| Name: | Jerry Martini |
| From: | Grass Valley, Ca. |
| E-mail: | themartinis@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I've just discovered this site and am enjoying it very much. Thanks for all the effort. My grandfather Celeste Martini (born 1882) emmigrated from Tuenno in 1903. He may have had brothers that emmigrated to Argentina, but I have never been able to confirm this. I see that there are still Martinis living in Tuenno. We may or may not be relatives and if we aren't I'll bet they're very nice people anyway. Any information would be appreciated. Hello to all, Jerry |
| Name: | Caren henderson |
| From: | Newburgh, NY |
| E-mail: | hendersoncaren@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Searching for relativrs and information starting with: SALVATORE RITONDO of Trapani, Italy, born: 1897. He married: CATHERINE GANDALFO. Any info is appreciated! Ciao~ Caren |
| Name: | Coleen McGinnis |
| From: | Huntingdon, PA |
| E-mail: | coleen2003@pennswood.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for any one that is related to Charles Buzzanell born in Austria . I would like any information on my Grandfathers side of the family. |
| Name: | Ruby (Micheli) Pinto |
| From: | USA |
| E-mail: | rubypinto2000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello, My grandfather was from Arezzo, Cortona. His name was Rodolpho Micheli. He was born in Italy in 1888 and immigrated to USA in 1909. His fathers name was Fausto Micheli born in Italy in 1860. I beleive his mother's name was Margharita. I am trying to find more information of the line in Italy. My grandfather's brother and sisters all came to USA in early 1900's ( Pietro Micheli, Dora Micheli, Carolina Micheli). Any information would be greatly appreciated., please e:mail me at RubyPinto2000@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Robbi Eccher |
| From: | USA |
| E-mail: | rjeccher@charter.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather came from Smarano. Mario Eccher, son of Rosa Recla and Emilio Eccher. I am looking for information regarding their ancestors. Thanks! |
| Name: | Raul Zabat Resnaider Micheli |
| From: | Santa Fe - Argentina |
| E-mail: | raulzabat@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for information about my italian family. My great grandfather was Giuseppe Fioravante Micheli born in Tregiovo, Trento, Austria (now Italy) August 29, 1860. His father was Giuseppe Giovanni Micheli (b.March 6, 1827, Tregiovo, Trento) and his mother Cattarina Eccher. May great grandfather had 2 brothers: Giovanni Antonio Micheli and Alessandro Pietro Micheli) Giovanni traveled to Argentina and Alessandro traveled to USA.) and 3 sisters: Angelica Orsola Micheli, Maria Cattarina Micheli and Matilde Domenica Micheli. |
| Name: | Daniel Tondini |
| From: | Marion, Illinois |
| E-mail: | drtajc@msn.com |
| Comments: | I have been trying to track my ancestory and request any information that anyone may have to help. My great grand father and great grandmothers names were Celeste Tondini and Barbara Dallapiccola. They lived in piazzole, Austria, Tyrol, close to Lavis and Lona. I am aware of three sons they had, Celeste, who stayed in Italy. Then Michele and Augustino that came to the US in a about 1902. My grandmothers name was Nazarena Barcatta who came from Piazzole also, and came to the US a couple years later to marry my grandfather. I am trying to find the names of any other siblings of this family. |
| Name: | Yvonne Curry |
| From: | Millville, UT |
| E-mail: | disfan@teamwifi.net |
| Comments: | My great grandfather, Valentino Storti, was born in Borghetto and came to the U.S. in 1903. He and his wife, Elizabeth Osti, settled in Southern California. Prior to being in Borghetto the Storti family was in Ala. Other surnames that have been found are: Creazzi, Marasca,Lorenzi and Bazzanella. |
| Name: | Bill Patton |
| From: | Chester,Maryland |
| E-mail: | nbpatton@friend.ly.net |
| Comments: | My mother's parents (Giovanni Martini-Revo and Grazia Rauzi-Cloz)came to Hazleton,Pa in 1880's.I recently have done some genealogy searches with some success. |
| Name: | Larcher / Maestri |
| From: | Patricia Alessandri |
| E-mail: | queenie352&embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any ancestors or decendants of Archagelo and Virginia Larcher who immigrated from Taio Trento to Chicago. Arcangelo died in Brazil, Virginia in Chicago. Children are Arcangelo, Silvino, Fanni and Julenia. Looking for any ancestsors or decendents of Urbano and Fani Maestri who also immigrated from Taio Trento to Chicago. Children are Antonia, Olga, Giulina and Bruno. Urbano died in Chicago and Fani remarried and died in California. Please contact me if you have any information I can add to their history. I have some but the ancestors I have not been able to prove yet. Thank you. |
| Name: | Dixie Kuehl |
| From: | Wray, CO |
| E-mail: | porkchop@plains.net |
| Comments: | Hi, I just happened upon your website. My dad was born William Frances Odorizzi but was adopted when he was a about a year old. My grandparents adopted him in Denver, Colorado and brought him home to Wray. He was born December 12, 1940 and came from a large family. I believe there was 10 to 12 children. That is about all the information I have at this time. If anyone has any other clues, I would certainly appreciate it. |
| Name: | Ray Moltrer |
| E-mail: | babybromolts@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello my name is Ray Moltrer I am the youngest of my family and a very proud Trentini. My family settled in Walsenburg Colorado when they came here from Fierozzo Italy. Then they decided to reside in Segundo Co. My grandfather came over with my nona when he was 11 months old and found my great grandfather here in Trinidad. My family went back to Italy to see the FAMILIA their, and words cannot describe it. We have More family their than we do in the US. And to see 4 generations of Biz nono's and nona's in the cemetary was unreal. If you get a chance to go to the home country you should it is unbelievable. To the person that had family in Trinidad I have not heard of those name but I can ask my mother, she is pretty good at remembering people from the old coal camps here in Segundo. Ciao per ora!!!!!!! Ray |
| Name: | andrew buratti |
| E-mail: | andyburatti@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Buratti (also Michelini - maybe 2 l's), from Comano, Trentino. Grandma's polenta was always made in a beat-up metal pot, stirred with the end of a broomstick, and served on a giant wooden rectangle with a dozen or more people sitting around it. I don't know how you turn cornmeal into a yuppy treat. |
| Name: | michael Castelaz |
| E-mail: | mcastelaz@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have been struggling to get info on my family , I kinow my great grandfather came over in 1891 from Mezzano and settled in Norway Michigan a little town just south of Iron Mountain Michigan . His name was Andrea Castellaz and was born in 1865, his wifes name was Antonia ( Marine , I think ) I am trying to get birth recoeds from Meazzano , at the time it was still Austria , Can anyone help ? Mike |
| Name: | Elaine Zupancic |
| From: | Denver, CO, USA |
| E-mail: | elainezupancic@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents were Anselmo DALPIAZ and Sylvia ZANON both from the Val di Non: she from Cunevo, he I'm not sure. They married in southern Colorado sometime around 1910 and raised their two daughters, Josephine and Ida (my mother)in Walsenburg, CO. Nona had several brothers and sisters in town and I have many fond memories of my Zias and Zios and a raft of cousins! Wouldn't the old timers love how polenta has become such a "foo foo chi chi" item in so many upscale restaurants now? I remember my grandparents making it in an aluminum pot on top of a coal stove and cutting it with a piece of string! |
| Name: | Valmir Cinquini |
| From: | Brazil |
| E-mail: | vcinquini@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Cinquini family information. |
| Name: | Tony Beroldi |
| From: | Athol, Massachusetts USA |
| E-mail: | bynot@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I recently (about 2 years ago) was found and contacted by email by relatives from the Trentino area that were trying to do a complete family tree. They were attempting to locate all the extended Baroldi's living in the USA. Although, it seems the our name is now spelled Beroldi with an "e". I assume the change came as my grandfather came through Ellis Island, though I'll never know. It's great to finally be in contact with relatives I've never known. I'm still reading through your site and have passed it on to a relative back in Italy. Thank You. |
| Name: | Mary O. Eyles (Yannes) |
| From: | Flemington, NJ |
| E-mail: | meyles@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello! My name is Mary Eyles. My maiden name was Yannes and I was born and raised in Freeland, PA. My dad, William Yannes, Jr., worked in the Citizens Bank in Freeland and my Aunt taught at Freeland Elementary School. My grandfather came from Castlefondo and ran the Beagle Hame Works in Freeland on Front Street. Mom and dad were both Tyrolean. Mom's parents Maria and Guido Erlicher)came from Dermulo arriving in this country during the 1890's. They settled in Iron Mt., MI first and then came to Hazleton when Mom was only 3 or 4 years old. I have many cousins with the surname of Genetti, Bott, and Marchetti. Many of my cousins still live in the Hazleton area, although I have not seen them in many years. It was great to come upon this website as I was searching for something else. Would be interested in hearing from someone with similar geneology as mine. |
| Name: | Ruby (Micheli) Pinto |
| E-mail: | jewelcat2006@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello, I have just begun a search on my family's geneology. My Fathers fathers name was Rudolph Micheli, who emmigrated from Arezzo (Cortona),His mothers name was Margharita Micheli. My fathers Mothers name was Domenica Petrarca she emmigrated from Fornelli, and her parents names were Antonio Petrarca and Maria Ucci. My Mothers mother emmigrated from Teano, Italy and her Fathers name was Sabatino LoMastro. My mothers Fathers name was Pasquale Quaglieri, and his fathers name I beleive was Raffeala Quaglieri, This is all I know of them., I am hoping someone else out there may have more info., All grandparents were born in the late 1800's. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I live in USA. Thank you |
| Name: | Kelly Cattani |
| From: | Winnipeg |
| E-mail: | kcattani@mts.net |
| Comments: | Hello, just wondering if we're related at all. My family originally comes from around Taino I believe. Joseph Cattani came to the states via ellice island and then the family moved up to Canada. I'm not sure of the dates, I have more information at home. Let me know if you are interested in finding a possible connection and we can see what is in common. thanks. - Kelly |
| Name: | Pizzoli |
| From: | Tuenno |
| E-mail: | patriciab1391@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for the villages my grandparents came from i believe Tuenno. My nono was John Pizzoli who came to the State around 1900 with his brothers David and Roberto also his sister Diomira. They settled in Atlas Pa. My nona was Barbara Zanon ,she came with her sister Matilde. |
| Name: | Florence Salvaterra Lenart |
| From: | Bethel, Vermont |
| E-mail: | lenartdf@aol.com |
| Comments: | My father, Sisinio Candido Salvaterra was from ROMALLO. Mother, Flora Ravina, was from REVO. Would love contact with relatives, although it seems we are all related, huh? I love this site. So many of the surnames I remember my mother being in contact with, growing up in the Bronx. Hope to visit Trento next Fall. |
| Name: | Todd |
| E-mail: | toddmatthews@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My family comes from Baselg di Pine' and from Sanzeno (Banco) in Val di Non. I have spent the last several years researching family history and have learned so much. I am also in the process of applying for dual citizenship. My family names are Sarcletti (Val di Non) and Anesi (Baselga di Pine') Todd |
| Name: | Eileen |
| From: | Staten Island, NY |
| E-mail: | Chakra915@aol.com |
| Comments: | Love the site. I am beginning to look into my ancestors. My grandmother was Gemma Gabos-Bronzetti, She had a number of siblings. Last names, Calovi, Zanoni, Gabos, (can't remember the rest - will have to do some research. Eileen |
| Name: | Mattivi |
| From: | Missouri |
| E-mail: | mattivi80@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just returned from my first trip to Baselga di Pine. I just wanted to let others know what a great trip this was and well worth the money, even considering the poor exchange rate. My family greeted us like we had known one another for a lifetime, although it was the first time we had met. |
| Name: | Patricia Alessandri |
| From: | Ocala, Florida |
| E-mail: | queenie352@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Re: TAIO AREA, AUGUSTO ALESSANDRI AND VIRGINIA LARCHER Thank you for creating this website it is very helpful. I found several generations of Alessandri ancestors for the first time. Anyone having more information or needing information please contact me. |
| Name: | janetta valladao (ciotta) |
| From: | san jose, ca. usa |
| E-mail: | janettaLV@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi there, my name is janetta. my birthname is ciotta (my married name is on top) I am trying to find relatives of mine or just to trace my family line. When i was 8 my mother divorced my father and remarried a man, who a year later adopted us (not by my choice either). Meanwhile i lost contact with my father, although 20 yrs later we found him but when he passed away my uncle would not allow us to attend the funeral saying we were no longer ciotta's since murphy adpoted us as kids. That wasnt my fault but i would like to still know who my family is. I know back as far as my grandfather and grandmother..im sorry i got into the explanation but Thank you for your time anyway, Sincerly, janetta l. valladao(ciotta) |
| Name: | Chuck Pancheri, Jr |
| From: | Anaheim, California |
| E-mail: | CPANJR@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | Will be visiting Trentino this Febuary. Just looking to see if any relitives are there. Grandpas name was Silvio Pancheri. |
| Name: | george iob |
| From: | argentina |
| E-mail: | jorgeiob81@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | This is a great oportunity for me to found more info about my family.thank you |
| Name: | Florence Zanoni Redman |
| From: | Plainfield, IL |
| E-mail: | fredman1047@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My Grandmother on my mothers side was Emilia Covi from Fondo. She married Joseph Zanolini and lived in Sugarloaf, Pa. near Hazelton, Pa. My mother Catherine Zanolini married Joseph Zanoni of Melrose Park, Il. He was born in Cloz, Italy, Val Di Non. I have a family tree of my fathers family but nothing from my mother's. She was one of 14 children and there are still family in the Hazelton area. My father was involved in the Trentini club of Chicago, and a deligate for ITTONA. I would love to hear from anyone related to my Mother's family. Florence Zanoni Redman |
| Name: | Juliano Peruzzo |
| From: | Brazil |
| E-mail: | julianoperuzzo@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I probably found a distant relative now. My great-grandfather (father of my mother's father) Albino Ciotta. Maybe a relative of yours. My grandfather (my father's dad) was from Trento. I'm looking for more informations about him. |
| Name: | Michael Stravino |
| From: | Point Lookout, NY |
| E-mail: | mfvs4127@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am trying to find out if there is a ty in between the town os Stravino and those of us with the Stravino surname. My grandfather Alphonso Stravino emigrated to the US in the early 1900's. I believe he was from Cervino or Maddaloni. There may be a wine ty in also. There is a Stravino di Stravino winery in the North. In the Campania Region there is a Marchese- Stravino wine company. I believe there are two lines of Stravino in that area. i want to find who else may be in my line. |
| Name: | Margie Jones |
| From: | Wenatchee, WA |
| E-mail: | margiej6@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I was glad to see a list from Revo, but was disappointed that it did not go back to earlier dates. My grandmother Rosa Rossi, her sister Eugenia Rossi came in 1895 and my grandfather Bartolo Martini came at about the same time. His sisters, Maria and Sophia came a little later. My grandmother's brothers Giovanni and Stefano came a little earlier. They all came to Pennsylvania and later moved to other places. I have been to Revo and seen the family home and hope to return. |
| Name: | Daniel Caliari |
| From: | Glendale, NY |
| E-mail: | dc12205@netzero.net |
| Comments: | Great website Sal. My family surnames are Caliari, Berasi, Brunelli, Bellotti, Ballina, Rocca, Fina. |
| Name: | Helen Dalpiaz |
| From: | Middle Village, New York |
| E-mail: | hdalpiaz@bmcc.cuny.edu |
| Comments: | My father, Charles Dalpiaz, was born in Vulcan, Michigan in February, 1900. My grandfather, Augusto, was from Denno in Val di Non, and my grandmother, Antonia Endrizzi, was from Sedriago, a part of Spormaggiore. My grandfather came here in November, 1891, just before Ellis Island opened, on a ship called "La Bretagne",and went to Ardmore, Missouri. My grandmother followed two years later. She left from Antwerp, Belgium on the "Belgenland". They were married in Missouri and their first child, Anna Maria, was born there. Later they moved to Michigan where my aunt Mary and my Dad were born. My grandmother and the children returned to Denno in December, 1900 and she never returned. My grandfather returned twice before finally settling back in Denno where my Dad grew up. He came back to the States in 1924, returned several times to visit his family and in 1948, met my mother, Ester Bergamo, from Portolo, also in Val di Non. They lived here in New York City, where I was born. I found the Ellis Island website helpful, and even more so, the microfilm records from the Church of Latter Day Saints. I have returned many times to Val di Non to visit my family, aunts, uncles and cousins, and hope to visit again next summer. We need to keep our heritage alive and current. Ciao. |
| Name: | Mary Shuh |
| From: | St. Petersburg, Florida via New York, New York |
| E-mail: | fshuh@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | Greetings - My father, Egidio Covi, was born in the village of Fondo, Val di Non in 1905 and came to the United States and settled in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1930. My grandparents were Giovanni Covi and Maria Battisti who emmigrated to the U.S. in the 1800's and married in Pennsylvania, but returned to Italy after my grandfather became a U.S. citizen. My mother's maiden name was Carmela Errico and I believe that her family came to the U.S. from Naples or Potenza. As far as I know, I do not have any living relatives in Italy. My cousin and niece are currently working on a family tree and I would like to help them compile information. I am seeking information and links to people with the last name Covi. Thanks! Mary Covi Shuh |
| Name: | Karen McPeak |
| From: | Syracuse, New York |
| E-mail: | stevegryga@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents, Mario and Elodia Leonardi, emigrated to the US from Preore in the early 1900s. They moved to Solvay, NY, where I grew up. I would love to find any information on them, because they both left their families behind to come here and we have limited information about them. |
| Name: | Karen McPeak |
| From: | Syracuse, NY |
| E-mail: | stevegryga@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents, Mario and Elodia Leonardi, both came from Preore in Trentino. |
| Name: | ed rensi |
| From: | downers grove illinois by way of hopedale ohio |
| E-mail: | edrensi@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Hello Family! I have just discover YOU this evening. I am commenting on my Fathers side of My family. Mom VIRGINA was a decendent of Gills and Hatfields. My father was Ernest Henry Rensi son of Sam Rensi and Adelaid Dalpiaz. Dad's grand father was Anthony Rensi and great grangmother was Louisa Melchori. dad's great great great grandfather was Angelo Rensi 3 great grand mother was Philomena Metei.I think i have that correct. I understand that there is a river in the very north that carries the Rensi name. HELP if you have heard of this or may know where the river is. Anthony was born 9-11-1843.he was an only child. He and LOUSIA had 7 children Daniel, Frank,Lawerence,William,Anngelo, Sam and Mary. My grand father Sam was born 12-8-1885. Grand mother was born 9-17-1894 in Terres, Italy. Sam was born in Quetta{this spelling i think is not accurate]they where married and lived in Parlet Ohio until death. Lots of folks from the area came from Val di NON. I was surprised to learn tonight that the val di Non has specific languagethats the root of the name. My grandfather's brothers all came to Parlet to mine coal. Some of their names where misspelled and I find that creates trouble in my search. I am going to apply for Italian citizenship soon anyone who has experience with this effort please help. I am taking my oldest 2 grand children to Val di NON next july. I want them to know where my love of our culture comes from.Any suggestions would be welcome. Great site I don't know who started this site but THANK YOU!!!! BEST WISHES ed rensi |
| Name: | ALICIA IOB |
| From: | ARGENTINA |
| E-mail: | aliciaiob@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hola: Mi Inglés no es muy bueno, por eso escribo en mi idioma( castellano) Mis abuelos también vinieron de Italia, de Lover di Deno, precisamente.Mi abuelo paterno llegó a Argentina luego de la primera guerra mundial, su nombre era Pio Lorenzo Olivo Iob, casado con Luigina Saggia, tuvieron 5 hijos : María Ana, Ettore Luigi (mi padre)Paola Ada,Giorgio Enrico y Giancarlo,. Su esposa e hijos llegaron a Argentina creo que en 1946, mucha información certera no tengo, pero sí un árbol genealógico que comienza con los padres de mi abuelo y todos sus descendientes. Anterior a ellos no sé nada y me gustaría poder conocer más acerca de mis ancestros. No sé que relación tenga con toda la información que acabo de leer y descubrí por casualidad. Si te interesa puedes contactarme a la dirección de correo electrónico de arriba. Atentamente Alicia |
| Name: | Patricia Schmidt |
| From: | Arizona |
| E-mail: | pasz9@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for information regarding my great-grandparents. My great-grandfather's name was Bonaventura Tomasi, my great-grandmother's name was Virginia Valentini. Both list their birthplace as Baselga di Pine. they emigrated to the U.S. in 1887, living in Colorado and finally settling in northern New Mexico. Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Reyna Thomas |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | familyhistory@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | My great grandfather was Ettore Calovi. His sister was Ester Calovi. She was married to Amadio Zanolli and they came to the U.S. from Mezzocorona and live in P.A. I have done a lot of research on the Calovi and have many letters from the Parrish in Mezzocorona with information on the family. |
| Name: | celeste Salvagni |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | celeste064@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | You service came up when I searched ask.com. I found a relative, I think. Thank you |
| Name: | Marjorie (Formaini) Schwindt |
| From: | Surprise, AZ USA |
| E-mail: | maggie607@cox.net |
| Comments: | My great grandparents were: Giacomo Formaini & Angeline Micelini from the village of Poia, Province of Trentino, Alto Adige Region, Austria (now Italy.) They had two sons who immigrated to the United States in 1884, my grandfather Caesar Anthony Formaini(1863-1906) and his brother Louis Formaini (1866-1940). Both men became general store owners & manufacturers of goods that they sold to the miners in the state of Pennsylvania. Towns associated with these men and their families are Walston, Punxsutawney,Brockway,Creekside,Indiana,Lovejoy,Tarentum & Erie, PA. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Jane |
| From: | Virginia |
| E-mail: | tarzanzgrl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My great-grandparents Andreanna Scalet and Giuseppe (Joe) Scalet emmigrated from Transacqua in the early 1900s. I have a lot of names for my family tree and would like to share. Email me if you need information of any of these surnames: Scalet, Tissot, Tavernaro, Mot, Kinspergher, Loss, Faoro, Alberti, Trettel, Pradel, I would also like to have any information or family pictures that you may have. Thank you! I know my great-grandfather was a coal miner in Hartford, Arkansas until he died but have no idea what the family did in Transacqua. |
| Name: | Marioli Tavernini |
| From: | Chile |
| E-mail: | traductora_profesional@yahoo.com.ar |
| Comments: | I have an ancestor who came to America in 1800?? His name was Luigi Tavernini from la comune Di Dro. He worked in the Panama Chanel construction. Then he came to Chile and got married to Aurora Gómez. He died in Chile by 1904. That is all we know about him. My father and I are willing to know more and dream of visiting his hometown some day. There are very few Tavernini´s in Chile. If you could help me finding some more data, I would really appreciate it. |
| Name: | Jen Stahl |
| From: | Valparaiso, IN USA |
| E-mail: | jenlyn@inbox.com |
| Comments: | I'm happy to have found this informative site. My great-grandparents, Antonio Paluselli and Lucia Zorzi, settled in Pennsylvania, USA after leaving Ziano di Fiemme in the early 1900's. My grandfather, William, did not maintain connections with family members in Trentino. I have been learning more about this beautiful region and would love to visit within the next few years, perhaps accompanied by my young adult sons, who love to ski. I do not know the Italian language, but would love to receive email from Ziano di Fiemme residents who read and write English, or from anyone living in Trentino named Zorzi or Paluselli. |
| Name: | Gasperetti and Tenaglia |
| From: | T. Gasperetti |
| E-mail: | heartkiss8@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My husband's family came from Spormaggiore and he had a Great grandmother that carried the Tenaglia line and a Great granfather that carried the Gasperetti name. We would love to find out anything about these two families and wether or not there are existing Gasperetti's in Italy to this day. Thank you so much, Terrie Gasperetti |
| Name: | Luciana Svaldi |
| From: | Chicago |
| E-mail: | lasvaldi@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I am one of the officers of ITTONA - The International Tirolean Trentino Organization of North America. And an officer of one of the Trentini Clubs that exist in the USA and Canada. The USA and Canada Clubs back in the 1970's began to gather on a weekend to celebrate it's cultural lineage. They hold a convention every even year under the banner of ITTONA (the name they gave to the group that is made up of the US and Canada clubs) and whose birth in 1976 came as a result of the first gathering that the clubs organized back in 1974 and continued every two years after that first experience. The next convention is to be held July 11-13, 2008 and it will be hosted by the Solvay Tyrol club in Solvay, NY. Solvay is about 20 minutes from Syracuse. www.solvaytyrolclub.org a great gathering for those who like to meet individuals of Trentini Descent from the US and Canada. There are 24 clubs between the US and Canada that are chartered and are listed with the Association of Trentini Nel Mondo o.n.l.u.s www.trentininelmondo.it (TnM - is celebrating their 50th year of being in existance this year 2007). Their web site has all the clubs in the world. and their contacts. For anyone looking to contact specific areas of the country or world it the to site to visit. They also produce a monthly magazine (in Italian, that sometimes does have articles in other languages) for an annual subscription. The ITTONA (US and Canada clubs) convention attendees are a mix of members and friends with an interest in the Trentino lineage, it's cultures and traditions. The event offers anyone that has an interest in their Trentino lineage an opportunity to meet other people of similar interest. It also offers information of interest in the form of books or videos that were or have been created about the Trentini immigrants the then and the now. And life stories that are shared by families and others through programs that may be scheduled or featured. Web site such as this one are great in allowing people who share a common interest in their roots to the Trentino Region of Italy. |
| Name: | Dennis Ghezzi |
| From: | Issaquah, Wa, USA |
| E-mail: | dghezzibondo@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello in Trentino. Last week I had the honor and joy of visiting for the first time my cousins in Bondo. Bondo is a very small town about 30 miles from Trento. My Grandfather Isadore Ghezzi left for America way back in 1905. After much research and about 20 years of planning my son David and I visited with my cousin Mario Valenti. Mario was the Mayor of Bondo for many years and he knew every one in town and in the region. He showed us around and introduced us to every one. One of the keynotes of our visit was being able to visit and take photos of the church of St Barnaba Janico which was built in the 1400 century. Its now closed but Mario was able to have it opend and we where give a tour by the sextent. And we took many photos. We also enjoyed the wonderful food of palenta etc. Many of the meals we ate my Father and Mother prepared back in the USA years ago. I would love to become a member of Trentino Emigrazione and also would love to find out how I could obtain duel citizenship I am an American citizen of course and will always remain one. However I love the Trentino so much after my wife retires if we can we would love to move there. Regards, Dennis Ghezzi |
| Name: | Lisa Tolot Wilson |
| From: | New Braunfels, TX |
| Comments: | Born in Michigan, love your site. Subscribe to Trentini nel Mondo. |
| Name: | Joanne Yori |
| From: | Sparks, NV |
| E-mail: | jyori@att,net |
| Comments: | My fraternal grandparents families come from the villages of Brez and Cloz. I am very interested in any history of the area and families from the 1900's. |
| Name: | benjamin merighi |
| From: | vineland,nj |
| E-mail: | bmerighi@comcast.net |
| Comments: | my great grandfather agostino and wife marian went to brasile 1880's,then to canada 1900, then to nj 1903 via buffalo |
| Name: | Donna (Collini) Betarie |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | ge3324@aol.com |
| Comments: | I stumbled upon this website when I was trying to do some research to find out where in northern Italy my grandparents came from. I checked the Ellis Island website and it shows a Pietzo (he went by Peter) Collini arriving from Pinzolo on Dec. 9, 1900, and I believe my grandmother (Elizabeth) is the person I located that came from Pinzolo on May 6, 1901. The ship records show that she was single and her name was Lisette Cunaccia. I know that Cunaccia was her maiden name because it is on my father's birth certificate. My father was born in West Newton, PA on July 7, 2001, so it appears that she made the trip in the last trimester of her pregnancy. The website is amazing the way it lists all the names and the towns and villages where they came from. I also know my grandmother had a sister named Aldina, who married a Pio Maturi, and I see that the Maturi family also resided in Pinzolo. The website is wonderful! |
| Name: | Diana Ferrari |
| From: | Toronto |
| E-mail: | dferrari@idirect.com |
| Comments: | My parents are from Revo. Great site! |
| Name: | Dick Webber |
| From: | North Carolina |
| E-mail: | grappadw@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | My father Richard arrived from Masi di Vigo Oct 12, 1912 in NYC with his mother Rosa Paris-Webber. I have considerable family genealogy on Webbers from Masi di Vigo, Paris from Vigo di Ton and Biada from Lover. I have visited relatives there often, last in 2004. I need to learn how to use this Yahoo Trentini web-site! |
| Name: | andres valenzuela |
| From: | chile |
| E-mail: | avesearle@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Estimado Señor oSEÑORA me gustaria conocer is antepasados, Nicolas Ambrosi vino a Chile hacia 1790,ijo de de Antonio Ambrosi y de la Dama Lucecia Chiusole,fallecio en Valparaiso Chile en 1822 de 60 años aprox,su estamento dice ser de Nogara,pero en previos indagaiones in Family search no he encontrado nada en esas partidas parroquiales,tal ves caso en otro lugar. agradecere saber si tiene en sus archivos las partidas o bin recomendarme un traajo de investigacion. atte andres valenzuela |
| Name: | Eugene V. Pellegrini |
| From: | Westchester, Illinois |
| E-mail: | genepellegrini@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am the immediate past president of ITTONA - International Tyrolean Trentini Organization of North America. I am the sole distributor of the book "Courageous People of the Dolomites". If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this wonderful Trentini heritage book, please contact me. I enjoyed looking at this website - nice job. |
| Name: | Robert J, Palladino |
| From: | [Cologna-mother-Eda Scaia] |
| E-mail: | RJPalladino@verizon.net |
| Comments: | MY WIFE[CATHERINE 'SALVAGNI' PALLADINO-DECEASED]STILL HAS MANY RELATIVES LIVING IN CRETO.PREZZO,POR,CONDINO. I AM VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE VERY CLOSE BONDS WITH THEM.MY LATEST VISIT TO THESE VILLAGES WAS THIS PAST SUMMER.MY MOTHER'S FATHER/MOTHER-PIETRO AND PIENFERA SCAIA WERE BORN IN COLOGNA. 'NONNO' FIRST WORKED IN THE MINES IN MINNESOTA AND THEN MOVED TO SOLVAY WHERE I GREW UP. |
| Name: | Dave Dalpiaz |
| From: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| E-mail: | ddalpz@ameritech.net |
| Comments: | I am the son of Leo and Emma Dalpiaz, grandson of Emilio and Eliza Dalpiaz. My grandparents immigrated to southern Ohio from Denno, Val di Non, in the early part of the 20th century. My thanks for the site and opportunity to sign the guestbook. |
| Name: | Nadia Osti |
| From: | Toronto |
| E-mail: | nadiap@taligentgroup.com |
| Comments: | My parents are both from Spormaggiore, Trento. I still have family there. I have visityed as a child and as an adult. I would love to someday visit with my children. |
| Name: | Annette Dalpiaz Etnyre |
| From: | San Antonio Texas |
| E-mail: | setnyre@satx.rr.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather Celeste Dalpiaz and his brother Carlo were from Tassulo. We still have family living there. They lived in Helper, Utah after they immigrated. Thank you for this site. |
| Name: | patty petri |
| From: | U.S. |
| E-mail: | warriorwoman@Deelie.com |
| Comments: | Just stumbled upon this site. I am decended from the Casagrande's in Palai, Tyrol. Oliva Casagrande was my grandmother. Her father was Pietru Oberosler, her mother was Anna Cagagrande. Would love to unite with the family remaining in Austria. |
| Name: | Michael P. Pancheri |
| From: | Canton, Connecticut |
| E-mail: | pancheri@comcast.net |
| Comments: | No comment, just wanted to register for now. Thanks. |
| Name: | THOMAS LINO DECONCINI |
| From: | TUCSON ARIZONA |
| E-mail: | THOMASDECON |
| Comments: | I AM OLDEST SON OF LINO SON OF JOHN CARLO FROM VILLAGE OF CAZES |
| Name: | louis sicheri |
| From: | val guidecaire |
| E-mail: | lsicheri@gmail.com |
| Comments: | both of my parents were from Trentino.....names beside Sicheri include Dalponte,Grossi and Mascher.....still have relatives in the Area mostly Vigo Lomaso and Stenico which I do visit irregularly....nicest people....when they come here to the States we have a great time. Planning to go back in March after spending a week in St, Anton, Austria. Quick note: my family that migrated pre-ww I considered themselves Austrians....post WW J referred to themselves as Tyrolese and later Italian. Current residents seem quite happy to be Trentini and Italian. My grandmother Sylvia Dalponte Mascher could tell the best stories and was pillar of the local Trentini community (Greenwich Village and Fort Lee). I love the area and am considering retiring,at least part-time, there. |
| Name: | Donald V Mattivi Jr |
| From: | Central City CO 80427 |
| E-mail: | dmattivi@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I just returned from my first visit to Bedello where my family is from. I'm looking forward to a genealogy that goes back to 1739. I'm hoping that I can verify the data. |
| Name: | Antonio Gennaro |
| From: | New Mexico USA |
| E-mail: | Marjoriegennaro@msn.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Luigi Gasperetti, from Tuenno, Italy, emmigrated in June 1909 tp Starkville, Co. My great-grandparents, Antonio (Anthony) and Vittoria Gasparetti were born and buried in Tuenno, Italy. This couple had 5 children--3 sons, Camillo, Charlie and Luigi--and 2 daughters. We have no information about the two daughters who remained in Tuenno. We will be in Trento on October 11 and 12, 2007 and in Bolzano on October 13,14,15. We would appreciate any suggestions on how to learn and/or locate the descendents of the two Gasparetti daughters. |
| Name: | Don Springhetti |
| From: | Rockland Ma. |
| E-mail: | dlspring@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hi everyone, I have been working on the family history off and on for a while. Hope to finally make some real progress. My father came to the US from Cavareno in the Val de Non in 1922.He had several brothers and sisters of which I only know the hames of a few, Giuseppe, Viola, Gulia and Maria.My grandparents names were Fortunato and Francesca (Zini) Springhetti. Dad was born in 1896 in Cavareno, which makes me just about old enough to retire!! Thus the hope to finally get into the family history and to plan a trip back to Cavareno. Does anyone out there have any connection to the Springhetti or Zini familes from that area? Thanks Don |
| Name: | Joan Claeson |
| From: | Setauket, NY |
| E-mail: | joan.claeson@stonybrook.edu |
| Comments: | My grandparents came from Trento. They were next door neighbors with the same last name - Zanoni (Emma and David). They married and settled in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Does anyone know anything more about them? |
| Name: | Fred Bonani |
| From: | North of LA, California |
| E-mail: | fbonani@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I was born in Cles, provincia di Trento and live the first nine years of my life in Preghena and then we immigrated to Connecticut, where my mother Angelina Bonani (Zanotelli) still lives. My mother was born in Livo. I am interested in any information about the Bonani, Zanotelli, Rodegher families from that area. I have visited my old home town 3 times and wish I could go back for a fourth and fifth. |
| Name: | John Bracchi |
| From: | Jerome, AZ |
| E-mail: | jbracchi@mac.com |
| Comments: | Hi Sal, Thanks for the work. My little sister married a Giuliani, whose kinfolk came from the Dickinson County area of Michigan. I'm doing all I can to extend this branch of my family tree. Arnoldi, Micheli, Pancheri, Giuliani, Remondini, Marchetti, etc. are names which interconnect. My own heritage comes from Bardi, a bit south of Trento. I am willing to share my info if anyone wishes. Thanks, John |
| Name: | joann dalpiaz |
| From: | mechanicsburg, pennsylvania usa |
| E-mail: | joann2004@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Ciaco: I am a descendant of The Dolzani Family of Flavon. My grandmother was Luigia Dolzani. My grandfather was Camillo Dalpiaz of Terres. They came to America in 1924, the year they married, and raised a family. I have visited Flavon and the Val di Non twice and plan of going back soon. I have three children who are married and live in Pennsylvania. ALso, I have four grandchildren here and a Great Granddaughter who was born in Italy. I am truly proud of my heritage and love Flavon and Italy in general. My heart has always been there. |
| Name: | David Cunico |
| From: | Mesa AZ |
| E-mail: | dcunico@cox.net |
| Comments: | Sal, I have corresponded with you in the past and you provided valuable info on my Mothers family(Gasperetti) from Tuenno. You also provided my cousin Tony Gennaro a contact to guide him and his wife during their visit and quest for Gasperetti relatives in Tuenno in Oct 07. I truly appreciate your help as always, this is very important to my family. Thank you, Dave Cunico |
| Name: | Susan (Leonardelli) Brook |
| From: | Brampton, Ontario |
| E-mail: | susanbrook@rogers.com |
| Comments: | I have been to Italy many times. My favorite place in Italy is Spormaggiore, my fathers (Tullio) home town. I was just there last summer for a couple of days. Apparently, this is a Leonardelli Convention in Aug. of 2008. I am now trying plan for my brother and our children to go. I don't have details yet but it sounds like it could be very exciting. |
| Name: | Ed Barrett |
| From: | San Antonio, TX |
| E-mail: | EdBarrett@satx.rr.com |
| Comments: | You mentioned having extensive information on the Yannes (Nicolodi) line. I am a descendent of Anne Gottstein and John Nicolodi, who are sister and brother of Clara Gottstein and Lawrence Nicolodi, who are linked with the Yannes line. I'm just beginning to do some genealogical research; any insights you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Ed Barrett EdBarrett@satx.rr.com |
| Name: | Carlos Eduardo Telles de Menezes |
| From: | Avaré, São Paulo, Brasil |
| E-mail: | carlosetmenezes@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am of Avaré, Brazil where LUIGI OF JOB lived and died, Luigi was born in 02 of March of 1864 in Cunevo and married in Brazil with Maria Anna Elise Pliger been born in Trento. The father of Luigi was Callisto de Job that died in 21 of November of 1893 probably in Cunevo. If you will have something more on the ancestral ones of Luigi please enters in contact. It forgives me for my English. Debtor and greetings. |
| Name: | Emilia (Dalpiaz) Fluharty |
| From: | Lafferty, Ohio |
| E-mail: | fluharty6179@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Interesting stuff. I am trying to find details and maybe a pic of my grandparents and farther back. nonoa was from tretino, never met nono. they came here and settled in lafferty / flushing area. he was killed in the Willow Grove Mine Explosion in the 40's, while nonoa was pregnant with my dad. their names were Emilio & Eliza Dalpiaz. If you have any info., dates, pics, or any info on them, please e-mail me. I am the photographer at the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival in Wheeling, WV this Fri, Sat, & Sun, and I will be around alot of Italians, and I recently realized that I know very little of my own Italian heritage. Thanks for any help you can give. Emilia |
| Name: | james madigan |
| From: | australi |
| E-mail: | jamesdouglas_madigan@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | hi there as a history teacher, newcastle, nsw, australia i was delighted to come across your site as i research italian migration patterns to australia post-ww2 as i am married to simone michelle price [whose mother is bruna fox, who migrated from trentino, to victoria, settled myrtleford are, victoria with her parents post ww2]. kindly james madigan |
| Name: | Elaine DeMasi |
| E-mail: | elainerose@taconic.net |
| Comments: | I was very excited to find this website. My mother's father is a Zontini from Storo But alas, I need to find someone to read the web site. I am interested in tracking my family history. |
| Name: | Doreen |
| From: | Alabama |
| E-mail: | rigjnd@ardmore.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for the first name and any info on a lad named D'Amato from Milwaukee Wisconsin during WWII. A relative of mine was present at his burial - France or Germany - probably in September, 1944. Thanks |
| Name: | Marianne Nault |
| From: | England |
| E-mail: | Mnaultjennings@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother was born in Tavon, a village in Val di Non, which my son visited last year. He said it was charming, surrounded by mountains, full of apple orchards AND the greatest 'wellness clinic' or health spa - but try as I might - and I'm DESPERATE to find the name, phone number, email - so that I can book some time there. I've been ill for some months and NEED to go there, to search out stories about my Nona - aka Guiditta BRANZ (relatives in the cemetery confirm that Tavon is her birthplace, left for Iron Mountain, Michigan (UP) to marry a wealthy widowed farmer, hence the long-winding search. Can anyone help? Marianne |
| Name: | Harry Greenland |
| From: | Bishop, CA |
| E-mail: | thegreenlands@msn.com |
| Comments: | Several years ago I made a quiery and since then my e-mail address has changed. I'm still looking for anyone who might have information on the Zattoni family from Tres,Val di Non. They are also related to the Visintine family in Cles. When they came to the U.S. they worked in the mines in Teleuride and Ouray, Colorado. Victor stayed in the U.S. and Davide eventually went back to Tres. I would appreciate any assistance you could give me. |
| Name: | Barbara Ziano Moreland |
| From: | ILLinois USA |
| E-mail: | barbim_816@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am researching my family history, my family was from Lusiglie, Torino, Italy. My great grand father was Giorgio Guiseppe Ziano born March 19, 1859. He married Giovanna Marco on Febuary 5, 1885. Giorgio's father Lorenzo Bernardo Giacomo D. Ziano, born Jan 22, 1825 Lusiglie, Torino, Italy. He married Maria Domenica FERRERO on Febuary 19, 1851. Lorenzo's father was Giorgio Michele Ziano born June 27, 1880 Lusiglie, Torino, Italy. Giorgio married Appolania Miglio. Giorgi Michele Ziano father was Giorgio Bernardo born April 7, 1773 he died December 29, 1827. He married Maria Boggio. In my search I have found a City called Ziano di Femme (Italy: City of Ziano Piacentino). I am very interested if there is a family link to the City of Ziano. Feel free tp email me if you have any onformation that you could share with me. Thanks so much, Barbara Ziano Moreland barbim_816@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Monte Williams |
| From: | Grand Junction, Colo |
| E-mail: | mwilliams@rwrental.com |
| Comments: | My family comes from the Revo, Cango and Cles areas. We have found records back to the mid 1500's. My great-grandfather Edigio Rossi and his soon to be wife Emelia Pedri, (daughter of Nicolo Pedri) immigrated to Oak Creek, Colorado via New York around 1915 - 1918. |
| Name: | William J de Manincor |
| From: | Tustin, California |
| E-mail: | bdemanicor@aol.com |
| Comments: | Came accross this site while searching for a Trentino Emigrazione subscription. This is a great place and I see my sister logged in March 29, 2007 also. We trade of info as we get it, although she is much more thorough. Bill |
| Name: | Tony Trentini |
| From: | ventura, Ca. |
| E-mail: | miztrentini@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Was just passing threw and saw my last name and decided to sign in. my father was Bernard Alex Trentini. and his father is Bernard A. Trentini. Both of them served in the military. and they have both past away. i'm the youngest of his three daughters and wondered what anyone might know. |
| Name: | LRMcCann |
| From: | Santa Cruz, CA |
| E-mail: | mac29282@msn.com |
| Comments: | Wow,what a great site!. I have been searching for Albino Odorizzi for a couple of years and found info on this site that helped me, finally, locate his immigration records of 1907. You weren't kidding when you stated there were many misspellings in the immigration transcriptions. I would have never found his records without this site!! His mother Orsola(maiden name unknown-Amorizini??)Odorizzi from Tuenno immigrated to U.S. with Albino's brother Giuseppe and his sister Oliva in 1914. Albino worked in the coal mines of Illinois. Orsola was born in abt 1861. She was the second wife of a man who died in Tuenno(I've been told)after having five children with his first wife and then five with Orsola. Her children were Albino, Bepinno, Emelia, Giuseppe and Oliva.I've been told that Orsola (Ursula)has a couple sisters one who married a Springhetti? Orsola's daughter, Emelia, married Joe Valentine (Giuseppe Valentini?)in the U.S. around 1911. I'd love to find info Orsola's husband, her father and mother,sisters and brothers. Thank you for all your work on this website. |
| Name: | Jerry Dallapè |
| From: | St. George, UT |
| E-mail: | karrde_smuggler_@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have records from 1400-1930 from the Stravino/Cavedine area. My main interest is in the Dallapè and Zambaldi lines at this moment, but I have all of the surnames in my history - Floriani, Moser, Pedrotti, Pederzolli, Berteotti, Ognibini, Gianordoli, Bridarolli, Travaglia, Ruaben, Chemotti, Andreatti, Berte/Berti, Chiste, Scienza, Berlanda, etc. I would be more than happy to talk to anyone about that area. Feel free to contact me. |
| Name: | Melanie |
| From: | WI |
| E-mail: | mscook3@charter.net |
| Comments: | Hello Sal, Once again, your website has a wealth of wise, accurate and wonderful information. You never cease to amaze me with the knowledge you share. You have given me good and solid advise and I learn more each time I visit your site. My families; Bertoluzza & Battan, are from Vigo, Anaunia (Austria). Traveling to the US in 1902 and settling in Upper Michigan with their families. Also, family Manfron,from Italy. If anyone has information on these families; I would love to hear from you. Sal, again - THANK you! You are amazing. Melanie |
| Name: | Joyce Hommes-Belena |
| From: | Tallahassee, FL |
| E-mail: | MaddaTY@aol.com |
| Comments: | My emmigrated from Val de Sol and Val de Non and various towns in those valleys in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and I am proud to say that I still remember some of the language spoken at home by my parents and relatives. They called it "Ladin." Family names are Bresadola, Monsorno, Molignoni, Bonelli, Scario, Goss, Sperandio and Offengut among others. The Bresadolas settled in Hurley, WI and the Monsornos in New York City and, for a while, in Durango, CO. My family has compiled a pretty good geneology history, and I am looking for any other Tyroleans with these family names. Looking especially for Jan Garcia of Reno, NV! Contact me Jan! Will keep checking this marvelous site! Joyce |
| Name: | GINO GENTILINI |
| From: | WESTBURY, NY |
| E-mail: | NANNIENPOP57@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | BOTH MY MOTHER(MARIA PANCHERI) AND FATHER (PIETRO GENTILINI)IMMIGRATED FROM ROMALLO, VAL DI NON IN 1934. I WAS BORN 3 MONTHS AFTER MY MOTHER ARRIVED ANDI SPOKE NONNESE UP UNTIL I ATTENDED GRAMMER SCHOOL. I STILL SPEAK IT WHEN I VISIT VAL DI NON. YOU SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR ALL THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE, PUTTING THIS SITE TOGETHER. THANK YOU! |
| Name: | Sandy Fick |
| From: | Bodrum, Turkey |
| E-mail: | sandy.hanim@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I stumbled on this web site when I started doing some research on my family history. As many of us who grew up with parents who lived through the depression, it has been hard to come up with information about our family. I am the first to attempt doing anything and I am hoping and praying that someone will read this and help me get past the only information that I have......My grandfather....Louis Bassette(i) immigrated from Northern Italy in 1913 with my grandmother SECOND BASSETTE (maiden name of either Koryteli or Roryteli. I believe they came on the Caroline out of Havre. My grandmother had one sister who was a nun. As far as my mom of 80 years can remember, Seconda was born in Poio. I was hoping to see any reference at all to Poio in your guestbook, but found none. Hopefully, I am looking in the right place. They settled in Conomaugh PA. My grandfather came down with TB in the 30's and was sent to the Sanitorium at Cresson. He lived there the rest of his life and died there in 1955. My husband and I are going to Prague, Vienna and Norther Italy in October for our 25th wedding anniversary. We are hoping to visit some of the places that my family is from. I am even teachiny myself some italian so that I can be as effective as possible in trying to communicate with the locals. Anyone that can help with ANY info on the Bassette or Koryteli name or on the town of POIO would be so much appreciated! Thank you so much for reading this, I am most greatful! Sandy |
| Name: | Jerrod M. Plotts |
| From: | Stow, Ohio |
| E-mail: | jdmatthew_42@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am interested in finding any information possible on a few ancestors from the Trentino-Val di Non area. My Great Great Grandparents were OLIVO (OLIVER) & MARIA (PRETTI, PRETI) CORREDO (CORRADO, COREDO). Born 1881 Cagno, Austria & 1881 Cagno, Austria. They both emigrated to Dennison, Ohio in the late and early 1800's-1900's. Also I am looking for information on my other Great Great Grandparents MICHAEL P. & JOSEPHINE (RUFFINI, RUFINI) TOLLOTI (TOLOTTI, TOLLOTY, TOLLOTTI). Born 1877 & 1877 in Austria, presumed Val di Non, Cles area. These great great grandparents also settled in the same area of Ohio. The last family I am searching for is my wife's Great Great Grandparents JOSEPH MARSTRELLI (MARSTRELL, MAISTRELLI, MAISTRILLI). he was born in Austria 1859 presumed Trentino. If anyone has any information on these surnames please let me know!!!!! |
| Name: | VITO AGOSTI |
| From: | UNITED STATES |
| E-mail: | WASHINGTONPL@OPTONLINE.NET |
| Comments: | I WAS BORN IN CLES AND I LIVE NEAR NEW YORK CITY. MY WIFE AND I VISITED MY FATHER'S COUSINS WHO LIVE IN REVO. WE WERE TREATED LIKE ROYALTY,EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER MET THEM FACE TO FACE. WE LOVED TRENTO AND THE SOROUNDING VILLAGES. |
| Name: | Jessica Rio |
| From: | Chicago, IL |
| E-mail: | jessicaerio@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for putting this site together. I am researching my own (Rio) family's journey from Scurelle (Giovanni) and Strigno (Mary) to the United States. Giovanni Rio arrived in 1914 and settled in Walsenburg, CO. His family joined him in 1918. In 1923 they were in Superior, WY and by 1927 had relocated to West Warren (Ogden), UT. Reading the parallels in your family's history lights my imagination for the life of my grandfather (Joseph Satori Servadio Rio). Searching the internet I have not yet found evidence of the family in either Sweetwater County or in Ogden area. Joseph's sister, Rose Rio married Louie Buschetto. The two lived in Rock Springs and owned several motels. Louie was also a representative in the Wyoming state legislature. I have found record of both in the Rock Springs city cemetary. Joseph and Rose's other siblings are Roger Rio, Francis Anselmi, Mary Rienmiller (born in Walsenburg) and Elinor Rio (born in Superior). I am planning a trip to these areas and I'd appreciate any advice you may have about locating former family property (UT), burial sites (Rock Springs) or the like. |
| Name: | Marsha Halsey |
| From: | Ohio, U.S. |
| E-mail: | marshahalsey@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am doing genealogy research on my family Alberti and Giuliani from Tyrol. I hope to make a trip to your beautiful area in September. |
| Name: | Sergio Marchi |
| From: | Caldonazzo |
| E-mail: | postmaster@valsuganaweb.it |
| Comments: | Saluti dalla Valsugana! |
| Name: | Andrea G Wondra |
| From: | Mesa AZ |
| E-mail: | aunge68@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother(Zadra) and grandfather (Antonioni) were from Cis. My grandmothers family, Angelina Zadra, came to the US in the late 1800's and lived in Central City CO. They returned to Cis shortly thereafter. My grandfather, Giovanni Antonioni, immagrated to the US in the 1920's and was a coal miner in Iron Ridge WI. He went back to Cis for my grandmother, and they lived in Mayville, WI. |
| Name: | Kim Lapekas |
| From: | Michigan |
| E-mail: | kimgob@aol.com |
| Comments: | my great-grandfather's name was Giovanni A. Clauser-born 1874 in Romallo. He immigrated to Hazelton, PA USA in 1898 and worked the coal mines there. In 1900, he married Catterina Marianna Zuech -born 1877 in Brez. Catterina was the daughter of Michele Modesto Zuech (Brez) and Rosa Menghini. She had one surviving brother named Modesto who also immigrated to the USA. After the birth of Giovanni and Catterina's first 3 children, they returned to Romallo and lived there for several years. My grandmother was born there in 1910. The family returned to the USA in 1914 and settled in Michigan. Does anyone have any information on Giovanni A. Clauser-the names of his parents ect? I have no information in reguards to his pedigree except that he was born in Romallo. Thanks |
| Name: | Dawn Marie Ruggera |
| From: | Rock Springs, Wyoming |
| E-mail: | dmruggera@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have recently come across the will of my husbands Great Grandfather: Georgio Ruggera, son of Salvatore of Segonzano. And was directed to this site. I am hoping to find infomation about my husbands family. Georgio was married to Teresa, Children Giovanni, moved to Americia, Domenica married Folgheraiter Cammillo, and Marie who married Cornelio Villetti |
| Name: | Patricia H |
| From: | The Woodlands, TX |
| E-mail: | phazel@houston.rr.com |
| Comments: | My daughter and I are traveling to Italy next week. We will be in search of family in the town of Biacesa. My grandparents immigrated to the US in 1921. Family names are Dassati and Pellegrini. We hope to travel to the Trento area in hopes of family info. |
| Name: | Scott Zenonian |
| From: | Farmington, NM |
| E-mail: | esz@durango.net |
| Comments: | My great-grandfather, Giacamo Zenoniani, emigrated from Rallo. Very informative site, thank you. |
| Name: | John Zenir |
| From: | Albertson, New York |
| E-mail: | jzenir@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather and grandmother-- Guiseppe and Carlotta Zeni(r)were born in Louvre (we think) |
| Name: | Ray Osborn |
| From: | Rotorua, New Zealand |
| E-mail: | my4bears@ihug.co.nz |
| Comments: | I have a collection of CALIARI and other family data which I researched on behalf of a now deceased male Caliari descendant of a family who emigrated to New Zealand in the 19th century. They lived on the West Coast of the South Island in the towns of Hokitika and Westport. The pedigree largely involves families who came from Romeno and Sarnonico - but other nearby villages too. I was given permission by his widow, in 1997, to share this information. I was unsure as to what to do about this - but now offer the information to anyone of you who have contact with this Web site? Please note that I'm not aware that any member of the existing New Zealand family is interested in any further research but I'm happy to try and find any contacts if you should wish. I'm out of touch with the details of this family pedigree but I do recall that a substantial branch connected to the family - named PLAGA - emigrated to the USA, as miners in Wyoming or Montana, and eventually some definitely now live in Utah. Best wishes, Ray Osborn Rotorua, NZ my4bears@ihug.co.nz |
| Name: | Lloyd Peternell |
| From: | Big Bear City CA. USA |
| E-mail: | lloyd_peternell@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | John Peternell was in the 1910 census at Castle Gate Prec., Carbon Co., Utah . John married my grandmother, Virginia Blasig, “married shows, Blasig Virginia on July 15, 1902 in Kemmerer. Since he was a miner, he seemed to travel from different mines. 1st child was born in Colorado in 1903, 2nd child, my dad, was born in 1904, in Utah, 3rd child was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming in 1905, and daughter was born in 1907, back in Colorado. John would be somewhere in the 1900 Census, since the 1910 census shows that he came here in 1894. I can’t find him though. He died in 1911 in Kemmerer, Wyoming and is buried there, I do have photo of his grave stone .On Tyrol my sister had said he was but I have no proof that he was I have been trying to find out where was born, I do not have his immigration record I wish I could find in the Ellis island ship records it show a Jho Peternell age 26 coming over in 1894 and that was the age of John at that time .I have a family tree on john at peternellfamilyplace.com Thank You Lloyd Peternell lloyd_peternell@yahoo.com |
| Name: | George Visintin |
| From: | Toronto , Canada |
| E-mail: | gvisintin@rogers.com |
| Comments: | I was born in Cavareno (Val di Non) and immigrated with my parents to Montreal in 1956. I am interested in anyone having info about the geneaology of the Visintin name as well as any descendants. |
| Name: | Shaunna |
| From: | Idaho |
| E-mail: | pancheris6@wmconnect.com |
| Comments: | Could it be possible that Giovanni Panchero PANCHERI's (born abt 1620 Castel Altaguardia) parents are Giovanni PANCHERI born abt 1587/ died abt 1607 (in Bresimo, Trento, Italy) and married to A A PANCHERI born abt 1591 / died abt 1607? |
| Name: | Lori |
| From: | Colorado |
| E-mail: | LoriCharest@msn.com |
| Comments: | My Ex husband's family "moltrer" is from Segundo Colorado and are still there. Pietro is their Grandfather. The entire Moltrer family is still in Segundo!! and His family bought the property from CFI of the Mine that Pietro worked in.. |
| Name: | Theresa Bartovic |
| E-mail: | tbartovic@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Paolo, I am the grandaughter of Henry Enama, son of Luigi Inama, I know that you have had contact with many of my mom's first cousins, we will be visiting the area, we are going to be staying in Innsbruk later this week, I hope to hear from you as it would be so great for all of my family to have that connection. Please feel free to contact me we would love to meet you!!!! we will be in Innsbruk on April 23, we are leaving for Salzburg on the 19th. I hope that you recieve this an am able to get in touch with you before then. Look forward to hearing from you! Theresa |
| Name: | Terri St Cerny |
| From: | Fort Myers Florida |
| E-mail: | dstcerny@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My Grandfather Amadio Tomevi came to America in 1899 and settled in Trinidad Colorado where he met my Grandmother Gioconda Torresani. Grandmothers sister was Theresa Figuera. Her husband was Nick. Later my grandparents moved to Illinois. Please let me know if any of these names are familiar to you. My grandfather was also related to the Philipi family. |
| Name: | CRAIG KERWIN |
| From: | HAYDEN, IDAHO |
| E-mail: | phorestgrn@msn.com |
| Comments: | My mother, Gloria Kerwin Clauser is the daughter of Francesco Ignazio Clauser and Maria Caternina Candida Zambai. Frank Clauser was born 4/5/1876 in Fondo, Trento, Italy (Austria prior to Musselini taking it). He migrated via Ellis Island to Hazelton PA. He married Maria Zambai, also born in Fondo 5/30/1894. Her parents were Alfonso Zambai and Enrica Straudi. I know some of the Zambai's migrated to Casper, Wyoming where they mined Ore. I have been back to Fondo at least 8 different times during my 60 years, all of which have been memorable trips. Both my mother and Grandmother spoke fluent Nonese My Grandfather had five siblings, Maria, Carolina, Olivia, Teresa, and Matilde. All of which I know very little about. I have cousins still living in Fondo, mostly of the Scanzoni clan. My Great Grandfather, Francesco Pietro Clauser born in Fondo 1835 and his wife, Carolina Felicita Bertagnolli owned a home in Fondo which was seized by Mosselini to build roads for the military during during WWII, I would like to located records of this property in Fondo. Looking for assistance. Thanks, Craig Kerwin |
| Name: | Holly Mann |
| From: | Solvay, NY |
| E-mail: | hmann3@twcny.rr.com |
| Comments: | I actually live in Liverpool, NY. Since the my family emigrated to Solvay, NY (15 minutes from Liverpool), I thought fellow Tyroleans might recognize Solvay better. I'm Holly Mann and the grandaughter of Amadio Scaia and Sylvia Monfredini. Amadio was born in Prezzo, Austria in 1897 to Maria Balduzzi and Fortunato Scaia. He had 3 brothers Raymond (Romedio), Silvio, and Frank (Fortunato). They also had a sister, Maria or Angelina who never came to the US. Raymond and Amadio settled in Solvay, NY. Frank and Silvio settled in Alliance, Ohio. Sylvia was born in Condino, Austria in 1892 to Silvio or Guiseppe Monfredini and Antoinette Fraggio. She had a sister Ada. Amadio came to the US in 1913 and Sylvia around the same time. According to family, they met here while they were both working at the Solvay Process. Of course, there birthplaces are listed as Austria, since Prezzo, Condino and the rest of Trento did not become part of Italy until after Worl War I (1920ish). If you think you know anyhting about my family, or might be related- shoot me an email! |
| Name: | Dawn Marie Ruggera |
| From: | Rock Springs, Wyoming |
| E-mail: | dmruggera@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My husbands family came to the mines about the same time but ended up in Rock Springs and Superior, Wyoming after they left Canon City, Colorado |
| Name: | Donna Colby |
| From: | H.B. CA |
| E-mail: | dcolby1021@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am researching the name GOTTARDI in Trinidad, CO and cannot find anything and I am hoping someone can help me. Fred GOTTARDI is my daughter's great grandfather and his father was Celeste. Thank you. |
| Name: | Mary Louise Viola Gutheinz |
| From: | Massapequa, NY, usa |
| E-mail: | mtgutheinz@optonline.net |
| Comments: | I am unable to view the Zambana site which has been documented to the year 1291. This is of great importance to me. My parents, Julia Castelli was born in Zambana in 1909, and my father Angelo Viola, was born in Cavadego in 1906. I am planning a trip to Zambana this summer and would love to learn the history of this town. Mary Viola Gutheinz |
| Name: | Denise deManincor Dodson |
| From: | Houston, Texas |
| E-mail: | ddedodson@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Hi and thanks for your site. My grandparents, Sisinio and Maria Rossi de Manincor emmigrated from Trento to Mt Carmel, Pennsylvania 1906 to 1909. Sisinio's grandparents emmigrated to Trento from Val di Non. Before settling in Pennsylvania, they lived for a few years in Sao Paolo, Brazil, leaving at least one Rossi family member there. I would love to hear from anyone from either family, but especially from any descendant of Charlotte Rossi whose parents were Antonio Rossi (1851- ?) and Barbara Pergol (1850 - 1933) Charlotte Rossi was born in Sao Paolo, Brazil and died there in 1962. David, nice finding your name here. Thanks to Sal for the site. Denise deManincor Dodson |
| Name: | Josephina Dallapiazza |
| From: | Brazil |
| E-mail: | dallapiazza@bol.com.br |
| Comments: | http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1179223&id=I55820012 |
| Name: | Viviana Osti |
| Comments: | Well, my parents were born in Spormaggiore and Castelfondo. We hope to travel to Italy in June with my 2 children. I have not been there for 20 years now. Looking forward to seeing my 100+ relatives. Vivian |
| Name: | Theresa Pinamonti Zeigler |
| From: | Lake Forest, California |
| E-mail: | theresaz@cox.net |
| Comments: | I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed looking at your new updated website Sal. You did a wonderful job. The only thing I miss is the photograph of you on the main page. Theresa |
| Name: | Ane Elisabeth Modesti |
| From: | Rio de Janeiro-Brazil |
| E-mail: | aesimoes@terra.com.br |
| Comments: | Hi !! Nice site!!! My great great grandmother was born in Roverré Della Luna(Trentino Alto Adige) and her name was Anna Catarina Pedot, her father was Karl Felix Pedot , she was married with Carlos Zadra and them emigrated to Brazil - Guaporé,Rio Grande do Sul.He died here and she married again with Angelo Conello. If anyone has any connections with these famuly name (Pedot) or knows relatives in Roverré Della Luna, I would like appreciate an e-mail. Thank you very much Ane Elisabeth Modesti aesimoes@terra.com.br Rio de Janeiro - Brazil |
| Name: | Barbara Orr |
| From: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| E-mail: | ulmerbo@aol.com |
| Comments: | I just found this site, and hope to contact some of the people on it...... I just published a novel, "Viola", based on the life of my grandmother (my Nona), Viola Marinconz Sicher, who emigrated to the United States in 1929 with my grandfather, Pio Sicher. Both were born and raised in Coredo, the Alto Adige/Tyrol region of Northern Italy. I invite you to review the book, avaiable on lulu.com, and to contact me if you wish. I did extensive research on the Trentino/Alto Adige/Val di Non region both through the first-person accounts of my mother, aunts and uncles who have visited there, as well as via tourist books sent to my mother by her cousin who is a professor living part-time in Coredo. I would be interested in hearing from anybody with family from that region, or who is just intersted in these people who lived in such a magnificently beautiful, often poor region of Northern Italy (earlier, Austria). My grandmother spoke Nonese, as do my mother, aunts and uncles to this day. Ciao! Ti voglio bene! |
| Name: | Sonia Zadra |
| From: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| E-mail: | s_zadra@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site! My parents Renzo and Emma Zadra came to Toronto in the late 60's and married here. They were both born in Cis, in the Val di Non, Trentino Alto-Adige. Anyone related to me it would be great to hear from you :) |
| Name: | Teresa Job Salter |
| From: | Gales Ferry, CT |
| E-mail: | saltertr@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I'd like to visit Sporminorie Italy where my grandmother lived when a child. She married a man from a nearby Italian village and immigrated to New York with him when she was in her 20's. I have more detailed information about my grandparents. It was nice to see the picture of Sporminorie on the website and the Coat of Arms from the province of Trentino. |
| Name: | Chris Seru |
| From: | France |
| E-mail: | chseruz@wanadoo.fr |
| Comments: | Buongiorno, Beautiful site, Sal! Ricerchiamo aiuto per le nostre ricerche su Amedeo TRENKA (TRENKER), nato in Alto-Adige Friuli, Tirol, verso 1850-1870. Incontra Isabella TAGGINI a Milano, una piccola ragazza, Amedea sorge in 1899. La coppia va a Parigi, nel 1907, un'altra piccola ragazza sorge: Césarine. Nel 1918, quando Amedea si sposa con un francese, Amedeo TRENKA è scomparso. Avrebbe emigrato in Brasile o negli Stati Uniti. Ricerchiamo l'atto di nascita di Amedeo in Tirol, Alto-Adige o friuli. Occorrerebbe verificare negli archivi della provincia… Ma non possiamo muoversi. Quali sono le vostre condizioni? Ricerchiamo anche l'atto di nascita di Amadea TRENKA, o Amedea TAGGINI, non essendo la coppia non sposata: è sorta il 29 novembre 1899 a Milano. Avete incrociato questi patronymes o queste persone nei vostri archivi persone? Qualcuno parla francesi o inglesi, il nostro italiano non è molto buono… Grazie mille per vostro aiuto! Chris Seru chseru@wanadoo.fr |
| Name: | Jan Redd |
| From: | Monticello, Utah |
| E-mail: | janredd2838@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | What a great site! My family comes from Castelfondo, Fondo, Revo, and Casez mostly. My family names include Turri, Marchetti, Sarcletti, Zuech, Bertoldi, Bertagnoli, Flaim, Graiff, Iannes, among others. My grandfather Valentino Turri immigrated from Castelfondo in 1921. He joined his uncle Sisinio Marchetti in Latuda, Carbon County, Latuda. He worked in the mine there. This mine had ties to Trinidad Colorado. It was begun by Frank Latuda from that area. My grandfather died at age 97 in Carbon County Utah as the oldest resident of the county at that time. I loved to hear his stories of Castelfondo. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone thinking we might be related. Also just to let you know. The microfilmed records from the Mormon Church are great and this area is heavily filmed. I have gone back as far as 1600 on some lines. Jan |
| Name: | Geri Inama |
| From: | Alaska |
| E-mail: | bradngeri@gci.net |
| Comments: | My great grandparents were from Tirol. Leo Inama and Santina diManincor. They came from quite a large family but I don't know much more. I believe that Grandpa was a miner in Wyoming, and infact my Grandfather and Great Uncles were born in Cumberland, Wyoming. Grandma and Grandpa settled in Bellingham Washington. |
| Name: | Tania Guerreiro |
| From: | Trentino, Sporminore, Val Di Non |
| E-mail: | butterflytania@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Hello, I love this website and visit often. All of my family are from Sporminore and some still live there. My family's names are Formolo and Franzoi. If anyone knows any more on my family's history, I would love to talk to you!! |
| Name: | Victor L. Bonat |
| From: | Fairfax, VA. USA |
| E-mail: | vlbonat@cox.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Frank Bonat, emigrated to Pittsburg, Kansas in the 1910's. Grandmother was orig. Lena Oler |
| Name: | Paula Giovannini-Morris |
| From: | Paula |
| E-mail: | paulamorrisfibers@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Sal, I am planning a trip to Italy in May (2007). Part of the trip will be to visit the Giovannini clan in Rizzolaga. My grandfather Batista and his brothers came to colorado to work the mines in 1888?. They traveled east and finally ended up in a small coal mining town in Missouri (Bevier, Missouri). Many of the people from Trentino and from other areas are in this small town-most long dead. My mothers parents came from Fiumalbo around the same time and also ended up in Bevier. My grandmother's surname was Sergenti(Antoinetta), and my grandfather's surname was Amedei. I actually have the geanology of the Giovannini side back to the 1500's. This was put together by the relatives in Rizzolaga. I do not know much about my mother's side of the family. It was so wonderful to come across your site.Thanks! Paula in Colorado (Ft Collins) |
| Name: | Jeff Eker |
| From: | Fleetwood. U.K. |
| E-mail: | zeeker@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I have just found your website, it`s great!!! I am trying (with little success at the moment) to trace my ancestors.My great grandfather Bartolo (Bartolomeo?) Eccher born Abt. 1864 in Austria. He was married to a frenchwoman Marie Louse Alexanderine Le Carpentier and had 4 children before he move on to Guernsey in the Channel Islands where he died in 1910. so far i have been unable to trace either a french or Austrian birth or marriage record. Any help/hints would be greatly appeciated. Thanks again for a great site. Jeff |
| Name: | Marcella Springhetti |
| From: | Switzerland |
| E-mail: | marcella.s@gmx.ch |
| Comments: | Hello, I just found this website, it's wonderful. My name is Marcella Springhetti and I was born in Switzerland. I'm looking for more Information about my Family. My Grandfather's name is Florindo Springhetti he lived in Castellfondo and my Grandmother's name is Valeria Mase she lived in Giustino area Trento. If anyone knows something about my family I would be really interested to hear from them. Thanks! |
| Name: | Robert Eligio Caliari |
| From: | Garden City, NY 11530 |
| E-mail: | rec1937@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I Love what you have done here. My father,although born In America returned to Romeno at 6 months of age and was raised there.He returned to America in his early 20's and remained here the rest of his life. Many of the surnames on your genealogy list are familiar to me. Perhaps we are related. Please let me hear from you. Best regards |
| Name: | Allen Rizzi |
| From: | Tret di Fondo, TN Italy |
| E-mail: | rizziallen@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Ciao Sal, Always good to come back to this page! I am currently doing a little genealogy work in the villages of Pavillo and Tassullo as we have friends there. Tanti saluti dalle Valle di Non. Speriamo di viderTi qua in avanti. Un bel posto da vivere! Allen e Rachel Rizzi www.geocities.com/allenrizzi/ |
| Name: | Dr. Michael Zboyovski |
| From: | Asheville, North Carolina |
| E-mail: | wazszupdoc@aol.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for your wonderful website. I recently discovered a book given to my mom years ago. It is titled "A Courageous People from the Dolomites" by Bonifacio Bolognani. My grandfather, Giovanni Stefani, is from Castello in the Tesino valley. My mom's family name is Francisci from the town of Romeno. I am just beginning to trace our family ancestry. Thanks again for your work---it is very inspirational! Peace, Michael |
| Name: | John Famini |
| From: | Baltimore, MD |
| E-mail: | jfamini@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Sal, You have a great site. My father emigrated to Colorado from Tavon,Val di Non in 1923.My mother was born in Ophir, Colorado and her parents were from Trento also. Family names include:Odorizzi,Casagranda and Eccher along with Famini. As a child growing up in Denver during the 30's and 40's I remember that my family belonged to group composed of trentini, which meant we had many friends and their names are very prevalent on your site. A few of those I remember: Dalsant,Fidel,Mattivi,Zanon,Zamboni,Zadra,Piz,and Negri. Thanks for the memories, John |
| Name: | Dr.Dolores O.Speranza Iannarelli |
| From: | Bridgeville, Pa. 15017 |
| E-mail: | driannnaarelli |
| Comments: | I have completed my roots but still looking for additional information about Villa del Monti and Ala. |
| Name: | robert e christie |
| From: | monroe ny |
| E-mail: | tyrolbob@email.com |
| Comments: | my father shortened our name before i was born. my real last name is cristoforetti. my grandparents are val di non from the town of mezzo lombardo. my grandparents on both sides settled in the scranton/hazelton area as mining families. i have tried to keep my ancestry alive by searching, reading and playing the music of my culture. i will be 63 in mar.07 and i still enjoy my coffee and grappa and listening to my valtaro musette records. i am proud to be a tirolian and god bless thank you |
| Name: | julia dehn |
| From: | milton, ny |
| E-mail: | jvdehn@aol.com |
| Comments: | although i was born in brooklyn ny, i spent my formative years in spormaggiore. my father giulio zeni and mother mary leonardelli were both born in the united states. i was fortunate to have visited spormaggiore in 1999 with my children and husband and spent time with my maternal aunt and cousins. my paternal aunt, uncle and cousins are dispersed throughout ny, virginia and texas. i am grateful to have the opportunity to share my heritage with others who come from the alto adige region. it is a beautiful place and i hope to someday return and possibly own my own home there. ciao |
| Name: | Deb Tweten |
| From: | Tampa, FL |
| E-mail: | dftweten@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My father was Richard Sicheri, son of Costante and Mary Fruner Sicheri. I am looking for information about his family. He and my mother divorced when I was an infant and I have never met him. Any info would be greatly appreciated. |