Information on Frank Castelluccio's (Valli) Mother

[slake97]

I'm not sure if you've found out more info on Mary Rinaldi, Frankie's mother. I am a relative of hers. My grandfather, Angelo "Charles" Rinaldi, and Mary were first cousins. He lived in North Arlington, NJ. He was married to Louise Puzzo and had two sons, Vito "William" and, my father, Robert. I believe his family did come from Pennsylvania. I guess I may be related to your family also!

[suanj]

His father was from Newark and his mother was from Dunmore. Based on family stories I am thinking it is a Rinaldi and I located a possible canidate but dont know if there is anyway to confirm if I found the right one without the 1940 census data. I am polling other family members to see if I can piece together a story or perhaps get a good address.

Hi
after 2 years, I reply again to this topic also because now I know more abt Frankie Valli nee Castelluccio ( by movie "Jersey boys")
well, if Mary Rinaldi was from Dunmore, here the 1930 census:
Name: Donato Rinaldi
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1889
Birthplace: Italy
Immigration Year: 1890
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Affiliate Film Number: 2049
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Donato Rinaldi Head M 41 Italy
Rose Rinaldi Wife F 40 Italy
Mary Rinaldi Daughter F 18 Pennsylvania
Jennie Rinaldi Daughter F 16 Pennsylvania
Carmella Rinaldi Daughter F 12 Pennsylvania
Vito Rinaldi Son M 10 Pennsylvania
Mark Rinaldi Son M 6 Pennsylvania
Angelo Rinaldi Son M 2 Pennsylvania

the 1920 census:

Name: Dougels Rinaldi
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Dunmore Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent: Own
Birth Year (Estimated): 1890
Birthplace: Italy
Immigration Year: 1905
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Dougels Rinaldi Head M 30 Italy
Rose Rinaldi Wife F 27 Italy
James Rinaldi Son M 8 Pennsylvania
Manie Rinaldi Daughter F 6 Pennsylvania
Dominick Rinaldi Son M 3 Pennsylvania
John Rinaldi Son M 2 Pennsylvania
Vito Rinaldi Son F 0 Pennsylvania
James Rinaldi Father M 80 Italy

Rinaldi coming from Avigliano (Potenza province, Basilicata region, IT)


I cannot find the marriage record of Mary Rinaldi at Anthony Castelluccio...
but I am pretty sure that I found the Anthony Castelluccio censuses ..
Anthony Castelluccio was born abt in 1912 in Jersey City and not in Newark... the parents was Frank S Castelluccio, italian, barber, and Carmela also called Millie or Mildred.. maiden name unknown..
Frank S Castelluccio if my search is correct, was born in Faiano (Salerno province) and not in Bisaccia as I read on internet...

going in order ( on the censuses are some error however the records are ok):

Frank S Castelluccio in 1920 census:
Name: Frank Castelluecio
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Jersey City Ward 3, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent: Rent
Birth Year (Estimated): 1876
Birthplace: Italy
Immigration Year: 1899
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Frank Castelluecio Head M 44 Italy
Mildred Castelluecio Wife F 37 Italy ( Carmela is the her italian first name)
James Castelluecio Son M 14 New Jersey
Marie Castelluecio Daughter F 12 New Jersey
Asuntie Castelluecio Daughter F 9 New Jersey
Anthony Castelluecio Son M 8 New Jersey
Fred Castelluecio Son M 5 New Jersey
William Castelluecio Son M 3 New Jersey
Rose Castelluecio Daughter F 0 New Jersey
Rose Castelluecio Mother F 63 Italy
I am pretty sure that Anthony, Fred, William and Rose was the children of Frank and Carmela( Mildred or Millie in USA)..

Frank S Castelluccio
United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank S Castelluccio
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Jersey City no 3, New Jersey, United States
Gender: Male
Nationality: Italy
Birth Date: 11 May 1875
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/T ... cc=1968530

the family in 1930 census lived in NEWARK:

Name: Frank Cestelucci
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Newark (Districts 1-250), Essex, New Jersey, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1876
Birthplace: Italy
Immigration Year: 1902
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Affiliate Film Number: 1333
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Frank Cestelucci Head M 54 Italy
Mildred Cestelucci Wife F 49 Italy
Josepha Cestelucci Daughter F 21 New York
Asemta Cestelucci Daughter F 20 New York
Anthony Cestelucci Son M 18 New Jersey
Fred Cesteleian Son M 15 New Jersey
William Cesteleian Son M 13 New Jersey
Rose M Cesteleian Daughter F 10 New Jersey
Rose Cesteleian Mother F 74 Italy
Anthony Zaffa Roomer M 26 Italy
Anthony Varella Roomer M 28 Italy
if you read, lacking the oldest son, and the 2 daughters are born in New York.. also the oldest son, James Castelluccio was born in NY...
In effects Carmela/Millie/Mildred was married at a Castelluccio; I know not if was the right Frank S or another Castelluccio.. I no found the marriage record in USA but surely Frank S was single when arrived in USA

First Name: Franco
Last Name: Castelluccio
Ethnicity: Italy, Italian
Last Place of Residence: Faiano
Date of Arrival: Jul 14, 1897
Age at Arrival: 21y Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Patria (1882)
Port of Departure: Naples
Manifest Line Number: 0028

barber, single, joining at brother Alfonso in NY

http://www.ellisisland.org/EIFile/popup ... &line=0028

and in 1910 census:
Name: Millie Castelluccio
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 26, Kings, New York, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1883
Birthplace: Italy
Immigration Year: 1899
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Millie Castelluccio Head F 27 Italy
James Castelluccio Son M 5 New York
Josephine Castelluccio Daughter F 2 New York
Susan Castelluccio Daughter F 0 New York
Rosalie Castelluccio Mother-in-law F 52 Italy

Millie first husband.. decesead... ?... he was another Castelluccio ? or Frank S was out
from home and Millie declared to be a widowed just for error language.. It could be possible.... I know not.. also it could be possible that Frank S Castelluccio was a brother or a cousin of Millie first husband...
It is a mystery....

Millie died in Newark between 1930 and 1940;
the 1940 census
Name: Frank S Castellucio
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 1, Newark, Newark City, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 67
Marital Status: Widowed
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Italy
Birth Year (Estimated): 1873
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Frank S Castellucio Head M 67 Italy
Rose M Castellucio Daughter F 20 New Jersey
Rose Castellucio Mother F 86 Italy

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/T ... cc=2000219

Anthony Castelluccio was already married and his son Frankie Valli was 6 old.. but I cannot find the 1940 census.. it could be very helpful, because by Mary infos on the census we can know if matching with Mary Rinaldi of Dunmore ( records above)
suanj

[intuition412]

Well it looks as if I am related to Frankie Valli's mother. My father is Joseph Rinaldi born in Dunmore PA...he is the second cousin to Frankie Valli....This is so awesome. Wish I knew Mr. Valli personally!!!

[gemellua]

Happy Birthday Frankie!