if I can possibly find any connections. My husband's name is Guido Cosimo Comito. We also know that his other family names are Cynor (sp?) & Catalano (sp?) and come from Italy, Messina, Sicily, Arizona, California, Washington State and the New York area.

Would appreciate any info you may possibly have that can help us.

Family Names:

Guido Cosimo Comito
Kyle Cosimo Comito
Conchetta J Comito (Living)
Guido Cosimo Comito, Jr.
Theresa Comito
Cosimo William Comito... AKA "Gus"
Genevieve M Cynor
Timothy Cynor
Concetta Comito (deseased at very young age)
Trudy Cynor
Mary Stanky (sp ?)
Antonio "Tony" Comito
Carmela Comito, possibly known as Molly
Domenico (Dominic) Comito
Maria Comito
Dolores M Cynor
Teresa Catalano

Thank you!

Any help would be a blessing

daddys1pa — 2011-04-02 02:13:14Z

I have tried for years to locate any information about my grandparents. It seems that when immigrants came to America, they changed their names. This is what I know and it may not be correct. I was told they were born in Marsala Sicily. The names I have are Benimino (or Anthony, Benjamino) Rape (or Rapa, Rappa)he married my grandmother Josephino (Josephine, Jose) Digilomo (Digiloma) and I'm not sure of that spelling either. Grandpa was born about 1882 and Grandma 1888. They had a daughter approx age 3 yrs when then left for America. The name Larosa comes up formy grandfather because he may have been illegitimate. I have tried for many years to find out anything about them. The records show birthplace as Italy with no specific city.
If you have email addresses of court houses with public records, I would realyy appreciate that info. Thank you

Re: My mother's mother was a Rappa

lindi430 — 2011-03-30 19:47:46Z

Joe Rappa was my uncle and I have the same wonderful memories of him. He owned a small trucking company that worked out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and always worked very hard. His brother Frank worked with him and his brother Jim was my father.He did become a psychiatrist and ran Brooklyn State Hospital for many years( now Kingsbrough Psychiatric Hospital). There were also five sisters. We had many good times! I went to Carini first time in 2010 but was not able to meet any Rappas. As child I do remember my dad's cousin, Charlie (?) Bartolotta.Was very nice.Please e-mail me at lindi430@aol.com. Thank you!

Re: Married to a Rappa from San Guiseppe Sicily

Joe_Rappa — 2010-09-07 01:41:46Z

Hi,

My last name is also Rappa and my grandfather Giovanni Rappa was born in San Guiseppe Iato, Sicily. He came to the US around 1903 with his mother Francesca Licari Rappa and a younger brother. I actually have the ship manifest. His father Benedetto Rappa came to the US at an earlier time. They ended up residing in Central NY, Frankfort, Ilion and Utica. I would assume I am a relative.

RAPPA - SINGAPORE / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA

rjlaurence1 — 2010-08-27 15:13:50Z

Looking for information on the the rappa family tree in singapore / malaysia and indonesia.
any assistance or information would be apperciated.
my email is rjlaurence@gmail.com

Married to a Rappa from San Guiseppe Sicily

rappshap — 2010-08-18 17:43:23Z

My husband is Dominic Rappa, his mother is Giovanna, and his father was Angelo. He came here at the age of 5years old and had a brother named Angelo. Dominic is now 59 years old. I wouldlove to hear from one of his relatives. Joann

Re: I' m a Rappa

siciliangal2003 — 2010-04-20 12:34:37Z

Hi bartholj1 ~ do you have any info on the family names to help me with my missing tree?

Who are Cesare's parents (cesare is zeke's father)
What is Cesare's wifes name?
Does Chris and Zeke have a sister?

Thanks a bunch!!

Re: I' m a Rappa

bartholj1 — 2010-04-19 21:20:12Z

Zeke was my grandfather!

Re: I' m a Rappa

siciliangal2003 — 2010-04-07 02:08:18Z

Hi Antoinette, I believe we are related to each other. I have pictures here of Cesaer & his wife, Zeke and Chris when they lived in Upstate NY. On my fathers mom's side, my great grandmother's maiden name is Rappa. Also, on my father's dads side, my great great grandfather is a Rappa. A couple of them actually married 1st cousins but I read this was very common back in the day.

Anyway, I don't have a whole lot of info on who Cesear's parents are and if you do have that info can you forward it to me? I would love to share these pictures with you.....is there a way? Are you on Facebook? I am, please let me know.

Also, I noticed this is the UK site for Ancestry. Are you also registered on the USA site?

Re: Rappa Family

PALUMBO_G — 2010-03-26 02:40:09Z

Hey Paul,
It's been years since I checked this site. If get this e-mail me at palumbo_g@msn.com

Re: NYC RAPPA's

dawnmuller76 — 2010-03-10 02:16:30Z

I forgot to add the great grandmother was 3rd in line princess.

Re: NYC RAPPA's

dawnmuller76 — 2010-03-10 02:13:30Z

I'm married to John Muller, who is the grandson of Anna Baker(madien name), who is daught of Angelita Rappa (madien name).

Re: I need help finding my ancestors

jusxbelieve — 2009-08-23 00:36:57Z

My last name is Rappa

Re: Rappa's of NY, PA, MI

lilly1182 — 2009-08-14 03:58:43Z

my dad RIP his name was Alejandro Figueroa Rappa

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

carlrapa2011 — 2009-05-04 19:06:41Z

Hi,

My Grandfather, John W. Rappa had a lot of relatives, most of them settled in upstate New York and Pennsylvania originally. I have some names in some of my genealogy stuff, I'll search for any Mary's.

My email is: carlrapa@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Carl

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

rbryan026 — 2009-05-02 02:35:45Z

My grandmother is from polish descent her last name is Rappa her first name is Marie and I know that her mothers name was Mary. Her mother lived in Iowa also before moving to Salinas California

Re: I need help finding my ancestors

tonyd4399 — 2009-04-05 10:27:27Z

As I saod, the only two similar names that run in my family are Antonino (ehich is also my birth name) and Frank. The others don't. Since my niece lives in Borgetto, next time I go to there, which might be in a few weeks, I will ask.

Tony

Re: I need help finding my ancestors

MAMARAPP — 2009-04-05 01:50:19Z

Antonino Rappa
Sons'were Frank, Steve, Concetta, Maria, Salvatore, Joseph

Rappa Name is very common in Borgetto.... Mama & Papa lived on Migliore street in Borgetto and that was Mama's maiden name.

We have Tony Rappa son of Frank Rappa, Tony Rappa son of Steve Rappa.... There is also a Frank Rappa son of Sam Rappa whose father was Antonino.... He was a barber.

Re: I need help finding my ancestors

tonyd4399 — 2009-04-04 10:43:07Z

Hard to say whether I am a relative. As you said, Borgetto is full of Rappa's. In such a case the commonality of first names is very important. My grandfather's first name was Antonino, his first son was Frank so I would say there is a very good chance that sometimes in the past our families' family tree converged.

Re: I need help finding my ancestors

MAMARAPP — 2009-04-04 04:50:49Z

Antonino Rappa was my husband Salvatore's father. Papa was born in Borgetto, Sicily. His father was Frank Rappa. Papa had siblings, Benito, Sam, Franca and (2nd marriage)step siblings.... Salvatore and sister Magdalina. Papa came to America with Mama, Marie in 1950. They didn't want their children to have the hard life that they had so they came to America. We went to Sicily in 2005 and the town of Borgetto was filled with Rappa and Migliore names. Are you a relative.?

Re: Massachusetts Rappas

doreen_sprague — 2009-03-28 00:45:43Z

Hi Lorraine,
I was reading a post I wrote too and I don't remember replying to it either. Age, it's horrible, I remember nothing!
Do you live near Revere? You must be related to Steven, the Pharmacist.
Doreen

Re: Massachusetts Rappas

lorraine2201 — 2009-03-27 21:20:34Z

Hi Doreen. I don't even remember posting this message and found it when I was googling our names...so sad what happens with age!
I don't know a Carmen Rappa, but Fred Rappa is my cousin. He is my father's brother Fred's son. He is the nicest guy, but I see him only at wakes and weddings. :(
Another Revere fire captain, Buzzy Garofalo, was my mother's cousin.

Re: Rappa of Polish descent

polpride — 2008-12-28 05:59:04Z

hey i recently took an interest in my polish heritage and discovered that our last name was originally rappa but was changed when they moved to America in the early 1900's to lacienski, anyway thats about all i really know, hope it helps.

Re: I am married to a Rappa from Sicily

Waxmonsky — 2008-10-07 04:18:34Z

HI MY NAME IS PAUL POLIZZI MARIA WAS GRANDMOTHER SHE WAS MARRED TO ANTONONO BARRETTA 1870 TO 1873 ANTONIAO DIED SHE HAD DOUGHYER ANNA BARRETTAMARIA MARRIED GRANDFATHER SALVATORE POLIZZI1874 HE WAS BORN 1844 DIED 1919 THEY HAD 5 CHELDREN ELISABETTA JULIA GIUSEPPE GUANVNIA AND FILOPPO MAY FATHER I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF ANNA FAMLEY SHE IS MY FATHER STEPSISTER THANK YOU POLITZ29@AOL.COM I LIVE IN BURLINGTON NJ.

Re: NYC RAPPA's

pauljohn1_1 — 2008-09-19 08:48:34Z

My father was Luigi Rappa who came from Naples. Died in 1995 aged in his 70`s so we may be ttalking of the same family

Re: I need help finding my ancestors

tonyd4399 — 2008-08-02 16:37:20Z

My mother was a Rappa and was born in Borgetto, Palermo. I had an uncle, her brother, whose name was Frank. He has also passed away . Today he would have been in his late 80's or 90's.
My grandfather was named Antonino.
New York City and specifically Astoria Queens is full of Rappa's from Borgetto.

Re: Rappa

ms969 — 2008-05-19 06:33:40Z

Hi...

Don't know if this thread is still active.
But I was looking for a Rappa on Google and found your post...

In 1990 I met a girl from Palermo in Florida (I was, like her, on a language school). I later visited her in Palermo (in her familys huge house in the center of Palermo).

Her name was (is?) Barbara Rappa.
The whole family lived in the house - which was located on one of the main roads in Palermo (no. 125 - I remember..).
She had a brother I remember - he was 16 at the time, and she must have been around 19.

Don't know if this is of any help??

Best Regards
Martin Sonne

Re: I am married to a Rappa from Sicily

lisar1262 — 2007-09-24 12:31:28Z

Hi, I think that we are related. My Great-Grandmother was Guilia (Julia) Polizzi b. 1881 in Borgetto, Italy, she came to the United States 16 Oct 1905 To her brother Guiseppe Polizzi, and married my Great-Grandfather Vincenzo (James)Caruso b.1878 in Italy. Her parents were, Salvatore Polizzi and Maria Rappa. I don't know who Vincenzo's parents are.
I am trying to get all of the information I can on my family tree. Julia and James lived in new york then moved to philadelphia in 1907/1908. They had Sophie, Mary, Peter, Sam (my grandfather), Grace, Anna, Josephine, James(vincenzo), and Vinchonca Caruso between 1906 and 1918.
My Grandfather Sam Caruso b. 1912 married my Grandmother Dorothy Wilson b. 1914. They had Betty Jane (my mom) b. 1941, Juliana Michaline b. 1943, Vincent b.1944, and Patricia b.1945 Caruso.
My mom Betty Jane Caruso, married my Dad Paul Hackenburg b.1937 and they had 8 children 6 survived.
I don't want this post to be too long, if anyone can contact me with information I would be sooo grateful.
Thank you,
Lisa Hackenburg

Frank Rappa, Italy>NYC, arrived 1904?

2006-10-18 17:54:49Z

I have new information. The Frank Rappa shown in my previous post may not be him. 1920 NY Census for Manhattan in NYC gives immigration date of 1904... and this date may not be correct either! I have looked on the Ships List at Ellis Island and there are no Frank (or Francesco) Rappa's born abt 1861-62 who sailed from Italy to the Port of NY in 1904. Frank evidently married wife Rose in Italy because two of their children Tessie, b.1900 and James, b.1905 were also born there. Rose's immigration date is shown as 1905. I cannot find her either. If anyone knows of this family, PLEASE contact me. Frank and Rose's grand daughter would like to know who their parents were and when and where in Italy they were born. Thanks... Jackie

NYC RAPPA's

2006-10-13 21:13:16Z

I am looking for information on Frank RAPPA aka Francesco RAPA who came to this country (NYC), from Naples, Italy, on the ship Assyria in 1883. He and wife, Rose, also b. Italy, married in NYC abt 1891-92 and had 9? children incl. Dora b. 1893; Angelica b. 1895; Carmallia b. 1897. Frank's granddaughter is anxious to know who his parents were and where they were born (assume somewhere in vicinity of Naples). Does anyone here know of this family or have suggestions on how to find Frank's parents? Thanks... Jackie

Re: Massachusetts Rappas

doreen_sprague — 2006-07-01 01:11:36Z

Hi Lorraine....I'm a Massachusetts Rappa too. My father grew up in Revere also but I don't think we are related. His name was Carmen, his mothers name was Mary (Campana) and his father was Carmine or Carl. He had four brothers and three sisters. As far as I know, our family is from Avellino.
Are you related to Fred Rappa, the x-captain of the fire department in Revere?

Re: I' m a Rappa

2006-02-13 08:42:51Z

Hi, I just read your post . My great grandfather is Joe Rappa, he was married to Millie Rappa and their son is also Joe Rappa. They lived in Frankfort. My grandfather passed away a year ago but my uncle is still there. Maybe we are family! Email me, Moralesgal03@aol.com

IACONO,MAZZA

2006-02-13 02:28:54Z

GOING TO ITALY IN MARCH, LOOKING FOR ANYTHING ON ROSARIO IACONO, EST B-1890, BROTHERS CARMELLO, JOHN(GIAVAN) SALVATORE, HIS WIFE CONCETTA MAZZA, EST,B-1896, SISTER ROSA,BROTHER JOSEPH, CAME TO NY, CANT FIND ANY INFO ON ANY SITE.JUST KNOW THEY ARE FROM RAGUSA,ITALY, CAN ANYBODY HELP, THANKS

Re: Rappa

2005-12-27 21:01:15Z

Hi Tony,
I'm not sure if borgettelo is where my family originated from, but i did hear a story my father told that all the Rappa's came from a town near palermo but i never got the name. maybe borgettlo is it.
But thanks for trying i will have to find out more info from anyone that is still alive.
Regards
Rita

Re: Rappa

2005-12-27 21:01:04Z

I can only try to help if your parents came from Borgetto, a town near Palermo. Please let me know if you ever heard Borgetto mentioned.

Re: Rappa

2005-12-27 21:00:49Z

Hi Tony
I'll give you the info i know.. My father had an uncle Salvatore
that came to the us via canada, Probably early 1900's, he settled in NY city, from what i understand my father also came via canada, in the 1920's, his name is Filippo,His first wife was Franchesca Ferrara, She died in child birth around 1929 or so, he went back to Palermo and married my mother Guesippia Locassio in 1931, and then called her over to the us. My dad had Two children with his first wife, Casimino (joe) and Rosaria, (sadie), They were named for my fathers parents, Both are now deceased. they resided in brooklyn. I believe my dad had cousins in the bronx Queens and brooklyn. His First wife also had cousins in brooklyn.
My Mom and Dad had four children, Maria, Salvatore Giovanni, and me Rita, when mom and dad seperatated in 1951, we came to milwaukee, where my mom's relatives lived. that would be my mom's uncle not sure of his first name but was a locassio, they came over in 1907. I got this history in bits and pieces, My sister maria had alot of info, but unforturnatly is now deceased.
I hope this helps, I really appreciate this, I know that both my mom and dad's family are still in the old country, brothers and sisters etc. but are probably all deceased. My mothers family moved to napels during ww2 and as far as i know are still there. My dad's family are still in palermo.
Thanks again
Rita

Re: Rappa

2005-12-27 21:00:35Z

Hi Rita, Astoria is in Queens county of New York City. A large portion of people from Borgetto, Palermo settled there. If you give me more detailed request for information I can try to find out for you both here and in Borgetto.

Tony Di Piazza

Surname: Rappa; Palermo

2005-12-27 21:00:16Z

do you know where astoria is located in new york?, i was born in harlem, on 110th and lexington ave. that was in the 40's, i have relatives in the bronx, i think they are still there, i also have relatives in brooklyn. but when my parents came over they moved to lexington ave. my father came over in i think 1921, my mother came over in 1931, they had us kids in new york. i would like to find some of my relatives, i have so many questions about my father's people, but i don't know any one, my mother move us to milwaukee in the 50's, so i was raised here. let me know when you go over, maybe you can find my cousins, i think they are all in palermo still.
you can e-mail me direct if you wish, rita5360@excite.com

thanks
rita

Re: i'm a rappa

2005-05-09 20:46:35Z

Hi Danielle
I think your grandfather Salvatore is a little too young to be the great uncle i'm talking about, this man would be over 150 years old now., His brother was casamino not caamina, ask your grandfather if his relatives lived in the bronx n.y. if they did it is very possible that we are related.
Thanks
Rita

Re: i'm a rappa

2005-05-06 05:59:44Z

I think we could be related. I dont recall my grandfather ever having gone to Canada, though it is possible. He married for the first time in his 40s to Theresa Messina. He was drafted into WW2 at age 35 and was in Africa, he was also a seamstress, a wrestler and an opera singer. You mentioned Casamina, I recall my father having mentioned this name. Also possibly another Uncle/ brother??? Cosmo, owned a bakery in NYC, and some cousins, one of whom owned a casino on Lake George. I will have to ask my father directly about Casamina. I will let you know.

Re: i'm a rappa

2005-05-06 02:02:38Z

I Danielle,
My Father fillipo came over in or around 1921, He was from Palermo Sicily, We might be related, but I hear there are alot of Rappa's in sicily. I had a Great uncle named Salvatore, He migrated to Canada, then came to america, they lived in New York, city, and then the Bronx. This man was my Fathers Uncle. My Fathers Father was named, Casamino. All of my Fathers siblings are still in Sicily, if they are still alive, the youngest, would have been in his 80;s, by now. I have cousins
that i don't know. they are still there.
let me know if some of this sounds familiar.
thanks
rita

Re: i'm a rappa

DaniellAR1979 — 2005-05-04 05:29:13Z

I am a Rappa in Richmond ,VA, my grandfather was Salvatore Rappa who lived in the Bronx Ny , my great father was Dominick Rappa from Sicily who came over around 1900 . Filipo is a familiar name.

Im a Rappa

DaniellAR1979 — 2005-05-04 05:22:23Z

I am a Rappa in Richmond,VA, origionally from Long Island, NY. My father is Martin Rappa, grandfather Salvatore Rappa, great grandfather Dominick Rappa, lived in Bronx NY, origionated from Sicily.

Re: Rappa's of NY, PA, MI

2005-03-16 06:39:09Z

My family is from Buffalo NY , My mothers name is Lorriane Rappa. I remember my grandmother , Mary Rappa speaking of that name.