Rubino-Cassano Family from Palermo

[cindyfaye0713]

I am researching the family of Agostino Rubino and Concetta Cassano from Palermo. They were married 02/17/1876 in Zisa, Palermo. According to Concetta Cassano Rubino's obituary (she died 11/13/1929 in Batavia, NY at the home of her son Ignazio Rubino after coming to US in January 1928), they had seven children: Son-Ignazio Rubino (B-01/01/1889 in Palermo; M-Rosalia Gugino 09/02/1923 in LeRoy, NY; D-11/28/1965 in LeRoy, NY); Son-Rosario Rubino (B-02/16/1891 in Palermo; M-Girolama Cassano; D-11/02/1967 in Bronx, NY); Son-Francesco Paolo Rubino (B-08/14/1898 in Palermo; per family, he married Nina?). That is all the information that I have been able to confirm. According to family, the daughters are Girolama Rubino who married Luigi Cassano, Rosina Rubino who married Vito Lunetto, Mattea Rubino who married Giuseppe Caravello, and Vicenzina? Rubino who married Francesco Lamia. Per Concetta Cassano Rubino's obituary, at the time of her death in 1929 all of her children except Ignazio were living in Palermo. However, I have found that Rosario Rubino and his family were living in Batavia, NY in September 1928. Any information on births, marriages, and deaths would be much appreciated.

[Marcello_DAleo]

Children of Agostino Rubino and Concetta Casano (source: Palermo Birth Indexes 1876-1905)

1. Ignazio, born in Palermo 3 Apr 1877
2. Vincenza, born in Palermo 14 Oct 1878
3. Ignazio, born in Palermo 30 Aug 1880
4. Rosa, born in Palermo 13 Apr 1884
5. Luigi, born in Palermo 3 Dec 1886
6. Ignazio, born in Palermo 1 Jan 1889
7. Mattea, born in Palermo 14 Apr 1895
8. Francesco Paolo, born in Palermo 14 Aug 1898

[Marcello_DAleo]

Agostino Rubino (Concetta Casano's husband), son of Ignazio and Vincenza Carramusa, was born in Palermo on 29 Nov 1842.

[Marcello_DAleo]

Concetta Casano (Agostino Rubino's wife), daughter of Luigi and Girolama Gioè, was born in Palermo on 15 Apr 1855.

[cindyfaye0713]

I wonder why there are three children named Ignazio? Did the first two possibly die at an early age? The Ignazio born on 01/01/1889 is my fiance's grandfather.

[Marcello_DAleo]

I wonder why there are three children named Ignazio? Did the first two possibly die at an early age? The Ignazio born on 01/01/1889 is my fiance's grandfather.

Yes, possibly the first two died at an early age.

[cindyfaye0713]

Can you verify the 15 Apr 1855 birth date of Concetta Cassano Rubino? According to her obituary she was 64 when she passed away on 13 Nov 1929. That would indicate that she was born in 1865. But that would mean she would have had her first child at age 12. Most likely they had the age incorrect in the newspaper. Thank you!

[cindyfaye0713]

I also have information on another son, Rosario Rubino, born 16 Feb 1891 in Palermo. Need help in verifying this information. Thank you!

[Marcello_DAleo]

Can you verify the 15 Apr 1855 birth date of Concetta Cassano Rubino? According to her obituary she was 64 when she passed away on 13 Nov 1929. That would indicate that she was born in 1865. But that would mean she would have had her first child at age 12. Most likely they had the age incorrect in the newspaper. Thank you!

In fact, in the Birth indexes from 1846 to 1875 there is only one Concetta Cassano, daughter of Luigi and Girolama Gioè. So the right date is 15 Apr 1855

[Marcello_DAleo]

I also have information on another son, Rosario Rubino, born 16 Feb 1891 in Palermo. Need help in verifying this information. Thank you!

Yes, you are right. I missed him.

[cindyfaye0713]

Thank you very much for your help!

[Marcello_DAleo]

You are welcome

[cindyfaye0713]

Another question - was there another daughter named Girolama? Concetta Cassano Rubino's obituary stated that she had four daughters living in Italy at the time of her death. There are three listed above: Vincenza, Rosa and Mattea. Thank you!

[Marcello_DAleo]

Girolama Rubino, daughter of Agostino and Concetta Cassano, was born in Palermo 4 Dec 1892