Translation of Brother's name on Ellis Island Manifest

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Translation of Brother's name on Ellis Island Manifest

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Hello I was hoping someone could help with the name of the in country relative (brother) in column 11, Line 2 for Vittorio from this Ellis island manifest. This is the only place I've seen a sibling listed. They were from Langharino in Parma. I was thinking that the surname was listed first, so perhaps the first word is Menossi, but I'm unsure of the first name.

I attached the image below but this was the link from the ellis island site, but its more difficult to zoom in on.
https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/sh ... cGciOw==/1

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In column 11, there are 2 lines devoted to information for the passenger.

Since the passenger on line 1 lists "father" and Vittorio's line lists a ditto - I do not believe that this is the name of a brother, but rather his father in Langhirano. The first name was written (looks like Paolo to me) and the last name ( Menossi) was inserted between Paolo and Langhirano. Next line reads "di Parma, Italy"

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Thanks Tessa! Finding this earlier Ellis record of him, I thought I found the sibling :) Zooming in I thought the line below it was the one connected to him, I see it now I was off on the half line. Paolo makes perfect sense that was his dad. The search continues!

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Happy to help with clarification :-D

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