Are any of these names familiar or in your family lines:
Maria Cavalli b.abt 1860 m. Giovanni Poggio
Bruno Cavalli (bro to Maria) m Maria Graciano
Bruno was known as the King of Ravioli in NY.

Maria's daughter, Giovanna Poggio b.1888 m Carlos Maurizo Platone
Maria's son, Francesco Poggio m Philamana and lived on Long Island. Their children were Mary, Rose, Eleanor, John, and Enes.
Enes married an Abramo. Their son James Abramo had a funeral home in Brooklyn.
Does any thing sound familiar?
Donna