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Biscello-Bisceglia connection?

jbiscello — 2009-09-30 20:05:24Z

Greetings. My name is John Biscello, I was born-bred-and-raised in Brooklyn, NY, and recently found out from my father (also John Biscello, as is his father), who found out from my great Uncle Bobby, that our original surname is Bisceglia, and lineage-wise, we are connected to the Bisceglias that started Casa di Fruta (in San Jose, Ca). I believe my ancestors are from Calabria and Naples, though I'm not 100% sure. I just want to find out if the Biscello-Bisceglia name is indeed one and the same, and if so, where my relatives, here and abroad, are at, as I am a writer and want to incorporate some of my family history into my work. Thanks for any info you can provide!

P.S. Here's an interesting Bisceglia myth that you may or may not have read (it's on Wikipedia): Rumor has existed that anyone with the surname "Bisceglia" is a direct descendant of "Lord Bisceglia". "Lord Bisceglia" was a General in the Italian Army that saved the town subsequently named for him (Bisceglie) on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Since that time, any descendants of "Lord Bisceglia" is technically a "Lord" or "Lady" of the feudal nation of Italy.

Re: Bisceglia Surname

blaricci — 2009-06-30 23:18:53Z

Hi,
I'm sorry. I can't help you with your inquiry. I have no idea about the origin of "Bisceglia."

Good luck,
Ben

Re: Bisceglia ancestors from Abruzzi-Molise

blaricci — 2009-06-30 23:16:34Z

Hi,
My Bisceglia ancestors were from Colletorto and Montelongo, Italy.
Ben

Re: BISCEGLIA

tommytbird94 — 2009-06-30 17:49:25Z

I think I know some living relatives of your line. Please email me

theduchessofdining@comcast.net

I hope you still have the same email. I hope you are still interested.

Re: Bisceglia Surname

tommytbird94 — 2009-06-30 17:40:38Z

Can you email me the write-up that "Bisceglia" is a derivative of the the town: Bisceglie on the east coast of Italy? My parent use to tell me that as a child.

theduchessofdining@comcast.net

Re: Bisceglia ancestors from Abruzzi-Molise

tommytbird94 — 2009-06-30 17:37:35Z

I have Bisceglia in my family. Eamil me as soon as possible

theduchessofdining@comcast.net

Re: FAMILY FROM CERISANO ITALY

desantomary — 2009-05-27 18:21:31Z

I was born and lived in Cerisano till the age of 13, I remember and I also asked my mother if the Bisceglia Family living on our Street (Viale Roma) may be related to your family and of course in a small village everyone is somehow related to another.
The family of the Bisceglia on my street: the father name was Francesco Bisceglia married to Rosina (Cicala by surname), their Kids: Giuseppe-Antonio-Maria-Rosetta-Lucia.
as per my mother: Maria Bisceglia immigrated to Montreal Canada and died few years ago, Rosetta and Antonio live in Toronto Canada, Lucia still lives in Cerisano. As a kid Lucia used to help me with school work and I used to go to their house a lot and Rosina used to watch me when my mother had to go places.
This Bisceglia family had an adjointed house that was left to them from previous generations they had stairs that separated the two homes and to one side lived the Bisceglia family and to the other side Ida Cannataro (widower)with her daughter and her daughter`s family. Ida had siblings and one of them was Isabella and the other ones my mom doesn`t remember them.
We live in Montreal Canada, my mother`s family name is Chiappetta a very popular name in Cerisano and my father`s family name is De Santo- not so popular.
As for the Cannataro family, as per my mother: her grand-mother from her mother side of the family had married a Cannataro.
As per my mom: her grand-mother had married a Cannataro and used to call her grandmother: nonna cannataro.
I hope this will help you further in your search for your relatives in Cerisano.
I know I`m fascinated with everything that deals with Cerisano, I have a large family of relatives that lives there, I`ve been there couple of times and of course I lived there till the age of 13. I have my parents in Montreal with me, however they would love to go back and finish their lives there.
My e-mail address is: desanto_mary@yahoo.com.
It was a pleasure to give you a bit of information. ciao.

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

george1sp0b7lus24f8g9s77rjkgssk9eea — 2009-01-28 02:35:28Z

I know it's been many years since you've posted this so I'm hoping this gets to you. I've recently returned form Italy with some Italian friends. (The Meniketti's) he, being of direct Italian descent has just become a citizen of Italy. They said do not say Bis-eg-lia in Italy the proper pronunciation is Bis-A-lia. I'm from California but was born and raised in Worcester Massachusetts. I build guitars, Bis-A-lia guitars not Bis-eg-lia guitars. I want our name pronounced correctly when referring to my instruments. hope to hear from you.

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

renaissanceacademy — 2008-12-21 14:39:56Z

My Grandfather, Emilio Bisceglia had relatives in Argentina too. Maybe you are related to us. My father's name is Francesco and my mother is Elvira. My great grandmother lived and died in Argentina too. How old are you?

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

carobi1 — 2008-12-20 19:55:06Z

hola,
Mi nombre es Carolina Bisceglia, yo tambien soy de argentina.
Mi papa era de Montalto Uffugo, cosenza tambien, mi Abuelo se llamaba Michel , te suena algo?

saludos
Carolina

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

carobi1 — 2008-12-20 19:36:07Z

hi,
My name is Carolina Bisceglia, i`m from Argentina.
My father is from cosenza, he born in 1932 in Montalto Uffugo.
My grandfather name is Michele Bisceglia he is from Cosenza too and he had been in EE UU and Argentina before the first war, and then he travel to ee.uu and Italy frecuently.

Tell me more about u

croline

Biscello & Bisceglia-Connected?

jbiscello — 2008-10-08 20:47:44Z

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

jabisceg — 2008-09-30 14:54:36Z

My Father, Luigi and Mother Virginia(Cannataro) were born in Cerisano, Cosenza, Italy coming to USA around 1925 and settling in Ambridge, Penna. Our name seems to have a lot of people around the US as I have contacted some of them and have no conection with my family.
I currently reside in Florida with some of my children in Pittsburgh area and some in the Dayton Ohio area.
If this is somehow related to you and your family would appreciate hearing from you.

Joe Bisceglia

FAMILY FROM CERISANO ITALY

jabisceg — 2008-06-17 03:09:27Z

MY FATHER LUIGI BISCEGLIA AND MOTHER VIRGINIA (CANNATARO} BISCEGLIA BOTH WERE BORN IN CERISANO AND CAME TO USA AROUND 1925. LIVED IN AMBRIDGE PENNA WORKING AS A SHOEMAKER UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1952. VIRGINIA BISCEGLIA MOVED BACK TO CERISANO AROUND 1955 UNTIL HER DEATH ABOUT 1962 AND IS BURIED IN CERISANO.
MY NAME IS JOSEPH BISCEGLIA, BORN 1930 AND CURRENTLY LIVING IN FLORIDA.
WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO REGARDING MY FAMILY.

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

tommytbird94 — 2008-06-10 03:18:32Z

Do you have any family that settled in Hollister, Ca. USA or Gilroy, Ca. USA. If so, I can help you.
theduchessofdining@comcast.net

Joseph Bisceglia (1876-1940)

charisma_classic — 2008-02-02 03:19:37Z

Hello,

I am looking for information about Joseph Bisceglia. He was born in Italy in 1876 and immigrated to the US with his wife Barbara Marrazzo. They eventually settled in Chicago.

Thank you for any help or direction you can offer!

Re: BISCEGLIA, Tisha Florendae

CooooCayemberg — 2007-05-26 14:16:16Z

The Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, WI, May 23, 2007

Tisha Florendae Bisceglia, 28, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 18, 2007. Tisha was born on Jan. 7, 1979, in Green Bay, to Monte and Wendy (Wise) Sterling. She was a 1998 graduate of Denmark High School and attended NWTC in Green Bay, where she received an Associate Degree in Business Management. On Feb. 24, 2006, Tisha married William "Billy" Bisceglia in Green Bay. She was formerly employed by The Cash Store as district manager. Billy and Tisha were very much in love and inseparable. He will miss her very much. She also had a soft spot for their Bichon Frise, Freddy. She loved cars, the outdoors and attending rock concerts and festivals. She was also very close to her parents and thought very highly of them. Tisha was truly a selfless person.

She is survived by her husband, Billy; her parents, Monte Sterling and Wendy Sterling; her sisters and brother, Stacey Sterling, Los Angeles; Derik Sterling, Big Sky, Mont.; Katie Sterling, Madison; her beloved Bichon, Freddy; as well as many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Olga Sterling.

Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev Steve Fewell officiating. Online condolences may be sent to Tisha's family at www.prokowall.com.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Tisha's name.

Re: BISCEGLIA, Tisha Florendae

CooooCayemberg — 2007-05-26 14:07:19Z

The Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, WI, May 23, 2007
Tisha Florendae Bisceglia, 28, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 18, 2007. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 7p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev Steve Fewell officiating. A complete obituary can be seen in Thursday's edition.

Re: Bisceglia Surname

2004-08-14 12:10:51Z

Hi,
I'm Wilma van der Meijden. My late husband was a Bisceglia from Lavello near Foggia. I'm looking for info on relatives who went to the U.S. in the nineteenth century.

My father in law is Mauro Bisceglia (born 1918) and my mother in law is Francesca Prudente (born 1922).

If you have any info, please me know.

Ciaó,
Wilma

Bisceglia from Lavello (Italy) and U.S.

2004-08-14 12:03:21Z

Hi!

I'm Wilma van der Meijden from Amsterdam. I would like to have information on American relativs of my late husband Donato Bisceglia.

My in-laws are called Mauro Bisceglia (born 1918) and Francesca Prudente (born 1922). They live in Lavello (Basilicata region), which is near Foggia. Mauro's parents were called Antonion Bisceglia and Antonietta Spizzico. I know that relatives went to the U.S.

If you have inforamation, please drop a few lines and send me an e-mail.

Thanking you in advancec,
Wilma

Re: Bisceglia Surname

2004-08-14 11:58:30Z

Hi!
I'm Wilma van der Meijden. I live in Holland and my late husband was a Bisceglia from Lavello (Basilicata) which is near Foggia. I have heard that family members went to the US and hope to receive a reaction.

My in-laws are named Mauro Bisceglia (born 1918) and Francesca Prudente (born 1922). Mauro's parents were called Antonion Bisceglia and Antonietta Spizzico.

If this rings a bell, please send me an e-mail.

Ciaó,
Wilma van der Meijden

There's a Bisceglia Surname in my family tree

2003-11-28 21:45:09Z

Hi! My name is Maria Luisa. The "Bisceglia" in my family is my grandmother Maria Luigia, passed away in 1986 (married to Antonio Funiciello, passed away in 1983). They had three children. Emanuella (married to Nicola Sorbo), Rosa (my mom, married to Mario Mucciarone) and Raffaelina (married to Ottavio Di Martinis, who passed away in 1991). My grandmother had 6 silblings. Theresa, Amedeo, Alfredo, Malfada, Pietro & Antonio. My grandmother's parents were Guiseppe Bisceglia married to Maria Raffaele Di Caprio.

I am glad I could share this information with you. If anyone has more infomation please let us.

Until then, have a nice day!!
Maria Luisa Mucciarone

Re: Kansas City Bisceglia

2003-08-12 04:25:40Z

Hello Chuck,

Yes, my father is "Buddy" Bisceglia and he told me to tell you that he remembers you and to say hello. I asked my dad, and he said that my grandfather went by John B Bisceglia, but his first name was actually Giovanni. My father had two sisters and one brother (Dede, Kay, and Tom). My aunt Kay passed several years ago, but everyone else is doing well. My father still owns the drugstore and works there most every day. I am the youngest of his five (three boys, two girls) children. I will have to look at our family history on Ancestory.com and see if I can add anything. I'ts great to hear from you.

-Ethan

Re: Kansas City Bisceglia

2003-08-09 18:54:11Z

Hi Ethan:
Is your father "Buddy" Bisceglia who owns a drugstore in Kansas City? If so, he is my first cousin. However, I'm confused because his father was Reverend John B. Bisceglia, also of K.C. John was my father's oldest brother. My dad's name was Charles Blase (Biagio) Bisceglia and he and I were both optometrists in Ellwood City, Penna. I have been living in South Carolina for the past 20 years. You should be able to find the family history of the family in Ancestry.com if you are interested. If you need any more info, please contact me at: chuckbis@highstream.net.
Chuck

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2003-08-07 19:37:49Z

Hi...I'm from Argentina too....
My granpa's name was Oscar Bisceglia....he used to live in La Plata (Arg). He had 2 boys...Jorge and Omar (my father is Jorge)...
Please...tell me if it is useful...

Best Pegards

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2003-07-28 03:14:38Z

hello. I know that my grand grandfather was from cosenza, his name was vicenzo and got married with ana caparelli.

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2003-07-25 02:52:12Z

Hello,

I have relatives in Argentina via my grandfather. My grandfather's name was Emilio and he passed away four years ago. My grandfather's mother lived in Argentina with his sister. My father's name is Franco and he has a cousin in Argentina too. May be we have a connection.

Ciao

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2003-07-24 02:51:36Z

hello, i am from argentina. well, my grandfather came from a town called Montalto Uffugo, cosenza. his name was vicenzo (vicente in spanish). his birth is registered in a chapel. i have more info.. please answer me if we are on the same line.

Kansas City Bisceglia

2003-04-24 22:29:17Z

Hello all,

I noticed in the thread references to the Kansas City Bisceglias. I am one of them. My father was Francis Bisceglia and his father was Giovanni Paulo. It would be great to hear from some other Bisceglias. snoz@ksu.edu

-Ethan

anyone out there

2003-04-21 02:09:54Z

Anyone from The Bronx? My Great Grandfather was from there - Arthur Ave. I believe. His name was Frank and he was marrried to a lady many years his junior named Fay. My Grandfather was Lawrence - hhis brother Tulio and a sister Yolanda that I know about. Any relatives ou there?

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2002-12-17 15:51:05Z

Hi Terasa, I live in Toronto, Canada and my family immigrated here in the 1950s. I have family in both Northern and Southern Italy so I really don't know where to start exactly. If I can help you out in your search that would be great.

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2002-12-17 04:35:51Z

hello, my name is Terasa Bisceglia.. i'm from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My family also came from Italy.. the northern part.. but not sure exactly where. I don't know if i can help you or not but i was just searching for others who had the same last name. I've never really been too educated on my grandpap's side of the family. I guess give me an e-mail back and see if i can come uo with anything for you, or for me. thank you.

Placentino-Bisceglia

2002-09-20 13:04:16Z

Theresa, I have a copy of my grandfathers (Michael Placentino) social security application, and it shows his dad's name is Anthony Placentino and mothers name as Climanta Laudon, my grandfather applied for this in 1936, it also shows he was born in St John, Italy. I have tried to search records regarding the family try, but I have just received this piece of mail giving me the above information, I would appreciate any information about your family. My email is dmpolen@msn.com

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

2005-08-05 01:54:05Z

John,
I am realated to the middlesboro Bisceglia's infact we were just there last summer for a family reunion. My grandmother is virginia matrise (maiden name Costanzo, her mother's maiden name Bisceglia). Heard lots of stories about little Tony and Richard

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

2005-08-04 17:33:37Z

Hi Carrie,

Now I'm curious about these "stories" about Tony and Richard............do you know of Patti Bisceglia? (Raymond's wife).

Re: Bisceglia Surname

2005-08-01 15:51:13Z

My Great-Great Grandfather was Hippolito

Fortunata Bisceglia (b. 1853) Antonio Pasquale Bisceglia (b. 1857) Maria Caterina Bisceglia (b. 1850) and Ippolito Bisceglia (b. 1866). (Ipploito later changed his name to Hippolito after he arrive in America.)

Hippolito Bisceglia was born 13 Aug 1866 in Aprigliano, Cosenzo, Italy, and died 23 Sep 1940 in Middlesboro, Ky. At the age of 22, Hippoloto married Rosina Delorenzo (De Lorenzo). The marriage ceremony was conducted in Aprigliano, Italy on 25 October, 1888.

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2005-03-13 22:59:35Z

I will try to find out if there is a link and then I will e-mail you back. Are yo from Sao Paulo or Rio. I used to have some friends in Brasil. Ciao.

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

2005-03-13 03:28:11Z

Hello; I d'ont speak english, i'm brasilian man, but, in my mind, i believe my grandfather was brother the your grand grandfather; hes from mongrassano, cozenza and he habitate in usa and Canada. name of my gradfather: Ruggiero Luciano Caparelli. Name of my grandmother: Carmina Leticia Felice Caparelli.

Re: greetings

2004-12-24 02:01:00Z

My family is from Lavello/ Rapolla, Italy...when did you move from there...I am doing my genealogy and was wondering if you had any information on them...the last name is Tamarazzo...thanks

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

2004-12-17 17:53:21Z

Yes. Brother Steve and sister Maria.

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

2004-12-17 17:13:48Z

Do you have a brother named Steve?

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

2004-12-17 16:36:06Z

My grandfather was Tony; he died when my father (Richard) was 12 or 13 so I never met him.

Re: Kentucky Bisceglia's?

2004-12-17 15:52:52Z

Are you a decendent of little tony or frank bisceglia?

Re: Bisceglia surname

2004-12-16 23:36:46Z

Bisceglia is a an Italian surname. I speak both Italian and Spanish. Of course, there must be Spaniards with Italian roots who have this name.

Looking for Bisceglia

2002-03-22 18:14:34Z

I live in Toronto, Canada. I am the son of Italian immigrants from Cosenza Italy. I am looking into my family tree. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thank you.

BISCEGLIA, Tisha

CooooCayemberg — 2007-05-26 14:01:56Z

The Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, WI, May 22, 2007
Tisha Bisceglia, 28, Ledgeview, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, at an area hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Proko-Wall Funeral Home & Crematory. 468-4111

Re: Bisceglia surname

SWITCHBOARD110 — 2004-12-16 11:21:03Z

Hi,

This is real shot in the dark!!! I'm trying to find out abit about my great-grandmother her name was Leanora Bisceglia Baines OSBORNE she was born in London 1870.

Do you know of any Bisceglia who may have been living in London at that time. On her birth certificate its "Father Unknown". I have done loads of searches but to no avail. I understand from by father (who doesn't know alot about his family) that he thinks she had either Italian or Spanish on her side of the family???? .

Any info would be very much appreciated.

Lisa Durbridge
Middlesex
ENGLAND

Re: Looking for Bisceglia

CNapolitan — 2006-12-26 16:55:40Z

I have been searching the birth, marriage and death records of Montalto Uffugo for my family for about 2 months. I have records from 1870-1910 currently. A Domenico Bisceglia son of Fidele Bisceglia and Teresa DeLuca married a Elizabetta Napolitano in 1900. This is the only record I currently have but if you can give me some more info perhaps I can find something for you in the records.
Cathy Napolitano

Re: Bisceglia Surname

lorilee321 — 2004-10-17 17:02:08Z

I am related to Hippolito. Please update your email so that we can exchange photo's.
Lori

Re: Bisceglia (Cosenzo, Prov. Italy and Ky)

BMBullard — 2002-08-30 02:14:15Z

New e-mail address for Bernie is

bmbullard6@aol.com as of Jul 02.