TonyDiNobile wrote:Thank You Suanj !....I was hoping to use Mailory but for some reason it's changed and does not work....If there is no other way to locate E-Mail addresses in Italy I will have to try mailing my Form Letter....I am trying to find a Di Nobile in Italy who is from Ripalimosani or one from another town who has relatives in Ripalimosani with the hope of exchanging information & old family photos....
Well, I don't think you could have it too much easier - it seems the current mayor ("sindaco") of Ripalimosani is Guiseppe Di Nobile. See
this page.
You can try emailing, but I think in light of his position as mayor, you owe the courtesy of a written letter.
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Also, and especially in light of the fact that he is the mayor and presumably well educated, I would *not* use an online translator nor would I make my letter too simple. I would suggest writing a letter of at least two pages, telling a little about yourself (My name is Tony, age xx, and I live with my wife and x children in city, state), about your anecstors (My grandparents, lastname-firstname-birthdate and maidenname-firstname-birthdate, came to the US from Ripalimosani in 19xx and settled in city, state where they raised xx children and yy grandchildren) and so on. Include a few photos of your ancestors if you have them and one of yourself and your family. Express your hope that he may be related and/or that he may take a few moments out of his busy schedule to assist you in locating other relatives.
Spend $30 or so to get the letter professionally translated then be sure to include the English version as well when you mail it off. You are writing to the mayor, so be sure to show proper respect and be certain to address the letter formally (a good translator will know how to do this).