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Re: Any and all Frenzas

bluefairy79 — 2013-07-06 19:59:32Z

I came across Family with the name Di Frenza dating back to 1835 .My 3rd great grandma was Angela di frenza daughter of Vitantoinia Di frenza her mom was Rosa lotito.Angela was married to sergio Morolla all of them born in the Molfetta and corato area. If any of these names come across please message me or answer to the post i would love to exchange info

Re: Where does the Frenza family name come from?

tfrenza — 2010-04-24 01:29:11Z

The story I have heard, was that the original spelling is actually "Fiorenza", but there was some kind of disagrement with the family, so the side that had the fit, changed there name to "Frenza". I can so see Italians arguing over something so little and deciding to change there name and walk away. Sad, but probably true.

Re: Where does the Frenza family name come from?

gekko126 — 2008-10-07 03:11:22Z

The theory in my family is it is the result of Americanizing of the last name Fiorenza. I have relatives that had this name back in Italy,and evidence of many people with this name comming into the US. It seems, like so many names the "io" was dropped when they immigrated, to make it easier to spell and say. (my husband- Genetempo is now Gentempo) Fiorenza is the original spelling of the city of Florence (Firenze- current Italian spelling). It wasn't until the time of Dante that the Italian language was written down, and it took a while for spellings to settle in. The last name means a patriarch in my family was from Florence, since many last names were the town the person was from. This is based on my research of my family, the history of Florence, and the Italian language. This is just a theory, so take from it what you may.

Re: Where does the Frenza family name come from?

Ajacian2001 — 2008-01-27 06:25:27Z

My father is Adolfo frenza and family was from casacalena and Ripabottoni

I am originally from Monttreal and all my family still lives there

Re: Any and all Frenzas

Robbi7123 — 2005-05-30 02:44:58Z

Hello!

My name is Rober Louis Frenza. I'm doing genealogy research on the FRENZA family. My Great Grandfather was Leonardo Frenza. He was married to Lucia DI Orio. I believe they lived in Benevito Italy but I'm not sure of that.

I believe Leonardo Frenza was born in 1859 in Campobasso, or Avellina Italy and then lived in Benevito or Avellina, Italy... but again, I'm not sure of that. I believe Leonardo Frenza died in March of 1935 ro 1936.

I believe Lucia DI Orio was born around Campobasso, Italy and died on 25 Oct. 1932 in New York City, New York, USA.

They had four sons:

First son - Joseph Frenza Sr.
Second son - Ignatius Frenza
Third son - Anthony Frenza
Fourth son - Frank Frenza

Ignatius Frenza was my Grandfather. He was married to Nicolleta Emma Reda. They had 5 children:

First daughter - Lucille Frenza
Second daughter - Maria Frenza
Third daughter - Eleanora Frenza
Fourth son - Albert Leonard Frenza
Fifth son - Louis Frenza

Albert Leonard Frenza is my father. He married Arabula LouVerna Thomas. They had 4 children.

First daughter (adopted) - Josephine Glenda Frenza
Second son - Albert Leonard Frenza, Jr.
Third son - Robert Louis Frenza (ME)
Fourth daughter - Kathryn Louise Frenza

May I ask for your assistance in establishing my FRENZA genealogy line? All I have is a little information on Leonardo Frenza and Lucia DI Iorio.

OH yes! Your website is FABULOUS! However, the picture for Campobossa, Italy did not download.

I really look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Frenza
9610 Varallo Court
Stockton, California 95212
(209) 955 1015 h
(209) 941 7562 w
(760) 622 8531 cell

PS: I too have a website... but it's still in the working (construction process). It is located at: FRENZATREE.com

Re: Where does the Frenza family name come from?

2003-11-30 03:05:37Z

Well, well well....I have chills running down my spine. My father's name is Angelo Frenza and he too is from Ripabottini (sp?). He will get a kick outta this for sure.
I am interested to know if there is any relation.
Where are you in US? We are in Canada (Toronto).

Feel free to contact us.

I have to say that this is very coincidental - I also noticed that you posted on October 6 - that is my parents wedding anniversary.

Take care.

A fellow Frenza,
Patricia
(AbsolutP@rogers.com) NO JUNK MAIL PLEASE

Re: Where does the Frenza family name come from?

2003-10-06 13:44:20Z

Hi people!!

My parents are from Ripabottoni, Campobasso. I have found that our name... the FRENZA name , is actually from German decent.We come from RHINELAND ... which is Germany.
There were many variations of our name.

id love to talk about it with those who are interested.

lets talk..

Ang.

Re: Any and all Frenzas

2003-09-07 02:24:31Z

Hi ,

I have relatives in Syracuse area and have traced father's family to Molise area cities of Casacalena and Ripabottoni.. i think these are correct but could never confirm. A lot of Frenza in Montreal Quebec where I am from.

Get in touch... Ajacian@gosympatico.ca

Ciao!

Re: Where does the Frenza family name come from?

2003-09-07 02:20:06Z

I have never found the roots of the name but there are many variations...
I have traced my family to Molise, cities of Cascalena and Ripabottoni... but not positive there either.
My father's family is from Montreal...

Get in touch... Ajacian@gosympatico.ca

Ciao!

Any and all Frenzas

elizabethherbig|| — 2002-02-20 15:39:37Z

I am looking for any information about the Frenza family, specifically Rosa, daughter of Angelo Michele Frenza and Angela Libra. Rosa married Ludovico DiSanto in Clyde NY in 1908. Angelo MAY have been born in Bari Italy, though this is not yet confirmed. Any information you can share would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me at whereslibby@yahoo.com. Thank you

Re: Any and all Frenzas

elizabethherbig|| — 2002-02-20 15:39:37Z

I have learned since posting that first message that Rosa was born in Ripabottoni, not Bari. (Thank goodness! Ripabottoni is much smaller than Bari so its records are easier to search.)There are many Frenzas in Ripabottoni and many of their descendants immigrated to the US and Canada. If this information rings any bells for anyone, I'd love to hear from you at whereslibby@yahoo.com

Where does the Frenza family name come from?

2001-01-22 21:25:43Z

Can anybody shed some light on how our Fmily name came to be? I have many theories but nothing concrete. Any suggestions or facts are certainly welcome!

A long lost cousin,

Leo Frenza (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)