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Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

luv4blueyz — 2009-07-07 11:48:42Z

Hi! My dad was born on 2/26/05, and died on 11/9/95. I have one question about the Maria Martello though. My grandmother never came to America. My dad always said that my grandfather, Constantino, came to America before marrying my grandmother. I think he went to West VA, and he liked it here. However, she wouldn't leave Italy. So he came back to Alife, and they married. So I don't know about the Maria you mention?

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

luv4blueyz — 2009-07-07 11:41:29Z

No, my Uncle John (Giovanni) never left Italy. He was born in 1900, my father's oldest brother and never married. I think that the John you are talking about is the one that came to visit my dad too. He lived in Queens, NY. He was the son of Tommaso Isabella, hence my dad's and your grandfather's first cousin. I remember that when this John Isabella visited, he had a picture of his dad, Tommaso, and he looked just like my grandfather and my dad!

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-07 10:26:22Z

Well I have the actual ships manifest of your fathers journey to New Castle Pa from Naples on Nov 18th 1923 The ship was named The Dante Alighieri he was 18yrs old and lists his father as Constantino. He also states he is going to Uncle Giuseppe Isabella (my Great Grand Father)on 53 Long Ave in New Castle, PA. I have the actual pictures of this on my website of this! Now we need the pictures of him and I also need the actual birthdate and date he passed please. I also have pictures of ship manifest where it shows Enrichetta Martello (my great Grand Mother) bringing her sister Maria Martello and Brother List Martello here on Feb 20 1906 on the Citta Di Napoli So yes Maria Martello and Enrichetta (Rigetta) were sisters and marries the Isabella brothers there was also a sister of Giuseppe and Constantino named Anna Maria ...did your father ever mention having an aunte? This is very exciting for me... I hope you can share pictures i'd reeally love to perserve our family in time! I have attached the pics of ship manifest showing your father! He is on line 21

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-06 14:56:17Z

Joanne ...I just talked to my dad and he said that on my grand father's 50th wedding anniversary and before...A John Isabella from New York came to see my grand father John ..I wonder if this was your Uncle John? Did John live in New York? My dad said there was someone who came with him but can't remember his name.

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-06 14:14:25Z

Hi Joanne You do not have to be a paying member to see the family tree if I invite you! Give me your email address and I will invite you to see it. Here is some info that I dont know if you have. Filomena and Giovanni Isabella although lived in Alife had moved there as they were born in Alvignano (town close to alife) Giovanni's parents were: Pascale Isabella born abt 1800 and Maddalena Aceto born about 1802 this is acording to my geneologist that sent me info. I have put all your info in the tree ..would you verify that i did it correctly? I can grant you access to change and add info and pictures as well. Wow you have really help me tie in a big section!

Re: Isabella Research

izzyinstl — 2009-07-06 12:10:42Z

Hello who is your husband? Joe and Regetta are my Great Grand Parents as well. Regetta 's actual name was Enrichetta and of course Joe was Giuseppe one of his sons, my Grand Father was John Isabella Sr of Chewton - W Pittsburgh - New castle PA and came to New York after being born in Alife Italy. My Dad is John Jr and I am John 3rd You can see a picture of Joe and Regetta on my Isabella family Tree as well as the listing of Joe's Parents, Giovanni Isabella and Filomena DiLorenzo. I would love to get some pictures if you have any and would please share! I will be putting together a family tree album and would love to include pictures as I need some of Joes childrens pictures as I only have my grand fathers. Can you help me please! also any info that i do not have (dates names marriages etc...)

Re: Isabella Research

izzyinstl — 2009-07-06 11:56:15Z

Hello Catherine ...did you get very far with your research? I remember Uncle George and Aunt Ethel (I called him Uncle George and Aunt Ethel)even though they were my Dads Aunt and Uncle. Do you have a picture of them? I'd really appreciate it. My email address is izzy_y2k@yahoo.com Any pictures would be greatly appreciated! I have much info on The Isabellas and Martello family! Do you have a tree started? You can join the one i have started if you like!

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

luv4blueyz — 2009-07-06 11:36:17Z

Hi! There were 8 in my dad's family. This is the order: Giovanni,Luigi,Antonio,Filomena,Giuseppina,Luiga,Concetta and Tommasina. My dad and my aunt Contetta were the only ones to emmigrate to the U.S. My mom's name was Giovannina Palmieri (born in Southington, CT) We were 5 children born to Antonio and "Jennie", as my mom was called. Rosemarie, born 8/10/27; Constantino, born 3/28/29; twins - Maria and Gloria, born 3/15/31 and myself, Joanna, aka Joanne many years later on 4/13/52. All of my sisters and my parents are dead. Only my brother, Constantino survive. My aunt Concetta came over as a war bride in the 40's when she married my mom's brother, Domenico Palmieri, when he was stationed in Italy during WWII. They only had one daughter Maria, my double cousin, born on 1/09/48.
I haven't seen the family tree, because I am not a paid member. I just happend to be searching prevalence of the name Isabella in Italy. By the way, I don't think that there are many Isabella's in Alife any longer. There are probably women who are Isabella's but carry their husband's name. Thanks for giving me your e-mail. I know that my brother will be very interested in this!

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-06 05:24:51Z

ok..my great grandfather (giuseppe) and your Grandfather (constantino) were brothers.Your Grand father Constantino had a son (your father Antonio) and then you Joanne ..i have entered this into the tree. My father says that yes Tom (tommaso) did have a son named John and he did vist the Isabellas in Wampum Pa (near New Castle) Do you know of brothers and sisters of your father? and Can you tell me your Mothers name? Id love to have all this in the tree!

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-06 03:29:40Z

Hi Again Joanne!

Well we are definately related! That's so cool! Here is my email address izzy_y2k@yahoo.com I would be interested in any pictures including yourself and your family. I hope to tie you in on trhe Isabella Family Tree. Would you like to be in it? I can make you a contributer of it as well! You can post pictures and fill in blanks or mistakes I have. Have you had a chance to look at it? I know your uncles son I believe ..Mike Isabella (he owned a Resturaunt and was a Musician) He is very old now but I met him a couple years ago. He still lives in New Castle I believe Sylvestor was related to them as well ..its all on my Isabella Family Tree.. I would love to have you on it!

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

luv4blueyz — 2009-07-06 02:11:10Z

Hi! I actually met Vennata in Italy in 1960 when I visited Alife with my parents. My dad told me that she was my grandfather Costantino's sister. Her married surname was Melillo and her son Andrea actually came to America around the same time as my dad and lived in Shirley, LI, NY. Salvatore was the uncle in New Castle who called for my dad, Antonio, in 1923. It is quite possible that my grandfather and your great-grandfather were married to sisters? My dad kept in touch with his cousin Sisto Martello. They lived in Long Island as well. He and his wife died, and we have lost contact. At one time a John Isabella, I believe that his dad was Tommaso Isabella visited us. His family lived in Queens, NY.
Yes, I am related to Isabella Carting. The business was my dad's (Antonio) and my brother Constantino(changed the spelling a bit!) and his son John Isabella run it!

I don't have a family tree, and just one picture of my grandparents, (Costantino and Maria), but I will have to ask my kids how to attach it!

By the way, I have come across a cartoonist by the name of Tony Isabella who does work for Marvel. I know he has to be related. In addition, I actually have some cousins in Montreal, so we are all over.

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-05 05:51:58Z

Hello Yes Giuseppe who was married to Enrichetta Martello was my Great Partent...they did first live in the Bronx before moving to New Castle Pa I would like to find out about Constantino... I show Giovanni Isabella and Filomena DiLorenzo (my great great Grand parents) had the following children: Maddeline, Giuseppi(my Great Grand Father) Tommaso, Vennata, James and Salvatore..But this is a guess from my uncles. Can you help me? Giuseppe married Enrichetta Martello and I know she had family that came here too ...so maybe Maria Martello was a sister? But yes I believe they are the same ..can you help? I would love to tie this all together! Do you have any pictures? I have a picture of Giuseppe Isabella and Enrichetta Martello on my family tree. Do you have a tree I can see? his is so exciting. Also are you related to Isabella carting in NYC?

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

luv4blueyz — 2009-07-04 13:51:55Z

hI,
Actually, my paternal great-grandparents were Giovanni Isabella and Filomena DeLorenzo. My paternal grandparents were Maria Martello and Costantino Isabella. My dad was Antonio Isabella who came from Alife in 1923. He stayed with an uncle Giuseppe Isabella in the Bronx. Was he your great-grandfather?

Have a happy 4th!

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-03 12:19:15Z

Hi Joanne We are definately related! I would love to talk to you. Your fathers grand parents are my Great Great Grand Parents ...same as they are your great great grandparents! My Great Grand Parents were Joe Isabella and Enrichetta Martello --WOW incrediable. I would love to add you in the family tree!!! Do you have pictures? Here is my family tree..if you look back you will see martello and DeLorenzo ...could we talk on the phone? Here is my number...314-651-1953 call anytime! thanks soooo much john isabella
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3358844/family

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-07-03 12:02:04Z

Hello Julia
Thank you for answering about my family. I am very excited to learn anything about how our familys are related! Do you have a family tree that i could see? I will send you a link to mine as soon as I can find it again...haha

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

luv4blueyz — 2009-07-03 02:16:56Z

Hi John, My name is Joanne (Isabella) Conte. My dad came from Alife in 1923. His dad was Costantino Isabella and his mom was Maria Martello. He came to New Castle PA and stayed with a relative named Salvatore Isabella. My dad's grandparents were Giovanni Isabella and Filomena De Lorenzo. My dad married my mom Giovanina Palmieri who was born in Connecticut, but whose parents also came from Alife. After marrying my mom, they moved to the Bronx where I believe that my dad said he had 2 uncles (I think Tomaso and Giuseppe.) I don't know all the particulars, since my mom and dad had their first 4 children young and then they had me in their 40's, so I heard all the stories second hand! Good luck with your research, but I do think that we are related! I also know that there are Isabella's in Long Island, Staten Island and Connecticut.

Re: Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

juliewhite33 — 2009-05-13 14:52:59Z

Hi my mothers family came from Alife and I still visit.

When did your your family go over to New York as my mother had auntie and uncle's that went over to New York also.?

I will ask her if she know's any of the names you mentioned
our family name is Laurella or De Sisto, we also have many many relations thier with other surnames.

hope I can help

Giulia (julie)

Re: Isabella Research

izzyinstl — 2009-02-18 12:46:27Z

I wish i had a picture of Great Uncle george and Ethel. I remember them well when they visited every week at my grand parents house where I lived (His Brother John and his wife Lena) George was a Bus Driver and Custodian at West Pittsburg School. They once brought a little girl named Bernadette with them.

Isabella Research

2001-05-27 14:27:11Z

I am looking for the Isabella and Martello surnames coming out of Caserta Italy. My great grandfather Giuseppe (Joseph) Isabella came over in the mid/late 1890s, returned to Italy and then brought his family over in 1900. His wife Reggetta Martello Isabella and his elder son, Joseph, arrived in New York in 1900 and in that same year my grandfather, George Isabella. was born. The family resettled in the New Castle / West Pittsburg area. George was married to Ethel Means Isabella and they had four living children, Eugene, June, Regetta, Joseph. Any information regarding this side of my family would be greatly appreciated.

Benendetto Name

2001-04-26 15:36:17Z

Jeff,

I wish that i would be able to help you, but i cant. That goes back a long time and i dont really have anyone to ask about the name. My Dad is the only one i have living and i dont think he know that much about the name. We are originally from Brooklyn, it that helps. I would love to be able to find out more. If you find out anything let me know. Thanks, Fran

Benedetto Name

2001-04-26 11:09:15Z

Hello:
I am doing a family tree or shall I say I am trying to start one I am trying to get any info. on a John Givani Benedetto from Faeto,Italy who had a son Leonardo born in 1886 came to Franklin/Co,Ohio in 1898. If you could help I would be very happy for anything you maybe able to give me or to help in the right way to go.
I do thank you for your time help.
PS. I do hope to hear from you soon.

Louis Isabella

2001-01-28 08:32:25Z

Caryn,
Thanks so much for the reply. OMG i too am from Bensonhurst in Brooklyn. That is too unbelievable. Please see what you can find out. My Mothers brother was Louis and i am not really sure of my grandfather since he died when i was young and my mother is dead as well. So is her brother Louie, My cousin Louis is still living in Brooklyn I believe on 67th street. Havent been back to Brooklyn in many years and have been trying to do some research. I basically just started. I just wonder if some how we are related. Keep me posted i really appreciate it. Thanks again....
Fran

Louis Isabella

2001-01-27 22:53:35Z

Fran,

I am not the same Caryn you mentioned in your e-mail, however, I will get back to you on a possible relationship. My family is from Brooklyn. My grandfather was Louis. He was born in Italy. He was married to Lena Potenza. He had 3 children Antionette, Natale (my father) and Grace. As far as I knew his brothers stayed in Italy. I have heard some stories from my Aunts that I want to verify. My grandfather and grandmother lived in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. I also lived in that house for 10 years. I will see what more I can dig up and get back to you. Thank you, Caryn

Louis Isabella

2001-01-27 14:23:43Z

I have been looking for a way to find my cousins. My mother was Camille Isabella, I was wondering if you are the same Isabella family from brooklyn related to the Benedettos. My cousins were Louis and Caryn also they were brother and sister and their parents were Louie and Viola. Would you let me know if i am on the right track. Caryns Birthday is april 10th. I remember when she was born. Are you that person? Let me know

Fran

Bobby

2000-10-03 13:44:06Z

Please email me at nassauriver@aol.com I want to know more about the bakery

familytree isabella

2000-10-03 13:40:20Z

My grandfather was Gueseppi Isabella but had to have come over earlier My father was the 2nd youngest of 7 and they were all born in this country

Isabella family tree

2000-10-03 13:36:19Z

Looking for Nicolette Snell please Email nassauriver@aol

Louis Isabella

2000-09-11 05:40:15Z

My Grandfather (deseased @ 50 yrs old)sailed from Sicily, Italy. Most of his brothers are still in Italy. I am not sure what year he came over (I will find out from my aunt), but resided in Brooklyn, NY. Married Lena Potenza(deseased) and had 3 children. My father Natale, now deceased, Antionette, now deceased, and Grace (in California).

Isabella Name Change

2000-09-10 19:18:54Z

Ms. Menna,
May I ask you about your grandfather: when he sailed, what part of Italy was he from, where are his USA relations today.
Thanks, Jim Sabella
jasabella_@excite.com

Isabella

2000-09-10 08:21:42Z

When my gradfather came over from Italy they changed his name at Ellis Island from Sabella to Isabella.

Isabella Roots

2000-08-16 19:03:25Z

The first generation of my ancestors in America arrived with the surname Isabella at the Port of New York Feb. 14, 1914. Giuseppi and Modesta Isabella supposedly then dropped the 'I' and became Sabella. They settled in the Sharon, Penna. area.

sami

2000-06-04 18:14:48Z

You wanted a search for lena right. well she used to be my great grandmother she passe away in 96. email me and ill discuss it with you. and nick let me know i can help im from new castle pa and i know aboutt he bakery

Isabella Family Tree

2000-01-31 22:52:07Z

My Grandfather's name was Nick Joseph Isabella, he lived in Rotterdam Jct, NY. He
passed away in 1977. He used to work at the GE in Schenectady and peddled vegetables in the city on weekends. Do you know if he may be a relative of yours??? Please email me if you have any information.

Family Tree

1999-12-30 10:41:49Z

Looking For relatives in Scenectity NY Or Pa I was told by my 86 year old father that he had cousins there that used to own a bakery and that bakery put the kids though school

Re: Isabella-Cacciolfi Link

2002-03-20 21:19:39Z

Surname: Isabella

GramiSami — 2001-12-18 02:31:53Z

My father was Fancher C. Stimson, his mother was Lena B. (Beatrice or Burgin) Rhodes. I found that her mothers maiden name was Isabella. I have no idea what her first name was. Her father ???Rhodes, bn: Kidder, Caldwell Co., MO. 1869. Anyone with info?

Re: Benedetto Name

tjstree — 2006-09-13 05:15:02Z

Jeff,

I don't know if you're still following this thread. But, my m-in-l is a g-granddaughter of Giovanni "John" Benedetto and his wife, Maria Filomena "Minnie" Valentino, through their daughter, Rosie. I have copies of their death certs, if you're interested, as well as more info back several generations on each side. (Still working on source docs.)

Tracy

Re: Isabella-Cacciolfi Link

tigger280 — 2003-10-14 14:05:23Z

my name is also cacciolfi. my g-g- grandfather was named Francisco. i bet his sister was christina.

Re: Isabella Research

Jelloe — 2004-10-05 17:12:05Z

Hi Catherine, I am just beginning my family research and I have come along Guiseppe Isabella's name. I believe he had a son or brother named Pasquale that was married to my g-g-g-aunt and her name was Cristina Cacciolfi.She came here from Caserta as well in 1909. And she and an Isabella(??) had 4 children that she brought over with her they were Pasquale, Antoinetta, Maria and Concetta ( they must be twins). They came to Ellis Island in May of 1909 and their destination was Cleveland Ohio.
If you have any information on Cristina and who she married I would greatly appreciate anything you might have where this is the start for me and I will share with you any information I may have about Guiseppe that you might be looking for. Thank you in advance~~Joelle

Re: Isabella Research Errors in first reply

Jelloe — 2004-10-05 17:12:05Z

Hi Catherine, I am sorry I got a little info mixed up in the first reply..lol My g-g-g aunt was married to a Guiseppe he first came here in 1896 at age 15 and came back again in 1908 at age 27. His father Pasquale lived in Cleveland Ohio. Both Cristina Cacciolfi (aunt) and Guiseppe were born in Caserta. I am looking to see if this is a link to your side of the family..if you have any information to share I would greatly appreciate anything you have..thank you in advance ~~Joelle

Isabella-Cacciolfi Link

Jelloe — 2004-10-05 17:12:05Z

I have just begun my search and have come across Guiseppe Isabella's name and a link to my g-g-g-aunt Cristina Cacciolfi. When she came in 1908 her destintion was Cleveland Ohio and it listed Guiseppe's name. She brought along with her 4 children..Pasquale, Antonietta, Maria and Concetta (I believe were twins) Isabella. I am looking for any information on Cristina..siblings,parents or anything at all. She was from Caserta also. Thank you in advance.

Re: Isabella-Cacciolfi Link

Jelloe — 2004-10-05 17:12:05Z

Hi Peter..thanks for responding. Well I must be your cousin. Fransesco was my g-grandfather. My grandmother was Josephine Cacciolfi. Please e-mail me I would like to talk further with you. I have also met another cousin of ours online as well. My e-mail address is Jelloe26@aol.com hope to speak to you soon.

Re: Isabella Research

Graffiti220 — 2007-09-30 21:40:57Z

I am writing on behalf of my husband's family. Joseph and Regetta Martello Isabella are my husband's great-grandparents. My husband's cousin is visiting this weekend and had an obit showing their names. I searched "Regetta Martello, Caserta, Italy" and you popped up. Please contact me if you get this.

isabella solomon

dancerbell7 — 2004-12-08 21:53:40Z

looking for information on my great grandmother born in spalding lincolshire about 1862 she married william pask they had children louisa who is my grandmother lucy, william, henry. frank, ethel gladys

Isabella's from Caserta Alife to New York New Castle W Pittsburgh

izzyinstl — 2009-02-18 12:27:34Z

Hello My name is John Isabella I have been reading the posts on this and would like to start intrest again. My Great Grand Father Giuseppe who 1st came to New York and later moved to New Castle Pa and lived on Moravia Street before West Pittsburgh had 3 brothers I know of: Thomas Sam and Jim their father was Giovanni who was married to Filomena Di Lorenzo. They lived in Alife but came from Alvigano these are the Isabella's I am researching. If anyone would like to discuss this please contact me. I have alot of info on these and am looking into tieing more Isabellas into the tree. I know there are alot of ties to be filled in.