Hi Lori,

Further to the information provided by Paul, my great-great grandfather Anselmo Tropea was also a son of Giovanni Tropea and Rosalia Putrino. If in fact Carmela's father was the same Pietro, our great-great grandfathers were brothers!

Let me know how you go.
Adam

aiecapik, my grandmother's family is from capistrano. she also has a first cousin that apparently lives in France, her maiden name was mandaliti.

email me for more details.