Hola Ines,

Yes, Orlando Fundichely (actor) is my first cousin, my dad's nephew.

I met him 7 years ago when he came to this country. Believe it or not, his father, my uncle, never told him about us (Communist). He may have been afraid, Lord only knows.

In any case, my aunt in Banes (my dad's family is from Oriente) visited Habana, and his mother, who told her that he was here. My aunt let us know and I contacted him. He was so happy to have family here. He felt very alone in those times.

He's doing quite well, and has been in several novelas. He brought his older brother, and now I have two Fundichely cousins in the U.S.

Unfortunately, the elder Fundichelys aren't good at keeping a family history. They don't know anything about the origins of the name.

There are many Fundichelys, mostly in Queto, Holguin, and Banes, but there's also a faction in the Habana province. These new cousins of mine have told me about them.

Five years ago Orlando was living in Lima and I got a chance to accompany my dad there so that he could see his brother after 32 years. It was a very important time in my life. I bonded with both my coursins and we found that we were very alike even though our upbringing was world's apart.

They have run into some Fundichelys in Florida as well. Although they don't know what is their lineage. I know that my great grandparents had five children and that those great aunts and uncles of mine had kids of their own, but my dad never kept in touch.

One day I hope to visit the country an possible search for some family.

Thanks Ines

Have a nice weekend.
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