Paul, I went to Clavarezza (whew - what a road!) and met with the lady who has access to the church records. She looked within the time period and it appears only FIRPO surnames are listed. However, when we were flying back to America we got an email from her telling us the place he was born was ...

we think My paternal grandfather Giuseppe Risso was
born 4 15 1879 in Clavarezza Liguria Italy according to ship register
and his wife
Caterina Garavano was
born 6 8 1879 Aresso Liguria Italy, again as liste on ship register

Caterina (Kate) was married in Italy and then came to the United States ...