Costanzo - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ancestry

CTobin79 — 2009-08-11 17:31:20Z

I am not a Costanzo. I am doing family research for a friend of mine, who is Dennis Costanzo. They have the following information:

Frank Costanzo (5/18/1880-9/22/1958) was born in Fiumefreddo. He married Pietrina Vassalo (7/23/1885-5/1/1959) in 1906. They immigrated to America in 1905. They had the following children: Angelina, Michael, Josephine, Nancy, Sontore, Marie Concetta, Salvatore (Sam), Molly Mary, William, Lucy and Valentino (Dean).

This sounds like it may also be your family. I have a little more information on them if you do. Please respond in English, thank you. Good Luck in your search.
Curtis L. Tobin Sr.
Chittenango, NY, USA

Re: Costanzo Family

emonette_1 — 2009-03-26 13:21:29Z

Hi Cora-Lee

I just came across your message from Mar 2000. A bit late but here goes. My father was Frank Costanzo, the youngest of the costanzo brothers. I remember "Uncle" Tony very well as him and his wife (Mary) lived with us for a time when she was ill. I used to go to Fernie every year for vacation with my parents and stayed in the house where Christie lived. I know some of the history and you are right when u said that no one would talk about "Aunt" Florence. I wasn't told about her until I was in my 20's. Contact me if u want more info.

Elaina
emonette@phsa.ca

Revisions - Looking for Filippo "Philip" Costanzo and Marie Palmisano Costanzo

dmcshaw — 2009-03-03 02:50:23Z

My grandfather was Pietro (Pete) Costanzo. He immigrated to the US in 1907. His father was Giuseppe Costanzo and his mother was Maria Giovanna Anania Costanzo. His brother, Filippo (Phillip), immigrated in 1910, and his sister Concetta Costanzo Futino in 1922. Concetta's husband was Francesco (Frank) Futino, also from Bianchi. A sister, Michelina Costanzo Bianco stayed behind in Bianchi. They came thru Ellis Island, and lived in New York, Hagerstown, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C. Concetta and Frank Futino returned to Italy about 1935. Concetta died in Bianchi in 1936. Frank Futino remarried in Bianchi.

Philip Costanzo married Marie C. Palmisano in Baltimore April 1928. They lived in Washington, D.C. up until about 1938. It is believed Philip died around 1938, but I cannot find an obituary or any information about where he died and is buried, or whatever happened to Marie Costanzo.

Both Phillip and Frank served in the US Military in the Baltimore area from 1918-1919. My grandfather, Pete Costanzo, and my grandmother, Mary Louise Boward Lowdan Costanzo, ran a grocery store in Washington, D.C. from about 1930 until his death in 1951. My grandmother, Mary Boward, was from Hagerstown, MD. She passed away in 1943.

Please contact me if you have any information to share on my family. Contact me at dmcshaw@hughes.net. Thanks.

Denise Costanzo Shaw

Re: Orlando Costanzo

lindsayc11 — 2009-01-08 18:27:43Z

My grandfather was born around then. Can you give a little more info on what you know so we can see if it's the same Or Costanzo?

Re: Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

costanzo110 — 2008-09-28 21:04:36Z

My father John ( Giovanni) Costanzo was the son of Erasmo Costanzo--from Capaci. Erasmo married Theresa Lamonica from Palermo. Both my father and his father were stone masons and bricklayers .My grandfather and grandmother had 14 children ( including my father) and migrated here twice ( my grandfather was called into the italian army after firs coming to the US in the early 1900's --he took his family back to Capaci in this period --and returned to the states in about 1920--They initially lived on the lower east side of NYC and moved to Jackson Heights queens in the 30's sometime. i hope this helps.

Phil costanzo

Re: Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

railero — 2008-09-01 00:56:43Z

Hi, I'm from Chile, and according to my research, most of the Constanzo-Costanzo family left Sicily around the 1900's. I'm not sure why, but I've tracked my family here in Chile and the first Costanzo arrived around that decade from Sicily. The surname on reccord was Constanzo, apparently due to a misspell on a nationalisation certificate.

Any information is appreciated
Kind Regards

Felipe (Phillip)

Re: Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

Widow_02 — 2008-08-28 11:32:57Z

I'm not sure, but my dad was Thomas Anthony Costanzo and his dad was Anthony Costanzo

Obit: Angeline (Costanzo) McClintock

CLanza1234 — 2008-07-28 16:15:17Z

Obituary: Warren, Ohio Tribune Chronicle,
Thurs., July 24, 2008

ANGELINE MCCLINTOCK 1927-2008

AUSTINBURG--Angeline McClintock, 81, formerly of E. Cedar St., Jefferson, and formerly of Warren, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Austinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 15, 1927, in Mercer, Pa., the daughter of Salvatore and Mary Tabone Costanzo.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Greathouse; one sister, Mary Rufo of Canton; and a granddaugher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; one sister and four brothers.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday.
Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Jefferson.

(Not Related to me)

Re: Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

djcostanzo — 2008-06-09 02:10:13Z

My family is from Capaci Sicily! My great grandfather moved here in the early 1900's and moved to Manhattan!

Mike Costanzo, b. abt 1907

hootmonhamil — 2008-01-24 19:15:32Z

Helping a friend look for her family. Looking for information on this Mike Costanzo who was possibly kidnapped at the age of 16 in Spokane WA.

Pietro, Filippo, Concetta Costanzo Futino, & Nicolina Costanzo from Bianchi, Italy

dmcshaw — 2007-02-14 06:54:25Z

My grandfather was Pietro (Pete) Costanzo. He immigrated to the US in 1907. His brother, Filippo (Phillip), immigrated in 1910, and his sister Concetta Costanzo Futino in 1922. Concetta's husband was Francesco (Frank) Futino, also from Bianchi. Nicolina stayed behind in Bianchi. They came thru Ellis Island, and lived in New York, Hagerstown, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C. It is believed Concetta and Frank returned to Italy in the early 1930's. The last record I have of Phillip and his wife Marie was on the 1930 Census for Washington, D.C. Both Phillip and Frank served in the US Military in the Baltimore area from 1918-1919. My grandfather ran a grocery store in Washington, D.C. from about 1930 until his death in 1951. He married my grandmother Mary Boward from Hagerstown, MD. She passed away in 1943. If you are related or have information regarding my family, please contact me at dmcshaw@hughes.net. Thanks. Denise Costanzo Shaw

vincent joseph costnzo sr.

vinny4657 — 2007-01-04 22:57:59Z

i am looking for any information on my fathers family he was born in penn.i think born sept.8th 1929

Surname used to be be Costanzo

Mario11779 — 2006-11-25 02:14:43Z

My family name is Costanz, but it was changed when my family came over from Italy. My grandfathers name was Joesph and I am not sure if it was his father or grandfather who changed it. He traveled the U.S. working for the railroads but finally settled in Oregon. My father ended up going back to New York where his father grew up after coming over from Italy. Its all a little confusing. If you think you are part of my family send me an E-mail and we can chat.
Take Care.

Mario Costanz

Orlando Costanzo

Laine62 — 2006-11-16 14:59:54Z

I am trying to find any information on the family of Orlando Costanzo born around 1926. Thank You

Re; Cousins

bcfabi — 2006-07-29 00:36:47Z

Cora; My name is Brenda ,my Nana was Christina Costanzo. I rememember Uncle Tony (your Grandpa well) We lived in Fernie 2 houses from my Nana so saw her family often. We have a lot to catch up on. Please write back Ciao Brenda

Re: Costanzo

RockCostanza — 2006-06-24 15:44:34Z

Have current information for Frank Costanzo (Costanza) including children and grandchildren. Feel free to email me.

Would really like to have any connecting information! Thanks :)

Re: Costanzo-ancestry

2005-11-21 14:49:06Z

Just beginning my search. Looking at your previous entries. We may be related. My grandfather, Erasmo Costanzo may be your great-grandmother's brother. My father, being the first male born, was named Antonino, after my great-grandfather.

This is interesting & fun!

Re: Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

2005-11-21 14:32:46Z

Both of my parents are from Capaci. Just looking for relatives. Father: Antonio Costanzo; Grandfather: Erasmo Costanzo. My mother's surname was Bologna.

Costanzo

2005-07-12 18:26:25Z

Hello: My family uses an American version of the name. My Aunt had an extensive family history prepared when she was alive. I have a lot of infomation regarding the family. My grandfather was Eugene J. Constance, and he had several brothers and sisters (12 ) most of them used Contanzo, and he and one other sibling used Constance.

LCDR Carl J.Costanzo USN

2005-02-05 01:58:34Z

Trying to locate Carl Costanzo ,Commanding Officer USS Conquest MSO 488 1960-1963.

Re: Costanzo's of Middlesboro Kentucky

2004-11-18 19:34:02Z

Hi,
I think we are second cousins. Pop told my dad that his mother brought him over and then went back. He said that he had family in PA. I found a census record with the name of Pascal Costanzo and about the right age living in a boarding house in PA. I will send you a copy. My grandmother Grace Costanzo Uhl said that his brother pete was in a wheelchair. She also said that pop's family did contact him once to see if he wanted his share of their property in Italy.

Re: Costanzo's of Middlesboro Kentucky

2004-11-17 19:05:37Z

Lori,
Hello.
I'm your distance cousin from Orlando. (Pop and Mom Costanzo's grandson.)
I have been doing a little more research on Peter Costanzo and was intrigued to hear that he was a cripple.
I think I have a photo of Peter in this teen years...but have little or no information on Peter. In fact, I have very little information on how Pascal Costanzo Sr. came to Amercia, his ancestry...and why he migrated to Middlesboro of all places.
I too have heard that he came from PA..but the story goes cold after that.
I have traced our Bisceglia line all the way back to the early 1800's...but have reached a roadblock on Pascal Costanzo Sr.
Any leads or tidbits you have would be greatly appreciated for my research.

All the best,
Bernie Bullard

Re: Costanzo's of Middlesboro Kentucky

2004-10-26 00:21:02Z

Yes, sharon is a granddaughter of Pascal

Re: Costanzo's of Middlesboro Kentucky

2004-10-26 00:19:07Z

I think he had a brother that had problems with his legs. I had heard from my grandmother that he was crippled and his name might have been pete.

Re: Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

2004-09-11 19:56:33Z

I believe my father told me that my paternal grandmother and grandfather are from Capaci. I know for a fact that they immigrated from Palermo, Sicily. I'm pretty sure they were from Capaci. I'm interested in getting an Italian citizenship via bloodline. I just need to get my father on board to help out with finding the proper information. My grandma's maiden name was Marion Rizzo and my grandfather's name was Peter Costanzo (I'm sure his first name was Americanized). Why are you so eagerly seeking Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily? Are we related?

Re: Costanzo-ancestry

2004-04-22 16:30:52Z

My paternal great-grandfather was Antonino Costanzo from Capaci. His daughter (my grandmother) married a Longo. Im also begining my research.

Re: COSTANZO: Anthony,Felix/Phlix,Cochetta,or Concetta

2004-02-22 01:31:19Z

I have an Anthony Costanzo in my family tree from Buffalo, NY. He's my great-uncle. I don't know very much information about him, but I do know my Anthony's brothers and sisters names.

Tell me if these sound familiar: (my grandmother)
Mary (Costanzo) Palica (Born: 10/27/17 Detroit,
Michigan), Raymond Joseph Costanzo, Felix Costanzo Jr.,
James Costanzo (Miniter) (he changed
his last name), Howard Costanzo, Mary (Costanzo) (my
grandmother’s little sister, and the 2nd daughter named
Mary in the family), and Josephine (Costanzo) Preneavau.

About the title of your post, Felix and Concetta (Concilleri/Cancelliere was her maiden name) would be Anthony's parents (my great-grandparents).

I've been doing some deep searches as of late. Hopefully we made a connection. Contact me at jenna.palica@uconn.edu

Violetta Fiorina (nee Calvelli) COSTANZO-Obituary

2004-01-29 19:24:37Z

Re: Costanzo-ancestry

2004-01-03 03:18:25Z

My grandfather's (also John, or Giovanni) family is from Capaci, Sicily. He was born here in the US in 1907. His father's name was Erasmo, and I'd guess he was born 20-30 years earlier, or around 1877-1887. His father's name was Francesco, and his wife's name was Anna. My guess is he would have been born around 1860-1870.

Sounds like there may be a connection... John

Re: Costanzo's of Middlesboro Kentucky

2003-12-23 16:28:25Z

I remember Pascal Coastanza from my childhood days.
Didn't he have the Barbershop next to Manring theater?
Are you any relation to Sharon Costanza? I graduated with her. Regards, Jim

Re: Costanzo family from Torres Archi Raffi,Catania Sicily

2003-07-25 20:01:49Z

My family is from Catania. I was born in tripoli, Libya, but moved shortly after back to Italy, and ultimately to the United States, where I live now. I still have many realtives in Italy, but they now live in the north in Bergamo. Please let me know if you have any additional information on the Costanzo's of Catania.

Thanks,
Filippo Costanzo

Costanzo family from Torres Archi Raffi,Catania Sicily

2003-06-30 06:40:30Z

Hi we are Costanzo's living in Australia. I am trying to track ancestors from Catania in Sicily. Also this seems to be a web site for American Costanzo's. Is there one for Aussie Costanzo's?

Re: Costanzo Family

CCanzian — 2003-03-12 09:47:29Z

Dear Fred,

Thank you for your message.

As far as I know there is already a book written about my great Aunt and even a play that is coming out in March (sorry can't remember in what province).

You must know about this!

I have my computer at work and am on sick leave at the moment with a broken knee. Silly skiing trip!!

But please feel free to write to me and when I get back to work I will write a bit more.

All the best.

Cora-Lee

Costanzo's Family Tree

CCanzian — 2003-03-12 09:44:59Z

I would also like to know if my Great Grandfather is on the family tree. As I wrote already, he left Calabria when he was about 7 years of age. I am going to write my Auntie and see if I can find out more.

Costanzo Family

CCanzian — 2003-03-12 09:44:59Z

Costanzo Family

CCanzian — 2003-03-12 09:44:59Z

Hi, my name is Cora-Lee and I have been living in Italy for 17 years. I would like to know if any of my Great Grandfather's family is still alive in Calabria. All I know is that he was born in Italy and went to Canada when he was a little boy around 7. His name was Joseph (which I am sure was really Giuseppe) Antonio Costanzo. He died on the 18 of November in 1973. He married a lady who I think was Yugoslavian but born in Pittsburgh USA. Her name was Mary Evelyn Maras, later Costanzo and she died on January 31, 1968. Can you help me out?? Please contact me. Thanks. Cora-Lee

Costanzo Family

CCanzian — 2003-03-12 09:44:59Z

Hi Karen,

Thanks for your message. I am waiting for my Aunt to forward on a bit more information. By the way it was my Great Grandfather. Could you please send me you email address.

Mine is Coralee.Canzian@fao.org.

Obit. Lillian Alice Costanzo Fox Roberts

KAYROM — 2004-04-29 21:14:27Z

Lillian Alice Costanzo Fox Roberts died April 22, 2003 in Mission Viejo, Calif. of heart failure. She was born August 8, 1926, in San Diego, Calif., daughter of Helen and Michael Costanzo. Graduated San Diego High School in June 1944, married to David J. Fox in 1945 and to George L. Roberts in 1961. She retired in 1988 after working for 22 years as the printer for the City of Yuba City, Calif. She moved to San Clemente upon retirement in 1989. She will be missed by neighbors and family. Graveside Rites will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, Calif. on May 10, 2003 at 1 p.m. Survived by her brother Kenneth Costanzo and spouse Jean; sister-in-law Veda; daughter, Sherrilyn Geddis and spouse Don; sons, David Fox; Michael Roberts and spouse Lisa; and Gary Scott and spouse Anne; grandchildren, Justin Goodell; David Fox III and spouse Melissa; Chuck Hutcheson, Branden Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Zackary Roberts, Aaron Roberts; and great-grandchildren, Brighid Fox and Geneva Hutcheson and many nieces and nephews and their children, and beloved pet Snow.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 5/1/2003. (volunteer submission)

Sam J. Costanzo - Obit

DLaFromboise — 2005-04-10 11:14:29Z

Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily

stefwhiteley — 2003-04-06 18:30:50Z

Looking for Costanzo's from Capaci, Palermo, Sicily.

Re: Costanzo family from Sambiase, Catanzaro, Calabria

bodeyfam1 — 2004-10-09 23:44:08Z

Family from catanzaro. Both Zuffrea and Costanzo.
Cousins?

Costanzo

Iceboxtc — 2003-07-17 14:35:38Z

Joseph Costanzo
Born Dec 4,1899 Italy
Married Rose Pursino
Lived in Corona, Flushing and Fort Lauderdale.
Five Children Joseph(deceased) Louis(deceased) Antonio(deceases) Rose(deceased)and Frank last known to live in Colorado
Occupation Tailor
Died August 1986 in Fort Lauderdale

Re: Costanzos of Sicily

richcostanzo — 2004-10-28 05:54:02Z

Hello!

My name is Richard Costanzo. Nick Costanzo was my great-grandfather. He was born in Nicosia in 1887 and came through Ellis Island in October of 1900 with his sister. Nick had 5 sons, one of which was Benedict (my grandfather) who had a son named Benedict (my father) and a daughter Mary-Ann. The ship manifest for Nick (Nicolo) can be found on the Ellis Island site by searching for Nicoli Castanzo, they totally misspelled his name. His record is the last on the manifest and his sister is directly above. I would love to get more information about your side of the family.

Costanzo from Montedoro Sicily

GaryBell99 — 2005-08-02 20:30:21Z

seeking family or information of Costanzo family from Montedoro....Gabriele Costanzo imagrated to Pa in 1816 with his wife Antonia Scienta. Their son Raffaele and wife Concetta Morreale came with them. contact me Gary

Costanzos of Sicily

Saronova1 — 2004-09-13 05:53:12Z

My grandfather was from Nicosia or Palermo-Carmelo Costanzo 1891-1983. His parents: Benedetto Costanzo & Carmela D'Angelo Bordoni dies shortly after arriving thru Ellis Island in 1903. Carmelo has 2-3 older brothers already here: Sam and Nick Costanzo (Americanized names?). Sam was the father of George (who married Bertha) and Mary (who married Raymond Seney). They resided in Tuckahoe, the Bronz and Mt Krisco NY. There was laso a sister named Mary or Nina who married Nick Profeta. I can not locate Sam or Nick on Ellis Is but found Carmelo & parents. Any relatives out there?

Re: Costanzos of Sicily

SaroMaku — 2004-10-29 07:15:56Z

Costanzo's of Middlesboro Kentucky

lorilee32114 — 2004-09-23 06:00:26Z

I was wondering if I had any relatives in the PA area? My great grandfather was pascal costanzo born may 21 1891. He had several siblings and relatives in the PA area. He had a younger brother by the name of Antonio Costanzo. Pascal married Maria Bisceglia.

Re: Costanzo family from Torres Archi Raffi,Catania Sicily

FBCShelmire — 2004-07-26 03:35:32Z

Hi. My name is Frank B Costanzo and i'm twenty-seven(27) years old. I am a American.

Grazia Costanzo from Palermo 1903

EDiIorio — 2005-03-24 00:15:44Z

Hello Karen. My great grandmother, Grazia Costanzo was from Palermo. She came to NY on October 20, 1903. Her husband was Tomasso DiMaggio. They had 2 children: Giuseppe and Giuseppa. This leads me to belive that Grazia's father or Tomasso's father was named Giuseppe. This is all I know of my ggrandmother. Do you have any connections? Ellen

Re: Costanzo-ancestry

@@steeneme@telkom.co.za — 2005-03-24 08:42:15Z

Hi. I only found the message now. I have been searching up and down the net.

Details:

My father is: Sergio Georgio Vittorio Merlati (living in South Africa)

My Father’s sister: Giuliana Matilde Ada Zenoni (born Merlati)
Giuliana was married to Felice Zenoni
And their children are John, Claudio and Luisella Zenoni

Grandfather: Hector Fernando Merlati
Grandmother: Ester Egidia Merlati (born Magnani)

Great Grandfather: Luigi Merlati
Great Grandmother: Teriza Merlati (born Mazchionibus)

I am actually looking for my Father's sister: Giuliana Matilde Ada Zenoni - Apparently she still lives in Italy in the Northern parts. I did find a telephone no. but is doesn’t looks like if she is still lives there.

I would like to here more from your family.

My email is: steeneme@telkom.co.za