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Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

crifasi1 — 2012-03-17 02:25:54Z

Hello, I just saw your post re: Viola Crifasi who is my mother, I was curious what painting it is that you have, my mother loved to paint. would it be possiable to take a picture of that painting and email it to me at ccrifasi@charter.net
Thanks

Charles

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

pcrifasi — 2012-03-13 03:02:39Z

Yes I was in Maine six years. I would appreciate any information you might have. Thank you.

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

dumpsterkatz — 2012-02-26 02:38:21Z

I think I might have some info for you.Have you ever been to Maine? Midcoast area? We might have met.Might have some common ties to the old country..

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

dumpsterkatz — 2012-02-26 02:37:50Z

I think I might have some info for you.Have you ever been to Maine? Midcoast area? We might have met.Might have some common ties to the old country..

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

Kathrynmaui — 2012-01-13 22:53:23Z

I am Peter crifasi's daughter And Rose's neice. I met the lousianna sisters whose father was Joe. Would like to know the California branch. Please get in Touch with me.

Kathryn Mary Crifasi from Georgia and Maui

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

1_jgriffo — 2011-12-09 13:30:25Z

I am a Crifasi from Brooklyn NY but more importantly our roots are from Montevago, Sicily a small farming community south of Palermo. Many Crifasis were killed in a 1960's earthquake in Montevago. Lucia Crifasi was killed in the attack on the world trade center. The Crifasi name goes back to the first name of the son of a 10th century Byzantine General under Constantine based in Messina, Sicily. He (his name escapes me) had partial success in removing the Moors from Sicily. So there is a possibility that we have Greek heritage. At some point the family migrated from Messina to Montevago.

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

pat_locknar — 2011-03-22 17:20:13Z

Hello Shannon,
I am NOT a Crifasi descendant, instead helping my sisters Father-InLaw, who is the son of Joseph CRIFASI-born on 18 Jun 1883 in Italy. He died on 02 Sep 1962 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. He married Carmela GRECO Abt. 1926 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.

Joseph Crifasi is the son of Slavatore & Josephine CRIFASI. Are these names in your tree or familiar to you?

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

pcrifasi — 2011-01-27 19:52:46Z

My name is Pete Crifasi and my father was Jasper Peter Crifasi. His father and mother came from Sicily by boat. When my grandfather came over, his cousins failed to disembark in New York and ended up in Baton Rouge, La. After my grandmother, Katerina Piazza married my grandfather, the Crifasi family lived next to Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY. for a time. My father was the only Crifasi to move to Georgia. He and uncle Jack Crifasi, of Long Beach, Long Island, N. Y., worked together to compile the family history you mentioned receiving. There were four children in my father's family, three born in the United States and the oldest, Francesco in Sicily. All are dead except Rose, who lives near Miami, Fl. with her son. My family was raised in Georgia. I currently live in North Carolina. I was given the family history and crest you mentioned some years ago, but lost it when moving. I would be interested in obtaining a copy of it. Please let me know if a copy might be available.

Respectfully,

Pete Crifasi

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

jmolinary1 — 2010-10-23 02:18:29Z

I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. My Great Grandmother was Florence Crifasi. I don't know if the name got mispelled or not. She married Steven Grilletta who was also from Sicily. Don't know if this helps, you can shoot me an email if you like.

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

crifasi1 — 2009-06-29 14:45:32Z

My Mother's name was Viola Crifasi. I would like to know more about the painting you bought and what the painting looks like. She passed away last year 2008 and she had a lot of paintings, Please share with me any info. Thanks, Charles Crifasi

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

derekcrifasi1 — 2009-06-29 07:56:28Z

My name is Derek Crifasi. My fathers name is Charles Crifasi, Steve and Viola's Crifasi's son from Springfield IL. Shannon Crifasi is my cousin. I am looking for info on our family tree.

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

phototc57 — 2009-03-22 20:44:04Z

steve crifasi grandfather of shannon was my father's first cousin his name is anthony "tony" crifasi. Steve father was Tony crifasi that died around 1925. We visited on carpenter street next to my nana francesa crifasi. You shannon would be my 4th cousin. Your grandfather will know me and my twin francesa daughters of the late betty and tony crifasi. I do remember your grandparents as a child.

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

bands444 — 2009-03-04 16:15:33Z

Hello, my name is Shannon Crifasi, i live in Las Vegas Nevada, moved from Duarte California when i was young with my parents paul and Tereasa Crifasi, as well as my grandparents Viola and Steve Crifasi, my grandma Viola unfortunately passed February 2008, i am glad to hear that you have one of grandmas paintings, grandma loved to paint and there is many many of her painting in Springfield, California and Nevada. Your message got my attention because of the writing on the painting. Easter 1965 to her parents. Viola at that time was living in Duarte California and must have sent the painting back to springfield. thank you very much for sharing your yard sale find. my grandfather was touched to hear that someone is enjoying her painting.

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

bands444 — 2009-03-04 16:03:16Z

My name is Shannon Crifasi, daughter of Paul Crifasi, Grandaughter of Steve and Viola Crifasi From Springfield Illinois.

Re: crifasi

angelocrifasi — 2008-10-26 20:57:50Z

This is tom's son Angelo Crifasi the second

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

rodc57 — 2007-10-19 04:44:51Z

I am from louisiana and my granfather's name was Joesph. He told that he was from sicily and i think he was born near palermo, sicily. I would like to receive any information on our family, crifasi, as possible. please get in touch. my father and brothers now a lot more about this than me.

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

jgriffo156 — 2007-07-09 23:08:44Z

My name is John Griffo; My granfather's name as it appears on my father's (Giacoamo Crifasi born in Brooklyn - 1904) birth certificate is Calogero Crifasi. Calogero was born in Montevago, Sicily not too far from Corleone and about 35 miles southwest of Palermo. His name as it appears on the ships manifest (1897 approx). is Calogero Crisafi. I understand that it was common to have the s anf f reversed. Coincidentally Calogero owned a barber shop (thus the name Griffo on the sign)and pool hall in Brooklyn. I am not aware of any other Crisafi's in the US that are relatives.

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi (from Illinois)

pat_locknar — 2007-06-12 14:27:42Z

I am helping a someone with their Crifasi family history and don't have much information at this time and looking for ANY help or relationship to the following:

Joseph Crifasi from Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois (b: abt 1889 in Italy) married Carmela (nee: Greco) sometime before 1930(?). Carmela is the daughter of Alphonso(Alfonso) Greco and Rose Marie Barbaro also from Springfield, IL.

Thank you!
Pat
(family2find@joltmail.com)

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

imaramsfan1 — 2007-05-05 17:10:19Z

Thought you might be interested? I was at a yard sale in spfld illinois and bought a painting signed by a viola crafasi.On the back it was to her parents at easter time.It appears to have been dated 1965.Thought you might be interested

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

2006-11-12 14:37:23Z

crifasi

2006-11-12 14:31:21Z

Angelo and Maxine had several children one childs name was steve and they had tom and a sister I think they had more children. I was a little girl when I used to go to thier home in Springfield Il. My mother is still in contact with them. If I can do any thing to help

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

2006-11-12 14:19:25Z

my god parents are Angelo and Maxine crifasi of springfield Il. They have passed however my mother still has contact with them.

Re: Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

2006-09-12 17:35:51Z

Cory,
Sorry but I don't have any specific info to supply the link you were looking for. Perhaps the little I can give you will lead to it. My family centered in and around Brooklyn so I'm sure we are actually part of the same "clan". Contact me if you are interested and we'll go further and see what pieces of the puzzles match.

crisafi

lastonestanding — 2005-06-29 23:54:00Z

Young man born in 1979 in Corona, california is looking for his biological father, gregory (greg)Crisafi. To find his query please go to cousinconnect.com and click for state of california.

Re: lost famiy members(March 22-05 response)

2005-03-23 02:57:30Z

Anthony Frank Crisafi Sr.(deceased) and Maria Crisafi (82) Whats your story- who r you seeking? r u a Crisafi too?

Re: lost famiy members

2005-03-14 15:00:03Z

please tell me who your parents are ,and your age .

Re: lost famiy members

2005-03-14 14:57:32Z

can you please tell me your age and where exactly your family originated from?

Crifasi family links from Brooklyn New York to Georgia and Lousiana

msc171 — 2004-04-17 19:29:31Z

Does anyone have any information linking the Crifasi's on Brooklyn New York to the other Crifasi's in Louisiana and Georgia? Benedeto Crifasi is my great grandfather. He was a Barber in Brooklyn New York. He came to NY from Sicily in 1916. From (I think) the provence of Trabana (sp?) His wife was Francesca Avvento. His son, Dante Crifasi (actual given name is Dominick Dante Crifasi) moved to California and was in the Army. Dante joined the Army in 1943. He went inactive in 1969. Benedeto also had a son named Frank Crifasi, who is a retired Chiropractor in New York and a daughter Mary Crifasi who passed away a long time ago. I am the grand-daughter of Dante Crifasi. The majority of my Crifasi family came to California from New York...but I know we also have cousins in Lousiana and Georgia. I'm having a hard time finding all the links though. I'm coming across a lot of missing holes. I know that Benedeto had 3 brothers: Sam, Charles and Nick; and 1 sister: Frances. I also know that Jack, Peter and Rose are second (or third) cousins of Dante Crifasi and that Peter was a florist in Georgia. Also, I have information going back to the year 960 from Jack and Peter Crifasi of Georgia...this includes the origin of the Crifasi name. This was given to me by my grandfather, Dante Crifasi. Jack and Peter very thorough in their research, going to Italy to find quite a bit of information about the Crifasi origins. I also have a copy of the Crifasi family coat of arms and of the Crifasi family motto. It is simply beautiful, but I'm having trouble finding the links from Jack, Peter, Francesco and Rose in Georgia/Lousiana to my branch of the family. Supposedly, they are 2nd or 3rd cousins of my Grandfather, Dante Crifasi. If you have any information about any Crifasi's at all...I would love to hear about it.

Re: B. CRIFASI

msc171 — 2004-04-17 19:18:40Z

Could it be Benedeto Crifasi? Benedeto was a Barber in Brooklyn New York. He came to NY from Sicily in 1916. From (I think) the provence of Trabana (sp?) His wife was Francesca Avvento. His son, Dante Crifasi (actual given name is Dominick Dante Crifasi) moved to California and was in the Army. Dante joined the Army in 1943. Benedeto also had a son named Frank Crifasi, who is a retired Chiropractor in New York and a daughter Mary Crifasi who passed away a long time ago. I am the grand daughter of Dante Crifasi. The majority of my Crifasi family came to California from New York...but I know we also have cousins in Lousiana. I'm having a hard time finding all the links though. I'm coming across a lot of missing holes. I know that Benedeto had 3 brothers: Sam, Charles and Nick; and 1 sister: Frances. I also know that Jack, Peter and Rose are second cousins of Dante Crifasi and that Peter was a florist in Georgia. Also, I have information going back to the year 960 from Jack Crifasi...this includes the origin of the Crifasi name. But I'm having trouble finding the links from Jack, Peter, Francesco and Rose to my branch of the family. If you have any information about any Crifasi's at all...I would love to hear about it.

Re: Crifasi

2004-04-16 05:27:19Z

Mary,
I am so excited to hear from you. If your cousin is Fr. Crifasi of Baton Rouge, I am especially happy to hear from you. He did a good bit of research for me . In these records our lineage seem to cross as perhaps distant cousins. I have been concerned as to his health and called the church but the Spanish speaking lady only told me he no longer did research. Please email me at LMBSL@AOL.com

Re: Crifasi

2004-04-16 05:07:03Z

My great grandfather was Pietro Crifasi from Montevago, Siciliy. My grandfather, Peter Crifasi Jr., is now deceased. He died in 1998. He was 85 years old. His mothers name was Sarah Giglio. My cousin, Father Peter Crifasi traveled to montevago in his younger years (70's) to trace the family. I will visit him soon at the nursing home. He speaks very little as he has had a stroke, but he does have the information on the family. By the way, there middle names were Joseph as is my son.

Re: lost famiy members

2004-03-08 22:22:36Z

no...i am not. We are the crisafi family in NY.

Re: NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

2004-03-08 15:40:35Z

E-mail me. I may know the Maria you seek.

Re: lost famiy members

2004-03-08 15:36:51Z

Are you related to the Crisafi family from CT. I was born in Connecticut.

Re: lost famiy members

2004-01-20 18:40:12Z

hey, My name is Christeen Crisafi, my fathers name is bart crisafi...as well as his father. i recall a few years back talking to someone names salvatore...so i was j/w if that might be you. please respond...thank you. bye

Re: Genealogy of Crifasi

2003-11-15 01:32:32Z

My name is Shannon Crifasi, My father is Paul Crifasi and his parents Steve and Viola Crifasi also live here in Las vegas but are originally from springfield illinois. If you need any infor and if you think this may help you, please e-mail me. I am currently in reno NV going to school and i have never seen another Crifasi name until i went there and found another in the phone book, so im sure i can contact him, his name is kevin Crifasi.

B. CRIFASI

SFORESTER4444 — 2001-10-22 03:18:43Z

Hello,

Would anyone know a B. CRIFASI? This person served in the Navy during WWll. This person is standing with my father in a picture taken in 1943. I believe the picture was taken at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland CA.

If anyone has information regarding this person please contact me at Saconine@aol.com

Thanks,

SHEILA

Crifasi

LMBSL — 2001-07-06 04:32:42Z

I just received info. that my ggrandfather's brother, Antonino Sparacino married a Josepha Crifasi in Montevago, Sicily in about 1884. I would like to correspond with any Crifasi of that lineage.
Mary Ann Lmbsl@aol.com

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

2001-05-17 09:05:39Z

my new email address is gea2341@home.com
Searching for Maria Crisafi, Saverio Crisafi

Crisafi to midwest

2001-04-11 22:09:57Z

My grandmother, Maria Crisafi, and her father, Saverio Crisafi, came to the US in 1908. Maria Crisafi married Procopio Galati, also from Sicily in Giardinello, in 1914. Maria's father returned to Sicily.
Maria was born abt 27 May 1895 in Partinico.
I hope this can be a help to both of us.

lost famiy members

2000-12-26 22:32:03Z

would like to contact realatives in the midwest.fathers name frank grand fathers name salvatore and granmother nancy,came to new york from siscily around the 20s

CRISAFI

1999-10-06 22:45:33Z

Great grandfather named Salvatore or Saverio came to MO through NY around 1910 give or take. Came with daughter, Mary (Maria). Went to St. Louis to live.

Genealogy of Crifasi

1999-04-05 22:26:56Z

Looking for the connection of Crifasi's from Brooklyn and my family from Illinois. If you have infor please e-mail Thanks