Hey, Mark: Very cool to hear from you! Since I posted this message a couple of years ago, I've found out a lot more info. about the Alvino family, at least my own branch. FYI, we are indeed from the Naples area -- the village of Pontecagnano-Faiano to be specific. This tiny village is in the hills of Calabria, in the Province of Salerno. I've not yet been to Italy, but I hope to visit there in the next year or so.
In my research, I've found that the Alvino family name is most prevalent in the Naples region. I"ve also found what *may* be the Alvino family crest, but that could just be something that a marketing firm created w/ no basis in actual fact. I can't say for sure, but all of my research has been enough to motivate me to organize an Alvino family reunion next June in my hometown of Newfield in Gloucester County, South Jersey. This event would be to celebrate the 100th anniversary of my grandfather's arrival in America, which is really something to think about!
I'm always happy to learn about other Alvinos and I'm aware of several branches up in the North Jersey area as well as another branch in Ocean County, near Point Pleasant. If you're willing, can you tell me a little about your own family's history? I'm just curious and you never know...maybe we've got a common thread back there somewhere.
Either way, I was very glad to get your message and you should feel free to be in touch if you want to know more about what I've found out about the Alvinos in my research.
Ciao, Mark!
Gary Alvino
Arlington, VA
alvino1@erols.com