I am looking for any information on my great-grandfather, Egidio (Julius) Ciaccia.
He was from Jelsi, Italy originally and came to Cleveland, Ohio with his wife Mary Valiante and son Andrew.
His wife passed away and Egidio went to South America for work. I am not sure which country, but I have been reading that there were many areas of Argentina and Brazil where Italians settled. I believe he would have left the US in the 1920's or very early 1930's.
My grandfather, Andrew, never heard from him after he left for South America and always was sad that his father seemed to just disappear.
If anyone knows the name Egidio (Julius) Ciaccia or is related to him, I would love to hear from you.
My grandfather has passed away so I really want to do my best to find his father.
Thanks you.