That is a fantastic story Dennis! It's great that you could finally fill in the blanks on your family tree.

I'd love to learn more of my Great Grandfather and his Father's life in Pertusio. I'm going to have to plan a trip to Italy!

Tom Faletti

Sorry for the duplicate post.

Hello Dferrero.

Yes, we are indeed related! We share the same Great Grandparents and Great-Great Grandparents

My Grandfather John(Jack) and your Grandmother Catherine were brother and sister.

Here are a few pictures you may not have;
This is Matthew and Margaret (Pomatto) Faletti and their eight ...

I am also a Faletti from Illinois and my ancestors are from Pertusio.

My great-grandfather Matthew was born in 1866 and came to the U.S. in about 1880. His father (my great-great-grandfather) was Michele and his mother was Felicia Manieti. Michele's father was Matteo Faletti, all from Pertusio ...