Hey I really like your site. I have found some of the information here
helpfull. Thanks :)
Joe D.
Joe <j_dirt@hotmail.com>
Memphis, TN US - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 21:17:14 (PST)
This is a new E-Mail address I am very interested in hearing from others who are searching for information about their Ognibene/Muscarella family connections (my great grand parents) and the Ognibene/Rizzo family connections (my grand parents) Guiseppe Ognibene came from Vallelunga, as did his on, my grandfather, Salvatore. My grandmother Matilda Rizzo came form Valledolmo. Any bits of related info would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Jerry Ognibene. Woodbury, NJ
Gerald L. Ognibene (Jerry) <ognibene@rowan.edu>
Woodbury, NJ USA - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 18:12:25 (PST)
anche io ho fatto delle ricerche del nome Vallelunga ed avrei il piacere di avere dei contatti via e-mail con chiunque sia originario di TRABIA, perchè mio padre è di Trabia e si chiama Salvatore. Aspetto notizie. Risponderò a tutti quanti mi contatteranno. Un bacione a tutti. Antonella
Antonina VALLELUNGA <antonellava@libero.it>
TERMINI IMERESE, PA ITALIA - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:20:07 (PST)
chiunque volesse scrivermi sono ben lieto di comunicare e poter dare eventuali notizie di parenti di TRABIA (Sicilia).Un saluto a tutti i VALLELUNGA degli Stati Uniti e del Canada e di tutto il mondo. By By
Michele VALLELUNGA <michelevallelunga@yahoo.it>
TRABIA (PA), ITALIA - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:08:25 (PST)
Dear Mr. Vallelunga,We liked your web site. The Vallelunga car looks like a Corvette. We wish we could see one in real life. The race track looked really cool. It looked like an American race track.We were wondering if you knew how much the Vallelunga Car costs, and how fast does it go? What do you like about the Vallelunga Car. Can you tell us anymore about it?Thank you for sharing it with us.Mrs. Vallelunga's Class
Mrs. Vallelunga's Class 2002-03 <lvallelunga@rvusd.org>
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 14:31:32 (PST)
My Spoto ancestors are from Vallelunga. They settled in the Chautauqua County area of N.Y. Does anyone have an Alessandro Spoto in their ancestral line? He was born in 1848. I like this website very much.
Sharon Comella Davis <sjdavis@eznet.net>
Churchville, NY USA - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 20:23:46 (PST)
Great site, John. My family is from Vallelunga. I have been there and it is one of my fondest memories.
Chuck Bonasera <ss427@attbi.com>
Dublin, Ca USA - Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 01:23:18 (PST)
My grandparents and aunt came from Vallelunga, came around 1907; Salvatore DiFiglia and Maria Cottichio; daughter's Madeleine and Mary Grace.
Ann DeLeonardis <minamuff@frontiernet.net>
Hamlin, NY USA - Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 10:55:19 (PST)
to januzz: my grandfather, salvatore muscarella, while he remained in Vallelunga, he did have two brothers settle in Northeast Pa. Their first names were Loreto & Gaetano. Your branch of family must be different because i don't know any muscarella's personally in Falconer, ny. hope this helps.
john muscarella <giovannimarmi@yahoo.com>
jamestown, ny USA - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 15:59:32 (PDT)
Just starting to research my wifes family and happened upon this site any help would be greatly accepted, family name is Zuzze, I believe salvatore came over from vallelunga around the early 1900's he married giovanna and they adopted three children from Italy.
matt woods <woodski@shocking.com>
chico, ca USA - Monday, October 14, 2002 at 16:48:55 (PDT)
My grandfather, Anthony Barone came from Valledomo, Sicily. I wondered if he had any relatives still living. I am going to be traveling to Palermo next month and would appreciate any information - thanks
Marlene Schilling <marleneschilling@aol.com>
Mendon, NY USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 20:17:49 (PDT)
hi, sorry my english, I am italian and my name is Sandra Vallelunga. I was born in Rome, but my parents came from Sicily. I was looking for my name in the net 'cause I write in e-zine of diving (I am a freediver) and I was looking if my articles were in some other place, and I found this site and I am very happy to know that a lot of people has my name and all around the world. I hope to speak with someone of you. ciao da Roma. Sandra
sandra <sandrasun@tiscali.it>
roma, italia - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 09:36:31 (PDT)
excellent-will write at later date-parents were from vallelunga di lu villagu di cattanisetta 4 hr. from palermo-migrated to n,y,-brooklyn-buffalo. should be some ties-let me know.gracia&bona fortuna
salvatorejames muscarella <sallee070318>
n.charleston, scwil USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 04:39:56 (PDT)
TO JOHN MUSCARELLA from Jamestown: Do you know any of my relatives? My grandfather, Salvatore, emigrated from Vallelunga to Northeast, PA, and then moved to Falconer. He passed away in the early 80's at the age of 92. Ciao
John Muscarella <gianuzz@gianuzz.com>
USA - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 19:03:13 (PDT)
My wife's name is Consiglio. Her grandfather was Paolo Consigio from Cammarata, Sicily. Her grandmother was Nazzarena Pellitteri from San Giovanni. They settled in Jersey City, NJ early 1900's and raised 8 children. Youngest was Vincenzo, my wife's father. Any info?
Paul M. Fibraio <pmaf@comcast.net>
Fords, NJ United States - Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 19:53:39 (PDT)
I came across your web page, my maiden name is Vallelunga,
I grew up in San Jose, CA from 1965 to 1995, I now live in Oregon.
I was wondering if somehow we may be related, I know that
it is not a common name. My history grandparents, and parents
were all born in Trabia Sicily.
Hope that you get this email.
cio,
Antonina Vallelunga <agorr_peace@yahoo.com>
Colton, OR USA - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 21:11:33 (PDT)
My daughter Christine showed me the way to your sight. Amazing so many people share the Vallelunga name. I am trying to find a way to order a Vallelunga flag or family crest, so if anyone of you might know, please email me. Thanks!
Ronald Vallelunga <debronval@yahoo.com>
Ridgecrest, CA USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 21:06:52 (PDT)
Love the site. thanx c
Christine Marie Vallelunga <cvallelunga@yahoo.com>
San Francisco, ca USA - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 21:34:09 (PDT)
I WAS BORN IN VALLELUNGA, SICILY AND MIGRATED TO JAMESTOWN, NY IN 1958.
FOUND YOUR WEBSITE INTERESTING. FOR JOSEPH CAVARRETTA@VERIZON.COM. I'M PRETTY SURE YOU AND I ARE RELATED. MY UNCLE, JOEPH CAVARRETTA WAS A SHOEMAKER IN JAMESTOWN WHO CAME FROM VALLELUNGA. YOU HAVE PLENTY OF RELATIVES ON YOUR GRANDPARENTS' SIDE IN JAMESTOWN. I CAN ALSO FILL YOU IN ON VALLELUNGA, SICILY. WRITE BACK ON WEBSITE.
JOHN MUSCARELLA
JAMESTOWN, NY USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 11:50:08 (PDT)
Provino from Palermo.
Migrated to NYC early 1900. Any news out there? Many thanks.
Janet Paula Provino Becker <wbecker@optonline.net>
Long Beach, NY USA - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 09:31:45 (PDT)
Hi Just find this website. It is great. Maybe someone could help me. I am looking for information on my grandfather Gioachino Greco. He was born in Trabia Sciliy in 1870 to a Caterina Vallelunga & Vincent Greco. I beleive she was also maried to a Calderoni. My grandfather came to S.F. Ca. about 1893, married Anna Battaglia. Also Anna's neice married a Philip Vollelunga. Thanks great job.
Jeanette (Greco) Bolander <buttermilk@foothill.net>
Auburn, Ca USA - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 14:41:41 (PDT)
just starting to research family happened upon this site any
help would be aprreciated family names are maita and lobue
Janis LoBue <jrigg67@yahoo.com>
sacramento, ca USA - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 14:08:01 (PDT)
I have been attempting to locate the first origin my family both in the USA and in Italy, mainly my grandfather's side. His name was Sebastian Vincent Martorana. I want to go back in the family as far as I can go, So if you or anyone reading this knows of anyone that might be able to help, see what you can do and get back at me...
thank you and great page!!! :)
Charles Martorana <Bugout17@aol.com>
Syracuse, NY USA - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 15:46:31 (PST)
I am researching our family from Vallelunga, Sicily as well. Our name is Rizzuto. My grandparents came to the US around 1902-1907. I would appreciate anyone who has any information regarding this name, responding to my email address. Thanks
Rozann <RoSatt2947@yahoo.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 21:52:41 (PST)
Wow! All of a sudden, the Vallelungese are not alone!
My grandfather came from there. Moved to Jamestown, NY; was a shoemaker.
Any relatives I should know? I'll be visiting in June or early July.
Joseph Cavarretta <joseph.cavarretta@verizon.net>
Bethesda, MD USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 13:26:37 (PST)
Hi, Looking for any DiPasquales from Vallelunga. My grandfather Nunzio DiPasquale came to the US in 1924. He had many brothers and sisters who stayed in Vallelunga. Thanks and good luck to all
Sara <nythehaus@aol.com>
ny USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 18:05:23 (PDT)
HI! I was just curious to know if anyone has any info on BLANDINE's or BLANDINO's. My dad's father is a Blandine, and as far as I know, my greatgrandfather changed to Blandine from Blandino. He was born in 1900 in Italy somewhere and came to the US at an early age I think. I am just beginning to trace the family history and any information would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has any websites or places that I could find additional info, I would appreciate it also!!
Cristina Blandine <dino0427@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 09:24:57 (PDT)
Wow! So many with the name Vallelunga and silly me I thought it was uncommon. My grandfather (Vallelunga) came from Sicily. My father was born in Los Angeles, I have three brothers, two live in the LA area(John and Ronald) and one(Frank) in Morgan Hill.
Thanx John for the site.
Lynette (Vallelunga) Cross <crossl@earthlink.net>
Hollister, CA USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 20:05:53 (PDT)
My Grandfathers name was Angelo Lapaglia, his mother name by greatgrandmother was Anna Lapaglia. Trying to find out about my missing greatgrandfather Anna's husband? or her parents and any brothers and sisters.
Bernard Tomaino <btomaino@twcny..rr.co,>
Rome, NY USA - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 14:40:38 (PDT)
I loved reading your website, and finding entries in this guestbook from cousins I haven't spoken to in awhile. My grandmother's maiden name was Blandino, she married Antonio Piazza from Vallelunga, then came to the US in 1920.
Jennifer Piazza <jenpiazza@yahoo.com>
gaithersburg, MD USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 10:07:20 (PDT)
Wow! What a great website and such a fine looking family! You must be a hell of a guy John! I'd like to meet you someday.
Rich Lesky <Rich_Lesky@hp.com>
Irving, TX USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 09:25:24 (PDT)
Hi just started doing research on my family history, found out my grandmother was a vallelunga, who married a sacci
, and created my mother who then became a licata.
Hope to hear from you.
Josephine <josephineguycj@earthlink.net>
Roseville, CA USA - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 20:33:48 (PDT)
It's nice to know that Vallelunga is a REAL place! We have only recently found out how to spell it correctly. My family is tracing the roots of my grandparents, Carsodonia (sp.)Lapaglia married to Maritina(sp.) Miceli. We know that they came from Vallelunga, Sicily. I also know my father, Gaetano (aka Anthony G.) Lapaglia was born there in approximately 1896. If anyone has ANY information about the LAPAGLIA family please reach me at angelsetc@cox-internet.com. By the way, this is a GREAT website. Thanks to you, John, for putting this together. Anxiously waiting for any info about the Lapaglias and about Vallelunga in general since one of my brothers is planning to go there in September.
Patrick Lapaglia <angelsetc@cox-internet.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 19:09:44 (PDT)
Can you tell me how I may locate and contact relatives of my grandfather or grandmother who were both born in Vallelunga?
Grandfather: Guiseppi LaPaglia, born June 24, 1888.
Grandmother: Petrina (Vita) Vara, born Janurary, 20,1888
They emigrated to the USA in 1916-17 and lived in Buffalo, New York.
Thank You,
Joseph M. Sparacio
42 Dakota Avenue
Buffalo N.Y. 14216
Joseph M. Sparacio <SHOELESSJOE3@AOL.COM>
Buffalo, NY USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 19:31:46 (PDT)
I am the great-granddaughter of Rosario Malta and Rosalia Licata. Their son, Calogero (Charles) married Calogera (Lucille Costanza) in the Parrocchia S. Maria di Loreto on June 6, 1898. They emmigrated to the USA two sons, Rosario (Russell) and Filippo aka John (my father) aboard the Santa Ana leaving from Palermo and arriving in the USA at Louisiana on October 21, 1901. The brothers were age 1yr and my father was only 4 months old. If there is any family still in Vallelunga, I would like to know. And, before I sign off, may I thank you all immensely for this great opportunity to communicate with people from my ancestral home. I am now a very young 70 anne and am trying to put together some family history for my children and grandchildren. There is virtually no one left to ask any questions and they didn't tell us anything much when they were alive. I am unsure of ever being able to visit because of lack of funds but if I can, I will do so someday before I die. Maybe one day someone of my decendants will come there and I will be with them in spirit if nothing else. Again...thank you. Mille Gracie!
Dolores (Malta) Lefevre <DLEFEVRE@worldnet.att.net>
Canoga Park , CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 17:14:19 (PDT)
I am searching for any information on the names Scinta and Vilardo, my mother's father and mother. Both are from Vallelunga and migrated to the US in 1889 and settled in Niagara Falls, New York. thanks for your help.
frank del bosco <paradocs@mpinet.net>
eustis, fl USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 11:44:27 (PDT)
John, We were looking for directions to the track Vallelunga and came across your web site, it was very helpful. We noticed some of our friends from Batavia have already visited your site. Our 17 year old son Jason will be racing motorcycles in the European Championship at Vallelunga on April 27-29. We will be staying at the I due laghi in Anguillara and wondered how far it was from the track. Great web-site, Thank-you.
Jim and Connie DiSalvo <alienjd40@aol.com>
Batavia, NY USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 14:57:09 (PST)
Just my ritual check in when I get a new email address. Back in good old Batavia. Hope you are all doing well.
Bea
Dau: Angeline LaRussa/Ralph Frieday
Grandau: Mary Grace Modica/Anthony LaRussa
Bea Frieday McManis <bmcmanis@rochester.rr.com>
Batavia, NY USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 17:41:41 (PST)
my mom's name is Valerie Jean. Just thought i would help you guys update this web page. I never knew there were so many vallelunga's out there. To bad i am a vollelunga though. Its weird that my relative family is the only one i have ever heard of with this name.
alex
alex vollelunga <vollelup@email.arizona.edu>
tucson, az USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 16:11:54 (PST)
Yo! Wassuppp? Just kidding. This is an odd site? Where's J.Crew? Bye now.
Jadine Vallelunga
Sebastopol, ca USA - Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 21:00:38 (PST)
WHAT A FABULOUS WEBSITE!!! My grandfather Guisseppe Lorenzo Audino was born in Vallelunga around 1902 and came to the America around 1914. First to Jamestown, New York and then Chicago. I can't believe I read about a Nicolo Audino on your site or a linked site. I am so astounded. How can I get in touch with Nicolo and/or anyone who can help me find someone who knew my grandfather Guisseppe Lorenzo Audino or my great grandfather Mariano Audino?
Also, I was told when I was a young kid that I had a relative in Sicily who was a mayor of a town? Can you help me find out? Thanks.
Joel Audino <audino.j@grainger.com>
Mount Prospect, IL USA - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 00:36:00 (PST)
Interesting site.My father came from Vallelunga.He and his family came over in the 30's. I have been in touch with Tony Sanfratello out in Denver.It seems we are related & I plan on going out.If anyone out there feels that they might have relatives who settled in Brooklyn or New York City,please contact me. This is all very new to me and I guess i'm obsessing a bit. Bye!!!
C.Anthony Sanfratello <tony110844@yahoo.com>
Peekskill, ny USA -
Great web site. I am interested in any La Monica's from Vallelunga, Sicily. My grandfather was Francesco La Monica and Grandmother was Giovanna Di Vincezo. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
Joyce La Monica Harvey <joyharvey@mindspring.com>
Franklinton, NC USA -
Hi everyone, just a note to let you know that John's web page is still linked to mine. I take a new job in California starting July 5, 2000. I'll have a new email address after I get there. But, in the meantime, just wanted to wish you all a great deal of fun searching for those ancestors. By the way, check out the "The Trunk" at my web site (see John, I am in the 21st. Century) and read the cute article on how to "clean up" a family history. Anyone who has done an ancestor search will appreciate the humor in this piece. Have a super day. Bea McManis (Grandaughter of Anthony and Mary Grace Modica LaRussa)
Beatrice L. Frieday McManis <blmmoz@talkcity.com>
Campbell, CA USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 15:25:57 (PDT)
Very Beautiful Course
Last Year we have taeken part of the 6 hours Vallelunga
we have had mutch fun and so we plan to come back this year
Packeisen Motorsport <packeisentuning@hotmail.com>
Wuppertal, D Germany - Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 13:29:52 (PDT)
I just found the La Russa homepage and now this one. I am sooooo excited. I never realized therewere so may La Russa 's in this world. I would like all the info I can get regarding any La Russa', Catanzarosy grandfater Joseph La Russa was born in Palermo and my grandmother, Accursia Catanzaro was born in Sciaca. They came to the States in approximately 1910 ( I really don't know when) but they settled in Brooklyn. Grandpa was a barber in NYC. Please get in touch Jo Ann La Russa
Jo Ann L Russa <lytningj@casagrande.com>
Casa Grande, AZ USA - Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 11:19:32 (PDT)
Loved your website and recommend it to anyone. I found it quite informative. I am looking for the Piazza name from Vallelunga, Sicily. My grandfather was Salvatore Piazza and his father was Vincent. Any information anyone has would greatly be appreciated.
Sandy Adams <marty@netsync.net>
Jamestown, NY USA - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 20:07:18 (PDT)
My family came from Vallelunga,Sicily and I am trying to get information on the town and surrounding area.
Elaine Zanghi <Bowdeni@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 13:17:38 (PDT)
It is great to see that so many people out there share the same last name!
Vallelunga,Jim <bigsur@inreach.com>
Twain Harte, Ca. CCa USA - Saturday, April 01, 2000 at 20:05:22 (PST)
mandatemi informazioni su quando gareggiano con gli zip sp sul circuito di vallelunga
Fabrizio <manta@tiscalinet.it>
Roma, RM Italy - Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 07:16:10 (PST)
Hi John. I just visited your page and I noticed that I haven't signed your guest book in over 3 years. I'm sure we've talked more recently than that.
I hope all's well with your family. Everything here in Canada is great except for the cold weather … we can hardly wait for summer to come around.
Please note my email address has changed and please visit our webpage at
www.members.home.net/afjf
Amnon<afjf@home.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 14:20:57 (PST)
My daughter is doing family research for a school project. Since she was looking into family heritage, I suggested she look up Vallelunga on the
internet and your site popped up. It is very interesting and will help her a great deal. Thank you very much.
Joseph Burnett <kacj@iinc.com>
Batavia, NY USA - Saturday, January 01, 2000 at 09:10:11 (PST)
Merry Christmas to All....and have a good New Year
John Vallelunga <johnv@sonic.net>
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 09:46:20 (PST)
My father Joseph Vallelunga born in sicily,
My Grandfather Salvador went to Canada!!!
hello to my relatives
Frank A. Vallelunga
san jose, ca USA - Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 22:54:58 (PST)
John, Better than Great Job on the SI Reunion. If it weren't for your WEB Page talents and work I don't think the event would have been as successful, THANKS AGAIN. Your awesome. TTFN Mike.
Mike Taheny <MJTaheny@aol.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 11:57:44 (PST)
Hello John,
What a great Page. Unbelievable of all the names that I knew. We all lived near each other. We llived on Liberty St. next to Tony Sanfratello's grandparents, only to find I know all of his family and relatives. I am looking forward to try and locate cousins in Italy that I have never seen. It will be interesting. John keep up the fantastic work. I love it.
Have a nice day and stay well.
Millie& John Angevine
Millie Norton-Angevine <Mil435@aol.com>
W.Palm Beach, , Fl. USA - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 16:13:03 (PDT)
Got a new email addy I thought it would be nice to keep current..
As usual the page just gets bigger and better so much so I am
to make up a page and put it up also.
Dennis Vallelunga <proof@massnet1.net>
Rochester Hills, Mi USA - Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 04:02:08 (PDT)
Hi, Dennis, Craig, and Tim. Interesting website John
ciao, Don Vallelunga
Donald Vallelunga <don@permawick.com>
New Baltimore, MI USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 17:24:17 (PDT)
John,
Received your email and thanks for putting our family homepage address in your other links section. If anyone feels they are related to our La Russa Family can check the information on our homepage address which is: http://mitglied.tripod.de/larussa/larussa.htm
Keep up the good work because you really have a very interesting homepage. This August I will be in Vallelunga and I will send you my comments of my vacation there.
Phil La Russa
Phil La Russa <LaRussaPh@aol.com>
Philippsburg, Germany - Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 23:07:38 (PDT)
John - What a find! My grandparents Charles and Laura Blandino SanFratello came to this country from the village of Vallelunga in or around the year 1916. They had 12 children, 6 of whom are still living. They initially lived in the Buffalo area, then moved to Elgin, IL and eventually settled in Batavia, NY. I now live in Chicago and would love to hear from anyone with any information regarding the Blandino or San Fratello families. Please email me at the above address which I share with my "cugina" Kit SanFratello here in Chicago. Great job John and Thanks,
Ed Bohm
Eddie & Kit <kits@xsite.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, June 01, 1999 at 20:17:56 (PDT)
Hi, I'm a member of Gentlemen's Motor Club, the motorcyclist organization that organizes all motorcycle races in Vallelunga Race Track.
I would like to let you know that you can find on our Web Site (www.flashnet.it/gmc) a lot of informations about the Track, including the Web Address of the circuit (just follow the links "L'autodromo di Vallalunga" and "Nuovissimo sito internet").
I hope you will appreciate these informations.
Feel free to write me if you need someting more.
Bye. Claudio Bellini.
Claudio Bellini <claudio74@hotmail.com>
Rome, Italy - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 07:10:14 (PDT)
Hey John,
It took forever, but I finally got a chance to check out your webpage. Absolutely amazing!!!...but then, I've always known that about you.
Later...
Patti Vawter <labrinth@ix.netcom.com>
Tustin, CA USA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 21:56:54 (PDT)
I just married the Vallelunga name, and think your web-site is really great! Keep up the great work! My husband John and I will keep our eye on this site for future info regarding the Vallelunga name. Thanks, Angela Vallelunga
Angela Vallelunga <bignlil@yahoo.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, May 03, 1999 at 19:51:17 (PDT)
Hi John, What a great site. I found it by accident and will make sure I never lose it. I am from Buffalo and very familiar with St. Anthony's Church. Never realized the connection to Vallelunga. My grandfather Antonio Ciccia Ang grandmother Giuseppa Alessi came to Buffalo in 1904. Antonio's Father was Salvatore and his wife was Marianna Piazza. Grandma Guiseppa's father was Calogero Alessi and his wife Lucia Cavarretta. I also would appreciate any Ciccia's, Alessi's, or Piazza's out there to e-mail me. Thanks Again, Charles Mecca
Charles Mecca <meccaca@aol.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 17:31:57 (PDT)
John, thanks for all your help over the past year or so.
Your web page web page is great.
busy sweepen
jim kinney
Jim Kinney <jki@epix.net>
New Cumberland, Pa USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 18:23:52 (PDT)
My grandfather Joseph C. Vara came from Vallelunga, Sicily around the early 1900's. If anybody recognizes the name or might know an existing family by that name, living in Vallelunga, please e-mail me ASAP.
Joseph C. Vara III <slogal@daemen.edu>
Buffalo, NY USA - Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 11:01:23 (PDT)
John, Just a note regarding my e-mail address. I also received a letter from the mayor, which I answered, but have not yet received a reply - basically the same as yours. Keep up the good work. Bea
Beatrice L. (Frieday) McManis <blmmoz@webtv.net>
Holley, NY USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 10:01:38 (PST)
Nice site! I look forward to seeing what happens with the you and the mayor of Vallelunga.
My great-grandparents, Loreto Cardinale and Grazia Greco Sodaro, left Vallelunga around 1900 and settled in Buffalo, NY. From what I see in your homepage, there must have been some sort of exodus from Vallelunga to Buffalo for a lot of people. If any of those names sound familiar to anyone, please contact me. I'd love to find someone I'm related to!
Jim Saccomando <genetree@hotmail.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 15:31:28 (PST)
This is my second posting. Still finding much to enjoy here! Thanks. NOTE: I will be visiting Vallelunga in September '99 -- birthplace of my namesake, Laura La Russa Mancuso (my grandmother), and my grandfather, Benjamin Mancuso. Any advice from people who have been there would be most appreciated. Thanks - Laura
Laura Mancuso <mancuso@ix.netcom.com>
Goleta, CA USA - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 19:46:18 (PST)
Just wanted to drop you a note, my new e-mail address is kevinv@eec.eesc.com.
Long time since my last visit. I see your site has grown quickly. Keep up the good work.
Kevin Vallelunga <kevinv@eec.eesc.com>
Almont, Mi. USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 12:53:56 (PST)
My grandfather was Francis Martorana, descended from the Martorana family of Palermo, perhaps from a renegade religious named Eloisa Martorana. He married Josephine Sautelle and sailed to Boston from Messina sometime between 1900&1910. He had a large family which scattered all over the US Please contact me with any info. Great website!!
Mary Ann Martorana <mmartorana@aol.com>
Boston, MA USA - Thursday, January 07, 1999 at 10:32:26 (PST)
Interested in learning about family history: Grandfather Salvatore Ognibene was from Vallelunga, and Grandmother Matilda Rizzo was from Valledolmo. Resources or suggestions for obtaining church records would be appreciated. Ciao~ Gerald Loretto Ognibene
Jerry Ognibene <gognibene@jersey.net>
Woodbury, NJ USA - Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 19:31:57 (PST)
Before I saw this web page, I thought there were only five Vallelunga families living in North America! I'm really surprise to see all the Vallelunga there is. In Montréal, we are four Vallelunga families all related coming from CALABREZIA. We all speak French and English since we live in the bilingual city of MONTRÉAL. Write me for more info for Vallelunga in the province of QUÉBEC, Canada
Julie Vallelunga <javallelunga@hotmail.com >
Montréal, Qb CANADA - Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 16:00:14 (PDT)
Hi John
I have just read your guestbook again after about 6 months and
I found with much interest the letter speaking of Father Zuzze.
My husband, Don (see letter from Don Adams) and I visited Vallelunga
April, 1997 and met Father Zuzze; who has the same name as my
mother's maiden name but he is not related. He took us
on a tour of Our Lady of Loretto chuch in Vallelunga which is
located in the same Piazza as my mother's homeplace of 80
years ago(and it is still standing and in good condition.) He explained the black madonna had come from our local church,
St.Anthony's which is located in the west side of Buffalo.
He was such a congenial man. We enjoyed his time with us
very much. Vallelunga was a beautiful town and it was such
a meaningful visit for me. We found and visited with my
deceased mother's 1st cousin, Vincenzo Zuzze and his family and met many other family members
when we were there. Everyone was so friendly and hospitable
to us. Thank you for these connections.
Hope to hear more from your guestbook.
Rosemarie (Vara,Zuzze) Adams <ROEDONAD@PCOM.NET>
Buffalo, (Clarence), NY USA - Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 19:54:59 (PDT)
JOHN,
I MUST ADMIT THIS HOMEPAGE IS A WINNER. ALL THESE YEARS I DIDN'T REALIZE SO MANY PEOPLE SHARED MY LAST NAME! I'M WONDERING IF ANYONE IS FROM THE LITTLE 'OL TOWN OF TRABIA SICILIA? IF SO, E-MAIL ME AT LOOCHLUNGA@AOL.COM. LETS CHAT! JOANNA
JOANNA VALLELUNGA <LOOCHLUNGA@AOL.COM>
SAN JOSE, CA USA - Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 00:08:09 (PDT)
John, This web-page is growing and growing. You have done a super job. I am the grand daughter of Anthony and Mary Grace Modica LaRussa, both of whom came from Vallelunga. You have been in contact with my cousins Larry LaRussa (Batavia) and Tony Sanfratello (Denver). I am amazed at the number of people who have visited your site. Good job. Keep it up.
Beatrice L. McManis <bea.mcmanis@diazchem.com>
Holley, NY USA - Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 15:47:54 (PDT)
My grandparents came from Vallelunga and I am interested in information on the town. My E-mail can only accept messages from the USA and Canada. This is a wonderful site. Thanks John:-) Alice
Alice G. Tyler <lalie2@juno.com>
Batavia, NY USA - Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 08:05:20 (PDT)
Just happened to be doing some research on my maternal Grandmother's birthplace and found this page. My grandmother was born Rosalia SanFratello daughter of Calogero SanFratello and Lucia Cerasa on October 1, 1904. The family immigrated to the U.S. circa 1908 and settled in Louisiana. My grandmother married Vincent Candelero in Louisiana. She had 3 brothers and 7 sisters. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who may have any connections.
Mike Liotta
Mike Liotta <lnmliotta@aol.com>
Macon, Ga USA - Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 09:10:03 (PDT)
My family @ my wife,Sharon(Mancuso)',family are both from Vallelunga,Sicily.Last Oct.97 I was in Vallelunga with my youngest daughter, Rebecca. We met the only remaining cousins to the Mancuso's and first cousins too the Messina's. The people are all very friendly and opened up their houses to us. My Italian is limited but Rebecca's is fluent,good thing ,because English does not exist ,at least with our relatives. If anyone has any questions or needs any information regarding a trip there I will be happy to help you.Vallelunga is not exactly on the beaten path and you should know what to expect.
Paul Messina <shellbec@iinc.com>
Batavia, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, June 09, 1998 at 15:04:12 (PDT)
Nice page and a big HELLO to all the Vallelunga's out there...
Dennis Vallelunga <proof@misi.net>
Rochester, Mi USA - Wednesday, June 03, 1998 at 16:54:44 (PDT)
WOW! Your Vallelunga Home Page is AWESOME! I really think it is great. It makes me want to do a lot of work on my family tree. We have one started but it is only from my grandparents down. I know very little about my grandparents brothers & sisters. Thanks for all your hard work. Keep up the good work. Will keep in touch.
Peggy DiStefano.
Margaret Vallelunga DiStefano <dolpin1014@aol.com>
Dexter, USA - Monday, March 16, 1998 at 02:58:30 (PST)
Dear John, my sister, Margaret DiStefano just wrote to your wife and Peg sent me her letter. Our Dad was Joseph Vallelunga. His parents were from Palermo, Trabia, Sicily area. I'm unsure of the exact area but my Aunt can possibly shed some light on this. His Mom was a Vallelunga by birth. My Dad's parents were Carmella and Cosimo Vallelunga. This web page is really very exciting. I have a newspaper picture of the Vallelunga raceway that I found years ago in our local paper. I will stay in touch with this page, now in my favorite places. Keep up the good work and please, get back to me. Thank you.
Barbara A. Nadelen <Barbq10101.aol>
Baldwinsville, NY USA - Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 07:22:07 (PST)
I used to have a fat crush on your son, Dan, but now he's
my best bud and I number him telling me once how you had a
web page or whatever and I thought that I would take a look.
I like it. Anyways tell Danny I love him and I'll see him
soon. Bye!!!
P.s. I write like this hoping that maybe I'll embarrass your
son someday.
P.P.S. I really do like this page.
Kim <p-mir-l@castles.com>
Vacaville, CA USA - Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 17:26:53 (PST)
Nice work on your Webpage! My Corso ancestors came from Trabia, Sicily and settled in San Francisco around 1899. A great-uncle Giovanni Corso had a daughter Benedetta who married Sebastian Vallelunga. Do these names sound familiar to any one?
Dick Corso <dcorso@che.net>
Danville, CA USA - Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 15:08:46 (PST)
Greetings John. My Grandfather and Grandmother came from Vallelunga & Valledomo to America around 1900. I am going there in April to hopefully find information on our family. According to my father, the name 'Picogna' was probably altered during the immigration process. Other relatives names include LoBue, Mascari, Bataglia, Provino & Villa. If any one has information on these names then please feel free to e-mail me.
Greg Picogna <picognafam@aol.com>
Cullman, AL USA - Sunday, February 08, 1998 at 14:18:05 (PST)
Hi John,
Your website was suggested by Tony Sanfratello to those of use
with links to the town of Vallelunga, Sicily. Our PIAZZA relatives
(Salvadore> Francesco> Salvatore, Giuseppe and Santa Maria PIAZZA) lived
there in the 1800s. Would like to "talk" to anyone with links to either
PIAZZA or Vallelunga. Would *especially* like to write to anyone who lives
in or near Vallelunga now.
GREAT SITE, JOHN!
Barbara Vellturo
Tony and Barbara Vellturo <vellturo@sover.net>
Bethel, VT USA - Wednesday, February 04, 1998 at 19:54:01 (PST)
Hello John,
Very interesting web site. I found information that I had not known before.
Vallelunga is such a small city that if your readers are at this web site
they are either 1) related to someone with this name, 2) into auto racing, 3)
or their ancestors were from Vallelunga. If their ancestors were from
Vallelunga we may be related as my ancestors lived there from about 1700 to
about 1905. It is my understanding that descendents of my great uncles still
live there.
Some of the families from Vallelunga that intermarried with the
Sanfratello family are La Russa, Vullo, Gullo, Mancuso, Barone, Miceli,
Sangiorgio, Liuzzo, Ferranti, Mistretta, Giuffrida, Cavarretta, Grasso,
Muscarella, Squitieri, Costanzo, Sinatra, Vilardo, Guagenti, Cammarata,
Pellitteri, Tripi, Blandina, Notaro, Orlando, Cimo, Federico, Sammarco,
Insinna, Modica, Cirrincione, Nugara, Palermo, La Monica, Licata, Cardinale,
Palmeri, Sammarco, Ognibene, and D’Anca. While I do not have extensive
information on these families, your readers are welcome to contact me with the
names of specific individuals to see if we have common ancestors. Dates of
birth and/or death (as well as wife’s maiden name) would help as I have over
3,400 individuals to search through in my program and many names were repeated
generation after generation. The writer should include his or her name in any
correspondence.
Anthony Sanfratello <Sicilian41@aol.com>
NY USA - Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 18:15:47 (PST)
My grandfather, Dominic Piazza was born in Vallelunga. Are there
any Piazzas still living there? I hope to visit in 1998. I would like to
receive the information about the town.
Dick Piazza <Piazza@Cyberwar.Com>
Paramus, NJ USA - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 18:52:47 (PST)
Greetings from a cold Akersberga.
Ulf Jakobsson <ulf.jakobsson@allgon.se>
Akersberga, Sweden - Thursday, November 27, 1997 at 09:37:50 (PST)
My family was from Trabia. My greatgrandmother was from a towm called
Valledomo, Sicily. For any LaScola's out there, did you know they originally
came from the Bologna area. Signed 11/8/97
LaScola <glascola@genesisnetwork.net>
USA - Saturday, November 08, 1997 at 00:51:38 (PST)
Is anyone related to the Ciraulo family of San Jose? One of my friends
(Charles Ciraulo) had a great aunt named Lena Vallelunga.
Bruce Hungate <B.Hungate@EJGallo>
Modesto, CA USA - Friday, October 31, 1997 at 08:49:33 (PST)
HEY NICE WEB SITE....HOPE ALL IS WELL ON THE HOME FRONT. CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE VISSER
LOOMIS, CA USA - Thursday, July 31, 1997 at 12:08:24 (PDT)
John, I'm impressed!
Peggy Austin <Pegary1@aol.com>
Santa Rosa, Ca USA - Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at 16:52:14 (PDT)
Hi, John. I am also a Vallelunga who has relatives in Trabia. My
great-grandfather was Antonino Vallelunga, and (of course) my grandfather
was named Sebastiano. Our family nick-name in the town was "piri-piridu",
a spinning top, because someone in the family was good at dancing a fisherman's
jig. You and I must be somehow related along with a number of Vallelungas
in San Jose who are also "Trabioti". Although I now live in Modesto, I
was born in San Jose in 1958. Great job on the page.
Sebastian Vallelunga <svallelunga@webtv.com>
Modesto, CA USA - Saturday, July 12, 1997 at 17:11:26 (PDT)
Hi John, Thanks for you help with information on the town of Vallelunga
- The town of my fathers birth. Art
Art Ognibene <art-ognibene>
Rohnert Park, CA USA - Tuesday, June 03, 1997 at 22:38:31 (PDT)
Sorry it took me so long to discover what a lovely family you have.
I hope to meet you all in Orlando in 1998, and it's nice to know how to
pronounce Lene. Pat Gilstrap (CA '59)
Pat Gilstrap <gilstrap@atlantic.net>
Williston, FL USA - Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 07:33:32 (PDT)
My family is from Vallelunga, Sicily. I wonder if that is the origin
of your name? Nice web site! - Laura Mancuso
Laura Mancuso <mancuso@ix.netcom.com>
Goleta, CA USA - Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 10:29:49 (PDT)
I just wanted to let you know that I've gotten NO sleep this week
because your son keeps me up all night!!!!!!!! So I can't think right now,
my brain is non functional, I'll get back to you on what I think of your
page when my brain turns on again.
Heather Foley <hafoley@ucdavis.edu>
Davis, Ca USA - Friday, May 02, 1997 at 15:46:12 (PDT)
Since I have not yet had time to do my family history page, and
in response to Reinhold's excellent comments below, I thought I'd mention
that my father's parents are from Trabia, Sicily, just outside Palermo.
While I do not have any proof yet, my guess is that the name originated
from the mountain town of Vallelunga, a bit inland from Trabia. My Mother
was born in Genoa. The mixing of a Sicilian and northern Italian, from
what I hear, is somewhat rare!
John Vallelunga <johnv@sonic.net>
- Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 10:31:14 (PDT)
You have a very attractive site! But what I'm missing is the explanation
where the name "Vallelunga" comes from. Or did I miss a page? -- Anyway,
I study languages and names. Your name comes from Italian "valle" = valley,
and "lunga" = long. In other words, it means "Longvalley." Last names or
family names were used first around the 14th century in Europe. The names
reflected the profession of the family head (such as Smith), character
traits (such as Goodman), physical appearance (such as Short), nicknames
(such as Bigeyes), or place names (such as Romano and Longvalley). So,
your ancestors came from a mountainous region in Italy and lived in or
near a long valley. But as there are more than one such valley, Vallelungas
are not necessarily related. End of mini-lesson. Tutto finito!
Reinhold Aman <aman@sonic.net>
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 01:01:26 (PDT)
I still think talking cars are more fun than e-mail, but this is
purdy cool. I gave you bum info - you don't need to have the word "mail"
in our e-mail address. Everything else is ok.
Paul Bishop <pjbishop@webcc.com>
Poway, ca USA - Monday, January 27, 1997 at 21:37:55 (PST)
Hi John,You can't hide from me, I found your home page ... nice!Talk
to you later.
Amnon <afjf@interlog.com>
North York, On Canada - Friday, December 27, 1996 at 19:40:59 (PST)
Hi John, job well done on the home page. I'm thinking of creating
an east coast version. Any comments? I have a copy of QuarterdeckTotal
Web that I'm working through the tutorial on.
Kevin Vallelunga <kevinval@cardina.net>
Almont, Mi USA - Friday, November 29, 1996 at 10:02:02 (PST)
Just dropping a line to say what's up to all the otherVallelunga's
on the net, related or not. Peace.
Craig Vallelunga <funkdata@ix.netcom.com>
Rochester Hills, Mi USA - Monday, November 11, 1996 at 09:57:30 (PST)
Hi Brian's Dad. That's a very snazzy car and your homepage is great.
This is Jenny who you met at Davis twice.
Jenny Bachman <jsbachman@ucdavis.edu>
Santa Barbara, CA USA - Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at 22:11:27 (PDT)
Nice Page! Wish I had a pic on mine like this one.
Justin Schlottman <justins@napanet.net>
Napa, CA USA - Monday, October 21, 1996 at 20:09:09 (PDT)
Now all you need to do is format the pages.
Brian Vallelunga
Davis, CA USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 12:58:37 (PDT)
Of course I HAD to test this!
John Vallelunga
USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 00:00:05 (PDT)