Thank you very much

Well the photos are very inspiring- thanks for sharing them

WOW! :)

I am learning so much from what you all have advised and all of the suggested websites and links. I am curious Livio, as to where the old photos that you have on your website came from. Family photos or were you lucky enough to come across old Italy photos, as these would make my heritage ...

Thank you so much Livio :)
I feel somehow on this forum that I am somehow "home with my people"...everyone has been so willing to help and the speed at which people are able to answer astounds me...sometimes in America, you play the "waiting game with bureucratic red tape" to coin a phrase because ...

p.s. to Michael....what is the avatar that you have and what does it stand for with the three legs?

The information that was provided earlier is correct. My great grandmother's name is Carmela Sciabica, whose father was Vincenzo. My great grandfather is Mario and his brother is Pasquale. I know that he left for America from the port of Palermo and my great Aunt Concetta was 1 when her and my Nana ...

Thanks for your help Peter...you're the best!

Hi Peter,

I would be interested in knowing what the towns of Castellerini, Sicily looked like in 1913 and what it looks like now. Also, what the town of Castellermini, Girgenti looked like in 1910 and now....and the town of Casteltermini looked like in 1915 and now. I am not sure if this is one and ...

I cannot even begin to express the joy and appreciation from both you you...Totonno and suanj...I literally cried when I logged on here this morning... (it is 11:43 am here in Ohio)...I have longed to know the background of my Nana and Nano for years and to learn more about my Italian heritage. It's ...

I need help locating more information about my Italian heritage and ancestors. My Great-Grandfather's name was Mario (b. Aug 31, 1890) (d.Akron, Ohio 1979). My Great-Grandmother's name was Carmela Severino (maiden name Shabica) (b. Oct 6, 1891) (d. Akron, Ohio 1986). I think my great grandfather's ...