Di Bernardo - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Andrew DiBernardo

mrbaby21 — 2013-03-31 18:26:41Z

dear dana, i hope it isn't too late to reply this message. sorry for my english. i am michele verde and my grandmother was di bernardo camilla, sister of andrew. she died in 1985. our family comes from a little town near naples calls cesa. i hope you will read and reply this post. my mother will be happy to know about you and your big family.
soon. michele.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2013-03-08 14:51:11Z

Hi Toni -- I would be happy to try and help you. I need to look at the family tree and see where you might fit it.

Dibernardo is part of my husband's family. However, this branch was not from Avigliano .... but from San Martino en Pensilis.
My husband's maternal grandfather was Leo DiBernardo married to Emily Sposta. They lived in Port Chester, New York. I believe they had Sposta cousins who lived in Greenwich, CT. The Sposta family was from Avigliano.

Please tell me a little more about Angelo DiBernardo.... his family/parents and where he lived in America. Not sure I know who Rose Ann is. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

tonij16102 — 2013-03-08 02:55:06Z

Hello,
My name is Toni DiBernardo and I have talked with Rose Ann so nice to hear from you I just seen this tonight. I have a lot of info on Angelo's family if your interested in it plz let me know. I have been to Camigliano where Angelo was from he and my grandfather Annibale Giovanni DiBernardo were first cousins. Hope to hear from you and maybe you cld help with info from this side of the family that I cld put in the Family Tree I am working on. Hope to hear from you soon, Toni

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

npike_ia — 2013-01-27 02:32:02Z

I just found this old message string. I am Jennie's & Angelo's Grandaughter. They had 3 children Marie, Roseanne & Frank. They have 12 grandchildren and I don't have a count on the great grand children but they include identical triplets, and they now have I think 3 great-great grandchildren. The restaurant was sold when I was a teen. It's a vfw post now. I have a lot of information on my Grandmother but not too much on my grandfather so I would love to hear from you.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

res40cuepcfd — 2011-11-27 01:35:16Z

hi, ive noticed your talking about the sposta's. im angelo v sposta, my dad is angelo sposta also son of andrew and emma sposta.my great grandfathers name was also angelo sposta.as far as i know it was passed down that are name was esposito and at ellis island we were changed to sposta.were all from port chester.my father also had two sisters named margaret and arduinna. if any of this sounds like we may be family or helps please email me at res40cuepcfd@aol.com.

angelo

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

LDReddeg — 2011-07-07 23:29:20Z

Kristen, Hi. My name is Laura DiBernardo, and I'm fairly certain there is a relation. My grandfather is Andrew DiBernardo, from Port Chester, married to Lee Bascetta DiBernardo. Father is Leon DiBernardo (b. 1950), grew up in Uniondale, NY.
Andrew is the only remaining sibling, now residing in Albuquerque, NM. I'm certain (remembering all the stories) that these names listed below were his siblings.
I'd love to chat, either here or off line. Here is my email address: lolareddeg@hotmail.com.

Take care,

Laura DiBernardo-Reddeg
San Diego, CA.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

ToniDiBo — 2011-04-14 19:19:49Z

Hi Mary,
My name is Toni DiBernardo and I am from New Castle. Is there anyway that we are related? I also have D'onofrio's in my family. Wld love to talk with you and see if we are connected looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

ToniDiBo — 2011-04-14 19:19:46Z

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2011-01-16 13:52:08Z

Sure enough, Stefanie -- we are talking of the same family.
Please contact me at swilliams1200@comcast.net and I can give you more information. Vince still has "Grandma Emily's" pizza pan -- it is really the metal top of an drum of some sort - still makes the best pizza. Is your Dad still in Connecticut? As I said before, I have many printed birth and marriage records from Avigliano, Italy for the Sposta/Esposito family. It was Kirsten Coppock who told me about the name Esposito. I will re-starting my family research this week to see how far back I can go. Susan

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

steff61 — 2011-01-14 17:46:17Z

Susan,
I am trying to put pieces together. So, your husband Vince's mom is Rachel. She was my dad Andrea (Andy) cousin. I am his daughter, Stephanie. My dad's father Joseph Sposta & brother Angelo were born in USA not Italy. Their father, I think Andrea was born in Italy, my dad mentioned. My dad had a cousin named Vinnie Esposito who passed away about a year ago. He lived in Portchster for many yrs then moved to Byram.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2011-01-13 23:15:36Z

Hi - I'm following the postings on the DiBernardo's of NY/Connecticut. This particular DiBernardo family was from San Martino in Pensilis, Italy. I also have documented the records through microfilms borrowed from the Mormons. At this point, I don't think the two families are related. Susan

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2011-01-13 23:12:50Z

Hi -- my husband's mother was a DiBernardo -- the family originated in San Martino in Pensilis, Italy. I have collected quite a bit of church records from San Martino so even if the two families are not connected, perhaps I can help you. Susan

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2011-01-13 23:10:35Z

Hi - my husband, Vince, is the grandson of Emily Sposta DiBernardo. I have been researching the town of Avigliano, Italy where the Sposta's originated. And yes, the name was Esposito. Where it was changed I don't know. But there were three families (brothers) who came to Port Chester.
The census takers really messed up their names in 1900 - I read through the census to find them -- two of them living in the same building. The name Esposito indicates that someone in the line was an illegitimate child. If you'd like more information contact me at swilliams1200@comcast.net I am collecting the church records and have traced the family back to the original Esposito -- would be happy to share by inviting you to my tree on ancestry.com Looking forward to hearing from you. Susan

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

steff61 — 2011-01-12 19:48:15Z

I forgot to mention that the name SPOSTA was really ESPOSITO and when the family came from Italy somehow in NY it was changed to SPOSTA, that is the story I remember hearing from my grandparents and father, Andrea.
Hope this is helpful.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

steff61 — 2011-01-12 19:34:57Z

I also happen to click on this website & I am the granddaughter of Joseph Sposta who was the brother of Emily Sposta DiBernardo. Joseph, Angelo, Emily, Anna, and Josephine were all siblings. I do remember Great- Aunt Emily making the best home made pizza ever. My grandparents, Joseph and Katerine Sposta lived in Greenwich . We were all close to Rachel, Virginia, Kate& Florie. Sal also played the accordian.
Is Lina his wife still in Rye Brook?
S. Sposta

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

marydibo — 2010-12-07 21:00:35Z

Hi I was just on the computer and ran across your information. I am to a Di Bernardo and D'Ofrio. My fathers family grew up in Pittsburgh. His mother died when he was 9 months old and her brother died the very next day from the influenza outbreak.Please contact me I would be interested to see if we are conected in some way. Thank you, Mary

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2010-05-02 15:11:17Z

Hi Kirsten, I'm back again and still researching. I did find some interesting information. You had mentioned a James Sposta thinking he was one of the children of Andrea Sposta and Catherine Colangelo. However, I did find James Sposta in the Port Chester, NY census -- his parents were Anthony Sposta and Mammie. He was the only child mentioned in that particular record -- will have to look it up again to give you the year.
I searched in both the San Martino and the Avigliano records for Sposta/Esposito but found nothing.

However, Andy DiBernardo, brother of Rachel, Virginia, etc.
told me that the family would visit an Esposito family in Port Chester several times a year. I am in the process of following up on that lead. So far no town of origin.
But I did find a SS record for Angelo Esposito b. 1887 - he was also naturalized so I am trying to see if I can get his naturalization papers to find the town of origin. Will keep you posted. Susan

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

kristenakcc — 2009-11-23 15:06:08Z

Hi Susan. I just replied to your message on the Genevese forum, and I now see that we are definately connected. I remember meeting Rachel and Virginia years ago. My grandmother, their niece, took me with her to one of their homes in Connecticut. I'm also trying to figure out where the Spostas originated. Mary and Emily's mother is buried in Italy, and that site might be a good place to start researching. The problem is that I don't know where the grave is located, although I do have a photograph of it. If you think this might help, I'll send you a copy of the photo. That's the best lead I've got. : ) If you'd like to compare notes privately, please e-mail me at kristenakcoppock@yahoo.com.
Kristen

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

Suzie727 — 2009-11-23 14:41:44Z

Hello - I am very interested. Emily Sposta DiBernardo was my husband's grandmother. We have been trying to determine where the Sposta family originated. My husband's mother was one of the twins (Rachel). Thanks in advance for any help. Susan Williams

DiBernardo/Veltri Marriage Certificate 1916

ridolph — 2009-02-01 15:38:11Z

Fellow Genealogists... I have come into posession of an original Certificate of Marriage for Antonio Veltri of Detroit, Michigan and Antonetta DiBernardo of New Haven, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1916 in New Haven. A .jpg image copy is attached. These individuals are not in my family, and I would be happy to pass this document on to them or their descendants.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

malampo — 2008-07-23 18:08:31Z

emily an leon were my grandparents. I am cousins to louie and katy copoti. My mother was kathryn.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

tonij16102 — 2008-01-15 00:22:09Z

I'm so excited to hear from you. My name is Toni DiBernardo and I'm from New Castle, Pennsylvania. I have extensive DiBernardo family History. Do you know where this part of the DiBernardo's came from? My grandfather Annibale Giovanni DiBernardo came from Camigliano, Caserta, Itay. The surname Sposta is also from this village. You mentioned Port Henry, NY. My grandfather had a first cousin named Angelo DiBernardo who was first married to a Mabel Carusone...but the family when they came to America changed this last name from Carusone to Ross. Mable had died during child birth back in the 20's I believe it was. Then he married a Jennie Esposito who just passed away this September 25th in Albany,NY...she was 90. Now my grandfather's side also has twins all through this family. Does any of this sound familiar?

This DiBernardo family all started out in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before spreading out throughout the country into NY, still in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Also in this family are the surnames of D'Onofrio, Palandra, Cenname. I noticed you also have listed the surname of Rocco. They are also from Camigliano. The Rocco family has a Monsignor in it his name was Carmine Rocco. If interested I can send you in PDF File all that I have on this family. I got all my information through The Morman Church so I have everything documented and sourced. Looking at the the name Leon and I'm thinking mabe changed to be more Americanized. Alos this Angelo DiBernardo and his wife owned a dinner in Granville,NY called the Granville Dinner. I was told that this was still family owned but I have no idea by whom. I have alot of old pics that I would also be willing to share along with all the info I have. I hope that there is a connection here...with this surnames I'm thinking there is. Looking forward to hearing from you. Toni DiBernardo

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

kristenakcc — 2008-01-11 19:28:11Z

If you think there's a connection, we should definately talk. Public or private, either is OK with me. I can be reached at k10tiger@hotmail.com. My grandmother was Emily DiBernardo's niece and was particulary close to the twins for most of their lives. I remember her taking us grandkids to Conn. to visit one of them at some point during the 80s. Emily's sister was Mary/Maria Sposta whose married name was Genovese.

Re: DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

tonij16102 — 2008-01-11 14:15:02Z

This I am sure is part of my family. I ahd tried to reach you before about this. I hope this reaches you this time. I am a DiBernardo

DiBernardos of NY/Conn.

kristenakcc — 2007-04-15 21:32:53Z

I'm looking for descendents of Emily (Sposta) and Leon DiBernardo. (Emily was also known as "Carmela") Emily was the sister of my great-grandmother, and their children were close. We've lost touch with that branch of the family, so I'm looking to say "hi" and share some information.

Emily (b.1894/d.1976) and Leon (b.1882/d.1965)lived in Port Chester, N.Y., but some of their children settled in Connecticut. Their children were: Salvatore (b.1913/d.1997, married Arline La Rocco in 1938), Florence (b.circa 1915), Catherine (b.circa 1917), twins Virginia and Rachel (b.circa 1918), and Andrew (b.circa 1924).

I look forward to hearing from anyone!

Re: Searching for relatives

2003-07-16 16:37:59Z

Hello Alejandro!
It was a pure chance that I find your letter in web.My family lives and lived in Reana del Roiale,Tricesimo,Cassacco,Venzone ,small cities arround Udine. Please tell me what you know since now
from your descent.Maybe I can help you .
greetings from Austria

daniela di bernardo

Re: dibernardo families

daledibo_1 — 2003-04-21 17:14:28Z

I have a very exstensive DiBernardo family starting with two brothers from Montepagano, Italy and coming to Philadelphia. If you want to discuss what I have and you please contact me.

I my have already spoken to you???

Re: Andrew DiBernardo

daledibo_1 — 2003-04-21 17:14:28Z

The first thing you want to do is get their Naturalization paperwork at the Achives in Philadelphia on Market Street. They will tell you where in Italy they are from. Also get Alien Registration paperwork and contact Railroad Retirement Board because more than likely they worked for the railroad companies. Contact me and I can go in more detail.

Re: Searching for relatives

2003-03-16 21:56:30Z

Mi nombre es Fernando Di Bernardo.

Mi padre es Deolindo David Di Bernardo, nacido en Cañada de Gómez, Santa Fe, en 1940

Mi abuelo era Dolindo Di Bernardo, del mismo lugar, en 1914

Mi bisabuelo, Giuseppe Di Bernardo, nacido en Martignacco, Udine, Italia, en 1885

Y mi tatarabuelo, Giulio Di Bernardo, del cual no tengo datos.

Por mas detalles estoy armando un sitio en www.fdb.com.ar/arbolg que lo pienso actualizar periódicamente.

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tonij16102 — 2001-12-30 00:14:15Z

Dear Alejando,
I am from the usa and I am in search of my Grandfather's family in Argentia. I hope there is somekind of connection. My Grandfather's name was Giovani DiBernardo and he was from near Caserta,Italy he had a brother named Joseph 3 sisters named Mary Florence and his sister Concetta ended up in Argentina somehow. Are these names familiar to you in someway? I hope so. Please anytype of response would be appreciated for I have been trying to locate sometype of response from any DiBernardo in Argentina with no luck so far.
Thank-You
Toni DiBernardo Jones

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tonij16102 — 2001-12-30 00:14:15Z

Re: dibernardo families

tonij16102 — 2001-12-30 00:14:15Z

Still looking for replies. Does anybody out there want to share some history so maybe we can piece some kind of common ground somehow?
Thank-you
Toni

Andrew DiBernardo

2001-06-06 17:13:25Z

Looking for relatives of my great-grandfather, Andrew DiBernardo. He was born in Italy and still has a sister alive there that is a nun. My grandma isnt sure where in Italy she is. He came to Netcong NJ (NJ's little Italy) as a teenager. He was 94 when he died in 1991. He married Rita Costanza who was also born in Italy, and came to Netcong as a child. Their children turned DiBernardo to DiBernard, but the parents kept DiBernardo. They had 9 children, Pauline, Donald, Carmine, Anthony, William, Louis, Margaret, Loretta, and Genevieve, 7 of which are surviving. Andrew had a brother and 2 sisters. Aniello, his brother came to Netcong as an adult and died last year at 91. Genevieve died in Italy as a child, and the nun is still in Italy. I dont know her name. Any info would be apreciated.

Searching for relatives

2000-06-22 17:47:56Z

I am from Argentina, and I am looking for my relatives in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. I would really like to find them.