Individuals marked with a red dot are direct ancestors of Mark Camillo DiVecchio

De Rienzo, Maria Assunta {I12681} (b. )

Note: From a video made in SPA on 31 Jul 2011 honoring the late composer, her husband, Aladino.

Sabato 31 Luglio 2011, in San Pietro Avellana (IS), si áe tenuta la solenne cerimonia d'intitolazione della nuova piazza adiacente il Museo delle Civiltáa e del Costume d'Epoca al compianto cittadino Sanpietrese Maestro ALADINO DI MARTINO - MUSICISTA.
Hanno partecipato all'evento:
Maria Assunta De Rienzo, moglie del Maestro;
Patrizia Di Martino, figlia;
Roberto De Nittis, Musicista;
Andrea Saracino, Musicista;
Francesco Lombardi, Sindaco di San Pietro Avellana;
Leandro Patete, Vicesindaco e Assessore all'Ambiente, alle Politiche Giovanili e allo Sport;
Enza Di Lorenzo, Assessore alle Politiche Sociali, alla Sanitáa e alla Protezione Civile;
Marilena Santovito, Assessore al Turismo, alla Cultura e all'Istruzione;
Mirko Caruso, Consigliere Delegato all'Agroindustria e alla Cultura Tradizionale e Popolare;
Domenico Quaranta, Consigliere Delegato al Museo, all'Agricoltura, Caccia e Pesca;
Mariella Colaizzi, Consigliere Delegato alla Cultura;
Maria Teresa Di Lorenzo, Direttrice del Museo di San Pietro Avellana;
Franco Valente, Architetto;
Don Felice Fangio, Parroco di San Pietro Avellana.

Given Name: Maria Assunta

Change: Date: 5 Dec 2011
Time: 09:53:37

Note: From a video made in SPA on 31 Jul 2011 honoring the late composer, her father, Aladino.

Given Name: Patrizia

Change: Date: 5 Dec 2011
Time: 09:52:47

Note: 1859 not found in the SPA transcribed birth records.

1882 SPA transcribed marriage record #24, 23y.

Probable - SPA transcribed birth record #48 of daughter Giacinta, "Olimbia Giacinta diGiacomo" 5 Jul 1884. f: Francesco, m: Maria Cristina Ricci.

1900 Aug 6 EI arrival on the Archimede, 41y, tailor, last residence SPA. Going to brother Domenico, 821 Eristan St but I can't tell which city.

1912 Jul 23 EI arrival of son-in-law Luigi diMartino who was going to father-in-law Francesco diGiacomo in Philadelphia, PA. Manifests also lists Luigi's wife - Giacinta. That makes this connection.

1920 Jul 3 EI arrival of son-in-law Luigi diMartino who was going to father-in-law Francesco diGiacomo in Philadelphia,

Given Name: Francesco Paolo

Immigration: Date: 6 Aug 1900
Place: Ellis Island, NY

Change: Date: 10 Jan 2012
Time: 11:37:39

Note: Giovanni "Nino" Petrarca

Giovanni Petrarca Giovanni (Nino) Petrarca, 80, of Akron, passed into eternal life on September 29, 2011. He was born in San Pietro Avellana, Italy, on August 3, 1931, to Michele and Domenica Petrarca. During World War II, his town was destroyed and his family relocated to Carovilli. As a young man, Giovanni served in the Italian Army in the rank of Sergeant. He was a skilled carpenter and during hard economic times in Italy, found work elsewhere, working in Switzerland and Germany for several years. In 1970, Giovanni and his family immigrated to the United States to be near his sister and family and to seek better opportunities. At 39 years of age, he and his wife worked hard to learn new skills and to assimilate in this new country. Giovanni was very proud of his children's achievements and loved his grandchildren beyond measure. He valued his Italian traditions and traveled to Italy with his family on several occasions. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the Carovillese Society, where he was recognized in 1980 for his service and contribution. He retired after 26 years of service from the Summit County Engineer's Office. Giovanni was fortunate to have made many close and long-lasting friendships throughout the years. He will be remembered for his charismatic personality, love of family, and great strength, determination, and courage. Preceded in death by his daughter, Silvana; sisters, Maria (Rodolfo) Fiocca and Vittorina; Giovanni will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Eva; daughter, Vittorina; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Nicole; grandchildren, Jordan, Alexandra, Mia and Ava; nieces, Josephine (Mark) Hansel, Lucy (Hal) Bowers, Florence (John) Fiehn; nephew, Anthony Fiocca; great-nieces and great-nephews and many loving relatives and friends in Italy. There will be no calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 83 Mosser Place, Akron, on Monday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Akron. ``it broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home'
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from October 1 to October 2, 2011

Given Name: Giovanni "Nino"

Change: Date: 6 Dec 2011
Time: 09:07:42

Note: 2011 obituary of son, Giovanni.

Given Name: Michele

Change: Date: 6 Dec 2011
Time: 09:08:04

Note: 2011 obituary of son, Giovanni.

Given Name: Domenica

Change: Date: 6 Dec 2011
Time: 09:08:13

Note: Family tree of Bob Ricci, Dec 2008, filename: Michele Ricci 6GPC.pdf

Possible - SPA transcribed birth record #4, 12 Jan 1858, f: Michele, m: Maria Morelli.

1882 SPA transcribed birth record #24, 24y.

Probable - SPA transcribed birth record #48 of daughter Giacinta, "Olimbia Giacinta diGiacomo" 5 Jul 1884. f: Francesco, m: Maria Cristina Ricci.

Given Name: Maria CRISTINA

Change: Date: 7 Jan 2012
Time: 21:35:44

Note: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a16567&id=I200 : "Came to America in 1921 from Marseilles, France aboard a merchant ship. Landed in New Hampshire before making his way to Pennsylvania and finally Illinois. Met Grace in Aurora, IL in 1929 - they married soon after and moved to New York in 1933."

1929 18 Sep - Naturalization index, Aurora, IL, DOB 23 Oct 1902,

1940 census, Bronx, New York, NY, 36y.

Given Name: Pietro "Peter"

Naturalization: Date: 28 Sep 1929
Place: Aurora, IL

Change: Date: 23 Mar 2013
Time: 10:19:10

Note: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a16567&id=I200

1940 census, Bronx, New York, NY, 26y.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53894784

Grace Cipriani DelTondo, 96, formally of Clearwater, FL passed away on June 15, 2010 in Melbourne, FL.

Born July 6, 1913 in San Marco in Lamis, Italy, she came to the US in 1928 settling in Aurora, IL, where she met and married Peter DelTondo in 1929 and had three children, Anthony, Clare and John.

Grace was a seamstress and after moving to the Bronx, NY she opened a dress shop. Mrs. DelTondo had been a member of the Clearwater American Italian Club.

She was predeceased by her husband, Peter, her son, Anthony and daughter, Clare (Bils) and 2 sis ters, Michelina and Teresa. Grace is survived by her son, John DelTondo of North Carolina, six grand children, 10 great-grand children and five great great-grandchildren.

Given Name: Grace

Change: Date: 14 Mar 2013
Time: 17:21:05

Note: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a16567&id=I641

Given Name: Giovanni

Change: Date: 6 Dec 2011
Time: 20:37:43