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Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2012-07-05 11:18:53Z

Yep!!!...my sister is Loretta!!!. This is so cool! I am so happy to get reconnected with some of my family because i was born so late in in my Mom's life that most of siblings were married by the time i came along so most of my growing up memories were with my cousins and my neices and nephews since they were almost the same age as myself!! Please tell Greg that i remember my Daddy being extremly close to Uncle Artie (Gregs Daddy). I loved visiting them both so much! I remember Aunti Betty loved to decorate with butterflies. I remeber visiting one time and she showed my Mom and me her bathroom that was blue and she decorated it all over with butterflies!! I cant wait to tell Loretta we got connected with family!! please keep in touch and you can email me anytime at littleshortblonde@yahoo.com.

Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2012-07-05 11:02:38Z

Hi again!..i am his uncle jimmy's youngest daughter Beckie. My sister is Loretta and my brothers are Bobby, Jerry and Jimmy. I wasnt able to attend the family reunion in Mark because of famiy issues of my own and I regret it to this day because soon after that uncle Juzzy died. Then it seemed the trips to Mark ended. But I remember my time there well. Everyone who ever visited always remembers climbing the Mark dump. I know it sounds awful but actually the dump was a hugh mountain of coal i think that had been mined. From what i remember there was always a cross at the top. Anyways i am so happy we got connected because seems like everyone scattered across the country. Please keep in touch and i hope we can find others through this web site!! Let me know where you are living now...would love to get together some time. Im in north carolina...take care and God Bless!!!

Re: John Serafini

irishinme2000 — 2012-07-04 16:36:54Z

Hi
Do you have any information on the Marcacci side of the family? I think your husbands Great grandmother, mother of Pia, was Maria Clementina Ricci. She married Riccardo Marcacci. Pia's maiden name was Marcacci.
I am anxious to hear from you.

Mary

Re: John Serafini

noni55 — 2012-07-04 15:40:24Z

Hi I'm Beckie's older sister Loretta. Unfortunately I'm her much older sister. I was 15 when she was born. Anyway, is your fiance Greg? If so his dad is my Uncle Arti. Love the guy. I gave as much information as I could remember about the family and she wrote it down. I think she responded to you. When growing up it was such fun at the Royal Ramblers picnics, and all the weddings. It was like the opening scene in the movie Godfather. I loved it and am sorry that my kids didn't have such a rich ethnic upbringing it was the stuff memories are made of. Its funny - there is an Italian store down the road from us and going in there just smells like my childhood. It smells like the old house in Mark, Illinois. So if Beckie can't answer any question let me know and I'll try to figure it out. Loretta

Re: John Serafini

ldcraigo — 2012-07-03 03:19:18Z

Is Loretta your sister? Greg lost track of you when you moved south. i asked him again about Yachmet and he says from his recollections, that was your grampa Giovanni's cousin and yes, He recalled Uncle Dolphine. He suggested a source to get more info would be your uncle John in Mark and your cousin Dan serafini who was Uncle Juzzy's son and still lives in Grandview. We were pleased to get to visit them and auntie Dorothy after the reunion once then we went back for Dorothy's funeral. we also got to visit Uncle john and Aunt Violet while in Mark and got to walk through the cemetary with the family. If you need more info email me at Ldcraigo@gmail.com or Greg at harleyroadkill@yahoo.com. He loves to talk to the family.

Re: John Serafini

ldcraigo — 2012-07-03 03:03:23Z

Were you at the reunion in Mark? Greg and I were so thrilled to be able to see many of the family and yes I heard some of the family talking about Yachmet. I asked greg and he didn't remember anything. His mom kept some info too and I checked in that and didn't find anything either. Yes, i am sure you know him, he said the same thing that the serafini siblings were very close and they spent a lot of time together so the cousins were all close. Now what was your name? He gets so excited when we get contact with family while I do the family research. The Surdus, Auntie Dorothy's daughter Linda, and Greg spent a lot of time together.

Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2012-07-02 00:57:39Z

Wow I have got to start checking this site more often! Yes I do believe me and your fiance are cousins. I'm sure I've seen him before because we used to visit his parents quite often because my Dad and your Dad (brothers) were very close. I hope you get to read my other reply as well. In a previous post someone or possibly you did, mention Aldolfo Serafini I remember having an Uncle Dophine who always lived in Mark Ill near my Uncle Juzzy My sister and I are still trying to find out who Yachmet was. He was supposed to have traveled over with Pia and John. We don't know if he was a relation or just a friend of the family. Looking forward to hearing from you again!

Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2012-07-02 00:36:27Z

Hi there!! I almost forgot about posting on this site until I got the email notification. Yes I am still interested in any information. How are you related to Pia? Also, do you know who Yackmet was? Could have been just a nickname for him. He never spoke english and he died before I came along so I know nothing of him other than he came over with my grandma and grandpa.

Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2012-07-02 00:33:01Z

Wow, how interesting! I had to read your message a few times before it hit me...I didn't think I had an uncle named Arthur but I did have an Uncle Artie. Probably short for Arthur. Did he marry a woman by the name of Betty? I don't know her maiden name but if it's the same one then me and your fiance are cousins!!. Ask him if he had an uncle Jimmy, would have been his daddy's brother. I won't get into anything else until I hear back from you. It may not be any relation but I think it is. If so, I am Jimmy's youngest daughter Beckie. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon !!

Re: John Serafini

irishinme2000 — 2012-07-01 18:00:47Z

That sounds good to me. Where do we start? I have some info. on the Marcacci's but still looking for a connection to my husbands gr gr grandmother. Adelina Serafini. She married Enrico Borelli and he died. She then remarried and had children with a man named Enrico Serri. I have had no luck finding her family but they came from Montese area and I think lived in Sassoguidano or Pavullo Italy. Her son, Palmo Joseph Borelli is my husbands grandfather and he came to this country. He lived in Granville/Toluca area.
Would you be interested in emailing?

Thanks.

Re: John Serafini

ldcraigo — 2012-07-01 03:12:38Z

Yes, I am still researching the Serafinis for my fiance. Pia was his grandmother. His father was her son Arthur Serafini. I am just trying to start my tree in Ancestry, my original tree which is huge is in Geni and I am trying to transfer everything into Ancestry. I don't know if I have a lot of info on the Marcacci side yet, I have been working on the serafini side but I am interested in sharing what I would have if it would help and maybe you can help with Pia's side for me.

Re: John Serafini

irishinme2000 — 2012-06-30 12:48:02Z

Hi
I was reading old Serafini posts and wondered if you are still researching. I think we have a connection through Pia Marcacci Serafini. If you are interested in sharing info. please do.

Pia Marcacci's mother is the connection to my husband's family.

Thanks.

Serafini from Trento, Austria (formerly Santa del Crocca, Tyrol)

thymeoperator — 2011-07-28 20:07:53Z

My grandfather was Romeo Serafini, born of Luigi Serafini and Maria Onorati. They emigrated to New York when the Tyrol was taken over by Italy. They were originally in the paris Santa del Crocca, in the Tyrol, but it is now known as Trento, Trentino, Austria. I believe some of the relatives also emigrated to Argentin around that time (1920s). When my family moved to the States, many of them changed the name to Serafinn, but it appears distant cousins kept Serafini because I have traced some of them on here / in combination with a Trentino database from 1815-1923. Onoratis would be good to meet too!

Anyone on here connected to me at all?

Re: Origin of the surname SERAFINI ?

Antoinette330 — 2011-05-15 15:28:30Z

My grandmother Antonina Angelone's father Domenico Angelone married a Domenica Serafini from Abruzzo, Italy. Domenica Serafini's mother was Maria Guisippa Bologna.
Are there other Serafinis out there.

Re: Clemente Serafini

alonlinepl — 2011-03-24 02:21:10Z

Becky,

It has been a really long time since your post so I'm not sure how helpful this will be to you, but others out there may find some valuable information in this post. Gabriel Serafini and Giovanni Serafini were brothers. Gabriel arrived before Giovanni (the manifests showed that Gabriel was Giovanni's sponsor for his visa to come to America.) Giovanni died young, and his wife Palma never remarried. This is why you never heard of an Uncle by that name. They had many children which remained in Leominster, except for the eldest son Antonio, who left for a brief period of time. As my mother tells me, Antonio left his widowed mother upon her request, lest he be burdened by raising the young children (as is custom) as the eldest male child (i.e. the head of the household after his father's death.)Palma remained in Leominster her entire life, as did many of her children. I have been able to trace them back to Clemente's father in Italy (one of those EUREKA!!! moments) and hope that you may actually fill in some blanks for me.

Kim

p.s. my email is Chihawk30@hughes.net

Serafini

Antoinette330 — 2011-02-07 13:13:14Z

My Grandmother Antonio Angelone came here to Philadelphia in
1903. Her father was Domenica Angelone who married a woman named Domenica Serafini born abt. 1849-1855.Domenica Serafini was the daughter of Giovanni Antonio Serafini born abt 1817.in Fossa, Italy.

William Serafin / Guglielmo Serafini

ScottAnthonySerafin — 2010-02-26 00:13:16Z

I am trying to find any information regarding my great grandfather William Serafin (aka Guglielmo Serafini).

I am specifically interested in who his parents were and his wife's (Emina (or Guidilla) Serafin) history as well.

(Though I'm not sure of the accuracy), the information I have for William is;
Born 10/24/1885 in Milazzo Messina, Italy (or Treviso, Veneto, Italy)
He arrived in the US in New York 11/17/1906 and settled in New Jersey. He died in Broward Co., Florida in November 1967.

Re: John Serafini

ldcraigo — 2009-12-19 01:24:04Z

My fiance' is a cousin of yours. His name is Greg and he is your uncle Arthur's only son. Arthur was married to Betty Weigandt and they lived in Michigan. I am researching both of our ancestors and was thrilled to see your message. Would love to hear from you and hope you can help us with the family research.

Re: John Serafini

ldcraigo — 2009-12-19 00:48:28Z

Hi Beckie: I think my fiance' is your cousin. His name is Greg and he is Arthur Serafini's son. Arthur's parents were John and Pia (Marcacci) Serafini. I am trying to research both of our families and Greg told me the names of his aunts and uncles, your dad was one he told me about. We would love to hear from you and hope this email finds you well. Thanks!

Origin of the surname SERAFINI ?

jsarefield — 2009-08-28 05:36:23Z

Does anyone know where and when the family name 'Serafini' first appears?
Today, Serafinis are distributed widely across Italy and appear throughout the world.
I have read that the name was historically associated with the Marche and Abruzzo, but many more Serafinis live in Rome today.

Serafini is a beautiful and unusual name.
It is not a surname of the ordinary sort (for instance, a family name which refers to a person, place, occupation, and so on).
It appears sometimes as a first name, in female and male variants, in singular and plural versions.
The name has a direct religious element: namely, it is etymologically connected to "Seraphim"-a category of angles, originating in ancient Hebrew teachings, appearing in the Bible (Isaiah) and later in Christianity .

Perhaps Seraphino was the first?
Better known as St. Seraphinus, he was born in Montegranaro, Marche in 1540.
He became a Capuchin lay brother and holy man, and was later canonized.
There are many other prominent chruch figures with the name:
Giovanni Cardinal Serafini (1786-1855)
Luigi Cardinal Serafini (1808-1894) Magliano Sabina, Latium
Dominico Cardinal Serafini (1852-1918)
Giulio Cardinal Serafini (1867=1938)
Marchese Camillo Serafini, Governor of Vatican City State (1929-1952).
Are they related to each other?

It seems unlikely, but was there originally only one Serafini family?
Please share your thoughts with me on this topic.

Re: Serafini from Lucca

jsarefield — 2009-04-17 00:16:13Z

I think I have some information about this family.

Bruno (1912-84) and Albert(1915-92) were the children of Joseph (1887-?) and Emelie (or Maria Semira Serafini) Farnocchia.
I am not exactly sure, but I think Maria Serafini is related to my Serafini's in Frontone.

I would like to compare information with you on this family.
Thanks,
John

charles serafini

A7XSevenfoldism — 2008-05-03 02:53:14Z

From my father hearing, my great uncle was involved with the mafia? Anybody sure on that? Charles Serafini or Chuck

Re: Serafini in Genoa Italy

ixzombie — 2007-08-23 20:56:29Z

Hey Nancy,

Find anything new since 2003? Hope you're doing alright.

Christine

Re: Clemente Serafini

beckybrueckel — 2007-07-29 02:25:20Z

I was married to Robert Gabriel Serafini (born in Leominster in 1948) from 1977 to 1989. My ex-husband's father was Rosario (Cy) Serafini, and his mother was Rita Beaudoin. They lived in Leominster. My father-in-law Rosario's father was named Gabrielle. I never heard about an Uncle Giovanni. My father-in-law's older brother was named either John or Joseph. He died at a relatively young age, and my father-in-law took care of his deceased brother's three young sons (Joe, Dickie and Henry) along with my ex-husband and his sister.

Not sure this advances your search, but I'd love to hear anything else you know about the Serafini clan in Leominster that I could share with my kids.

Thanks very much.

Becky Brueckel

Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2007-07-14 01:06:31Z

Patty, I hope you get this reply. Did your Uncle Aldofo go by the name Uncle Dophine?...I had an Uncle Dophine, not sure if this was a nick name, who came over with my grandparents from Italy around 1922..My Grandmother was Pia Serafini (maiden name Marcacci) and my Grandfather was John (Giovanni) Serafini. All I know is that the three of them (and possibly more) came over from Italy (supposivdly they originated around Modena (???) and settled in Mark Illinois (Putnam County Granville, Ill area)...There was also someone else who came over with them but unsure if he was related or not and not sure of the spellin of his name, but all we've ever known him as was "Yackmet"...I don't know if this helps but I hope you get this and we can help eachother find more out about our roots...Thanks !

Re: John Serafini

littleshortblonde — 2007-07-13 03:53:55Z

Hello...I think we may be related. My self Rebecca and my Sister Loretta, three brothers (Robert, Jerry and James) were born to James and Flora Serafini. James dad was named John Serafini who died in a car wreck in Illinois rather young. Please reply as me and my sister are trying to gather more information. We have a family site on the Yahoo Groups named Serafini. Please check it out and reply back. Thank you for your time...Beckie

Giovanni Serafini

jsarefield — 2007-05-11 00:49:15Z

I am seeking information on Giovanni Serafini--born 1887 (Pesaro, Italy), died 1976 (LA, California). I believe he came over in 1905 on the Furnessia. He lived first in Scranton, PA., where he was supposedly joining a sister (Matilde). Within a few years he moved to Wyoming, where he married Rose Bagnell and had three surviving children. He later changed his name to Samuel Sarefield.

From my research of the census and immigration records, there were many Serafini's that came over in the first decades of the twentieth century from Pesaro Urbino and the environs. Giovanni's parents were supposedly named Luigi Serafini and Francesca Birleffi. Anyone with specific info about my ancestors or about the Serafini's of Pesaro Urbino would be greatly appreciated.

Re: John Serafini

steveynkatey — 2006-12-30 06:10:35Z

Hi. I am researching my great-grandmother's family-the Marcacci's. I am currently researching all of the Marcaccis who immigrated to the US through Ellis Island who originated from the same area in Italy where my great-grandmother's family lived.

You stated that your grandfather's name was Adolfo Marcacci. Was his father's name Gaetano Marcacci? If so, he is one of the people I am researching. Do you know what Gaetano's parents' names were? Do you know the names of his siblings?

I hope this message reaches you and that we are able to find a connection in our family trees.

Clemente Serafini

2006-06-12 20:19:14Z

I have just begun to expand my research on the Serafini line and found the shipping manifests for my Great-Grandfather, Giovanni Serafini, his wife, Palma Di Fazio (or Fazio). It seems that when Palma listed her nearest relative in her motherland, it was a Clemente Serafini in Alvito (they spelled it Olvito), Italy. I know that Giovanni went to his brother, Gabrielle's in Leominster, MA. Both Giovanni and Gabrielle remained in Leominster until their deaths. My question is, is this the same Clemente that has been mentioned on this board? I seem to have hit a dead end and am unsure on how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Eugene Serafini / death notice

DLaFromboise — 2005-04-10 11:14:29Z

THE CANTON REPOSITORY
**********************************
Pub. Monday, December 1, 2003
Page B - 5
Stark County, Ohio

Death notice:

Eugene Serafini Sr.

Funeral services Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Avenue, with Fr. Gerald Sommer officiating.

Interment in Bellevue Catholic Cemetery.

**************************

I am not related, just a courtesy posting.

Serafini in Brooklyn N.Y.

2004-02-23 01:14:02Z

During August of 1940 Egidio Serafini was living in Brooklyn New York. He had a brother Andrew Serafini who lived in Pennsylvania. I am trying to find info. on Egidio. Many Thanks for any help.

Re: Great Grandfather

2003-12-06 01:08:29Z

My great-grandmother was Giulia Serafini Lanza, daughter of Clemente Serafini and Giuseppa Pizzuti. I know that her maternal grandparents were Pietroantonio Pizzuti and Felicia Tata. I don't have any further information about Clemente.

Serafini in Genoa Italy

FSkinzes420 — 2003-03-14 22:04:21Z

I am seraching for information on Serafino Serafini who was born March 13, 1893 in Pian dei Preti, Italy.

His parents were Giusapatt Serafini and Rosie Lori.

Anything would be appreciated.

Nancy Forsythe

New SERAFINI Genealogy Mailing List

2002-10-22 12:11:39Z

Hi! I have just started a SERAFINI genealogy mailing list through Rootsweb. You can subscribe to the list in mail mode by sending a message to SERAFINI-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word

subscribe

and nothing else. If you prefer digest mode, you should send the command instead to SERAFINI-D-request@rootsweb.com. To unsubscribe,
you should send the command "unsubscribe" to SERAFINI-L-request@rootsweb.com
(if in mail mode) or SERAFINI-D-request@rootsweb.com (if in digest mode.)

Thanks!

Serafini, Meloni from Acuto

hfsbls — 2002-08-06 01:27:36Z

My email account has been out for a few months and has been changed. Please note the change in my email address. I am sorry for anyone who had written and I have not responded to. I am still looking and thank you. Herman

Re: John Serafini

2002-03-15 18:20:15Z

Hi, I'm don't have any information on your relatives, but I was hoping you could help me. I am looking for a girl I went to school with 20 years ago. Her name is Jennifer Serafini, but I'm not sure of the spelling of her surname. I'm hoping you might be relatives of hers. If you have any information on her I'd really appreciate it. If you don't that's alright too. Thank you for your time and good luck with your searches.
Thank you, Jennie

Re: John Serafini

2001-12-01 05:35:16Z

My Mother was a Marcacci. She had an Aunt Pia that was married to a Ciro Marcacci. My Grandfather's name was Adolfo Marcacci and came to America with several brothers around the early 1900's as my mother was born in Illinois in 1910. Hope this is helpful.

John Serafini

2001-10-31 12:59:45Z

Looking for information on my grandfather John Serafini. Married to Pia Marcacci and resided in Mark, Illinois. Died early in an auto accident around 1934. He migrated to the US through ellis Island with Adolpho Serafini on October 16, 1922 on the 'President Wilson' sailing out of Napoli. But there is not record of him on the ships manefest.

Serafini, Meloni from Acuto

2001-08-12 01:15:13Z

I am trying to find info. on my family from Acuto Italy. Thank you

Serafini from Lucca

2000-11-18 12:01:56Z

My grandmother, Semira Serafini, emigrated to the US in about 1909. She came alone and worked as a housekeeper until she met and married my grandfather
Guissippe (Bepe) Farnocchia. He was a buliding contractor who came to US to rebuild SF after the 1906 quake. Semira has sister(s) in Argentina and may may family here in US as well. They were married over 50 years and had two sons - Bruno and Albert, and a long line of decendents. I can be reached via my email. Any information is appreciated.

reply

2000-10-05 05:55:06Z

Buon giorno Don, Any new info? E-mail me at my school account, please. Ciao

Great Grandfather

2000-06-08 11:27:38Z

Any information about my great grandfather, Clemente who came from Castello Di Alvito in the province of Frosinone. Marrried Giuseppa Pizzutti.They had three children, John, Julia and Gabriel.

Serifino Serifini

2000-05-22 20:01:27Z

I am looking for information on Serifino Serifini who cam to the US ca. 1908 and changed his name to Sam Serifini. He eventually settled in the Detroit area.

Serafini

2000-05-08 06:51:52Z

Buon giorno-My grandfater's name was Luigi Serafini who married a Gonnella from Lucca. I believe he was born in Modena.ANy connection?

Serafini

2000-03-20 15:40:55Z

Our grandmother was Gracia Serafini (Lanese), mother was Sinisi of Monopoli, father was Tomaso Serafini of Brindisi??? Any info?
Thanks.

Serafini

2000-01-28 12:25:39Z

Looking for info on grandfather Angelo Serafini,came to US around 1909, married to Louisa (Elizabeth) Francesconi. His mothers name was Palmira Pantaleoni his fathers name was Augistino, they are from Lucca Italy