Randall Di Stefano talks about his family from Nicolosi and how they settled in East Hampton Conn with some taking up the interesting trade of bell making.
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Researching Castellammare Del Golfo Sicily
Celia Milano began her research 20 years ago before the internet tools we have today. Listen to how she contacted family by letter. We also discuss her three books. I was born in New York City and raised in Yonkers, New York. I have several degrees, including an Associate Degree in Applied Science and Technology from Thomas A. Edison State College in Trenton, NJ, a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Georgian Court University in
History of Sicily Italy
My connection to Sicily is interesting. While not really Sicilian, many of my ancestors had some hand in ruling there, either directly of indirectly. For example, the Hauteville, Hohenstaufen, Angevin French, the Argagonese and Spanish Hapsburgs are all part of my family tree going back almost 1000 years. Also, my wife’s mom is from Sciaccia, and her family is Proietto, Baldasanno, DeMino, Gelardi and some Cusumano. Reading through the history, it’s not surprising that when
Researching Patti Sicily — Update October 2022
Linda Rovetti-Goldstein talks about her father born in the USA only to return to Italy as a baby when his father passed away. As a teenager he came back to the USA and live in Hoboken NJ. UPDATE October 2022 Linda worked with my friend Francesco Curione 007 Italian Records. Where are you Febronia?This incredible story from yesterdays adventure is long but worth the read if you enjoy genealogy.It can be summed up with this
Researching Sicily — “The Lady of the Wheel”
In this episode I talk to Angelo Coniglio about his family research and his book “The Lady of the Wheel”. Angelo explains naming conventions of the abandoned children and how poorly they were treated. This is a story set in Racalmuto, Sicily in the late nineteenth century. As historical fiction, it deals with a heartbreaking aspect of parenting: the practice of of leaving unwanted children in a revolving door or wheel (ruota) of a church,
Keepin’ It Real With Frankie D. Sicily and Chicago
Visit Our Shop Bob and Frank talk about his family from Sicily, Chicago roots and his website and podcast. www.italianamericanlife.org Frank Di Piero was born in Chicago and is 100% Italian origin. He has traveled to Italy many times and attended two study abroad programs in Italy, one in Roma and one in Firenze. He is the former President of The Harlem Avenue Italian & American Business Association and was on the committee to start
Research your Sicilian or Italian Ancestors
Check out our shop! Research your Italian or Sicilian Ancestors with Francesco Curione from 007 Italian Records. Francesco has a great personality and researches not only civil records but church records also. Watch our interview and checkout his Facebook page. We talk about how he began 007 and some of the amazing things that he uncovered for his clients! Podcast Video Our day in Cefalu Our great friend Francesco took the time out of his
