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Uncovering Italian Heritage: A Journey Through Family History

In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Christian Meehan, who shares his rich family history and experiences as an Italian-American. They explore Christian’s roots, including his family’s migration from Italy to North America, the impact of historical events on their lives, and the cultural identity that shapes his perspective today. Christian discusses his journey to Italy, the challenges of living abroad, and the importance of connecting with one’s heritage. The conversation emphasizes the value of family stories and the significance of understanding one’s ancestry. Christian is a mix of Irish and Italian heritage. His great-great-great-grandfather was involved in the Risorgimento. Christian’s family immigrated to Canada after World War II. He moved to Italy after falling in love with the country during a study abroad program. Christian emphasizes the importance of family history and oral stories. He navigated the citizenship process to live in Italy. Living in Italy has its challenges, including cultural differences. Christian advises others to start their family history journey with their relatives. He reflects on the importance of understanding one’s roots. Christian plans to connect more with his ancestral town in Italy.

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Researching Trentino, Campania, Liguria and Sicily

Fantastic interview on Francisco Andragnes research and family. Francisco was born in Argentina and his surname is Basque, however 75% of his ancestry is of Italian origin. Francisco’s ancestry comes from Trapani, the westernmost town in Sicily, all the way to Borgo Sacco, a town in Trentino close to the Austrian border, including also ancestors from Crocefieschi, Voltri, Finale , Laigueglia and Savona in Liguria, Meta and Piano di Sorrento in Campania, Lugo in

May 1, 2023 1 Comment

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Researching Lettere Campania

Fascinating interview with attorney and author Michael Fattorosi on how a rainy day in Positano led to his uncovering his ancestors in Lettere Campania. Michael has done extensive research and has copied thousands of records from Lettere that he plans to release to the public. Check out his site archiviodilettere.com. And don’t forget the Book Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video

March 14, 2023 No Comments

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An American Family in Italy — Montecarlo Tuscany

Great conversation with Paul Spadoni about researching his family in Montecarlo Tuscany, living and working in Italy and spending 6 months a year in his grandparents hometown. Paul and Lucy Spadoni periodically live in Tuscany to explore Paul’s Italian roots, practice their Italian and enjoy “la dolce vita.” Paul is the author of “An American Family in Italy: Living La Dolce Vita without Permission,” an Amazon bestseller. Podcast Click here to join our group on

February 11, 2023 No Comments

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Researching Colliano Salerno Campania

Robert talks about his family from Colliano that settled in NJ and Pennsylvania and his grandfather’s murder in the early 1900’s. And meeting Zio Ernesto playing cards in Italy. Robert has made over 30 trips to Italy. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video

November 18, 2022 No Comments

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Researching Sicily and Campania

Visit Our Shop Bob talks to Paula Zichinchi-Manning about her research in Italy and the US and finding roots in Sicily and Campania. With some very interesting US stories about US citizens losing their citizenship when marrying immigrants and a pirate ancestor. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video Montouri Churchmen Paula and GG Great Grandfather Baker Books Paula sign Antonio Montuori, Emilia and Elisa (2)

August 26, 2021 No Comments

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Researching Calabria, Campania, Sicily and Puglia

Pat (Bava) Zielinski joins Bob and talks about when and why she started her research, and the meaning of her surname Bava. Grandfather Francesco Bava – from San Nicola, village outside Caulonia proper Paternal Grandmother was born Anna Sorriente In Bracigliano, a village In the hills above Salerno/Sorrento Maternal Grandfather – Angelo DeCarlo, Massafra, in the province of Torano in the Apulia region. He married my Maternal Grandmother – Angela Tuccitto in Palermo, Sicily. Paternal

August 10, 2020 No Comments