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Cecilia Serena Quattrin

eileencooney — 2011-02-01 01:47:27Z

Cecelia C. Quattrin, 98, of Springfield, passed away at 4:42 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at St. John's Hospice.

Cecelia was born June 16, 1912 in Thurber, TX, the daughter of Dominic and Linda Dalbello Serena. She married Alfredo L. Quattrin; he preceded her in death on May 28, 1978.

Cecelia spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, but also worked for Franke Cleaners, Sangamo Electric, Pillsbury Mills and for the State of Illinois Secretary of State. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Romano, Victorio, Emil, and Fearucho Serena; three sisters, Irene Mosier, Angelina Bartoletto, and Mary Gower; and daughter-in-law, Shirley Quattrin on January 19, 1993; and.

She is survived by her son, Fred (wife, Carolee) Quattrin of Springfield; two grandchildren, David (wife, Anna) Quattrin of Springfield and Monica (husband, Mark) Polistina of Sherman; four great-grandchildren, Sarah Quattrin, Ashley (husband, Matt) Armstead, MiaBella and Massimo Polistina; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard L. Chiola officiating.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 1020 N. Milton, Springfield, IL 62702.

Nancy Serena born about 1833-1836, Pennsylvania

sagnleo62 — 2010-07-07 17:06:17Z

I'm looking for more information about an ancestor, Nancy Serena. She was born perhaps in 1833 or 1836. The 1850 Census shows her at age 14 residing in Lignonier Township, PA. Father's name Joseph, mother's name Nancy. Anyone who can help, I'd appreciate it. I'd like a definite date of her birth, parents' births, and it may seem obvious but I would also like to know if the family was Italian. Thanks.

Re: Famiglia Serena

larissa133 — 2010-01-29 15:50:57Z

Ciao Enrico, io abito in Brasile, e ricerco persone della famiglia Serana per una amico che vuole scoprire i suoi ancestrali.
Lui é nipote di Giovanni Battista Serena , sposato con Luiza Campostrine, loro hanno una figlia che sia chiama Elisa o Elisabeth Serena.....e da tempo che cerco qualche informazione su di loro...mas fino adesso non ho trovatto nesunno che abbia relazione com questa famiglia.Cosi se conoscio sa qualcosa di loro..per favore scrivimi...questa é la mia mail: larissa@viamaretur.com.br

Jacob Serena

DKohls7471 — 2008-06-08 05:22:03Z

I would like to know more about a Jacob Serena. I have one in the 1850 Fairfield Twp Westmoreland Co. PA census, age 12. Living with the Thomas Norris family. Trying to find out how he is connected to them.

DeniseK

Re: Serena Family

hedgerow2787 — 2008-04-07 17:49:32Z

My great grand father was Pete Serena from Cuggiono(Spelling?) the Italian name is Seregni, which was on his childrens baptisum record. I know he came to Herrin some about 1889.

Serena in Westmoreland and Allegheny Co., PA

rabyard — 2008-02-26 03:41:58Z

Robert SNYDER married about 1844 Sophia ___________. I think Sophia might be a SERENA, the daughter of Jacob Hill SERENA Sr. and Mary NORRIS. Sophia was born about 1823 in PA and died before May 1899 when Robert SNYDER died in Lincoln Twp., Allegheny Co., PA . Barbara Jane SNYDER married John Findlay BYARD and lived in the McKeesport area. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: SERENA SURNAME

janis1101 — 2007-10-08 05:14:56Z

Hi Francis:

I haven't been working on my ancestry in years, and just started back. I just read a message that you left me in 2000. If you want to catch up on things, email me at janismcgovern@mybankcsb.com.

P.S got married in 2001 and my last name is now McGovern.

Re: Serena in Maryland

judylewis4022 — 2007-06-07 03:13:33Z

I am not related to the Serenas, but my Aunt Margie was married to Earl Serena who was a son of Earl & Irene Serena of Baltimore, MD. Young Earl was killed in 1972 after being hit by a drunk driver while crossing the street in Baltimore. Are u related and if so, how? You can email me at jreddinger21@yahoo.com and I will try to find out any info for you. My aunt doesn't know anything about computers, do I am doing it for her.

Serena in Maryland

claudefan — 2007-02-20 22:18:50Z

Looking for information on Earl Serena and his wife Irene of Baltimore, Maryland.

Re: Salvador Serena in CA or TX

jeeplette — 2005-07-13 18:41:07Z

My e-mail address is jeeplette@yahoo.com...I forgot to say that. =o)

Salvador Serena in CA or TX

jeeplette — 2005-07-13 18:38:40Z

Hello. I am completely new to genealogy and I am looking for my grandfather on my mother's side of the family. She knows very little about him. He was born around 1923, possibly in March and he apparently lived in Los Angeles, California or near there around 1957. He may have had family in Houston, TX and I am told they owned a restaraunt in Houston or near there. My grandmother is not being helpful in finding him, so if anyone has any information or knows of anywhere I can lookor any pointers, please let me know. Thank you sooo much!

serena surname

dfossa — 2004-02-07 04:18:47Z

Jennifer,

There is a book called the History of Indiana County. There on page 903, or thereabouts, is an article about the Serena family. My wife is also decended from Joseph Serena, but a different one from yours. Although there is a family connection back in the 1700's. We have used that article and census records to trace the family back. We have not found them before 1798, but suddenly they appear in Ligonier, Westmoreland County. There is also a file on them at the Westmoreland County Historical Society. If you or anyone connected needs more help, please contace me at nonnodgf@juno.com. I will be glad to help.Dan Fossa

Re: Serena's of Montebelluna

2004-01-06 04:43:25Z

Hello Valerie:
Thanks for contacting me on my message to this board.
Yes, I have been to Italy several times and have done
research there on my family. I had a cousin who was a
professor of music and his name was Giuseppe Serena
b. July 22, 1904 in Paderno del Grappa and he died June 27,
1980 in Cornuda where he lived. He married a Manuela Lina
Spano b. September 30, 1908. My parents originally came
from Paderno but immigrated to America in 1908 and 1922
respectively.

If you go to Ancestry.com World Connect Project Family
Trees and type either of these names you will see my
research on this surname. My parents names were
Francesco Serena and Maria Teresa (Rizzardo) Serena.

If you wish you can contact me at my e-mail address
taffy1@otn.net.

Frances

Re: Serena's of Montebelluna

2004-01-05 02:46:38Z

Yes. My mother was born in Montebelluna, her mother is a Serena. We were not sure how far back the Serena family could be traced in that town. I do know that the Serena family originally came to Venice as a pair of brothers who were glassblowers, eventually on the island of Murano. I don't have any other information at this point. How about you, what do you know??? I would love to hear more!!!

Have you ever been there yourself? I went back in 1986 with my mother. She said it was amazing how little had changed in all those years. It is a beautiful little town built on the side of a mountain, as I guess most of northern Italy is.

Re: Serena's of Montebelluna

2004-01-01 15:15:02Z

Did anyone ever respond to this e-mail. My Serena's also hail from Montebeluna in the 1800's. I would be interested in corresponding

Serena's of Treviso

fibro_fog — 2003-01-18 22:47:09Z

My mother is a Serena, born in Montebelluna in 1937. She must be a cousin to your husband. I have been sent information from a Serena relative in Italy that I may be able to get you in contact with if you email me at the other address:

Vhulderman@home.com

He has a Serena website and is very interested in having the North American Serena's send him their family tree information.

Your welcome

fibro_fog — 2003-01-18 22:47:09Z

Dear Kathy,

I'm sorry, I forgot to come check this site.

You are welcome. Has he sent you any information yet? If not, I will send you what he sent me.

Blessings,

Valerie

Serena's of Montebelluna

fibro_fog — 2003-01-18 22:47:09Z

I will try to write to you but I wanted to post here just in case.

My mother is Ann Maria Fruscalzo born in 1937 in Montebelluna. Father Bruno Fruscalzo and her mother was Maria Serena. I would love to get in touch with you.

Roberto's grandfather - montebelluna

fibro_fog — 2003-01-18 22:47:09Z

Dear Roberto,
Who was your grandfather? Do you know any other Serena's from that area?

Valerie

Re: Serena Website and more (Treviso, Italy)

FrancesBeaton72 — 2003-01-09 05:42:03Z

Hello Kathy:
I tried to reply to the following e-mail address Aleser_it@yahoo.com and my message was returned.
Can you help?

Frances

Re: Serena Website and more (Treviso, Italy)

FrancesBeaton72 — 2003-01-09 05:42:03Z

Thank you Kathy.

Frances

Re: Serena's of Montebelluna

FrancesBeaton72 — 2003-01-09 05:42:03Z

Hello Valerie:
Kathy Leafgren gave me your name regarding getting in touch
with this e-mail address which I tried to send a message and
it was returned. This is the e-mail address: Aleser_it@yahoo.com.

Can you help.

Frances

Re: Serena Website and more (Treviso, Italy)

2002-10-18 19:17:21Z

I know what you mean. I had "Valerie" who's in this forum contact him for me, since his e-mail didn't go through for me either.She's the one you might want to ask.

Kathy

SERENA SURNAME

taffy161 — 2002-06-10 03:42:20Z

HELLO JANIS:
I HAD NOT HEARD FROM YOU IN SO LONG, THAT
I SAW YOUR REQUEST WITH FAMILY HISTORY. COM/
WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH YOU. I AM
SORRY IF I ASKED YOU SOME PERSONAL QUESTIONS
AWHILE BACK CONCERNING YOUR FAMILY. I
SINCERELY HOPE YOU WILL ACCEPT MY APOLOGY.
PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING ANY INFO THAT
YOU MIGHT HAVE REGARDING ANY RELATIONSHIP
TO THIS SURNAME. I KNOW YOU WERE GOING TO
ASK YOUR FATHER ABOUT THE INFO I SENT YOU
SOMETIME AGO, BUT I HAD NOT HEARD FROM YOU
REGARDING THIS.

I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL WITH YOU.

BEST REGARDS,

FRANCES

Re: Serena's

George1849 — 2001-12-05 02:20:28Z

I'm also researching the Serena family. I'm interested in the branch that lived in Westmoreland/Indiana counties PA. As far as I have been able gather data, there does not seem to be an Italian connection with the family in this location. I have been able to trace my relatives back to Joseph Serena(1793). If you have information that goes back prior to this date I would be most please if you you would be willing to share this data with me. Thanks,George

Clementina

Klynh27 — 2001-10-28 01:36:56Z

Hi Valerie,
Just wondering if you have a maiden name for Clementina. I am looking for a Clementina AMATO /D'AMATO --she was a twin
Kelly --you can email me at Klynh1227@aol.com

Re: Serena's

2001-10-03 19:06:59Z

Dear George,
I have as my as my oldest Serena, Joseph d 1794 Ligonier, PA wife Anne ? m 1763. Was a farmer have a list of four children.
1 Joseph Serena d 1844 m Elizabeth or Nancy
2 Anna Maria Serena
3 Hannah Serena d. 1820 Spouse John Dearborn m abt 1798
4 Philip Serena spouse Elizabeth BAKER

Can be trace back to 1750 in Ligonier, PA He guarded the Fort Lagonier and was a farmer. They died leavin grown and three children ages approx 12 to 15 years of age. The responsibility was left up to the Orphans's Court they were Hannah, Mary and Philip. The SERENA name is an ancient name that goes back to Roman times.

I have some down line also if I can be of any help.
Frank
fnldoherty@aol.com

Surrena/Serena link?

jlmjwl — 2001-09-24 05:35:04Z

I have a lot of Surrena's in my family tree from western PA but I've noticed there are even more Serena's from that area. If anyone has info on how these two names could possibly be derived or related, I would really appreciate it!

Serena/Surrena link

jlmjwl — 2001-09-24 05:35:04Z

What is your e-mail address. I'm interested in talking to you.

Joseph Serena of Westmoreland Co, Pa

jlmjwl — 2001-09-24 05:35:04Z

I'm looking for the parents and wife of Joseph Serena. He lived in Ligonier, Pa, which is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He died in 1793. He had at least one son, Philip, who was born in 1775-1776 in Westmoreland County and who married Elizabeth Baker. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Serena''s of Westmoreland County, PA

jlmjwl — 2001-09-24 05:35:04Z

Richard,
My line of Serena's is originally from Westmoreland County, Pa. About what time was you grandfather born? He is connected to my line, but I don't know exactly how yet. E-mail me at jlmjwl@yahoo.com. I would love to hear from you.

Serena's

FDohertyCWO4 — 2001-08-26 17:48:40Z

Sorry no help to you on the Serena line mine goes back to 1750 in PA.
Frank J Doherty

Serena/Hays

Lisa_Ing — 2001-08-26 14:29:25Z

I am searching for my mothers first cousins, Tommy and Juanita Hays. There parents were Jean Serena and J.T. Hays. Jean's mother was Margaret Serena. Margaret(maiden name unknown) was born February 17, 1891 and died July 1980 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Jean had siblings, Dottie and Peter. This Serena family was of Italian descent. Jean died when Tommy was 11 years old. Jean wrote a letter in which we have a copy stating who would care for her children when she died. Tommy and Juanita lost contact with their father thus with our family. I would love to find Tommy and Juanita for my mother. If anyone can help please contact me privately at sshore2@bellsouth.net.

Re: Jacob Serena

2001-08-04 04:40:39Z

I have had some help and found the parents and grandparents of Jacob Serena. Joseph Serena And his father Joseph Serena. I might be of a little help.

Serena's 1800's

FDohertyCWO4 — 2001-07-19 03:40:10Z

Jacob Serena from Italy, Naples. Was a coal miner in Pittsburg, PA in 1860's I know of 2 dau.'s Ella May Serena b 30 Oct 1869 ? Pittsburg, PA m Edward C. Hinkler in OH d. 16 Sept 1914 LA CA and Mollie Serena b. Pittsburg, PA(?) m. Richard Ralph Slater Auroa, IN d. Sept 1934 LA, CA. I have more down line but very little up.

Thanks for any help.

Frank J Doherty
FNLDoherty@msn.com

Serena, Jacob

FDohertyCWO4 — 2001-07-19 03:40:10Z

Jacob Serena Coal miner in Pittsburg, PA Born in/Around Naples, Italy. Kown Children 1. Ella May Serena b. 30 Oct 1869
Pittsburg, PA.? d. 16 Sept 1914 LA CA. 2. Mollie Serena Pittsburg, PA. ? d. Sept. 1934
Ella m Edward C Hinkler Mollie m. Richard R. Slater This is the some total of what I know, any one have any clues?

Thanks for any help

Frank

Serena from Westmorland Co, Pittsberg, PA

FDohertyCWO4 — 2001-07-19 03:40:10Z

I have found out that Jacob Serena wasn't born in Italy maybe his father. Was b. 1839
maybe a coalminer before he went in the 9th Vol Inf PA and was in from 1861-1865. came out a Cpl M Catherine b. abt 1842 as of the 1870 Cenus had 3 children Thomas 4, Ellen 2, Mary 1mo. May had an older bros. John Wife Jane and at least 5 kids. Found John and Jacob working in Pittsberg in 1890. Jacob moved to Ohio in the early 1890's and worked on a coal barge. Lived with Ellen and MARY.
d. 1908 in Cin. OH wife recieved civil war pension. Census says he was born in PA no Itatly so there coud be that it is th father.

Jacob Serena

FDohertyCWO4 — 2001-07-19 03:40:10Z

I miss read the name and put who I was looking for and not my own. just below this message. FNLDoherty@msn.com
Thanks again if some can help from the info I can now provide compared to 3 or4 months ago.I hope there is some who can help me.

Frank
PS I have down line I can provide.
FJD

Serena's from Montebelluna

2000-08-09 16:18:32Z

His name was Angelo Serena born in 1900. We communicate with family over there every once in a while.

Serena's from Montebelluna

2000-08-06 20:37:37Z

My grandfather, Angelo Serena was born in Montebelluna in 1900.

Clementina

2000-04-13 16:38:24Z

No, I don't know her last name. She married
Alfonso Serena but I don't know her maiden
name. They were from Montebelluna, Treviso, Italy.

Serena Family

2000-03-25 04:53:19Z

sorry, I failed to indicate my email address:
janis@ballistic.com

Serena Family

2000-03-25 04:46:26Z

I would love to find out more about the decendents of the Serena Family. I understand that My great-grandfather was Dominick Serena who married Linda DelBello. My grandmother was Mary Irene Serena, who married Roy Nathan Moser. My grandmother's birth certificate indicates that she was born in Fonte, Italy, Providence of Treviso. Please email me with any info. Thanks

Serena Surname

2000-03-11 17:46:05Z

I am David Serena in Babbitt Minnesota and my dad was Louis(Valintine)Serena. His father was Anton Serena(23-7-1877) from I belive either Canasso Houvo or (Cavasso Nouvo) Mother Catterina Roppolo(7-5-1885) was from Perosa Canavese Italy. My fathers brother lives in Iron River Michigan his name is John Serena. I have been in contact with Alberto Serena of Italy in hopes of finding some family ties in Italy, If you can help me bless let me know. Thank You Dave Serena e-mail ddserena@rangenet.com

Serena's

2000-03-01 17:58:55Z

WOW! Thank you very much.This is wonderful.

Serena Website and more (Treviso, Italy)

2000-03-01 08:20:13Z

Hello Kathy,
Alberto and Alessandro Serena (aleser_it@yahoo.com)
are a father and son team who are doing great
indepth research into our Serena families!
He has emailed me with a message for you:

"Can you inform your friend Kathy Leafgren and say her
that her grand-father Anton (son of Fortunato) married
Catterina Roppolo (NOT Ropollo) from Cavasso Nuovo
(Pordenone) (NOT Venice) was born the July,23 1877.
Calisto is born May,29 1893 son of Davide and Maria
Bartoli.
Elisabeth (born April,26 1862) is daughter of
Fortunato Serena and sister of Anton.
The mather's place is called Perosa Canavese (Turin)
(NOT Peruso) and if she want she can contact me to
have other informations."

This notice arrived from another Serena's family of
Babbit, grandson of THIS SERENA ANTON.
My best greetings,

Alberto Alessandro Serena

IN THIS DAY WE ARE ACTIVATING OUR WEB SITE.
TRY TO VISIT IT AT http://digilander.iol.it/SerenaAl
(it is in construction!!!) AND GIVE THE ADDRESS TO ALL
THE SERENA.

Mr. Serena's e-mail

2000-02-29 17:22:40Z

I tried to e-mail Mr. Serena but it came back To me.Any suggestions?

Kathy

Famiglia Serena

2000-02-23 02:57:38Z

I don't have a my e-mail. If you want to contact me, write me a letter: this is my addres, Enrico Serena, Via dell'Arcolaio 23, 50137 FIRENZE (Italy).
My family Serena is italian and comes from Vedelago (Treviso) and from Paderno d'Asolo (Paderno del Grappa, Treviso) and from Montebelluna. Please write me, I have some information about Serena of Treviso and about other Serena's families!

tell me more

2000-02-21 02:16:55Z

In the order to collect more informations about
the origin of the Serena's surname, give me more information
about you all. Where do you actually live?
What are the names of your parents? And so on...

Sergio

Sergio - Serena's of Veneto

2000-02-14 21:54:46Z

Ciao Sergio,

I sent email to you but no reply from you.
Did you receive it? I am very curious about
my family history and would love to have you
respond. Can you help with research?