Asaro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Asaros of Albion, Mi/Mazzara Del Vallo, Sicily

Varniai — 22 Jun 2001 12:14:33 GMT

I am Albion historian. Here in Albion's history there is an Asaro family with numerous descendants. They originally came from Mazzara del Vallo, Sicily, For example, Anthony Asaro 1878-1958, came to the US in 1911 here in Albion and worked at the Albion Malleable Iron Company. His brother Vito also came, There were other brothers Frank, Sam, Peter, and James, a sister in Italy, etc. Vito Asaro born in Mazzara del Vallo Sicily the son of Pietro and Francisca (Ciocalone) Asaro on Sept 11, 1886. came to US in 1911. Still numerous desendants, including some here in Albion, Michigan. --Frank Passic, Albion, Michigan historian. albionfp@hotmail.com.

Looking for fathers family

Francesca Asaro-Swanson — 20 Nov 1999 12:23:21 GMT

I am looking for Asaro's related to the late Francesco Asaro-I was born in 1967 to Pat Moore. I was told my father was Francesco Asaro from Palermo Sicily-died before my birth. He had 11 siblings- I was the 16th grandchild. Parents Olympia and Maritzio (?), one of my fathers brothers was named Pietro (?) My father died in montreal. Please help-I've never met my family. I can be contacted in Canada-1 (705) 887-4918-Fenelon falls. My current name is Francesca Swanson.

still looking for connection

masaro_1 — 9 Oct 2002 3:41:52 GMT

I am still looking for a connection to any families coming from Mazara Del Vallo, Sicily. Looking for names of Asaro, Zinna, Asta, Vultaggio, Pavia and any of their descendents. Looking for connection from the early 1800's. Francesco Asaro, B. 1843, son of Antonino and Vita Maria (Vultaggio) Asaro.

linda asaro

trifftruff — 11 Nov 2006 5:50:17 GMT

LINDA, I'M HERE! WHERE DID YOU GO?

anyone know how to reach linda? she says she has information for me, but she's off the board now and I don't know how toget in touch with her. if you know, please pass the word on...new email address is trifftruff@ahoo.com
THANK YOU!

grandfather

anita isola — 3 Jul 2006 3:15:09 GMT

My grandfather Salvatore Perniciaro came to New York City from Mazara el Vallo in 1906. He had brothers who came at about the same time: Guiseppe ,Lorenz, Moses. Their father's name was Giralemo. I would like to contact relatives there but there are 188 people with the name Perniciaro there.

Asaro Surname

AprilAsaro — 14 Oct 2004 3:16:53 GMT

Anyone know what it means? In the New World book of Asaros it lists the spanish meaning of it as "dweller near the wild ginger", but I'm curious, does anyone know any other meanings? Thanx, April

Asaro family

gina — 11 Sep 2000 9:01:55 GMT

If you are an Asaro, Pepitone, Pepe, DeSimone, or Romane, we might be related.

The Asaro's hail from Brooklyn, then Ozone Park, Queens. The DeSimone's are also from Brooklyn.

My family [Asaro/DeSimone] is starting to put together a family tree...ANY relations to any of these families would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.

Asaro

Edward Allegretti — 1 Dec 2003 9:04:30 GMT

My great-grandfather was Salvatore Asaro of Sicily. He married Vincenza Canova/Cannova in New Orleans. He died in Hayward, California. His parents were Paolo Asaro and Vincenza Giammalva. Are we related?

asaro

erin — 4 Jan 2001 5:16:34 GMT

looking for information on any asaro's
living in Rhode Island.

Looking for info on Vincent and Josephine (Gesepi) Asaro

AprilAsaro — 12 Oct 2004 4:20:20 GMT

They were both born in Naples. I wish I could give dates but this is all the family bible has on them. I do know that they immigrated (don't know the year) and at some point were living in Birmingham Alabama. That is where my great grandfather Dominick was born. I know that I have relatives in Charleston SC, Greenville, and in Birmingham Alabama, and have been told of relatives in NY and California. One of those in NY, though he was a very distant relative,was the late Carl Asaro who was a firefighter and died when the towers fell. And I know I'm getting off the subject a bit, but I just want to say, that even though we didn't share much of a blood relation per say, it's cool to know that we shared a family history, and I think it would have been cool to have met him. If anyone is reading who might know something about what I have posted, or if I am related to someone reading, it would be cool to hear from you :) Thankyou for your time. April Asaro - Darlington SC.

asaro-castellammare del golfo sicily

v.oliveri — 16 Dec 2002 6:15:09 GMT

My grandmother was vincenza asaro, from cast/mare.i cant seem to find too much info.Her mother was a frazzitta her father was Giacomo asaro.in the 1600's went to cast/mare from mazzara del vallo

Vincenzo Asaro

glansbury — 19 Jul 2004 12:46:47 GMT

Vincenzo came thru ellis island in 1905,13yrs old from Casellomare,Sicily. Relatives who are listed on the Liguria ship are the following: Vincenzo,Illuminata,Giuseppa,Brigida,Mariano,Giuseppe,Rosalia,Michele. He died in 1970.
Naturally they are all dead but would like to talk to any decendents as I will be traveling to Sicily nxt year.
Thank you.

Asaros in San Francisco, California

NCAsaro — 14 Jun 2002 6:36:55 GMT

I see some mention in a few messages that are posted about Asaros in California. Does anyone know of relatives of a Joseph Asaro who came from Sicily around 1918 or thereabouts. I do not know the name of the city in Sicily. There seems to be alot of Asaros from Sicily. He came directly to San Francisco to send his father back home to Sicily. The father had kinda' abandoned the family. Joseph stayed in S.F. and was a fisherman there. Married Annie Laurie Marino. They had 6 children. Joseph died in late 1975 or early 1976. If there are any connections please let me know. Joseph had brothers and sisters in Sicliy, but I don't know if they came to America or not. Thanks!

Vitina Asaro

JoanneWedgworth — 17 Sep 2003 3:32:52 GMT

I have been searching for information regarding my grandmother Vitina Asaro. She was born in Pennsylvania (abt. 1901), had two younger brothers, Jack (Pennsylvania, abt. 1904) and Lewis (Michigan, about 1909). Her parents immigrated to the United States in 1905. Her father was John (Giovanni) born in Italy (abt. 1874). Her mother was Verona born in Austria (abt. 1881).
Vitina was briefly married to Damiano Franklin Buffa in the mid - late 1920's. Damiano and Vitina had a son, John Richard Buffa (1925) and twin daughters Helen Ilona and Mary Louise (1927).
Is there anyone one who could help my sister Carol and I find her or surviving family members? Carol and I are the daughters of John Richard Buffa. Her last known residence we are aware of was in Detroit, Michigan. We suspect she remarried, yet we aren't sure of when, nor where she moved to. Thank you, in advance for helping us find her.
~ Joanne Mary ~

OBIT of MARY ASARO Luedtke, 2003

Frank Passic, Albion, Mich Historian — 6 Aug 2003 5:08:06 GMT

From the Battle Creek (Michigan) Enquirer, Wednesday August 6, 2003, pg. 4-A: Mary J. [ASARO] Luedtke, 83, of Albion, passed away Monday August 4 2003 at her home. She was born June 8, 1920 in Albion to Vito and Mary (Siragusa) Asaro. On Janjary 1, 1937 she married George F. Leudtke who preceded her in death November 9, 1991. Mary was a clerk at Vaughn's, Driscoll Market and McClellans. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening and cats. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Rex (Carole Marie) Prather of Hopkins; one son, Carl W. Luedtke of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Vitina) Trentacoste of Warren; one brother, Benny Asaro of Albion; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Frances Castluzzo; and brother, Peter Asaro. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday August 8 2003 at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion (MI, 49224) with Rev. Jim Snyder officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 12 to 1 p.m. one hour prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society."

ASARO/PIZZOLATO

NPizzolatt — 14 Jan 2003 10:54:20 GMT

My great uncle Guiseppe Pizzolato from Chiusa Sclafani, Sicily married Giacoma Asaro. They came to the US through NY in 1898 with their son Luigi. Giacoma's father's name was Filippi or Filippo. The manifest says they were headed to Louisiana to meet my grandfather Salvatore Pizzolato.

Flint, Michigan Asaro Family

Peter Asaro — 9 Sep 2001 2:38:16 GMT

My Grand Parents were also from Mazzara del Vallo Sicily. Peter and Mary Asaro. They had 9 children. Katie, Anthony (my father), Steve, Charlie, Josie, Jenny, Angeline, Sam, Rosemary. I live in San Diego now and Sam is the only living brother. All the sisters except Jenny are still living. My Grand mothers maiden name is Mary DeGeorgia. I believe she was one of 5 sisters. Because our family reunion is all the decendants of the five sisters.

Descendants of Antonino and Vita Marie Asaro

masaro_1 — 9 Oct 2002 3:26:56 GMT

Looking for any family of descendents of Antonino and Vita Marie Asaro. We do not know much about any siblings, but know everything about their children, all nine of them, most of which stayed in Mazara del Vallo. They in turn have tons of family. Asaro is like the name Smith here in the United States. Other family names include Giacolone, Villafranca, Mirabile, Manzo. Ingargiola and of course, other Asaros.
My husband's grandfather, Francesco, was born in 1843 and married Antonina Zinna in 1875 (his second marriage). Any one with any information that they have, or may want from our records (we are very lucky and went to Mazara del Vallo and found hundreds of relatives, all of which we have a record! thanks to my husband's cousin Francesco), please let me know. I am intrigued with this family connection. They must have been started by someone in Mazara del Vallo!

Caterina Asaro

Lucy — 5 Apr 2001 8:50:22 GMT

My grandmother Caterina Asaro came to Canada
from Sicily at the start of the 1900's. She was married to Rosario
Adamo and they had 13 children. I believe they originally lived in New York and because of legal
problem my grandmother was asked to leave the country and we were told he chose Canada.
I would like to find some info on my grandmother - unfortunately we never asked enough questions about her past.
They eventually settled in Toronto, Canada
If anyone can contribute anything I would appreciate it very much.
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