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Re: Reda

anthonyreda1964 — 2009-08-13 03:08:38Z

Has this question been answered?
I can say for sure that Carmello was not born a Reda and did in fact marry Santo. Both of them resided in Youngstown, Ohio. If there are any other questions, please ask.

Thanks

Anthony Reda Jr.
Columbus, Ohio

Re: Reda from Sicily

denisewalk — 2009-02-25 23:30:58Z

Hello again! Yes, now that I read THIS e-mail, I see that your wife and I are first-cousins! You are married to Susan Cacio...and the Roger you mention in your e-mail was my dad. Aunt Sue and Roger died within days of each other in November, 1999...it's hard to believe that they have both been gone almost a decade. Please let Sue know we found each other this way and feel free to write to me anytime at denisewalk@hughes.net You've done GREAT research on this ! I wish I had more info to offer. ;-)

Re: Reda from Sicily

samuelblair1 — 2008-08-08 22:15:28Z

If in fact that your Grandfather and my wife's grandfather are brothers, my wife and you are second cousins. Were you able to read the attachment that shows the names of Nellie Sparta and Dominic Ecolano on the death cert for my wife's Grandfather? I do not have any info on your Grandfather other than one of the Ecolano's had mentioned the brother. It was in my family tree maker software that I use to keep trach of everyone. The Ecolano's all ended up in the Baltimore area. We are going to go to Sicily where the Ecolano's came from within the next few years. I am trying to come up with more info on the Ecolano side. This has been the most difficult side of the family to research. Glad to have you add your info. Lets chat some more

Re: Reda from Sicily

kenjasad — 2008-08-08 20:05:15Z

I don't know a lot about Joseph. Him and my grandmother (Helen Yow) divorced when my dad was young. Helen passed away this year. Beside my father, Joseph and Helen had two other children. Donald and Barbra. (both still alive)I know my grandfather lived in Michigan and North Carolina. He passed away in the late 80's and lived on the east coast. Do you know if he had any other children after he left my grandmother? It would be fun to learn that I had aunts, uncles and cousins I didn't know about.

Re: Reda from Sicily

samuelblair1 — 2008-08-08 18:24:44Z

The familiar part is that I have a death cert for Carmelo Ecolano and his parents were Nellie Sparta and Dominic Ecolano. It might be possible that your grandfather Joseph and my wifes grandfather Carmelo Ecolano were brothers. I have not had luck tracing either Nellie or Dominic. My wifes mother first name is Nellie. Was your grandfather in West Virginia in the coal mines? Carmelo Ecolano was a coal miner and have on the 1920 census. I have more info and would like to discuss further. I have attached the death cert for Carmelo Ecolano.

Re: Reda from Sicily

kenjasad — 2008-03-18 12:04:25Z

Joseph Ecolano was my father. He passed away in 2004. His fater was also Joseph, but his parents names were Nellie Sparta and Dominico Ecolano. Does any of this sound familar to you, or is it just a coincidence? I've not had any luck finding any info on Nellie and Dominico. All I know is they came from Palermo Italy.

Re: Leone/Petronccione Family

drmargis — 2008-01-17 04:55:37Z

Your great grandfather Pasquale Leone is my great-great grandfather. He and Marrianna had at least six children together--two of them, Louis (1916-1984) and Linda (1914-present) would marry two of the children of Lithuanian immigrants Sylvester Dapkus and Frances Maziliauskas, namely George (1913-1989) and Agnes (1918-?). Other than Great Uncle Lou who died when I was two, I regularly saw Linda and George Dapkus, and Agnes Leone as a child in Chicago.
Pasquale and Marrianna's other children include Alphonse (1913-1994), Pasquale or Pasquilito (1918-2006), Regonita (1909-?), and Luigi (no dates known on that one).
Hope that helps.

Giovanni Antonio & Filomena REDA

ritamay118 — 2007-11-29 12:08:44Z

My maternal grandparents Giovanni(John)Antonio & Filomena REDA(nee REDA)came to the US in approx. 1902-03 settling in Brooklyn, NY, re-settling in Tacoma, WA after 1910. They had the following children: George, Jennie Marie, Frank, Albert & Esther (my mother). Information I have on lineage is as follows:

GIOVANNI ANTONIO REDA, b1876 in Domanico/Cosenza/Calabria; d1951 - Tacoma, WA
FR: Gaetano REDA, b1835; M-Maria Antonia GRECO, b1849 - both born in Domanico.
Paternal GP's: Giuseppe REDA/Giuseppina GRECO
Maternal GP's: Gaetano GRECO/Rosaria BUFFONE

John's siblings were??? He had at least one brother whom married a sister of Filomena - some of their children were George, Frank & Jennie.

FILOMENA REDA, b1883 in Carolei/Cosenza/Calabria; d1962 - Tacoma, WA
FR: Antonio Maria REDA, b1826; M-Innocenza Greco GUARASCIO, b1836 - both born in Carolei
Paternal GP's: Francesco REDA/Maria Carmela RAGUSA
Maternal GP's: Vincenzo GUARASCIO/Nicolina DECICCO

Filomena's siblings were: Rosa, Vincenzo, Teresa(1), Teresa(2), Giuseppe*, Natale Antonio, Francesco, Maria Carmela & Raffaelina - all born in Carolei (*born Piane Crati).

I posted this message hoping that someone might have information regarding John's siblings. But mostly, I'd like to connect with "cousins" from the Brooklyn line (especially cousin George's descendants - he & his wife Sally came for visits when I was a child & I loved them dearly!) and, perhaps, with any relatives presently living in Calabria.

Thank you.

Rita

Re: Reda Il

mikereda — 2007-09-27 04:48:34Z

My name is Michael Reda. I was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvaina, and my father was Thomas Reda. My grandfather, whom I never met, and who left my father and grandmother when he was about 5 years old (around 1942). My grandfather was named Anthony Reda. My Grandmother was Eva. All my life I was led to believe that Anthony was Polish (because Eva was), but I now believe he was Italian. I know that he died back in the 1990's sometime. I think that he lived in or around Scranton, PA...Possibly Lake Ariel, PA. If you knew him, I would love to talk. I know nothing about my family history. Thanks!

Re: Michael Reda

mikereda — 2007-09-27 04:43:13Z

My name is Michael Reda. I was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvaina, and my father was Thomas Reda. My grandfather, whom I never met, and who left my father when he was 5 or so, was named Anthony Reda. All my life I was led to believe he was Polish, but I now believe he was Italian. I know that he died back in the 1990's sometime. I know that he lived in or around Scranton, PA...Possibly Lake Ariel, PA. If anyone knew him, I would love to talk. I know nothing about my family history. Thanks!

Re: Michael Reda

hallette1 — 2007-08-16 21:41:28Z

My grandfather, Pasquel Reda was born in 1863 in Medicino, Calabria Italy and emigrated to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Could we be related?

Re: Reda

2006-09-28 02:36:15Z

Michelle,
Here is what I have so far:

1/ Pasquale (Patsy) Charles Reda married Franceschina Vetere Reda unknown date:
children are Angelina Reda (died as teenager)
Assunta (susie) Reda married ??? Sollazzo
Elizabeth Reda married ???Russo
Julia Reda married ??? Pusateri
Millie (mary?) Reda married ??? Leone
Mariano Reda
and
Domenico Michael Reda but applied for SS card as Michael Nick Reda born: Dec 6, 1901 in Chriszenzo, Italy (spelled like that on SS app) Lived at 111 N Mahoning, Alliance Stark county Ohio.
married: Mary Burson (parents John and Savina) in Alliance unknown date:
Had Children Mike John Reda
Charles Reda
Betty Reda
all 3 are living.

Re: Reda

2006-09-28 02:10:48Z

Theresa,
Do you know who Frank Sr's. father was? Where hewas born etc?

Re: Ohio/Reda

2006-09-28 02:02:33Z

Hi Michelle,

I am the Michelle that was researching the Reda's from Alliance OH/Mendicino Calabria Italy that came over on the Celtic. I don't know if you remember me or not but was wondering what kind of new information you may have gotten? I haven't researched in quite a while. Thanks for your time.

Michelle Reda

Re: Reda, Pasquale and Maria ,Calibria, Mendicino

2006-09-27 00:31:49Z

Hi Rose,
This is definitely the same family as ours. Too many things are matching up. Is this my niece Rose?

Hallette

Re: Reda from Sicily

samuelblair1 — 2006-08-06 12:40:29Z

Michelle:

Do not have any more info on my wife's Grandmother's family in Italy at this time. I have attached the Ellis Island Docs for Rosa Reda. Notice she is listed as a dress maker and also came with another lady who last name sounds like ecolano but is spelled differently. Any info you have would be appreciated. Will be going there next year hoping to find family.

Sam and Susan

Re: Reda from Sicily

domino4674 — 2006-08-03 02:58:31Z

Hi Sam.
I was wondering if you had any information on your wife's grandmother's parents. I have a few Rosa Reda's in my family. My maiden name is Reda and I am searching out my family roots too. Any info may be helpful! Thanks for your time.
Michelle

Reda from Sicily

samuelblair1 — 2006-01-11 20:06:52Z

Trying to trace wife's roots to Italy. Have record from Ellis Island with Rosa Reda coming to USA from Palermo on ship named Santa Anna arriving 16 April, 1915. Believe this is my wife's grandmother. Her married name was Rose Ecolono. She first lived in Beckley West Viriginia for a years (unknown how many) and then moved to Baltimore where she passed away in April 1979. She married Charly Ecolono and had 6 children, Jack, Roger, Joseph, William, Milton and Sue. Sue (Ecolano) Cacio is my wife's mother who passed away in Nov 1999. Cannot find ecolono on Ellis Island site but name in Italy may have been Ercolino. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Reda family

2005-01-29 11:16:58Z

Hi, My name is Patricia Reda. My father Pasquale came from Pantanolungo when he was 14 about 1928. His father was Joseph and mother Mary Furguiele. Have you found the site www.pantanolungo.it?? it will help you and you can see the countryside and probably some of your relatives. I have an uncle from Carolei , Eugene Fata. Carolei, apparrently is very close by. I remember the family talking about someone named Pulice

Reda & Grecco

2004-04-12 04:04:47Z

I belive I am realted to Reda's and Grecco's in Chicago

Re: Joseph Reda/New York

2004-03-14 06:20:56Z

My Uncle was Joseph Reda who came over to NY around that time, do you have any other info?

Re: Reda in Cosenza

2002-09-09 20:14:14Z

My grandfather was from Cosenza also. His name was Louis Ralph Reda, born in 1903. He had brothers, and a few sisters who died at a young age. I don't know any of their names. One brother was married to a woman named Gilda. I believe she is still alive and in Italy.

Any info you have would be helpful. Good luck to you.

Leone/Petronccione Family

2002-01-30 20:39:32Z

Looking for information on the Leone Family. My ggrandfather was born on 1-2-1887 in Castel Del' Sangro Italy and immigrated to the States via NY, eventually residing in Chicago Heights, IL. His first name is Paswuale and he married Marrianna Luisa Caterina Petronccione in the state. She also came to the US via NY when she was 21 (born 11-24-1881 in Fontana Rosa, Avellino, Italy). She had a sister Sofie (who was 19 when she came to US with her sister). Her mother's name was Raffayla. thanks. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Joseph Reda

MREDA1 — 2004-10-03 13:23:59Z

I'm not sure if this helps, but I know he had a sister, not sure of her name though, but I can find out.......and he had a cousin who was an attourny and named John Reda.

FAMILY TREE

MREDA1 — 2004-10-03 13:05:13Z

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RESPONDING TO MY LETTER. YES!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A COPY OF THE GENEOLOGY TREE. SO MANY BLANK SPOTS TO FILL IN MY HISTORY. I AM AT GGMMOLLY1 @AOL.COM. THANK YOU AGAIN
MOLLY

Re: Reda & Grecco

domino4674 — 2004-09-30 04:36:16Z

Hi Mike

I was wondering....do you know the names of the Reda's that you are searching for? My maiden name was Reda. I am from Ohio tho...

Regards
Michelle

Re: Reda family

domino4674 — 2004-10-31 20:24:12Z

Hello Pat...
I was wondering if you still had your family tree handy. I'm not sure if we are related, but it would be great if you could e-mail me your research. My maiden name was Reda. I have alot of holes, but maybe we have someone in common. Please e-mail me at domino2@zoominternet.net

Regards
Michelle (Reda) Berarducci

Re: Ohio/Reda

domino4674 — 2004-04-13 02:54:43Z

Hi Lynn...

I have all of the surnames on my tree, that you have listed. My maiden name is Reda, my grandfather's family is from Consenza and I have lived in Ohio my entire life.
I am in the process of getting an upgraded program for my system, so I can't access my research. Do you have any other information then what you have listed? Please let me know.

Regards
Michelle (Reda) Berarducci

Joseph Reda