Aunt Lucy

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darkerhorse
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Aunt Lucy

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I believe Sicilian Aunt Lucy was called "Za Cia'uzza".

Does that sound right?
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mmogno
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Re: Aunt Lucy

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Zia Lucia -> Zia Luciauzza -> Za Cia'uzza
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Re: Aunt Lucy

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I think "uzza' was more out of respect than affection.
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