Collura - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Collura Family from 78th St., Bklyn, NY

kristinlynnrichey — 2012-01-25 19:46:23Z

I'm looking on any information about the family of Antonino Schiavo who lived on 3rd Ave in brooklyn

Re: Collura Family from 78th St., Bklyn, NY

ripdog9 — 2011-09-27 16:30:00Z

My name is Nicholas Joseph Schiavo, Im related to Fran and Jimmy Collura.

Vincent L. Collura III, 38, of Esplen, formerly of McKees Rocks,son of, Vincent Collura Jr. and Patricia (Grogan) Collura.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-08-11 01:50:03Z

Vincent L. Collura
Esplen
Formerly of McKees Rocks
Vincent L. Collura III, 38, of Esplen, formerly of McKees Rocks, died tragically Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. He was the beloved son of Vincent Collura Jr. and Patricia (Grogan) Collura; grandson of Regis L. Grogan;
also survived by aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Celebrate the life of Vincent
from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
at which time the blessing service
will be held, at the SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT
FUNERAL HOME INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton.
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune)

looking for a collura

lcat0964 — 2011-04-23 12:21:03Z

My dad is trying to find out some history on his grandfather whom he has never met. His grandfather's last name was Collura and his wife's name was Joanna and from Sicily and gave birth to four brothers and a sister whose names are: Dominic and Philip who reside in the United States.

Re: Colluras from Sicily

rjgeorge194 — 2011-04-19 17:40:24Z

My Grandfather was gaspare Coillura from Prizzi. I understand There are many families Named Collura Alongi. He migrated in 1903. He and his wife (My Grandmother - Marietta) had 5 children: Rose/ George/ Anna/ Salvatore / and Joseph.

Re: I'm looging for relatives from Corleone (Sicily)

rcausin1 — 2011-02-24 19:37:06Z

Hi, My Grandparents, Antonino and Carmelia Collura, came from Corleone, Sicily before becoming US citizens. My mom, Francesca Collura Causin, was also am Italian citizen and I'm trying to trace my grandparents' records, in order that I may obtain Italian citizenship. Have you known anyone to do this, and can you share any info that may assist me in this process of finding my grandparents' birth and marriage records? I appreciate your time and considerations.

Re: Collura in Eastern Pennsylvania, USA

PaulClark1969 — 2011-02-23 03:58:31Z

My great grandmother's maiden name was Collura, first name Rose. She originally came to the US in the turn of the century. I think she was in Louisiana to start but ended up in coal country, New Columbus (Nesquehoning, PA). She was married twice. Once to a Canzonari and secondly to a George Raguso (my great grandfather). I know that I have many relatives (cousins) that I have never met both in Brooklyn and in Louisiana?

I will ask my grandmother about how many brothers and sisters Rose had.

Rose had a couple children from her first marriage,they are long dead. She had 2 children from her marriage to George, my late Uncle Jasper, and my grandmother Angilena.

Hopefully this is helpful.

Thanks

Paul Clark

Re: COLLURA MARRIAGE RECORDS

sandiecollura — 2011-02-19 01:45:36Z

answer to help you

Collura in Eastern Pennsylvania, USA

atomicvanilla1 — 2010-07-30 18:35:44Z

I saw some folks on here mention Colluras moving to the Carbon County area of PA. This is actually my family.
My grandparents were born after their parents arrived in USA, their names were Michael Angelo Collura and Nicolena (I forget her maiden name).
Does anyone know about this family line? Any information we can share?

Re: Looking for all info Bernardo Collura and Catherine Ferarro and beyond in Sicily

ponte60 — 2010-07-02 20:32:38Z

I also researching Collura and Ferrara. Unfortunately it's on the southeast of Sicily. Good Luck!

Re: Looking for all info Bernardo Collura and Catherine Ferarro and beyond in Sicily

karlatsmt — 2010-07-02 20:00:13Z

Hi. I think they are from Prizzi in Palermo. Would be grateful for any help. I found a site that says Bernardo's father might be Georgii and her father might be Salvatoris.

Thanks!

Re: Looking for all info Bernardo Collura and Catherine Ferarro and beyond in Sicily

ponte60 — 2010-07-02 16:28:44Z

Where in Sicily?

Looking for all info Bernardo Collura and Catherine Ferarro and beyond in Sicily

karlatsmt — 2010-04-03 21:08:19Z

I am looking for any and all information on Bernardo Collura (B 1867 in Sicily) who married Catherine Ferraro. Bernardo's father was Georgii Collura, and Catherine's parents are Savatoris Ferarro (b 1846), who married Carmella.

Any information would be greatly appreciated! I'm interested in who their ancestors are, and any extended family in Sicily.

Thanks!

Re: Looking for relations in Prizzi, Sicily

tinacollura1 — 2010-03-14 15:08:08Z

Hello There, My name is Mattia Collura and my family is from Prizzi, Palermo. My father was an only child and his name was Pietro Collura. His parents name were Salvatore Collura and Mattia Orlando. I would love to hear back from you to see if we are indeed related. I am going to Prizzi in May with my boyfriend and the last time I was there was September 2007. My personal email address is tina_collura@hotmail.com

Re: Looking for relations in Prizzi, Sicily- LUKE COLLURA ?

mendoflower2 — 2009-12-26 19:35:39Z

hello,looking for info on a Luke Colllura who was a taxi driver in San Francisco Calif in the 1960's ? Family from Louisiana? mendoflower@juno.com

Re: Collura History/ Louisiana-LUKE COLLURA

mendoflower2 — 2009-12-26 19:22:15Z

looking for a Luke Collura,taxi driver in SF Ca. in the 1960's

Re: collura history- LUKE COLLURA

mendoflower2 — 2009-12-26 19:20:04Z

also looking for a luke collura,father, was a taxi driver if SF ca in the 1960's,reply to mendoflower@juno.com

Looking for relations in Prizzi, Sicily

Mburchiere — 2009-05-28 22:10:09Z

Several groups of 2nd and 3rd generation Collura's from Wis. L.A. Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, and Fresno, planning a trip to Sicily. Would love to hook up with some distant cousins in Palermo and, or Prizzi. Three brothers left Sicily all around the same time after 1920, Carmelo, Joeseph, and Furtunado.

Re: Colluras from Aragona

ljjr2006 — 2009-01-23 04:26:33Z

Thanks........

Re: Colluras from Aragona

vcollura1 — 2009-01-22 03:33:51Z

Another name in common; that's amazing! To my knowledge
the Colluras were one of few Aragona families in Tampa.
Names like Buscemi and Rizzo, also common in Aragona, are
here but I don't know any personally. Most Tampa families
trace their roots to Santo Stefano Quisquina, Alessandria
Della Rocca and other towns north of Aragona. My Mom's
paternal GPs were from SSQ. Sorry, no aragona club here...

I will look into Farruggia's article soon and try to
upload that recording ASAP. Thanks again.

Re: Colluras from Aragona

ljjr2006 — 2009-01-21 06:54:58Z

You mention "Barba" surname. In our family album with old pictures from Aragona is a mystery picture of a young lady fashionably dressed from c.1920. The back is signed to my G-GM in Italian "your niece, Antonietta Barba". This is another surname that touches both of our families.

The first husband of my step G-GM was Luigi Farruggia. Her name was Teresa Lucchese-Calleja both were born in Aragona. She was a widow when she remarried my G-GF Paolo Seminerio in 1900. He was a widower due to the death of his first wife Teresa Collura. Farruggia's are listed in my grandfather's wake registry of 1960. We think these were my step G-GM's family with first husband Luigi Farruggia. They had immigrated to Chicago sometime between 1910 and 1930. I am not in contact with any Farruggia's here in Chicago.

My grandfather had relatives in Boston. On first trips to the US pre WWI he stayed in Boston and was sponsored by his uncle Salvatore Collura who lived there. We are not in contact with any Boston Collura's so I do not know a Sally Collura. I do know that my grandfather's cousin Monsignor Calogero Collura stayed with Collura relatives in Boston before coming to visit us in Chicago (c.1974).

In 2001 a book was published called "Voices of America, Italians in Chicago". A chapter in the book was written by a Joseph Farruggia about the Chicago South Side Aragona Society. You can Google Joseph Farruggia Aragona and see this book chapter on-line with photos of the Aragona Club.

You ask about the Aragona Club, I know mostly stories from my older aunts and uncles. For my grandparents the Chicago society was at the center of their social life. I believe there were clubs in New York/Brooklyn; Boston/Waltham, Mass; Rockford,IL and a large enough Aragonese population in Chicago to support a North Side Aragona Club and a South Side Aragona Club. The Chicago Clubs were founded as Mutual Aid Societies in 1918. Both of these clubs were disbanded by around 1990. The Chicago clubs were dedicated to the Sacred Heart. I still have my grandparents original membership book that list all the founding members in Chicago, their Aragona society badges, dues book and some photos of the banner for the annual north side feast of the Sacred Heart celebrated at Saint Philip Benizi Church in Chicago.

That would be great if you were able upload your recording and share it. I am very strong interest in the stories of Aragonese immigration to the USA.

Seminerio and Collura are highly recurring names in Aragona that go way back in history. So it is not surprising that there are multiple lines. Besides the above mentioned cities I have learned of Aragonesi immigration to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Hampshire etc. But, I did not realize that Aragonesi went to Tampa. I have an immigration history book that was given to me on Ybor City. I do not remember any mention of immigration from Aragona. Were there many other Aragonese families in Tampa area besides yours? Was there an Aragona Club in Tampa?

I hope this info is of interest to you....

Re: Colluras from Aragona

vcollura1 — 2009-01-20 02:21:52Z

My GGF's parents were Stefano Collura & Giuseppa Barba.
They immigrated in 1912, but died soon after (he in 1918
and she in 1919). My GGM's father was also named Stefano,
but records show he died before my GGM started having
children. I have not come across my GGM's birth record yet.

I converted the recording to CD-R and hope to convert to
MP3, that way, I can upload and share it with you.

Are you familiar with any Farruggias? A man in California
(formerly Chicago) wrote years back saying he met my
G-Uncle and Uncle there in the "Windy City". Also,
what do you know about the Aragona Club? A Sally Collura
in Boston, whose family is also from Aragona, told me her
parents went there on a visit. So far, her line hasn't
matched mine. Didn't realize there were so many Collura
lines in Aragona! Thanks again.

Re: Colluras from Aragona

ljjr2006 — 2009-01-19 20:29:10Z

Regarding the "musical" Alongi's, yes there was also a Michelangelo Alongi. Your recording sounds like a treasure of "Aragonese-American" culture. It sounds like we are talking about the same Alongi family in Chicago and our grandparents or great grandparents may have had these Alongi's in common as relatives. I would guess that at some point our family trees probably connect.

Do you know your G-GM Giovanna Seminerio mother's maiden name? Or your G-GF Collura mother's maiden name? I have continuous info on my direct Seminerio line in Aragona going back to Didaco Seminerio being born in 1728 in Aragona.

Re: Colluras from Aragona

vcollura1 — 2009-01-15 01:46:11Z

To answer your last question first, No, he was a Collura.
His name was Gerlando, but was also called John. His
brother, my G-GF, Francesco, was married to a Seminerio,
Giovanna. John's wife was Josie (Giuseppa, I don't re-
member her last name). They had a son Steve, who was
a photographer. Also, my GF's brother, Paolo, visited
with his nephew, my uncle, around 1950. Was Michael also
called Michelangelo? My G-Uncle made a recording (he on
mandolin, his nephew on guitar) partially recorded at the
home of Michelangelo Alongi, who he mentions on the record.

As to relatives in Aragona, I met the widow of one of my
GF's nephews, son of his older sister, on my visit in 1992.
As well, her daughter, son and grandson. No mention was
made of the Monsignor.

This is all very interesting and I thank you for replying.
Keep me posted!!!

Re: Colluras from Sicily

ljjr2006 — 2009-01-14 18:33:14Z

I don't know of any ties to my Collura relatives with "Ignoti Parenti".

Re: Colluras from Aragona

ljjr2006 — 2009-01-14 18:29:15Z

Yes the Chicago Alongi's were musicians. My GF's grandmother was Crocefissa Alongi born in Aragona. Per my older relatives, the Chicago musicians you mentioned were my GF's cousins. My mother still has a wedding congratulations note he sent them on their band's stationery headed "Michael Alongi, King of Strings, and his Harmonians" from circa 1950. There was also a Vincenzo Alongi. The Alongi's also were known for carrying the statue of Saint Paolo in the Easter "L'Incontro" procession in Aragona.
You mention your grandmother's uncle in Chicago. Were they Seminerio's? Are the Alongi's you were referencing your relatives also? Were any of your Collura lines related to Monsignor Calogero Collura who lived a very long, distinguished life and died in Aragona in the 1980's. There may be a family tree tie here with Seminerio, Collura or Alongi.

Re: Colluras from Sicily

totori10 — 2009-01-14 11:55:30Z

yes it means unknown...but my father told me our first name was Collura....and was changed coz of mafia's story (seems to be wright...)

Re: Colluras from Sicily

totori10 — 2009-01-14 11:52:50Z

Hello, our name was collura too but was changed a few years ago in IGNOTI PARENTI. We're from Agrigento. Same family ? i don't really know. If u find anything bout this, tell me !
Thanx
Salvatore IGNOTI PARENTI (France)

Re: Colluras from Sicily

vcollura1 — 2009-01-14 03:30:22Z

Aragona. Doesn't Ignoti mean unknown? I live in Florida, USA

Re: Colluras from Sicily

vcollura1 — 2009-01-14 03:26:48Z

My paternal grandparents were born in Aragona. Both were
Colluras, but different lines. My GF's mother was a
Mirasola and my GM's mother was a Seminerio. My GF
immigrated through NY from Palermo and came to Tampa, FL,
where he lived till death. My grandmother left from
Naples to NY to Marion, IL, her family moved to
Fla. after WWI. Both worked in Tampa's cigar industry,
though my GF later opened a grocery store. My GM has
relatives in Chicago (her uncle moved there). Did
your Alongis play music? My great-uncle knew some there.

Re: Colluras from Sicily

ljjr2006 — 2009-01-13 20:33:21Z

My great-grandmother was Teresa Collura born in Aragona, province of Agrigento, in 1866. She was maried to Paolo Seminerio also born in Aragona but in 1859. Their son, My grandfather Antonino Seminerio immigrated to the USA around 1924 settling in Chicago. I have traced my Collura line in Aragona back to Pietro Collura who was born in 1768. Other family names found in this Collura line are Calvagna, Alongi, and D'Argento all from Aragona. The Calvagna's in this line were from Nicolosi (province of Catania).

Anyone have info or think they have ties to this line?

Re: Collura/Parisi from Aragona,Agrigento

totori10 — 2009-01-11 21:39:12Z

Hi i'm Salvatore IGNOTI PARENTI, the first name of my family was Collura but it was changed a few years ago. I'm from Sicily, Porto Empedocle exactlyn near Agrigento...

Re: Colluras from Sicily

totori10 — 2009-01-09 09:04:42Z

Hi my name's Salvatore IGNOTI-PARENTI, my father was born in Sicily, in Porto Empedocle (near Agrigento) and the first name of our family was COLLURA. But it was changed a few years ago. Now we live in France. Where are u from exactly ?

Re: Colluras from Sicily

vcollura1 — 2009-01-03 14:29:34Z

Thank you! However, my Collura's were all from Aragona,
a short distance north (12km+ or -)from Agrigento.
I visited the birthplace and museum of Nobel prize-
winning playwright Luigi Pirandello at Porto Empedocle
when I went in 1992. It's a beautiful area.

Also, I have not yet come across any Marullo's in my tree.
But who knows...? Thanks again!!!

Re: Colluras from Sicily

kcollura1 — 2009-01-03 02:09:53Z

My greatgrandfather was Giuseppe Collura (and his wife Maria Marullo)...my grandfather was Giuseppe born May 15 1883 (although some records indicate he took his brother's birthdate (same name dies very soon after birth) of April 13, 1882)

He was born in Porto Empedocle in the Province of Agrigento.

If any of this help, let me know and I can provide more...

Re: Colluras from Sicily

vcollura1 — 2008-11-14 00:34:22Z

Any relation to a Stefano Collura married to Giuseppa
Barbera(?)or Lorenzo Collura married to Giuseppa
Mirasola(19th century)?

Re: collura history for Tony Collura father is Luke Collura

mendoflower2 — 2008-04-06 16:53:16Z

pls contact both asap. Tony's email is roadglide87@yahoo.com
mine is jannelson3@juno.com I am helping find his father Luke,who was a taxi driver in SF lived in Brisbane in the 60's.CALIF.

Looking for any family residing in Aragona.. Buscemi

2006-01-27 14:50:43Z

My father was born Rosario Buscemi in Aragona in 1907. His parents were Catherine & Joseph Buscemi. His siblings were Virginia, Natalie, & Angelina. They moved from Sicily to Massachusetts in the United States, in the 1920's. If you have any information on any family members still living in Sicily, I would love to get to know them.

Re: jay collura of philadelphia

goeanni — 2005-09-02 21:14:48Z

Was your Grandmothers father Giacomo and Grandmother a Caruso? They went to Philadelphia from Villarosa, Sicily. They were on the same ship as my G Aunt.

Arcangela Collura (form Sicily)

PeteFalcoJr — 2005-06-01 09:48:20Z

Hello,

One of my great, great grandmothers was Arcangela (aka Angelina, Angeline) Collura. I believe she was from sicily, and came over with her husband Francesco (aka Frank) Lanza. They lived in Texas. Does anyone have her name listed on their family tree by chance?

Thanks . . .

Re: Arcangela Collura (form Sicily)

DebbieKelly264 — 2005-03-23 00:04:57Z

I have recently found some Lanza family from Corleone, Palermo in my research for Bentivegna and Spinella families. Liboria Iannazzo m. Gaetano Leoluca Lanza. Their children - Giuseppa Lanza and Vito Lanza and Gaetana Lanza.

Re: Collura/Parisi from Aragona,Agrigento

cindyarriaga — 2005-03-21 14:09:05Z

Hello Sarafina

So far,I only have Giuseppina Collura.I also have Buscemi's-but so far no Vincenza.I have relatives in Waltham(never met them),cousins of my father Jasper Parisi.My father was born in Ladd,IL,a year after his mother Rosalia Cacciatore came to the U.S.
This is an ongoing project for me-so I'll keep your post and I'll let you know if I run into anything.If you see a connection please let me know.Thanks

Cindy

Re: Collura/Parisi from Aragona,Agrigento

2005-03-17 19:58:52Z

Hi,
I am also trying to research my family history on both my mother and father's side.
My Dad was Rocco Collura born in the US, the youngest son of several children of Pietro Collura and Sarafina Castellana-Collura from Aragona, Agrigento.
My mother is Josephine Urso-Collura born in the US, to Frank Urso and Vincenza Bucemi-Urso also of Aragona, Agrigento.
In Waltham, MA we have a large population of Sicilian background and once had the Aragona Club which had hundreds of members.
My Grandfather Frank Urso worked in the sulphur mines in Sicily. I'm not sure what my Grandfather
I'm trying to "fill in the blank branches" of our family tree and would like to trace back as far as I am able.
Any help would be appreciated.

Collura/Parisi from Aragona,Agrigento

cindyarriaga — 2004-08-31 05:17:53Z

Hi!

I'm researching my family tree for my children.

I'm looking for a Giuseppina Collura b. abt.1860 in Aragona,married Luigi Parisi and had children Domenico,Salvatore,Rosaria(there may be more)-

Need info on her parents,sibs and any other children if possible.

I don't know if they ever came to the U.S.

Any help is appreciated!

COLLURA'S FROM BKLYN, NY