Italians In Pennsylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Parise Family - Marcedusa to Pittsburgh

bamannandpoyner1 — 10 Jun 2005 2:05:01 GMT

Does anyone have info on my GGGgrandfather Andrew Parise (b. @1867)Living in Pittsburgh (Congress street) in the early 1900's. His son, Raffaele Parise (my ggrandfather, b.1893) came to the US through Ellis Island in 1897 with his mother, Rose Ciccone or Palma Rose Ciccone on the ship Chataeu Yquem out of Naples. Their last residence was Marcedusa, a little town in Calabria. Raffaele changed his name to Ralph. Operated a store on Liberty Ave, in Pittsburgh. In 1917 was living living on Congress st. w/ mother, brother & sister. Fought in WWI. Married Pauline Miller, their children were Lubetta, Palma, & johnny. He eventually died in Trumbull Co. Ohio in 1973.

Italians in Mining Communities/ Italians in Colorado

angelabeery — 6 Aug 2007 7:25:29 GMT

I am interested in finding other Italian families who immigrated in the late 1800 and early 1900 and came to Colorado to work in the mining communities an/or for the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.

ZAFFUTO/CONTRISTANO in PITTSBURGH

nanaannemarie — 19 May 2005 1:16:56 GMT

My beautiful daughter in law was adopted from Rome by Rocco Contristano and Beatice Zaffuto. Her birth name was Ambra Provitali

Rocco's (1927-1976) family was from Potenza, Italy, son of Gerardo (1895-1982) and Angelina (1900-?) Grippo.Rocco was born in Pittsburgh, 1 of 5 or 6 children.

Beatrice (1920-2001) was the daughter of Joseph (1896-?)and Stefania, (abt 1900-?) again about 5 or 6 children.

Having challenges with name changes, nicknames and Italian!
Met many of the family at the wedding in 2003.

Need to sit down with the family before they no longer are here.

Hope someone recognized this family.

annemarie

Scalise & Juliano in Hazelton,Pa & Allegheny,Pa

FamilyTreeHunting — 12 Oct 2006 10:50:37 GMT

Teresa Mary Scalise was born 1-28-1921 to Antonio Scalise & Felicia (Juliano-) Scalise in Pa.

Antonio Scalise
Birth: 6 Sep in Italy

Felicia (Juliano-)SCALISE
Birth: 24 Jun 1896 in Italy
Death: Apr 1975 in Coraopolis, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Anna & Attilio Scalise were Teresa's sister & brother.

Felicia Scailse Social Security Death Record was found in
ZIP Code: 15108
Coraopolis, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Moon Twp, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

I have also found them at EllisIsland.org.
I have more information offline related to Teresa.

Please email or post for information.
My link is below.

http://www.gencircles.com/users/joyceh2004/42

correct spelling

pat — 20 Jun 2006 4:24:12 GMT

I am researching my grandchildren's maternal ancestry in Sicily and have found two variations of this name. Which is correct?
Guiseppe Giuseppe
Thank you

DeFazio search

zakman2 — 20 Feb 2006 6:16:38 GMT

My grandfather was Gaetano DeFazio. My grandmother was Felicia Martini (I believe they shortened it to Martin). They lived on Elm Street in Clairton (Wilson) PA. From the 1930 census, there was also a John and Clementina DeFazio. I am trying to find any relatives of theirs. They had 6 children: Anna, Pasqua, Anthony, Mary, Joseph and Dominic, all born between 1911 and 1924.

Tips on Searching

FamilyTreeHunting — 12 Oct 2006 10:50:37 GMT

Keep checking the Family Trees at Rootsweb.
I check about 1x a month & seem to find new interesting files that could relate to me ALOT.

Still searching for Scalise & Juliano who lived in Hazelton,Pa.
But have now found some related files online.:-)

Grill, Prali Villa

LynnieGrill — 16 May 2005 12:00:32 GMT

My Grandfather was born in Ville de Prali, near Genoa in the late 1800s, moved to Pennsylvania and married Emma Masquelier. They moved to Saskatchewan and had 7 children. He was successful in politics and farming. If anyone has ANY information or links, I'd sure appreciate knowing about them.
Thank you.

WELCOME to ITALIANS in or from PENNSYLVANIA, READ!

CodyBollman — 7 Jul 2004 12:02:13 GMT

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Please list your heritage and residence in PA.

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My family

jnjross180 — 20 Nov 2004 12:51:01 GMT

My great-grandparents came to Pennsylvania in 1906 and 1907. My great-grandfather, Guglielmo Berardinelli, arrived in Mocanaqua in 1906 and worked in the local mine. His wife, Adelaide Falcone arrived in 1907 with their daughter Edith. Guglielmo changed his name to James Ross and had three more children: Peter Ross, Samuel Ross and Anthony Ross. Many Ross's still living in the area: Berwick, Shickshinny, Beach Haven.

My Italian Family in Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA

bdragon126 — 17 Nov 2004 12:39:57 GMT

Hello to All,

I am seeking information on my Great Grandparents:

Giovanni (John) Ragone/Ragona/Aragona/Argona and
Eugenia Basilli/Basili

They came to America in 1904/04 and settles in Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA.

They had nine children:
Joseph b. 1906 (married a Rose Turca)
Rocco b. 1908 (my grandfather)
Domenico/Dominick b. 1910 (?)
Consalata/Concetta/Connie b. 1912 (married Paul Arcudi)
Francesco/Frank b. 1913 (died in a mining accident abt 1949)
Carmella b. 1917
Maria/marie b. 1910 (?) (marred Charles Turca, Rose's brother
Caterina/Catherine b. 1921 (married Charles Serino)
Savanna/Jenny b. 1924 ( married ?? Fonzo)

My great Uncle Frank died in a mining accident abt 1949 in the Red Ash Vein, Kehow berge Coal Co.

I believe that my great grandfather was born in the Reggio Calabria regoin of Italy, unsure of my great grandmothers birth area.
If any one has any information about any of these people, please e-mail me.

Thank you all so very much for your time,

Laurie (Daignault) Vanover
bdragon@cbpu.com

Neleo Maria of PA

Dino Anelli — 17 Jul 2004 6:25:33 GMT

I'm looking for obituary of Neleo Maria dead Jul 1964 Pennsylvania (probably in Philadelphia) She was born on 18/6/1876 in Italy. I hope that somebody have informations on Neleo Maria and her family to send to me.
Sincerely, Dino Anelli Piacenza Italia