Valera - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Valera, Maria: 1905-1984 & Stanco, Rocco Giuseppe ~1890-1955

mmi1225 — 2009-02-25 19:33:07Z

hi!
I am very interested and looking for information about my great grandfather-Rocco GIUSSEPE STANCO and his family. My living grandfather was capable of providing me with some information but I would love to get deeper into the story. As far as I know, Rocco, who usually went by Giuseppe, says my grandpa, was born in Sturno, Italy in the province of Avellino, sometime around 1890. So I understand my descendants began back in Italy but to my knowledge, my great grandfather moved to Cuba sometime before 1925. I say sometime before because, in 1925 Giuseppe married my great grandmother MARIA VALERA in I believe right in the capital, Havana, Cuba.

Maria VARELA was born in Galicia, Spain on August, 27 1905. She too was born elsewhere then eventually moved to Cuba where she started and mothered a family. I am so intriguied with the Spanish heritage therefore I would appreciate any information regarding her and her life. However, I am also very interested in seeking information about my great grandfather because he died much earlier, in 1955 (my grandfather believes it was June) compared to Maria’s death in 1984. They both passed away in Bridgeport, CT, where they moved from Cuba somewhere in the 1940’s with their two children, Jose (my grandpa) and Rose. If it helps, my grandfather, her only son, Jose Nakens STANCO, born in Cuba on March 24, 1929 eventually married Jennie Estelle Pugh on September 22, 1956.

Beyond my great grandparents I have nothing to really help you out but if anything is found, please feel free to contact me; I would be fascinated with anything about Rocco Giuseppe STANCO and his wife, Maria Valera and their family (or should I say, my family.) I greatly appreciate your help and I will take anything, thank you!

Best,
Marissa Iassogna
University of Connecticut
Researching: STANCO, Valera, Iassogna

Re: Looking for Valera Family in Abra

claire0816 — 2008-03-15 04:55:15Z

Hello - my mother, who is no longer with us, was from Abra. Her name was Maria Edna Valera (maiden) but her parents were distant cousins so it was really Maria Edna Valera Valera - I would be interested to know what you know! Cheers, Claire

Looking for Valera Family in Abra

2005-03-08 12:29:58Z

Hi.

The mother of my grandfather, Arsenio Valera Tolentino (born 1907), is from Abra. She married a Tolentino from Magsingal, Ilocos Sur and immigrated to Balbalato, Tarlac. Unfortunately, my grandfather was orphaned at an early age and we do not know the names of his Tolentino father and his Valera mother.

If you have any information about the Valera Family in Abra, please let me know.

Thanks.

Ronald

Re: Looking for family related to Mariano Valera of Philippines

2005-03-08 12:24:14Z

Hi, Tonya.

I am also looking for my Valera roots. My grandfather is Arsenio Valera Tolentino. His father is from Magsingal, Ilocos Sur while his mother is from Abra. The parents of Arsenio Valera Tolentino moved from Magsingal, Ilocos Sur and re-settled in Balbalato, Tarlac. Unfortunately, my grandfather was orphaned at an early age. So I guess if there is any information about a Valera woman marrying a Tolentino from Magsingal, Ilocos Sur sometime in the early 1900s, please let me know.

Thats all I know. I assume we are relatives since our Valera lineage comes from Abra. If you have more information about your grandfather's family, please let me know.

Thanks and my best regards.

Ronald S. Tolentino

searching for Ramon rodriguez Valera of Comerio PR

2004-03-14 23:00:40Z

I am trying to find the above person. He was one of my dad's childhood friends in Puerto Rico. He last heard from Mr Valera in 1946 and would like to get in touch again. anyone out there who knows whts become of him please post Thank you. PS, my dad's name is Hedson Santiago

searching for Ramon rodriguez Valera of Comerio PR

2004-03-14 23:00:39Z

Looking for family related to Mariano Valera of Philippines

tonyalvalera — 2003-12-17 19:20:33Z

I would like to get family history for my children. Their great grandfather is Mariano Valera. I know he is originally from the Philippines and he has family in ABRA. I believe he past away in the early 1970's and was in the Army also.

Thanks,
Tonya

Valera Surname

1999-04-15 20:21:47Z

I am looking for ancestors or sibblings of Domingo Valera born 19 NOV 1889 and died Jul 1981 from Paauilo, Hawaii. Any help will be greatly appreciated.