It starts in Italy with Nicola "Nicholas" Monforte born 18 Oct 1861 (he died 22 August 1927 Brooklyn), Roccalumera, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. His parents allegedly Francesco "Frank" Monforte and Giovanna Prinzi (born 30 March 1831, Agrigento, Italy). It's unclear when he married as I've been unable ...