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Connecting to other Rosetani

tonihague1 — 3 Jan 2008 9:57:23 GMT

My name is Toni (Antonietta) I was born in Roseto and came to Canada when I was 6 years old.My father was the late Michele Romano (Marinello) he came to Canada before my mother and I did in 1954. We came in 1959. My mother is still living and her name is Filomena Confalone-Romano.Last year we visited Roseto for the first time,my mom and I had been to Italy many times before but we had never visited our beautiful little village.My husband Neil who is British (born in Sheffield ,England)came with us and we had a marvelous time.My mom found it to be surreal to be back there and to run into people she had not seen for 47 years. For me it brought back so many memories of my formative years in Roseto,I literally knew my way around everywhere. And My husband found it to be a fascinating way of life, one so different from his own.He spent many a morning jogging up those steep streets in the heat and everyone knew who he was,a six foot four blond blue-eyed man is hard to miss.Neil and my mom would start their day with an espresso and a cornetto at Bar Italia everyday and then we would either explore the village ,take a tour with other paesanos, visit family or friends or go to the beach.Definitely LA DOLCE VITA!We are looking to return this summer once again,and we can't wait. I always loved listening to all the stories my mom and dad would tell me about Roseto through the years so it always stayed near and dear to my heart,but since we went last year more nostalgia has entered my heart and it has reawakened something even stronger in me.

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Contacting Roseto V.F.

DylanFinelli — 29 Dec 2007 1:21:36 GMT

Our family is spread out between Bethlehem, Bangor, and Roseto, Pennsylvania. I made my first trip to Italy when I was 19, and I had gotten in contact with our relative Stephano DeCesare in Roseto Valfatore, but that was over 6 years ago. Since then, I have been to Italy on one other occasion 4 years ago, but I was unable to contact him successfully. Is there anyone that knows how his family is doing and how to get in contact with them before my next trip in 2009?

Grazie.

Cascioli family in RV

jeffbartoli — 26 Jun 2008 1:23:26 GMT

I am coming to Italy next April/May and would be interested in meeting family. I grew up in Roseto, Pennsylvania. My grandfather was Ernesto Cascioli Sr. and my grandmother was Concetta (Mabel) Lapenna.

question on how to say a phrase in "roseto italian"

nagstress — 17 Jul 2007 2:00:36 GMT

My grandmother was Anna Davanzo, daughter of Filomena and Fausto Davanzo. I want to make a mural painting and it will include the phrase "strenght through faith". I know how to say it in "book italian" which is Forza da Fede. It would mean alot more to me if I could find out how to say it the way my nonna would have said it. Can anyone help?

Casciano In Roseto Valfatore

claudiacasciano1 — 13 Oct 2007 1:01:21 GMT

My father Filippo Casciano Was born in Roseto Valfatore. His father was Pasquale Casciano and his mother was Maria Grazia Albanese. My father now lives in London, England, but it would be great to hear from any other cascianos from Roseto.

My father Vincenzo Bellerba

rosybelle63 — 28 Apr 2007 1:10:50 GMT

Hello, I am trying to set up some contacts for my dad. His name is Vincenzo Bellerba. He was born in Foggia but was adopted by my grandmother Rosa Casciano (Pappozz) and my grandfather Domenico Ruggiero (caravone). He married my mother concetta pietrantuono. Parents: Maria Giuseppa Cistone and G. Antonio. My dad used to be the cinema operator in the town for awhile and used to play records in the piazza for all to dance to. (Hope it rings a bell!) I would love for him to keep in touch with any of his buddies. His email is

vincenzo.bellerba@hotmail.com
Thanks Rose

re: looking to get in touch with cousins in RV last name DiIorio

Rosanna Lombardi — 29 Jul 2006 11:16:17 GMT

I'm trying to get in touch with my cousin Fillippo DiIorio in Roseto Valfortore so I can get his address and phone number and e-mail if he has one so I can correspond with him

looking for Giuseppe Falcone family in Roseto, Italy

sharimeyers — 10 Jul 2006 11:36:53 GMT

I am looking for relatives in Roseto, Italy of my grandfather Giuseppe Falcone born 1879 and immigrated to US in 1902-1903. His first wife was Maria Lenaordo Perna and second wife was Mariam Grazia Antonio DiOrio. Giuseppe lived in Indiana.

Great Website of Puglia (Apulia)

Roseanne H. — 8 Feb 2006 5:57:21 GMT

I found a website that gives wonderful information about the region of Puglia. This would be invaluable for those of you planning a trip to Roseto Valfortore, which is in the Provincia di Foggia. Ciao!
http://www.initaly.com/regions/apulia/apulia.htm#apulink