Did you see the Philadelphia Passenger Lists for 1800-1945? It shows an Amedeo Sereno b. abt. 1889 arriving from Naples on May 1, 1909.

I'm a Gatto.

My Grandfather, Gaetano Gatto, was born in Bronte, Sicily, and immigrated to Carbondale, PA, where my Dad was born.

I was born and raised in Jersey (Woodbridge area).

Patti

"My grandparents were born in Italy, my parents are first generation. As children, my parents & their siblings were tormented and physically picked on."

ajmonti:

You are so right! That was the basis for our children's book - bullying. My husband and his brother were picked on because their Papa ...

mfjp:

Thank you for your reply! Great suggestion, and I will do just that.

Best wishes,
Patti

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I have just begun the journey. I'm starting with my Dad's family.

My grandfather, Gaetano Gatto, was from Bronte, Sicily. He arrived in the US May 1, 1909 (age 17) on the Italia sailing out of Palermo. He settled in Carbondale, PA. His parents were Nunzio Gatto and ...