Peter, I did not say that there was conclusive proof here, I said it is worth looking into, there are lots of names and history on that webpage. All avenues are worth pursuing, you know.

I talked to a guy from Sicilia once, and he said that his name got a negative reaction from northern Italians because it was very obviously a southern Italian name. He said that northern Italians look down their noses at the impoverished south.

I don't know if this goes as a rule but it is worth ...

Thank you guys! I think I have found a living relative in Venezuela, he fits the description and the name is right, but I have a feeling these guys are filthy rich and will be way hard to get in touch with. I think I will concentrate on Italy.

I have found some leads in the Ellis Island database ...

All I know is that the MASI family make great wine!
Worth looking into...there might be some genalogy info here:

http://www.masi.it/vineyards/VineIng.htm

Hi!

I am looking for my husband's family (living preferably) in Italy or Venezuela. The last names are Sciarretta and Marconi, they were probably (but don't know for certain) from the Abruzzo region (Teramo, Cerqueto, Fano Adriano area) in Italy and are now living in Chicago US, Venezuela, Italy ...