Date: Feb 1998
Agostino D'Arco
Subject: Saluti dall'Italia
Caro Giovanni
per caso, mettendoci in contatto via Internet con mio
fratello Pino a Boston, abbiamo trovato la tua e-mail.
Noi siamo a Latina ma l'ufficio da cui ti scriviamo a Pomezia con e-mail
act.rm@flashnet.it.
Io e Maria ti facciamo tanti saluti.
Abbiamo visto sul web il tuo sito con la foto di scuola del primo
avviamento dove c'ero anch'io.
Tanti saluti da Agostino D'Arco e Tuccillo Maria Candida
Date: Nov 1996
AL GUARINO
Dear Giovanni,I was happy to receive your response to my inquiry about our possible
Ponza connection...
I visited Ponza a little less than one year ago as I have an aunt and
uncle that live there. My aunt is my father's sister and her name is
Antoinetta Guarino. My uncle's name is Antonio and they live on Via
Guarini. My parents lived in New York, the South Bronx, where I am from
originally but I now live and am sending this to you from Santa Monica,
California, which is basically, as you probably know, Los Angeles.
My father, Liberato, was from Ponza and came to NY I believe around
l925 - l930, I was never sure of the year. My grandfather's name was
Joseph Coppa and his wife was Antoinetta. I have many relatives with
the last names of Coppa and Mazzella. They were all from Ponza.
Your father probably knows my aunt and uncle...when I went to Ponza for
the first time, I never told anyone I was coming. They had never met me
and I had no idea where I was going. I arrived on the island...started
to walk around...had some coffee, had some beer, and kept asking if any
of the cafe owners knew of the Guarinos and they all did...they kept
pointing to the top of this hill. To make a long story short, I kept
walking up the road and at the top an old man passes me and says he is
looking for an American...and I say I'm looking for an Italian. You
know the rest! It's my uncle. Everyone of the bartenders had called
the house to tell him there was an American looking for him.
I'll speak to my brother tonight to see if he can shed any light on
this. As I said in my other e-mail, my father organized the San
Silverio festival in the Bronx for about 40 years until the neighborhood
dictated otherwise in the late 70's.
I also had an aunt, Assunta Bosso, from Ponza. I believe her maiden
name was Mazzella but I could be mistaken. My aunt has a son who lives
on Ponza also. His name is Silverio Guarino and he's about 40-45 years
old.
I'm interested in how this turns out...Perhaps we'll be sharing a table
on Ponza before too long.
All the best and thanks for getting back to me.
Sincerely Al Guarino
Date: Feb 1997
Andy Conte
Abaut Ponza
Dear Giovanni,
Saw the pictures of Dover Plains. It was nice to see "San Silverio on the
Web".
All my relatives left Ponza more than 30 years ago, but I'll try to piece
together a family history for you.
On my father's side,
My Grandmother was Carmela (Scotti) Conte. She married my grandfather,
Andrew Conte about 1920 or so and came to America. They had 5 children:
Millie, Tony, Livia (Lee), Mario & Susie. Tony Conte is my father. He
lives part of the year in Cape Coral.
My Aunt Susie married Nando Conte (from Ponza also). Nando inherited a house
on Ponza. He and my Aunt Sue spend their summers in Ponza. He left Ponza in
the early 50's or so. My other Aunts (Lee & Millie) also married Ponzese.
My Grandma Carmeline's brother, Sam Scotti, had 2 sons from one of his
marriages, John & Dadone (sp??). John lived on Ponza till about 1962 (he
must have been about 18 or so then). Dadone still lives on Ponza. John went
back to Ponza briefly about 30 years ago, then came back to America. He now
lives in Michigan.
My mother, Marie, was born in Ponza back in the late 20's, but only lived
there until she was 5 or so. Her maiden name was also Conte, although she
was not related to my father. Her mother was Filomena (Malliacho) Conte, and
my grandfather was Andre Conte. My mother had 4 brothers, Nick, Vincent, John
& Andrew. John & Andrew married my Aunts Claudia & Anna. They were both
from Ponza and sisters. (I don't know what their maiden family name was).
They were both married in the early 60's. Claudia & Anna's mothers name is
Sylvia. She was in America during the mid 70's but I believe has returned to
Ponza. Claudia & Anna have a relative, Vito Coppa, who lives in Providence,
RI. Any relation?
Well, I hope this rambling narrative gives you a few familiar names. Let me
know about your family when you get a chance.
Andy Conte
Date: May 1997
Annette (Coppa)Livesay
HI!! John & Silvia
This is Annette, John & Sue Coppas daughter . He use to own the pizza place
in Queens (Scotti's Pizza ) My Mom and Dad saw Silvia at Aunt Susie and Uncle
Joe's 50th Anniversary Party. I hope you remember me??
They told me that you have been doing research on the COPPA name. I have
been trying to find out some information about our line of the Coppa's. I was
wondering how far you have gotten with your side? and if you could send me a
copy, of any information that might be able to help me out. I have met 2
other COPPPA'S on AOL both of them have told me that their line have come
from ISCHIA. Mom said it is also an Island right next to Ponza, I wonder if
they are connected to us in any way?
I have been trying to get in touch with you since Feb. when I first got on
AOL ,glad we could finnaly make contact!!
How are the kids doing? I say a picture of them Mom and Dad had from last
year,when they were visiting Florida, boy they got big!!
I have 2 boys myself Justin is 15 and Shawn is 9.
How is Linda doing? Havent seen her in ages!!!!
Please keep in touch !! ANET@aol.com
hope to speak to you soon!
Annette Livesay
Date: May 1997
Conte
Hi
I was "playing" on the web, and put in the name of the island where my
family came from ..Ponza and your web page came up.
My grandfather Anthony Conte from White Plains, New York did a lot for
the shrine in Dover. In fact I think he is in the picture with the men
carrying the statue.
Never been to Ponza, this is truly the 1st time I saw so many pictures
of the island ( sort of makes me want to go).
I do have a few pictues here from very old post cards that I have from
my family (you may already have them) if you would like I can scan them
here and send them to you.
drtony.conte@mhv.net
Date:October 1997
Jack Mazzella
Subject:PONZA
Hello,
My name is Jack Mazzella I am one of the son's of Silvero (Sylvester)
Mazzella. I now live in Prescott Arizona. My dad's brothers (my uncles)
are
Mario and Duillo, they were all born and raised on Ponza. I went there
two
years ago with my uncle Mario, it was beautiful! I loved meeting all the
mazzella's there. My parents moved from West Virgina to California in
1958
and still live in San Jose, California. I was just there and saw my two
uncles while I was there. Archie was a cousin of my dad's and my parents
went
to New York to visit him a few times. My dad's mother (my grandmother)
was
Josephine Mazzella, her sister lived in New york and I think was Archie's
mother,I think her name was Marrietta or something like that! I remember
them
always talking about them anyway. We visited Anil and Josephine in Ponza,
they live in my dad,s old house now and have it fixed up real nice. well
if
any of this rings a bell with you let me know. You can "E" mail me at
Mazzellz@northlink.com
Date: Dec 1996
Luca Fontana-Arnaldi
Subject:
Ponza
From:
Fontana
Organization:
ITC Inc.
Dear Mr. Coppa:
It was a pleasure to see a Web page on Ponza on the internet. As a long
time "forestiero" in Ponza, this has brought fond memories of years past
(1950 to 1988) in Ponza, where I used to spend my holydays at my father's
house (casa Fontana in Sopra la Croce, you should know the place...)
Now living in Canada, I hope I shall have some day an opportunity to come
back, you'll never know.
Stay in touch, and all the best to you and to other friends I may still
have in the island.
Luca Fontana-Arnaldi
Date: Jul 1997
Marilena (Verde) Renzi
Subject: Parliamo sempre di Ponza
Caro giovanni
spero che stati tutti bene.
qui le state fa molto caldo come oggi 105 gradi il mare ci vuole 2 hrs di
macchina,abimo la picina ,mi dici che hai ponzesi che parli fammi sapere se li conosco
ai indirizzo dei miei cugini gaetano or tommasso sula com.
mi farebbe piacere di fare corispodenzami fa tanto piacere avere la tuo massagio
ciao a presto Marilena,
Ho ricevuro il tuo messaggio e scusami se rispondo in ritardo, ho
parlato con mia sorella Rita e mi a detto che vi siete viste anni fa.
Qua dove abbito siamo un piccolo gruppo di Ponzesi e non facciamo
altro di parlare sempre di Ponza.
Questa era una vera sorpresa sentirci dopo tanti anni.
Ciao a presto,
marilena verde
Date: Feb 1998
Pino D'Arco
Messagio da Boston
Ciao Giovanni sono Pino
come stai, spero bene, noi tutti gotiamo un sacco di freddo !
Ti rimando la foto dove' mio fratello, ci o messo il nome sopra,
ti racconta una storia su quella foto, mio fratello indossa una giacca,
noi la ghiamavono il ( mappamondo ) l'abiamo ricevuta dal USA nel 50,
dai nostri nonni.
Spero che potrai vedere la foto, cosi ti o conosciuto, e visto chi sei,
credo che ai cambiato tanto dal 50 fino al 98. Da quando non vi
siete
visti con Agostino,lui abbita a Latina, e sposato dal 68, a 2
maschi.
Ti saluto ci sentiamo piu in appresso, ti mandero' una foto di
Agostino,
fammi sapere se andata bene, ciao a presto.
Pino( muscardo@aol.com )
Date: Dec 1997
CETTINA RIETTA
Cerco Informazioni
Caro Giovanni,il mio nome e' Cettina(CONCETTA).Sono nata a PONZA 58 anni
fa', e risiedo in Canada' da oltre 40 anni. Non sono mai riuscita a tro
vare a Toronto, nessuna persona proveniente da PONZA. Dacche' uso
l"INTERNET, ho messo diversi annunci, in diversi siti, ma sino ad ora
senza risultato. Stanotte per caso, navigando, ho incontrato il tuo
sito, e non puoi immaginare la mia gioia nello scoprire che oltre che
me......ci sono altri Ponzesi...in America. Ho letto qualcuna delle
lettere nel sito ""FORUM"".Ti prego, se puoi di rispondermi al mio
E_MAIL...cfr@netwave.ca Vorrei chiederti delle imformazioni. Ho gia provato ha spedire una
simile
lettera, pero' ...per chissa' quale motivo non e' stata accettata.
Essendo ancora molto spratica con il WEB, non ho' capito il perche'.
Provo nuovamente a spedirla al tuo indirizzo, sperando che questa sia
la volta buona. Grazie, ciao,
CETTINA RIETTA
December 7, 1997
God bless
Date: May 1997
Ponza for Honeymoon
Giovanni,
My fiancee and I are going to Italy for our honeymoon in
October. We have not yet decided which cities we would like to go to.
Would Ponza be a romantic destination? Where would be the best place
to fly into? Can you recommend any places to stay? How long would we
stay? What is the best way to get from the mainland to Ponza? How
long does it take? Please write me soon about your beautiful
island!!
Thank You,
Kristen in Sarasota, Florida
Date: April 1998
Daniel Ocasio
LASIO@aol.com
silvio@coppa.com
San Silverio Shrine Homepage
Silvio, My name is Dan Ocasio, I am the son-in-law of Sylvia Mazzella, the
Secretary
of the Shrine in Dover Plains, NY. We have posted an official homepage
for
the Shrine. San Silverio Shrine in Dover Plains NY
Please set your link that says http://www.sansilverioshrine.org.
Homepage
to our page.
Thank you in advance for you cooperation.
Respectfully
Daniel Ocasio
Date:October 1997
Sandro Vitiello
Ciao Giovanni
Parlando con mio padre del contatto avuto con te mi ha detto (se ha
individuato correttamente le persone) che forse ci sono anche legami di
parentela, molto larghi, tra la tua famiglia e la mia.
Io sono il figlio di Costantino Vitiello (Sacco) che vive sopra Cala Fonte
a Le Forna e che ha ormai 86 anni, ben portati.
Mio padre mi ha raccontato di tuo padre che si chiama Silverio e di tuo
nonno che portava il tuo stesso nome. Entrambi erano di casa da noi
soprattutto nella festa di San Silverio di Febbraio; la visita veniva poi
ricambiata a San Giuseppe.
Mi ha parlato anche di una tua nonna (Perrotta) che era cugina di sua
madre. Mi chiedeva pero se tuo papa ce ancora perche si sono visti per
l'ultima volta sei o sette anni fa.
Ti saluto
Ciao Sandro
Date: Jun 1997
Rita (Verde) Fellows
Hi,
My name is Rita Verde-Fellows. My father's name is Michele "Mario" Verde,
my mom's name is Norma DiMeglio Verde. We live sulla Piana. Just
wondering if you knew my parents or maybe my sisters Laura Verde and
Marilena Verde. We came to the United states in 1966. I would write in
Italian but e' nu poco struppiato (this is where you grin :+)). Thank you
for the Ponza page and the pictures, when I brought it up the net for my
sister Marilena, she screamed so loud in joy that the neighbors later
wanted to know if we were having a party. Again, thank you so much.
Rita
rfellows@sjdccd.cc.ca.us
Date: Feb 1998
Olimpia Rinaldi
Feast of San Silverio
From:
Hi. I am interested in knowing more about the Feast of San Silverio at Dover
Plains.
My family and I have been going to Our Lady of Pity on Morris Avenue
for the past thirty years. Can you send me some information about the feast?
I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.
Olimpia Rinaldi
Date: March 1998
DiMeglio Family
Giovanni,
My name is Pete and I married a beautiful Italian woman named Carol
DiMeglio. Carol's father, Ulysses DiMeglio, is from the Island of
Ponza and he has asked me to contact you regarding any relatives of his
still on the Island. Let me give you some history.
Carmino DiMeglio married Filomena Riviecchio on Ponza. They lived in
LeForne. They had two children, Ulysses (born 1921) and Anna (born a
few years later). Filomena had at least 2 cousins. Their names are
Asunta Riviecchio (maiden name) and Antonieta Riviecchio (maiden name).
Ulysses remembers fishing with Aniello Riviecchio (his uncle) until he
left the Island for America in approximately 1935 with his mother and
sister. His father Carmino left the Island several years before 1935 to
prepare a home in America for them.
Carmino DiMeglio died in America at the age of 82 in 1978. His wife
Filomena died in America at the age of 80 in 1980. Ulysses lives in the
state of New Jersey and his sister Anna lives in the state of Florida.
Ulysses married a beautiful Italian women (Asunta) and have two sons
(Carmine, Joseph) and a daughter (Carol). Ulysses and Asunta have 9
grandchildren.
Any information you have on anyone who remembers these lovely Ponzeses
is appreciated.
Peter S. Maszczak :pmaszcza@notes.cc.bellcore.com
Date: Oct 1997
Marie
PONZA
DEAR JOHN, I HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME I AM LINDA'S FRIEND MARIE FROM CT. WHAT A
WONDERFUL JOB YOU DID WITH THIS WEB SITE.
I READ THE LETTERS IN THE EMAIL FORUM AND I BELIEVE AL GUARINO AND I HAVE AN
AUNT AND UNCLE IN COMMON, HE DOESN'T MENTION THE LAST NAME OF HIS AUNT NOW,
IF ITS CAPONE THEN SHE IS MARRIED TO MY UNCLE ANTONIO CAPONE. IF THIS IS
CORRECT WAS HIS MOTHERS NAME FRANCES?
ANYWAY I REALLY ENJOY COMING TO THIS WEB SITE THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW
AND INTERESTING. MY BEST REGARDS TO YOU AND SILVIA AND THE CHILDREN...
Date: Feb 1997
From the Bronx
Hi..Ponzese!
Hi Im from the Bronx and yes my father is a member on Morris Pk Ave. I just
came back from ponza 2 months ago. I have grandparents still there Valente
and Rosa Aprea...Via Calacaparra...across from Angelino restaurant...I'm
really interested in what you have to say, so I was wondering if you can
please respond...
Thank you...
Lorenzo Petroni Jr, nipoto di Master Guiseppe
Date: Mar 1997
Adrienne Pacifico
Ponza
Giovanni,
My last name is Pacifico, my dad says he knows your last name. He said ,
that he thinks your family comes from Ponza (Port). Is he right? He also
thinks he knows your name from the Bronx, NY from when he first moved here
from Italy. Did you live there before Florida? He and my mother lived in Le
Forne and thats where we usually stay when we go (with family of course). I
speak Ponzse , every year I try to speak proper Italian and always go back
to Ponzse.
Adrienne
P.S. My dads name is Giovanni also , Do you know him?
Date: Jul 1997
Giorgio Pifferi
Re: Informazioni Turistiche
Ciao Giovanni,
Ti disturbo ancara una volta, ma te che abiti a Ponza puoi darmi dei
consigli.
Ho trovato un appartamento a S.Maria; quando vengo in vacanza mi porto
anche un gommone, sai dirmi dopo lo posso lasciare attraccato nei giorni
di permanenza a Ponza.
Un'ultima cosa, ho chiesto i prezzi per il traghetto e la piu'
conveniente economicamente e' la compagnia dei F.lli Mazzella che parte
da Terracina, hai dei suggerimenti da darmi in proposito?.
Ciao e grazie.
Giorgio Pifferi
Date: Jul 1997
Franco Iacomelli
Ponza
Complimenti per il sito sull'Isola di Ponza :-))
ho visitato l'isola (e le altre dell'arcipelago pontino) nel 1993 e l ho
lasciato il cuore. Anche nel prossimo agosto 1997 ho programmato una
vacanza a Ponza e il vostro sito stato per me molto utile; ho utilizzato
l'elenco delle agenzie turistiche per trovare una casa in affitto e l'ho
trovata agevolmente. All'agenzia L'Isolana ho riferito di aver trovato il
loro numero telefonico sul vostro sito.
Complimenti per le foto.
Vi scriver al mio ritorno da quell'isola da sogno.
Ciao
Franco Iacomelli
iacomelli@dada.it
Date: Feb 1998
PONZA FOTO PONTILE GIANCOS
Studio ZECCA
LA RINGRAZIO PER LA BELLA FOTO CHE PUBBLICIZZA IL MIO
PONTILE , MA MANCA IL NOME DEL PONTILE " ENROS " .
PER QUANTO RIGUARDA L'AFFITTO BARCHE AI FINI DELLA COMPLETEZZA NON RISULTA
MENZIONATO LO STESSO NOMINATIVO .
I MIGLIORI AUGURI PER QUESTA INIZIATIVA DAVVERO INSOLITA .
SALUTI DOTT. MAZZELLA VINCENZO
Date: Apr 1997
Chris Whalen
San Silverio Photos and Dover Plains
Date:
Thu, 24 Apr 1997 18:43:24 -0400
Thank you for the pages of the shrine to San Silverio. I brought them all
up this afternoon!
Although I grew up in Dover Plains I never had the opportunity to visit the
shrine but our family was always curious. We were a devout Catholic family
that attended St. Charles Borromeo in Dover and my sister and I went to
Catholic school in Amenia and then to Our Lady of Lourdes High School in
Poughkeepsie.
We lived just north of Lime Kiln Road, under East Mountain, which was only
a few miles from San Silverio shrine and often travelled past the site of
the shrine. When the entrance was first constructed in the '60s the
curiosity generated was almost to much to bear. I was about 10 years old
but I distinctly remember my mother wanting to visit the shrine. We used to
travel all over to visit shrines but we couldn't go to the one in our "back
yard!" We never understood the background of the Shrine to San Silverio but
we longed to see it but never have..except for the entranceway.
I recall that there was a very poor but proud woman who lived in an
ramshackle house near the entrance to the shrine. Her name was Jenny Scutt
and she would walk to Dover Plains and borrow books from the library where
my mother volunteered. She was very old then but still made the walk each
week.
Before the shrine was built I vaguely remember riding in a truck through
the fields (they were fields in the late 1950's!) just to the South
(Wingdale side) of the shrine. There were Boy Scouts from Camp Siwanoy
camping in the back of these fields. Is there a quarry in this area? I
can't remember for sure.
Across the road from the south end of the shrine was a family named Pitts.
They also used the library frequently and had a fine looking daughter as I
recall.
Dover Plains was a fine town to grow up in during the '50,'60s. We rode
bicycles all over and fished in the Ten Mile River, built treehouses and
cabins and hiked all over the mountains. The only dangers were copperhead
snakes and rattlesnakes. I've killed a few, ran over one with my bicycle!
As I got got older I learned to respect the little crittwers more and
actually led trips up West Mountain to observe live rattlesnakes..never got
bit! I even had a "pet" Copperhead for a Summer and then gave it to the
Audibon Society in Sharon, CT.
East Mountain, the one behind San Silverio was home to the original town of
Dover. On top of this mountain are a series of old cart paths, stone walls,
foundations and even a cemetary. Actually it is a "ghost town" that few
people ever travelled to. I used to hike up the mountain at Dover and
follow the old road toward Wingdale to get to the town. It must have been
quite a settlement and I don't know why it was abandoned but I susspect the
introduction of the railroad was an important factor.
Well, I better stop meandering but it has truly been a pleasure to take
time to recant the fond memories of Dover. San Silverio has always been
somewhat of a mystery and I'd appreciate learning more about it.
Also, the photos of Ponza are intriguing! What a beautiful place, don't
tell the whole world about it!
The World Wide Web certainly is a fantastic creation!
Thanks again,
Christopher Whalen at Lake Ozonia in the Northern Adirondacks
Date: 12 Apr 1997
Giuseppina Vitiello
Ponza/Formia
Ciao, sono Giuseppina Vitiello figlia di Tristano and Nina Rivieccio. Sicuro
che conoscette a zia Amalia in St. Petersburg, Fl. Gli figli Aniello and
Pompeo Rivieccio hanno il ristorante in Fl.
Ha Ponza abitiamo a "Via Falcone"
Allora, i nomi sono questi:
Aniello Coppa, Remo Centineo, Silverio Vitiello, Gennaro Vitiello, Michele
Rispoli, Antionio Deluca, Giovanni Coppa, Silverio Anello, Antonio Vitiello, Guido Vitiello, Salvatore Spigno, Carlo Mazzella,
Angelo Feola, Vicenzo Vitiello, Pompeo Vitiello, Anglo Scotti, Marcello
Vitiello, Giovanni Usai, Angelo Verginelli, Giuseppe Mazzella and Gaetano
Pacifico.
Spero che sono giusti.
Proposito, ho cercato di entrare il website di Giovanni Coppa ma il computer
adetto che non si trovave. Che sucesso?? Ho entrata un altra web-site che
era anche il tuo, era uguale.
Ok allora chi sentiamo un altra volta, ciao
Giuseppina
Date: Sep 1997
Bob DiSilverio
Subject:
San Silverio
Dear Giovanni:
Please, briefly tell me the story of San Silverio.
Was he from Ponza? My grandfather was from Pescara in Abruzzi. I've
always wondered where the family name came from.
Thanks & Ciao,
Bob DiSilverio
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Giovanni:
Thanks for your kind response.
No, much to my regret, I do not speak Italian. My father is 1st generation American and I 2d generation. My father understands more Italian than he speaks, but he speaks precious little Italian. My grandparents struggled to become good English speakers, and they didn't want their children to face the same struggle. Consequently, my father's generation didn't really learn to speak the language.
I've studied Spanish and French in school, so I can sometimes get a little meaning from written Italian. But, my Italian skills are unreliable. Maybe, were I to spend a year or two in Italy... But, that would not be practical just now.
Best regards & ciao
Bob DiSilverio
Date: Mar 1997
Aniello Calisi
Re: ponza/famiglie
Ciao Giovanni:
Sono stato contentissimo che hai messo il mio nome sulla lista delle famiglie
di Ponza. Grazie.
Vorrei sapere se per caso qualche inpresa di Ponza che vorrebbe essere
incluso nel tuo web site, cosa bisogna fare? In atteso ad una tua risposta,
t'invio i miei piu distinti saluti.
Aniello
Date: Dec 1996
Linda Cardillo
Subject:
Ponza Home Page
Dear Giovanni,
I really enjoyed your web site. My mother was born and raised on the
island (Civita Mazzello). I grew up in New York City and was lucky
enough to visit Ponza about ten years ago. Thanks.
Linda Cardillo
Date: May 1998
Dr. Massimo Malpieri
From: Dr. Massimo Malpieri [mailto:chiarma@rm3.flashnet.it]
Un saluto da Anzio
Complimenti per le belle immagini e per il sito di Ponza.
Un caro saluto da un innamorato di Ponza e del suo arcipelago.
Dr. Massimo Malpieri
Via R. Fucini 22 - 00040 LAVINIO (Roma) -
Date: Jul 1997
Tara Coppa
Ponza
I found your web page by chance when I looked up Ponza in a search
engine. I was looking for information about Ponza because my husband's
father came from there. Vittorio Coppa left Ponza in 1927 with his
brother Aurelio to come to Australia. They were 15 and 17 years old.
Their father Gennaro was the doctor on the island and he was married to
Maria D'Atri. My husband Robert is Gennaro's grandson. Do you know this
branch of the family? We hope to come and see Ponza in a couple of
years. My father-in-law told us such wonderful stories about growing up
there.
It was such a surprise to see the name 'Coppa' come up on the computer
screen. It is very unusual in Australia.
I hope to hear from you. I'm sorry the family no longer speaks Italian,
much to our shame.
Tara Coppa<
Date: Jul 1997
Augustine Sandolo
Hello Giovanni,
I was quite pleased to find this site on the internet. My father
Silverio Sandolo
was born on Ponza. He is still living and will be 93 year sold this coming
June 20th.
He is the last living member of his family of 9. Of course we have many
cousins
still living. I am not sure if any still reside on Ponza. I have traveled
to Italy many
times but have never visited Ponza. The closest I have gotten is Formia. I
can only
assume that I have some relatives still on Ponza. Perhaps some day I will
be able
to make a return visit.
Best regards....Augustine Sandolo
Date: Jul 1997
I AM TRAVELING TO PONZA IN JUNE WITH MY FAMILY...
MY GREAT GRANDFATHER MICHAEL ESPOSITO AND HIS WIFE ANNUNCIATO (NANCY) FEOLA
ARE FROM THERE. MY GRANDFATHER FRANK ESPOSITO CAME TO AMERICAN PRIOR TO 1913....
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THESE FAMILIES THEY CAN E MAIL ME AT
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