I am a Direct Descendant of Giaocchino Saia, He is my Great-Grandfather, His only son, Sam Anthony Saia, is my Grandfather, and his son Dean Anthony Saia, is my Father. I Don't remember much of my Great Grandfather, his american name was "Jack", he passed away in 1991 in Port Allen, Louisiana. He was a businessman, He was a Bar Owner of "Jacks Place" and this bar is still open today in Port Allen, Louisiana.
He was a staff colonel for Gov. Huey P. Long, Held a West Baton Rouge Special
Sheriff's Deputy badge and was an active merchant and businessman in Port Allen.
He was the father of daughters, Jeanette Laurent and Louise Fertitta; and son,
Sam A. Saia. He was the grandfather of seven.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvadore and Gioannina Santa Coiumba
Saia; his first wife, Mary Lamartina Saia; second wife, Lucille Murray Saia;
brothers, Charles, Tony and Frank Saia; and sister, Rosa Saia Favaro.
I Hope this has helped you guys, and Just to let you guys know, my Grandfather Sam and my father Dean are both still Living.
My name is Garrett Anthony Saia and I also Have a brother named after my great grandfather his name is Jack Gordan Saia.
Don't be afraid to contact me via email.
Garrettgamebred@gmail.comhope to hear back from some of you.