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Re: Antonino (Anthony) Costantino & Maria (Carmela) Sgroi

wilkinsonrong — 2012-05-20 02:34:21Z

Hi.....I'm commenting on the AZZARITO line in Haverhill, MA.

This might help for folks tracing the various branches of AZZARITI.

From http://www.cognomiitaliani.org/cognomi/cognomi0001v.htm
AZZARITA ~ AZZARITI ~ AZZARITO
Azzarita, molto raro è di Molfetta nel barese, Azzariti, decisamente più diffuso, ha un ceppo sempre nel barese a Corato e Bari, un ceppo a Roma ed uno, molto piccolo, nel catanzarese, Azzarito ha un ceppo a Foggia ed uno a Brindisi, ed un ceppo, il più consistente, a San Pietro a Maida nel catanzarese, potrebbero derivare da forme etniche in -ita, -iti, -ito, riferite ai molti paesi chiamati Asar presenti in Turchia, vicino al Mar Nero, ma anche altrove, secondo un'altra ipotesi deriverebbero dal termine medioevale azzaro (acciaio) e starebbero ad indicare la professione di fabbro svolta dai capostipiti.
(translation)
AZZARITA is very rare in Molfetta, Bari. AZZARITI, significantly more diffuse; with a strain in Corato and Bari, in Rome, and a very small branch in Catanzaro. AZZARITO has a strain in Foggia and Brindisi, and one strain, the most consistent, in San Pietro a Maida in Catanzaro. The various forms may result from ethnic-ita,-iti,-ito, referring to the many countries called ASAR in Turkey, near the Black Sea: but according to another hypothesis would derive from the medieval "azzaro" ( meaning "steel" ) to indicate the profession of blacksmiths, armorers, or metal foundries."

I'm descended from the Azzariti family in Massachusetts. We are from Troia, Prov. of Foggia, Puglia.

The Azzarito line in Haverhill, MA is not related to the Azzariti line from Boston. According to a WW I Draft Registration card for Domenico Azzarito of Haverhill, MA, Domenico states that he was born "Catanzaro" so placing the Haverhill Azzarito line in San Pietro de Maida sounds correct.

Re: Costantino Constantino Favria Italy

votaville2 — 2012-04-22 17:26:22Z

Hello Dan - I have recently joined Ancestry.com and ran into your message board posting. I am a member of the Vota family and have been pursuing my ancestors for some time now. I believe I have some information that you may be interested in. Would you have an email address we could correspond with one another through? I can be reached at votaville@consolidated.net. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, MV

Re: Costantino from Lentini, Sicily

zoidarkel — 2012-03-05 10:03:05Z

I just came across this posting. I'm just starting to research my maternal grandmother's history. I have very sketchy info about her. She was born in Lentini, Sicily, 1906 and went by the name of Rose Constantino, and then Rose Guido (married to Frank Guido). I don't know if this is the same Rosa Costantino of which you write. Note that my spelling has an additional 'n' in the name. I know her family settled in Council Bluffs. and she had at least 2 siblings, one of whom was named Jimmy. Rose died in 1990 and was buried in Council Bluffs or Omaha. My cousin has much more info on her, but he's been really sick lately and i don't know if i can get the info from him. I would love to get any info from you you have and likewise, i can share what paltry info I have.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks!

Patti H

James Costantino (1780-1840)

ALLYSONKENZI — 2011-10-24 10:38:57Z

I am looking for any information on him and his family. I have found out that the name was changed to Coston somewhere on down the line once he got here to the States. From what I have found out through research is that he came over here with his brothers? I haven't been able to find much. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!!

Re: relative search

cesstrelle — 2011-08-21 13:33:19Z

Hi Terri, I replied to your other post, I'm the great grandaughter of Andriana Pauline Costantino (She went by her middle name, Pauline). Please email at cesstrelle@gmail.com I'm anxious to find out more information and so is my father.

Heather (Costantino) Green
cesstrelle@gmail.com

Vincent L. Costantino in Marfa, TX 1945

drbrownlee — 2011-07-31 03:49:28Z

Vincent is pictured in the graduation yearbook of the 45-B class at Marfa (TX) Army Advanced Flying School. I'm not kin but thought it might help someone researching the family.

Re: Costantino Constantino Favria Italy

dkm1987 — 2008-11-20 13:04:53Z

Honestly I don't know.

My grandmother died before I was born and all I know about her was that she had been married before the marriage to my grandfather.

Pietor arrived in 1906 on the Bretagne. I believe somehow they are related to the Vota and perhaps Coello families as well.

The only reason I was researching the Costantino family was to try and find my grandmother's birth location so I can send off for her baptismal or birth acts. But no luck.

Re: Costantino Constantino Favria Italy

myconniefern — 2008-11-20 02:18:01Z

Incredible coincidence! We may not be related but...my grandfather, Giovanni Costantino was born in Favria in 1876. His brother, Domiziano Pietro Costantino was born in Favria in 1885! Both settled in California. Giovanni came through New York in 1912 and Pietro came via Costa Rica to San Francisco in 1916. Pietro never married. But the last name was changed to Constantino when they became citizens.

Do you know of any other ancestors from Favria? My great grandfather was Giovanni Antonio Costantino, also from Favria (1830-1906). Please reply.

Costantino Constantino Favria Italy

dkm1987 — 2008-11-10 19:21:57Z

Looking for info on Pietro Costantino/Constantino

Born 1885 I believe in Favria, Torino, Italy

He married a Mary Unk and resided in Tyrone Township, Franklin CO, Il. (Census 1910,20)
2 children were born
Sam 1909
Madeline 1918

WWI Reg shows him still in Franklin Co, Il in 1918.

Pietro (aka Peter) must have died because by 1930 census Mary had remarried my grandfather Francesco Cerutti and was living in Detroit (madeline was with them).

Desperately seeking Mary's maiden name and birth location in Italy.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Dan

Re: Antonino (Anthony) Costantino & Maria (Carmela) Sgroi

CGenzano — 2008-09-06 22:14:28Z

I believe you will find the Sgro's and Costantino's in the village of San Pietro a Maida in Catanzaro, Calabria. My grandfather was Domenico Costantino, son of Domenico and Marianna Magisano. There were 14 children in that family including one named Antonio but I know it's not your Antonio because I was told Antonio died in Philadelphia, Pa. before he even married. Francesco (Frank) lived in Philadelphia but traveled back and forth never establishing permanent residency in the US. Domenico, my grandfather, died in 1923, Giuseppe, Uncle Joe to us, lived with my family until his death in 1964. Angelina, married Francesco Azzarito and lived in Haverhill, Mass. She still has a daughter living in Mass. who married a first cousin, Giuseppe Azzarito. They are the only ones who came to America. We're probably connected two generations back if your family is from San Pietro a Maida.
Good luck in your research.
Carol

Antonino (Anthony) Costantino & Maria (Carmela) Sgroi

CarrieCostantino24 — 2008-04-24 15:03:00Z

I am trying to find out if anyone knows any information on my great grandparents. Antonino (who is later known as Anthoni in the US) married Maria (also known as Carmela)Sgroi and came over to the US in 1910. Both were born in May, she in 1889(ish) and he in 1887(ish). It is believed that when the 2 married they lived in Catania (Linguaglossa, in Southern Italy). They moved to Albany, NY where they spent the rest of their lived except for. They moved to Boston for a short while (maybe 1915-ish) with his brother possibly named James where they worked in a factory?
In Albany Anthoni was a tailor who made suits for senators. and moved back to Albany about 1-2 years later. Maria and Anthoni had 5 children; Dominick, Josephine, James, Adelpho (Changed to Arthur and he went by Art) Lodovico (which was changed to Louis). Louis is my grandfather, he was in the Marine Corps in WWII although, I cannot find this record. He and his siblings have all deceased except for Dominick, he is the eldest. Louis settled in upstate New York, and had 2 children (my father Tony (Louis Anthony Jr.), and my Uncle Charles). I would like to find our lost lineage...

Ralph & Elvira Irene Costantino

costantinohyatt — 2008-04-15 04:33:52Z

I'm looking for anyone who may be related to Ralph & Elvira Irene Costantino, or who may have information on any Costantinos from the Pittsburgh, PA (Carrick) area. I am their great-granddaughter.

Re: Alexander Costantino

costantinohyatt — 2008-03-23 06:22:25Z

Some of this information (country locale and ship name) may be incorrect. Additional research is ongoing.

Costantino, Constantino, Rizzo, Liberti - Valledolmo Sicily

m_lupico — 2008-01-22 13:16:37Z

Seeking info on Pietro Costantino (Constantino)b 4/10/1862 immigrated 1903 settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Married Giovanna Rizzo b 6/20/1871
Immigrated 6/16/1904 aboard the SS Sardegna from Napoli to Ellis Island
Residence listed as Valledolmo in Palermo Province of Sicily
Children with her on the ship:

Vincenzo (Jim) Age 4
Rozaria (Sarah) age 2
Rosario ( Ross) 2 months

Meeting husband and father, Pietro Constantino, 704 Orange St., Cleveland, Ohio

Re: Costantino from Sicily

m_lupico — 2008-01-22 13:11:41Z

Have you seen the pedigree file on LDS site Family Search on this family? See 585220-101099193742 LDS submission number.

Costantino/Gambino

Nimea — 2007-12-03 03:26:24Z

Looking for any information on Gerlando Costantino. He married Paolina Gambino in 1920 in Manhattan, NY. I believe they had 2 chiildren, Joseph & Lolly (I am wondering if her name was Carmela). Around 1925 he disappeared from NY. Think he went out to CA, left Paolina and the children. Some years later she married Salvatore Nicastro. I believe they had additional children. Pauline died in 1940 in Brooklyn, NY. Any information, please contact me. Thanks

Re: looking for info on family name

boxer5611 — 2006-12-06 02:19:28Z

This site will give you a little information:

http://boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=12803

Re: name change

2006-10-30 11:07:50Z

We have written documents of his/our name as Costantino after being here in America.
Thanks for the input.

Re: name change

2006-10-30 01:25:40Z

I don't think your grandfather actually changed his name. My grandfather was a Costantino, too, and my name was Constantine. During my research, I've discovered that the name was spelled according to what they heard. Think about it...the Italians dropped the vowels at the end of words so Costantino became Costantine. My father's birth record has his name as Costella and one of his sisters is spelled Costanaio. These people could not read or write so the names were spelled according to what they heard. My dad said they only knew Italian until they went to school.

Costantino from Lentini, Sicily

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

I am looking for my Grandmother's uncle's family. (any descendants). What I have found is he left Lentini in 1907 and eventually his wife and children joined him in council bluffs, Iowa in 1913. Gaetano (Tom) Costantino and his wife Maria Innao (Mary). Mary came over with her children Nunziata, Alfia and rosa.

In 1920 per the census they were still in Council bluffs and now there were two more children, Frank and James. By the 1930 census, there is a Joe and a Jack as well. 8 children. I have been researching the family for quite awhile and have alot of information would love to share. Anyone with further information contact me.

I found some death records for a Joe, Frank and Rose that make sense and would place them in New Jersey eventually.

Re: Costantino

Ricercatore — 2005-12-15 07:07:13Z

I think it safe to assume that your great-grandmother was related to the third husband of my great-grandmother. Did Francesca immigrate to the states? They were brothers and are both buried at Hole Sepulchre. You say he was 16, I haven't done much research on these brothers, but when I get home I will see what I can dig up. I have their names, but want to make sure get them right. I will follow-up later with at least the two names. Best of luck.

In search of

connieincali — 2005-09-03 00:12:48Z

I am looking for Richard Costantino II
Would like to reunite with him last known residence was San Diego

In responce to your reply

connieincali — 2005-09-03 00:12:48Z

I just want to send him a message that I still love him dearly and hope everything in his life is going well. My name is Connie and I was married to him for a short while. He was my first love and I will always have a special place in my heart for him. Please pass along the message if it is appropiate. Thank You

TJ

connieincali — 2005-09-03 00:12:48Z

DEAR FRAN, I HAVENT RESPONDED TO YOU SINCE NOW BECAUSE WHEN I POSTED MY VERY FIRST MESSAGE IT WAS IMPORTANT TO GET A MESSAGE TO TJ BECAUSE OF A SITUATION UPCOMING. SHORTLY AFTER MY MESSAGE TO YOU I UNDERWENT 10 HOURS OF SPINAL SURGERY AND TO BE REAL HONEST WITH YOU I WAS NOT SURE OF WHAT MY OUTCOME WOULD BE, SO I FELT THE NEED TO CONTACT PEOPLE I CARED ABOUT TO LET THEM KNOW HOW I FELT ABOUT THEM. WELL ITS BEEN ABOUT 7 WEEKS AND AS YOU CAN TELL I MADE IT THROUGH OKAY. AND EVEN THOUGH I ASKED YOU TO GIVE HIM MY MESSAGE I WASN'T ASKING FOR A PERSONAL RESPONSE FROM HIM. THANKS AGAIN FOR LETTING HIM KNOW WHERE I STAND. IT WAS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I APPRECIATE YOUR REPLY. TAKE CARE!!!!!!!! LOVE, CONNIE

Looking for the lost Costantino's

wranglersmummum — 2005-07-01 16:37:39Z

I hopeing to find some relatives as well as any family infromation. My father was Joseph Costantino, his childeren are step daughter Lillian, daughters Colleen Marie? Lisa, and Melissa. Son's Joseph John, Michael, and Anothony( Tony).
My father has been married three times. First wife Cora Blackburn, second wife Joan Widdifeild (my mother) and his third wife was Carmine?
My fathers parents are Angelo born July 28th 1891, his mother was Mary born Jan 23 1902.
My father past away April on 1976.
If anyone has infromation about anyone listed above please e-mail me @ wranglersmummum@aol.com
I would love to find the siblings that I have never really meet.
Thank you,
Lisa Saville
wranglersmummum@aol.com

relative search

2005-06-27 15:10:26Z

Seeking descendants of Antonio & Giovanna Bella La Spada & of Antonino & Maria D'Agostino Costantino, who immigrated from Sicily to MA, during the mid or late 1870's .
Known children of Antonio & Giovanna were Luigi, Joseph, & Maria.. Known children of Antonino & Maria were Andrew, Domenica, Teresa, &, possibly, Carmello. Luigi La Spada met Teresa Costantino, in the Boston area, where they wed , in 1883. They moved to San Fransico, CA, in 1885, & to Pasadena, CA, in 1887. Their children were Giovanna, Antonio, Joseph, John, Maria, Lilla, Margherita, & Constantina. I am the daughter of Henry & Lilla La Spada Lucas. Andrew Costantino remained in MA & wed Mary ?. Their children were Rosa, Teresa, Angelina, Domenica, Nellie, Antonia, Frances, Andriana, &, possibly, Pauline. Rosa wed Pasqual Buonopane. Teresa wed Peter Mirabella. Their children were Rose, Matthew, Andrew, & Marie. Angelina wed Frank Respucci; Frances wed Fred DeMarco. Carmello wed Josie A. ?. Their children were Carmello, Josephine, Maria, & Ella. If you are related to any of these people, please contact me & tell me what you know of our ancestors & about your own familes. Thanks, Teri

Re: SEBASTANIA COSTANTINO

lctybor — 2005-06-23 02:50:00Z

my name is lauren tybor and mary mazzola paratore is my great grandmother. her daughter marie paratore tybor (my paternal grandmother) told me that that sebastiana constantino died from a snake bite in thibodeaux, louisiana.

i am currently searching for information on the mazzola side of the family. could you please let me know where you found the information about the mazzola's, i haven't had any luck with ship, or death records.

Re: SEBASTANIA COSTANTINO

lctybor — 2005-06-23 02:49:59Z

family history

marycostantino64 — 2005-02-20 00:48:32Z

i am helping to research my husbands family. his grandfather was carlo john costantino. he was married to rose marsala. he died in 1933. he was a firefighter at the time. in san diego ca. thank you
mary costantino

Re: Salvatore (Sam) Costantino

mtortajada1 — 2004-11-07 10:02:58Z

Dear Linda:

e-mail me at mtortajada1@yahoo.com
or grahampete@yahoo.com

Thanks
Marge

Re: COSTANTINO

CarolGenzano — 2004-09-19 00:38:43Z

My grandfather's name was also Domenico Costantino but he was from the village of San Pietro a Maida. He came to America in 1901 and again in 1904 and stayed. He was born in 1877. Don't know if there's any connection. By the way, he had a sister Angela Costantino who lived in Haverhill, Massachusettes. My grandfather, Domenico, went to Philadelphia, then Hazleton, Pa, then to Moorestown, NJ and finally Delaware Twp, NJ (now Cherry Hill).
Carol

Re: Costantino from Delianova

fhc3330990 — 2004-05-20 21:01:35Z

Hi, I'm Larry Romagnino. I have Carbone cousins in Kane PA. Their mother Angela Palumbo had Costantino family.'m not where I can access the info right at present but if you will e-mail me at aimhof21@aol.com I will look up this info for you. Both my father and mother come from Delianuova.

Re: COSTANTINO

2004-04-13 02:30:05Z

All i know is that he married to lena russo.

Re: michael Costantine,

2004-03-09 06:46:50Z

My grandfather was Salvatore Costantino who came to the US from Sicily. My father was Cosimo and he had 8 other siblings. My grandfather settled northeast of Philadelphia and from what I have learned died in Swedesboro, NJ.

I may have found the ship manifest identifying what ship my grandfather came to the US on from Sicily. Having troubling locating information about my grandfather and my grandmother (Maria) because most of my father's sibling who could have known about them have also died. My grandmother's maiden name was Ragusa.

Re: Costantino from Misilmeri

loraldojo — 2003-08-29 06:07:01Z

I just wanted to write to you out of coincidence. My great grandmother was Giovanna Costantino but she was born in 1905 or 1907 and married Nazzareno Angelini in 1926. Her parents were Basilio Costantino (1870) and Filomena Diguldi (1874)

Re: looking for info on family name

XXJUSTME150 — 2003-07-18 20:24:56Z

My name is grace Carla Costantino my fathers name is carlo joseph costantino(LULU) HE WAS A BOXER IN THE 1940 IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO PLEASE E-MAIL ME

Re: looking for info on family name

XXJUSTME150 — 2003-07-18 20:24:56Z

MY NAME IS GRACE CARLA COSTANTINO MY FATHERS NAME IS CARLO JOSEPH COSTANTINO AKA (LULU)
HE WAS A BOXER IN THE 1940s IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO FOR ME PLEASE E-MAIL ME @ XXJUSTME150@AOL.COM

Re: Tring to find out what my Grt. Grandparents name

2003-07-16 15:35:26Z

Hello, I tried contacting you via e-mail but it seems the e-mail address given was no good. Please contact me at my personal e-mail wich is locrian2000@aol.com or at work is also fine. My work e-mail is ccostantino@att.com
I was facintated to read your post but at the same time upset that I could not contact you. Hope to hear from you.
Carl Costantino

Re: Tring to find out what my Grt. Grandparents name

2003-07-16 12:59:00Z

Hello, I have to start by saying that I was really shocked to read what you have written. My grandfather Carlo (lulu) Costantino (often misspelled with the "N") was my grandfather. I have always been very proud of my grandfather and like I said I was amazed at this posting. I would love to have you contact me for we have many, many, news articles and letters and all kinds of stuff regaurding my grandfather. I am looking forward to talking to you. Take care,

Carl Costantino
P.S. I was named after my grandfather :0)

relatives in whitehall,ny

2003-07-11 12:33:34Z

i am also from Whitehall, and my grandparents were Julia and Salvatore. I believe your father is my cousin., either Anthony or Adelbert. My sister has traced our grandparents from their arrival on Ellis Island. Would like to hear from you.
My father is Gerald Costantino a brother to Anthony.

COSTANTINO

ange8679 — 2003-06-10 07:02:23Z

I AM TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON MY GREAT-GRAND FATHER DOMENICO COSTANTINO. THE ONLY THING THAT I HAVE IS HE CAME TO THE US IN 1909 AND PREVIOUS LIVED IN FELETTO, ITALY. IT LOOKS LIKE HE WOULD HAVE BEEN BORN AROUND 1887 OR 1888. I HAVE NO OTHER INFORMATION ON HIM. IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME ON THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

THANK YOU,

ANGELA COSTANTINO

Re: Name Change

2003-02-06 05:28:43Z

I am a Costantino and i live in ny. There are some costantino in whitehall ny

Re: costantino family name

2003-02-06 05:24:12Z

My great grandfathers name was salvatore costantino. I know that he was born in italy. He died in whitehall ny.

Costantino from Delianova

KarenMConsantino — 2003-01-05 03:42:25Z

I am seeking information on the family of Frank (Francesco), Maria and Angela Costantino. Francesco my GGF was born on March 11, 1873, we have no date of entry to the US. He is rumored to have arrived with his brother-in-law Antonio Italiano who was married to Maria. We are not sure when the name was changed to Constantino nor the reason for the change. He settled in Pennsylvania before moving out to Washington State. Francesco married Domenica Frisina who was born on August 10, 1877.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Costantino from Misilmeri

andreamaxwell — 2002-11-27 00:13:34Z

I am looking to correspond with descendents of Michelangelo Costantino, who arrived at the age of 48 on 6 July 1906 to New York. I believe that he may be my gggrandmother's brother. Her name was Giovanna Costantino, daughter of Michelangelo and Giuseppa Scozzari (o). Please respond direct: Andrea_Maxwell@msn.com Thanks!!

Costantino

ursovieiral — 2002-05-17 21:33:12Z

I'm looking for my grandmother's uncle's descendants in the US. I don't know his first name, he had at least one sibling my Great-grandmother, Francesca Costantino. He was born in Lentini, Sicily and apparantly left for Omaha, NE when he was approximately 16 years old.

If anyone has any info, please let me know.

Alexander Costantino

2002-05-14 03:34:41Z

My GF was Alexander Costantino, son of Raffaele and Elvira Donofrio Costantino. Raffaele was from Sicily. He sailed to America on the Venezia. Any shared information would be appreciated.

Montesarchio - Vincenzo Constantino

cutpel — 2002-03-19 20:21:18Z

Hello Vincenzo,
My maternal grandparents (Formato and Nazzaro)came from Montesarchio.
Margaret Cutino
Washington, D.C.
U.S.A.

Re: Montesarchio - Vincenzo Constantino

cutpel — 2002-03-19 20:21:18Z

Hi Eugene, heck I have been trying to contact you since your last vacation one year ago.<smiley> It is good to hear from you. Write when you have time. Margaret Cutino cutpel@earthlink.net

Rocco Giovanni Costantino

2001-08-20 18:16:08Z

My ggf was Rocco Giovanni Costantino. He was born circa 1884 in Italy and died in 1926 in Wyoming. He was married to Appolonia Varello. If anybody has any information about him, I would appreciate a response.

Thanks