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Here is a link to a Italian phone book.

http://www.paginebianche.it/index.html

NOME: THE SURNAME
DOVE: TOWN

Hope it helps.

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I have recently been told that my Muschetto Family may be Albanese. How do I get in touch with the Arbresh Society? I been told that the Muschettos and Matranga's married. The Matrangas are from Plana de Crechi, and or Santa Chtistina Gella. Muschetto's may be from Plano de Albania. What do you think of these leads and how do I follow up on these? Any help would be appreciated.
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I have tried the Italian Phone book, because I do not read Italian I am stuck at the top of the page. I am not sure if they are asking for my name. They then ask for surname and town which I could fill out. Aby help? :oops:
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ciacciomuschettofamily wrote:I have recently been told that my Muschetto Family may be Albanese. How do I get in touch with the Arbresh Society? I been told that the Muschettos and Matranga's married. The Matrangas are from Plana de Crechi, and or Santa Chtistina Gella. Muschetto's may be from Plano de Albania. What do you think of these leads and how do I follow up on these? Any help would be appreciated.
PIANA dei GRECI and PIANA degli ALBANESI are same town; the 2 different name was in ancient time; now is PIANA DEGLI ALBANESI definitively.
for all civil records you can write in civil records office of Piana degli Albanesi:
Ufficio di Stato Civile
Via Giorgio Kastriota, 213
90037 Piana Degli Albanesi (PA)
Italy

fax +39 091 8574796
email: info @ pianalbanesi.it NO SPACES
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for Santa Cristina Gela you can write:
Ufficio di Stato Civile
Via G. Castriota
90030 Santa Cristina Gela (PA)
ITALY

fax: +39 091 8570502

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Matranga in Piana degli Albanesi
Matranga in Santa Cristina Gela
no Muschetto in both the municipalities... regards, suanj
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Arberesh? website:
http://www.avato.it/arberesh/index.htm

related messages from this site's guestbook:
http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:qL6 ... n&ie=UTF-8

144. Leora Matranga

Heard of us from: POINT members Josie Vaughn and John Cusimano
Villages: Piana degli Albenesi
Surnames: ALOTTA, CASADONNA, CUSIMANO, DAMIANI, INGHILLERIA, LO IACONO, MASI, MATRANGA, MOSCHETTO, PALADINO, SALAMONE, SCHIRO
Comments: My husbands grandparents,Giorgio MATRANGA and Rosa MOSCHETTO came from Piana around the turn of the century and lived in Grosse Tete, LA where Giorgio and his brother, Vito, worked in the sugar cane fields. Their children Victoria and John were born there in 1902 and 1904. From there they moved to Philadelphia. They settled in Sacramento in 1906/07. Giorgio's parents were: Vincenzo MATRANGA and Laura PALADINO Rosa's parents were Gionvanni MOSCHETTO and Maria SCHIRO

192. Steven Matranga Elk Grove, California, USA

Heard of us from: On the Internet.
Villages: Piana Degli Albesi
Surnames: Muschetto, Matranga
Comments: My Grandfather migrated from Piana Degli Albanesi in the early 1900's. I visited this beautiful town in 1987, hoping to find some distant relatives.
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Hi vj this is a good find! kisses, suanj
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suanj, thank you.
I've been watching your research on this and was just jumping in when it appeared I could help.
This one came from using google with both surnames. It's nice when a google search works out.
You are the master!
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ciacciomuschettofamily wrote:I have tried the Italian Phone book, because I do not read Italian I am stuck at the top of the page. I am not sure if they are asking for my name. They then ask for surname and town which I could fill out. Aby help? :oops:

Sorry :!: It was my fault. :oops: :oops:


First line>surname
2nd>skip
3rd>town

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Hello
My grandfather and grandmother came over separately through Ellis island. Her name was Rosa Marie Crivello. I don’t know exactly where in Sicily she’s from. My grandfathers name was Giacomo Matranga. I would like to find information on anything and anyone so eventually when i make a trip to Palermo, i can go and meet my relatives on both sides. :D
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