Oh please.. My grandmother Henrietta O'Donnel sent me on this journey to find her own mother who died when she was 2. In searching for her own mother, I learned thather mother died at age 16, indicating that her own mother was 14 when she gave birth. My grandmother lived to be nearly 103 years old. I have yet to find her father though she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Hugh and Esther O'Donnell. I'd love to shed light on this mystery. I thank you in advance for any info ..
Help We are traveling to Sicily in August. We plan to visit Palazzo Adriano and Caccamo, where my grandfather and grandmother are from, respectively. Any information you can share relative to those you visited for birth records would be greatly appreciated. I would like to contact them before arriving, but have had not luck determining a website, or emails, only phone numbers. Many thanks in advance. Grazie! Kathy
Hi Jr. I was wondering, one day soon I am hoping to make a visit to Palazzo di Adriano Hi Jr.
I thank you for blogging about your trips, you've are blessed and fearless I see. My Grand & Great-Grandfather's artwork us displayed somewhere in "Palazzo di Adriano” They were great sculporers, artists, and dress designers, their work is located in this city on a Catholic Church. It seems nobody in the family remembers where. Oh well, God bless, Maria
Thank you for the tour and information. I very much enjoyed it !! My Great Great Grandfather was Georgio Alessi from Palazzo Adriano. My great Grandmother name is Angelina Dragotta she married Joesph Alessi Sr. both were born in Palazzo Adriano
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Cicchirillo, Dileo & Canzoneri Descendent Hello Tony Marino. Just thought I would let you know we are related. My grandmother, Carmella Cicchirillo Dileo, is your grandfather Mike's sister. I do have information on the Cicchirillo that I'd be happy to share.
I was very excited to see your post on this website. I can be contacted at both email addresses jms90631@msn.com and janet.desmith@gmail.com
Looking forward to your reply.
Cicchirillo, Dileo & Canzoneri Descendent Hello Tony Marino. Just thought I would let you know we are related. My grandmother, Carmella Cicchirillo Dileo, is your grandfather Mike's sister. I do have information on the Cicchirillo that I'd be happy to share.
I was very excited to see your post on this website. I can be contacted at both email addresses jms90631@msn.com and janet.desmith@gmail.com
Looking forward to your reply.
Grandparents from Palazzo Adriano Hello!
I see you visited the churches in the square in Palazzo Adriano researching your grandparents just as I have done - actually I believe it was the same year. My grandmother was born there and her father was a sculptor who's picture and plaque are displayed in the wall of one of the churches. It would be great to communicate with you. Have you ever returned? I always say, if I go back to Sicily I will not return home!
I know this is probably an older blog. Hope you receive the message.
Michael Vance
Chicago, IL
Alessi, Dragotta, Grana. Names in my family I am from Independence, La. My Greatgrand parents came from Palazzo Adriano around 1890. I,m not certain of the date. The father of the family was Georgio Alessi and his wife was Giavanni Grana. There were three boys that I am certain of Joe, Dominic and Nicolo. There were girls but I forget their names,,,,,one was called, aunt Ben??? joe was my Greatgrand father and he married Angelina Dragotta.
Cichirillo Descendent My great grandfather was Mike Cichirillo (from Palazzo Adriano). He was married to my grandmother, Mary (Glaviano). Mike and Mary had six children. Their names were: Nick, John, Mario, Rose, Virginia, and Anne. The children grew up in the San Gabriel Valley (mainly in the Covina area). My father Joe (Marino) is the son of Rose (Cichirillo) Marino and her husband Sam Marino. Rose (Cichirillo) Marino has two other children, Evelyn (Marino) Gaudesi and John Marino. My great grandfather, Mike (Cichirillo) died in November of 1963. His wife, my great grandmother, Mary (Glaviano) Cichirillo kept one of her grandchild's photo in her wallet - it was my picture. When I remember that fact, it still makes me smile (and quite proud). I believe she was originally from Italy, but came to Southern California by way of Oklahoma. Please feel free to email me anytime at: marinofactor@gmail.com
Cusimano/Cirrincione My maternal grandfathers fathers name was Franchesco Cusimano. I believe his fathers name was Rosalino and his mothers name was Cristina (Cirrincione). Not much more is known other than a document I have dated May 5 1932 from Comune di Palazzo Adriano. My fathers family is from Bivona, not far away. Thier family names are DiLio and Vasille. Are these names familiar to anyone? Contact me at frankbarbsmrof65@msn.com.
Your not the only Alessi interested. My name is Cyril Alessi named after my grandfather Cirillo who left Palazzo Adriano in 1898 (we still have his passport ) A branch of the Alessi clan landed in Buffalo NY via New Orleans. My grandmother was a Parisi from Mount Magore a neighboring village. Sooner or later my family wants to make a group trip to Palazzo Adriano as you did.
Daleo, Basta, Cichirillo, Santo & Canzoneri Looking for information on my paternal GGrandparent's Ciro Daleo (Dileo or Deleo) and Anna Basta. If you have any information please contact me at jms90631@msn.com
Thank you,
Janet
Family - Cichirillo, Canzoneri and Daleo Grazie per questo sito meraviglioso viaggio. Le foto e le storie di cuore mi raccontano la storia della PA e dove la mia famiglia sono da .
My Grandmother (Carmela Cichirillo), sister (Nicolina Cichrillo) and brother (Mike "Mercione" Cichirillo) were borned in Palazzo Adriano and came to United States in 1911. They lived in many area's of Los Angeles County; City Terrace (Los Angeles), Burbank, El Monte, San Gabriel Valley. I believe their mother's surname was SANTO, but I am not certain. All three were married before coming to the US. Carmela Cichirillo married Guiseppe Daleo, her sister Nicolina married Veto Canzoneri and Mike married Mary Giaviano.
I know from reading the string of postings that John Marino and I are distant relatives. I remember my mother Carmella Daleo DeSmith keeping in touch with all the family.
For those of you who remember many of our family pinic's were at Bonelli Park, San Dimas CA.
Looking forward to any post to this travel blog.
Thank you very much,
Janet from California
31st January 2008 from sara hello sara,
yes, i have my cousin Anna Seidita e her mother, Zia Angelina still living in palazzo. I have also made some friends there over the course of my lifetime....Sara e Franca diMartino (surname prior to marriages), Valentina Caruso is Franca's daughter and friendly with me and my son on facebook...pls give them all my love on your next visit.
ciao
re: not too bright it isnt that the men in the square were "a little off"...this is the only life that they know. i have been to PA 4 times now....i'm only 51 years old. i'm not criticizing you at all, but please remember that the farthest away from palazzo adriano that most of those men have been is to prizzi....maybe. and some of them have never ever left their little town. i love love love palazzo. it is my destination when i retire from all of the hustle n bustle of the u.s.a life. i haven't been many places, however, of the few places that i have traveled to, i still get chills every time i see pictures of my parents home town....it's where i feel i belong.
PER CURIOSITA' PER CURIOSITA'
Salve! mi chiamo Parrino Fortunata; mio papà era di Palazzo e mi raccontava che essendo molte famiglie col cognome PARRINO, ad ogni ceppo è stato dato un sopranome per capire di quale ramo faveva parte. Il nostro soprannome era " MILANO". Qualcuno si ricorda di questa storia e di come è nato il nostro soprannome? Grazie ciao!
Vicari and Saverino Families in PA Let me know if you have ever heard of the Vicari's (my grandmother's maiden name) and the Saverino's (my grandfather)born in PA. I would like to know if I still have relatives there. Her name Santa Vicari and she married Rossario Saverino. My nickname is Sandy.
palazzo adriano i haven't been here in a while so i'm gonna be short.
if any of you think that we are relatives, i would really like to have the opportunity to meet you. the only family that i have here that i know of is Fran D who i have never met. so, if you &/or your famiies are palazziotos with the name of Gioia, Vaiana, DiGiovanni or Seidita PLEASE write to me at annaseidita@hotmail.com.
I hope to hear from some of you.
Anna Seidita
Masaracchia origin The question of the origin of this name has intrigued me. My family name is Masarachi and originates in Cephalonia. There is the remains of a village called Masarakata; the grave yard is brimming with Masarachis. My great grandfather left for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, probably sometime in the 1880's. I was always told that the name had originated in Italy many centuries before. From what has been said by other people on this topic, I am in some confusion as to which way the name travelled. Does anyone have any ideas? Are the Masaracchia's and the Masarachi's long lost cousins? Most fascinating! RM
Giannaorchini/Petralia/Italiano Hello, I just found this site. I am doing genealogy on my family (Telliano- Italiano) my great grandfather came over sponsored by Petrailia family he (Guiseppe Italiano) and his wife Giovannina Petrolia came over in 1898 on the Werra. His wifes' mother and 3 other kids came over in 1897 her name was Vinzsenza Giannaorchini (sorry my spellings may be wrong). I know the father, died in the Trinidad area and the mother eventually moved in with her son-inlaw and daughter (Joseph Italiano and Jennie Petralia) by that time. Does anyone have any info on the Italiano, Petralia or Giannaorchini family prior to leaving Palazzo Adriano? Any suggestion on doing research for someone who cannot write or read Italian?
It's a fearful thing, but I admit I have become a comfort creature, I like my surroundings, coffee done a certain way, pecking away at the puter, taking dogs on an outing and all. Oh I miss them when I'm gone. And it's true, that 2 days into the trip, it is possible that I would wish I could snap my fingers and be back home. Often I have flown across the Atlantic and thought to myself, 'what am I doing up here?'
But it's a fever... here I go again.....
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sallee margot ellis lewis
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born in copper queen hospital, bisbee... dec. 18, 1930
would love to see old photos of this and learn any history