Arena - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Anyone know Rose Arena family born in Los Angeles. Mother-Taormina

micaraangel1 — 2009-05-08 15:56:22Z

There was a Rose Arena born in Glen Cove, NY. She moved to the west coast (possibly CA). My Aunt Connie and her husband (he was in the military) lived in CA (and other west coast states.

Re: Francis Arena +John Clementi

mvperry_1 — 2009-04-18 03:20:03Z

Good Morning
l know this is a long shot as you posted this message in 2003, but wondering if you may know information about Muzio Clementi his wives & children.
l have been given a piece of information that may indicate one of his wives perhaps fits into one of my families.
Would appreciate anything you could tell me about his wives in particular.
Please email me offsite on my private email as l am using a friends to access ancestry.
My email address is: jammew@netspace.net.au

Cheers
Janet
Australia

Rose Mary Arena born 1932

cytaormina — 2009-01-31 04:48:14Z

Anyone know Rose Mary Arena born in 1931 or 1932 in New York, moved to california in 1950 or 1951 to give birth? Please call 619 784-4744 or 619 466-4053

Re: Arena's in Rochester NY and Sicily...

ladydh57 — 2008-09-01 17:52:56Z

My ex would be your brother. If you have any more info I would appreciate your sharing the family history. I would be happy to share the little info that I remember about the immediate family I was married into. My children know very little of thier Arena family history. My oldest is also named Joseph after his grandfather. There is also Daniel and Jacilyn. I would like my children to know about thier heritage and family background. In November there will be a brand new little Arena out here in California.

Re: Arena's in Rochester NY and Sicily...

coleleigh — 2008-08-01 00:35:20Z

Bartolo & Lucia Arena are also my grandparents. Their son Joseph is my father. Bartolo and Lucia were married on June 3rd 1911 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chruch in Rochester, NY.

Re: Arena's in Rochester NY and Sicily...

ladydh57 — 2008-06-07 04:17:07Z

My ex-husband was Bartolo Arena born in Rochester NY to Joe Arena. Joe's father was Bartolo Arena who was from Italy and spoke no english. I only know that there were several children from different mariages born to Joe Arena. I don't know if he is still alive. At one time he lived in Syracuse NY, he may have moved to Florida. He had 4 children with my ex's mother, (Clementine) Bonnie, Jane, Bartolo and Frank.

Re: Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna, Sicilia to CA

allysonmt — 2007-12-18 06:31:08Z

I know a little about the DiVittorios. Please contact me at Allysonmt@aol.com so that we can chat off-posting. Thanks!

Re: Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna, Sicilia to CA

allysonmt — 2007-12-18 06:29:09Z

I am actually not related to this line, but did the posting for my neighbor and friend, Liz Lewis. She is the granddaughter of Vincent Arena (brother of Gaetano) and the great-granddaughter of Salvatore Arena and Teresa Rivoglioso, natives of Trabia. Liz has actually contacted some Arena and DiVittorio cousins still living in Trabia, which is exciting. Please e-mail me at Allysonmt@aol.com so that I can connect you and Liz together. She will be so pleased!

Re: Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna, Sicilia to CA

aninibeachgirl — 2007-12-17 22:31:39Z

Arena/Bonaccorso

I know that we know each other. My uncle is Joseph Arena who was married to Mary Bonaccorso Arena. I am trying to get our family history recorded. I remember your father, Gaetano...and your mom Fran?? It's on the tip of my tongue but...

How are you related?

Re: Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna, Sicilia to CA

pathowe171 — 2007-12-13 02:10:23Z

Well, that makes us related.
I'm one of the great grandchildren of Candida and Michelangelo. Please contact me. I have not been able to find out much about their parentage, and I'd love to find out more. I have a copy of a handwritten family tree from a cousin's website.

Re: Donato Cirone died in a coal mine accident in Pennsylvania 1920 or so

taacita — 2007-12-06 21:42:35Z

As a result of researching the marriage of Harry Ceroni I found the record to include that his father was Donald Ceroni born in Pittsburgh PA and Mother Corine Pinellia born in Latrobe Pa. Tom Acita

Re: Donato Cirone died in a coal mine accident in Pennsylvania 1920 or so

taacita — 2007-12-03 00:41:47Z

Tom I had been doing research about your Grandparents for my sister in law. All that I was able to find were the names Daniel and Carmella Cirone from the Westmoreland Co PA marriage record of James Cirone and Margaret Crivella. I inquired with St Joseph Church in Derry PA and St Martin Church in New Derry PA with no luck.Derry PA has a Historical Society as well as a Fire Museum but I did not get that far.Good Luck Tom Acita

Anyone know Rose Arena family born in Los Angeles. Mother-Taormina

thinkpeople — 2007-09-03 20:30:56Z

I am trying to find information on this person and family.

Name: Rose Arena
Born: 10 May 1932
Mothers Name: Taormina
Gender: Female
Birth Place: LOS ANGELES

Also looking for a Rose Arena born in New York, moved to Los Angeles California and lived with her sister and brother in law in 1950.

Thanks for any help.
P.J.

Re: Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna, Sicilia to CA

len52mar — 2007-09-02 18:08:49Z

The Arena and Campagna names are familiar to the the town of Trabia in the Provence of Palermo. Possibly the San Nicola l'Arena area. My cousins family name is Arena and from Trabia. The Arena family changed their name to Arena in Canada before they came to the US. The grandfather was also a Salvatore Arena married to Girolama Rubino. They were related to the Arena's in San Francisco. My Salvatore's mother was related to the Butera's.
My family always spoke of the Campagna's and I went to school with the Bonaccorso kids in Morgan Hill, Ca, just south of San Jose. All my ancestors are from Trabia, that I know of, dating back to the 1840's.

Donato Cirone died in a coal mine accident in Pennsylvania 1920 or so

palmgps — 2007-08-15 11:28:19Z

My grandfather Donato Cirone died in a coal mine accident in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA in the time period between 1916 and 1921. His wife Carmella (Carmela) Cirone died in a house fire in the same time period and the same location. They left 2 children one of which was my grandfather Levi Cirone. Levi was put in an orphanage in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

I saw a Donato Cirone in the Ellis Island records. He came to America in 1909 at the age of 18 from Carpenito, Abruzzo, Italy.

Any relatives?

Tom Bates

Santangelo Arena

len52mar — 2007-04-02 04:28:49Z

Santangelo Arena

Santangelo ("Uncle Babe") passed peacefully away on March 28, 2007. He was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 23, 1922, but moved to San Jose at age two and spent the next 83 years in the same house on 13th Street. He had a sparkling wit, spunky character, and genuine interest and concern for his cherished nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore Arena and Theresa Rivoglioso Arena, immigrants from Trabia, Sicily; his brother Gaetano Arena; his sister Marianna Cirone; and a niece, Laurie Scherp. He was a devoted brother to Vincenzo Arena, who survives, and a beloved uncle to Joseph Cirone, Florice Cirone Bittick, Theresa Aquino, Judith Arena, Susan Miner, Jane Easton, Theresa Arena, Nena Arena, Tom Arena, Richard Arena and 23 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Vigil, Tuesday, 4/3/07 at 7 p.m. (visitation 4-9 pm) at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Funeral Wednesday, 4/4/07 at 10:30 a.m. at the same mortuary. Interment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

FYI only

CORRECTION !: Arena to Smith Falls, Ontario

len52mar — 2007-03-31 16:21:58Z

The manifest is 1920, not 1902. birth dates are
Salvatore Arena abt. 1879
Girolama Rubino Arena abt. 1890
Giuseppe Arena abt. 1914
Carmela Arena abt 1918

Thanks !

Arena to Smith Falls, Ontario

len52mar — 2007-03-31 07:58:30Z

Looking for Salvatore and Girolama (Mamie) Rubino Arena left from Trabia to Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada in 1902. Children, son Giuseppe born abt. 1896, Carmela born abt 1900.

Salvatore abt.1861 was related to the Butera family in Trabia.

They were going to Salvatore's father Giuseppe Arena, 51 Beckwit St. Smith Falls, Ont. Ca

Girolama abt. 1872 is my great aunt, her mother is Josephine Rubino that lived in San Francisco, CA. Girolama sibilings are Giuseppe Rubino, Carmela Rinella, Salvatora Gattuccio and Caterina Canciamilla all from Trabia to California.

Arena's in Rochester NY and Sicily...

2006-05-14 00:46:26Z

Here's what I believe to be facts from a family that preferred to remain fuzzy w/ details....
My grandfather was named Bartolo Arena. He emigrated from a town called Caropepe (or something like that) Apparently, the town is now known as Valguenera (or something like that) with his father Pietro in the early part of the 1900's ( maybe 1905 ish). Pietro was married to a woman named Ida. Bartolo married Lucia Di Noto ( or Di Note... My dad couldn't remember his mom's maiden name for sure) Lucia's parents would have been Carlo and Maria (also Sicilian but not sure what town... my grandparents met in America) Bartolo and Lucia had 7 children: American names: Pete, Charlie, Ida, Mary, Sandy, Vincent (Jim) and Joe... My grandfather and the "boys" worked "pick and shovel" per my father. settled in Rochester in the area of the Public Market

Salvatore Arena

2004-09-17 03:02:57Z

Seeking information on Salvatore Arena b. about 1869 in Caccamo Sicily d. Aug. 8, 1896 in Hahnville, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. He left behind a wife and one son aged 4 years old. I am trying to determine if this person was a relative of Giuseppe Venturella or his family who also died the same time. I do not know Salvatore Arena's wife's name, nor do I know if the son continued to live and marry and have a family. These men were lynched by a mob of approx. 50 men in the town and parish stated along with another man Lorenzo Saladino. Papers I have state that in 1896 Salvatore was the son of the "late" Pietro Arena.
Any information appreciated.

Re: FAMILY TREE

2003-11-25 03:59:12Z

Hello, I have just been living in Los Angeles with my wife for one year. We will be returning to Rome in May with the rest of my family. My mother Daniela Terranova and my father Giuseppe Arena moved from Reggio Calabria to start a restaurant in Rome. On the Arena side, my father's parents names are Carmella and Pasqualle Arena. Are you familiar with these names? If so, please contact me, i am very interested in family tree

Re: FAMILY TREE

2003-11-13 09:38:00Z

I am from Italy. Most of my family is from Reggio Calabria. I am now living in the United States, and married to an American. I am interested if anyone knows of any relation to any Terranova's or Arena's from Italy that are now in the US. I am very interested in family tree

Re: Joe Arena

2003-10-16 21:40:12Z

My great grandfather Joe, grandfather Alberto, and his sister Maria were from Poggioreale Sicily. The went to NY and later moved to Kansas City. Does this ring a bell with anyone?

Re: Search Arena's Family

2003-10-03 20:38:39Z

I wish I could read Italian, but what I could read sounds somewhat familiar. Can you read English?

My ggggg-grandmother was Maria Arena, who married Michelangelo Rivaldo in 1705 in St. George, Caccamo, Sicily. Is there any relation?

The Rivaldos down through the ages eventually emmigrated to America in the early 1900s and settled in the Chicao area. My maiden name was Saso (Sasso).

Re: Joe Arena

2003-09-15 06:39:13Z

Hello Lorainne:
My name is Jim Arena and I also had a grandfather who was from Nicastro Calabria and was born in Cisero Chicago, I know that he had 2 brothers, Tony and Augie, do not have much info, he was a wrestler named "Baron Arena", I think he used to wrestle in the mid-west area. Would love to learn more about my gandfather and his family.

Re: FAMILY TREE

2003-09-14 08:29:20Z

Helo Seth:
My name is Jim Arena and I had a grandfather named Joe Arenahe was also known as "Baron Arena": a pro wrestler in the 1950's I am trying to find out the family tree don't really know if there is any realation. I know he had some brothres named Tony and Augie they lived in Racine,WI. they were born in Cisero Chicago. If they are related can you contact me my phone is {775}359-1965. I am intersted to fid the family tree.

JIm Arena
jamesarena@yahoo.com

Re: Joe Arena

2003-09-14 08:21:38Z

Hello I am trying to find out about my realatives there imagrated from Calabria, Italy, I think my grandfather was born in Cisero,Chicago and was a wrestler "Baron Arena" would like to know if there anu other family members.

Busco Familia

2002-10-20 16:38:23Z

Busco familiares vivos de mi padre Andrea Arena, nacido en Mesina Cecilia, Italia, en Abril 23 de 1890. Quién emigro a Sud America, y se radico en Chile.

Re: Attention:Daniel Arena

2003-05-25 18:50:34Z

My name is Cheryl Arena, my father's name is Daniel Arena. His parents were Frank and Susan Arena. My father was born in Chicago, he was one of ten children. His mother died in fire when he was 6 mos. old, and all the children went to orphanages, except my father Daniel, and his brother Michael Arena, who were the youngest, they went to stay with Cousin Mary Orcino. Is this the Daniel you are looking for, or anybody else related. If email doesn't work, here is another: wigglz@pacbell.net

Re: Attention:Daniel Arena

2003-05-25 18:46:05Z

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Re: Arena/Familari

2001-12-15 00:41:54Z

My name is Vicki Familari and those people are my cousins and Aunt.

Vincenzo Arena from Baucina, Sicily

2001-10-01 21:25:34Z

I am looking for any information on two brothers Vincenzo and Felice (James and Felix) Arena who emigrated from Baucina on around 1909.

James is my grandfather and arrived in the US after his elder brother Felice. They left behind parents, Vito and Anna Cannizzaro, as well as at least one sister (though I do not know the name).

Any information would be helpful.

Thanks.

Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna, Sicilia to CA

allysonmt — 2006-09-16 05:06:01Z

Gaetano Arena and Marianna Campagna lived in Sicily during the mid-to-latter part of the 1800s. They married about 1875 and had several children -- Santo Arena, born in Italy 1879 and died in CA 1950; Salvatore Arena, born in Italy 188 and married Theresa Riggellioso; Joseph Arena, born in Italy 1884 and married Maria Bonaccorso; and Candida Arena, born in Italy 1885 and married Michelangelo DiVittorio. We are trying to find out what part of Sicily they came from, who were Gaetano and Marianna's parents, and are trying to connect to relatives from Italy.

ARENA

J_Ciaccia — 2002-04-22 23:23:31Z

My grandfather was Dominico Arena born in Salice, Sicily. His father was Stefano Arena born 26 Oct 1856 and died in 1937 in Salice. He married Grazia Femino about 1876 in Messina. Stefano's father was Salvatore Arena who married Maria Caruso about 1850. My grandfather, Domenico came to America in 1905. Is there any connection between our families??

Re: Francis Arena +John Clementi

thallam — 2004-08-05 17:08:24Z

Thank you for following up. I will be glad to exchange information. Please contact me at t*h*ll*m@adelphia.com, substituting the letter "a" for the "*".

Terri Hallam

Obit. ARENA, JOSEPHINE

KAYROM — 2004-04-02 04:17:39Z

ARENA, JOSEPHINE Sept. 3, 1919 to March 26, 2004 Josephine Arena, 84, of San Diego died March 26. She was raised in Taos, New Mexico and moved to San Diego during WWII to help with the war effort. She married Joseph Arena in 1948 and together they raised their children Gary, Tony and Sue in National City. She enjoyed her twilight years in the loving care of her beloved granddaughter Jennifer Fridolfs her husband Michael and her precious great-grandsons Ryan and Hunter. She found the greatest joy in raising her beloved children, to whom she left a legacy of deep faith in the Lord. She is survived by her children, Victor, Gary, Tony and Sue; grandchildren, Robyn, Donald, Laura, Tony, Jennifer and Danna; great-grandchildren, Justin, Ian, Ryan, Shaelyn, Tasneem, Hunter and Yousuf; brothers and sisters, Lala, Manuel, Isabel, Abe, and Loiva. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, (today) 3-7 p.m. at McLeod Mortuary, Escondido and services held Wednesday, March 31, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, National City. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 3/30/2004. (volutneer submission)

Joe Arena

steveroberson9 — 2003-05-05 02:34:18Z

Searching for family info of Joe Arena b. 5 Aug 1899 from Italy, settled in Monroe Co. NY, married to Marge ( acousin of my grandmother), son Roger b. 28 Oct 1954 d. 1985 he lived in Brooklyn, NY. My grandmother passed away, I am trying to find out more info on this family, especially Marge. Please e- mail me.

Re: Arena/Familari

ericaly1 — 2002-09-10 00:51:09Z

I just read that from viki familari; my grandmother is Mildred Familari, married to Andrew Arena; Andrew was from Sicily, i have many more details; but first i wanted to make sure you were still checking posts; my email is ericaly@mindspring.com

Re: Francis Arena +John Clementi

richardclementi — 2004-08-06 15:04:35Z

Although I understand your response is somewhat dated I am too related to Muzio Clementi and am working on a comprehensive list of his descendants ranging from those in South Africa, Canada, America and England.

Would appreciate making contact in order to cross reference findings.

FAMILY

alleysue54 — 2003-06-22 23:16:46Z

MY GRANDFATHER WAS VINCENT ARENA MARRIED GRACE PUGLESI HAD 3 CHILDREN JOE,ROSE AND ANTHONY VINCENT HAD 3 BROTHERS SAL,ALBERT AND FRANK AND A SISTER ANA. HE CAME FROM GALABRIA(I THINK) THANK YOU

Arena Family in Connecticut

MIGLIAROMURO — 2002-07-13 02:42:05Z

I'm doing my Family Tree and the Arena name is a huge part of the tree. I can't seem to locate them. There was George Arena (b1887) in Calabria, Italy and Married Guistine Muro around 1914 in New Haven and they had Children named Joseph, Antonetta, Rose,and Cathrine. I don't really know anything else,so if any one knows these people contact me @ johnchrissy91@yahoo.com

FAMILY TREE

MIGLIAROMURO — 2002-07-13 02:42:05Z

HELLO SETH
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN TALKING WITH YOU I HAVE OVER 1000 PEOPLE IN MY DATA BASE.
IF YOU SAY THAT JOSEPH ARENA IS YOUR GRANDFATHER WHO MARRIED JUNTINE HOYE AND THEY HAD CHILDREN JOSEPH GEORGE JAMES GAIL AND DONNA THEN YOU ARE A PART OF THE FAMILY. HOW WE ARE RELATED IS THAT THE ARENA NAME CAME WHEN GUISTINA MURO MARRIED GEORGE ARENA ON 7-15-1915 IN ST. MICHAELS CHURCH IN NEW HAVEN,CT. AND THERE CHILDREN WERE JOSEPH, ANTONETTA, ROSE, AND JUSTINE. GUISTINA HAD A FATHER NAMED GENEROSO MURO AND HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED GAETANO AND HE IS MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER. THE HISTORY ON OUR FAMILY GOES BACK A LONG WAY. I LIVE IN MONROE CT AND MY NUMBER IS (203)261-5646 CALL ME AND I WILL FILL YOU IN ON THE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. LIKE I SAID I HAVE OVER 1000 PEOPLE BECAUSE BACK IN THE DAY OUR FAMILY HAD ALOT OF CHILDREN. CALL ME ANYTIME, I HAVE OVER 1 YEAR OF RESEARCH ON THE FAMILY. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH.

9

SETH ARENA

MIGLIAROMURO — 2002-07-13 02:42:05Z

HELLO SETH I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU I HOPE YOU GOT THE MESSAGE, BECAUSE I THINK I DIDN'T DO IT RIGHT. LEAVE ME YOUR E-MAIL ON THE MESSAGE BOARD OR E-MAIL ME DIRECTLY AT johnchrissy91@yahoo.com I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU JOHN

familari family

famoz — 2004-05-25 14:44:32Z

My father was from montebello, ionico, calabia, and I was hoping someone would know the history of this family name.

searching ancestors

gribbit66 — 2006-04-26 16:31:35Z

looking for info on.
natale arena
born 22/08/1915
messina italy.
sailed to australia 1940 aboard ship romolo.
was a pow enternee in 1941-1946.

Re: Francis Arena +John Clementi

jayjan75098 — 2003-11-16 16:14:07Z

I know it's a 3-year gap between your posting and this note, but:
I believe we may have ancestors in common. My great-great-great-great grandfather Muzio Clementi had 6 children, one of whom was named John (his youngest I believe) and was by his third and final wife, Emma Gisborne. The family lived in London in the late 1700s and 1800s. Also one of Muzio's granddaughters married and had a son, Arthur Clementi Lacey-Baker, my great-grandfather. I think his brother's name, too, was John, and he lived in or around London. Do you have any names of your John Clementi's father/mother? It may help me trace some of the breaks in my "tree".
Also, your note says 1889-1852; do you mean 1952?

Maria N. Arena Obituary - July 2002 - NJ

obitshelper — 2002-07-04 12:30:41Z

Monday, July 01, 2002 - Newark Star Ledger

Maria N. Arena

A Mass for Miss Maria N. Arena, 25, a lifelong resident of Cedar Grove, will be at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Cedar Grove, after the funeral from Shooks Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave.

Miss Arena, who died Friday in Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge, was a bookkeeper for Richard K. Holland, certified public accountant, in Cedar Grove.

In 2000, she graduated with honors from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, with a bachelor of arts degree in science.

She was a member of the Cedar Grove Girl Scouts and a board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey.

Surviving are her parents, Frank and Rosemarie Arena; a brother, Frank G., and her grandmother, Maria Arena

Re: Joe Arena

jhvalet — 2006-10-23 23:19:01Z

Joe,

Alberto's wife Jennie (Arnone) Arena was my grandma's god mother. Jennie's mother Rosina (LoDolce) Arnone was my great-great grandmother Maria (LoDolce) Brancato's sister. So, your grandmother Jennie and my great-grandmother were first cousins. My great grandmother's name was Santina Brancato (Brancato was her maiden name). My grandma's name is Rosalie. My grandma and your Uncle John are very close. Please e-mail me. My e-mail address is jhvalet@aol.com. My mom and I have information we can give you on the LoDolce side. I hope to talk to you soon!! I was just writing an e-mail today to my contact at the NARA about naturalization records for Joe, Rosina, and Albert. I was going to send them to John as a surprise!

Jody

Gisborne

angelacahir — 2006-06-01 10:28:01Z

Re: FAMILY TREE

goombajohn11 — 2004-06-20 04:39:10Z

I am related to some Arena's through marriage. My G-Grandmother had a Cousin Named Guistina Muro who married a man named George Arena who was born in Calabria, Italy on August 1st 1887 they had 5 children and were married in New Haven, Ct. July 15th 1915. So they are far removed from speaking with them. Their family have all passed away and their grandchildren don't remember him or his family. I don't know where you live in the US. If you have any names of any relatives I know there are many Arena's that live in Norwalk, Ct. So contact me through E-mail and I will do my best to get you info on them. My family is from a small town named San Valentino, torio, Italy. The names were Migliaro, Mura or Muro in the US.

Take Care
John Migliaro