Giarrusso - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for blood relatives - Pittsburgh

2007-02-19 20:39:47Z

My family is from the Pittsburgh area and I am looking for blood relatives.

Italy - NY - VA Giarrusso

2007-02-19 20:38:04Z

Hi,
you found another cousin. Our part of the family is from Syracuse, N.Y. My dad, Louis, came here with his uncle in 1923, from Campabaso (this may not be the correct spelling) in Italy, when he was 8. Part of the family still spells the name "Giarrosso," which is what's on the family crest, which dates back to 15th century Spain. I have two brothers, Rich and Tom, who have five boys between them. My daughter Giullianna is the first one of our immediate family born outside of NY. We reside in Northern Virginia, just south of Washington, DC. Give us a holler, all you yankees!
Bob

Re: Italy

2007-02-19 20:29:14Z

Rhonda,
I just came across your post. I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. My family comes from Lecce, Brindisi, and Matera, Italy. A few years ago, my Grandfather Harold Joseph Giarrusso met a cousin, living in upstate New York, who provided us with a family coat of arms.

It mentions a family, originally from Aragon (Spain) who went to Italy to guard the Pope, and served as Captains of the Royal Guard to King Alphonso, circa 1400.

I would like to correspond with you on the subject matter. And, coincidentally, I have an ex-wife who lives in Waterford, Texas.

Hoping to hear from you.
Charles

Americo; Marco & Theresa Cardente Giarrusso

2007-02-19 20:28:10Z

I lost my father-in-law on April 1,2000. His name is Richard Giarrusso. His wife Marsha (my mother-in-law) is my best friend. I am joining her to make a family tree. She has lost the only thing that had any kind of information on his family. It was a letter someone had sent her years ago. This has hurt her deeply. That is why I'm looking to you. I need your help. His father was Americo Giarrusso. Americos parents were Marco Giarrusso and Theresa Cardente. Americo was one of 11 children. Marco and Theresa lived in Italy. If you have any information that might lead me to lost relatives of ours, please write me via e-mail at rhonda.giarrusso@nokia.com or you can write me to my home address: 147 North Longhorn, Weatherford, Texas 76085 USA. We are new at computers and don't really know where to begin. Help us! Hope to hear from anyone! Rhonda Giarrusso

Re: Pittsburgh

2007-02-19 20:23:50Z

"Images of America, Italians Of Pittsburgh & Western Pa
(By) Nicholas P. Ciotola, Arcadia Publishing
pg. 43 photo "Francesco Giarrusso's Butcher Shop, Hill District, c.1919. Hailing from the town of Campolieto (Molise), Francesco Giarrusso & his wife, Carmela Varanese Giarrusso, settled in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1911. Together with his two brothers, Nick & Gaetano, Francesco opened three successful butcher shops in the Hill District-a neighborhood teeming with immigrants from Italy. (Courtesy of Anna Marie Pampeno Fiori.)"
help/researchers http://www.wpgs.org/
not my family

Re: I received my first reply! - Campoolieto Campobasso - America

gailmoser5 — 2007-02-19 20:21:54Z

My grandfather, Vincent DeMarco, stayed with his uncle Guiseppe Giarusso at 1105 Webster St. Pittsburgh PA when he came to the United States from Campolieto Campobasso in l903.

Re: I received my first reply! - New England - America

2007-02-19 20:20:38Z

Hi I was searching for Giarrusso history and stumbled onto this site. My name is Victor Giarrusso. I am second generation. My father and his family came to the US in the 50s. They lived in New England. I had the oppurtunity to visit our home town of Vieste many times. My father is in the military so we lived in Italy for awhile. Where is your family from. I heard the first recorded Giarrusso came to Italy from Spain to be a guard for the pope.

Re: I received my first reply! - Italy

roseandmyboys — 2007-02-19 20:19:40Z

I am trying to trace my father-in-laws line. His parents came over from Italy with a cousin. If you have any information please email me!!!!!!!

Giarrusso's of Fall River, Mass

2001-05-20 08:54:48Z

I am looking for any info on a Giarrusso who was the second husband of Celina Cabral b on 5.21.1899. I am looking for any info on them and thier descendant's any info email me at adegospotagold@aol.com thanx

Giarrusso's of Fall River, Mass

2001-05-20 08:53:05Z

Richard Giarrusso

2001-04-25 17:54:05Z

I am Carmine Giarusso's daughter. Carmine and Americo were brothers. I have been seaching for information on Marco and Theresa and came across your message by accident. I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law. How can I help?

I received my first reply!

2001-04-05 17:45:05Z

I finally received a reply from another Giarrusso!!!! Now with each others help, we can track others. If you are a Giarrusso then write me and tell a little about yourself and where you're from. I will send your info on to the newly found Giarrusso on my list and join in our search. 2 heads are better than 1 right? If you're not a Giarrusso but know one.....well tell us about them!
Regards,
Rhonda Giarrusso