Fran,
I am not the same Caryn you mentioned in your e-mail, however, I will get back to you on a possible relationship. My family is from Brooklyn. My grandfather was Louis. He was born in Italy. He was married to Lena Potenza. He had 3 children Antionette, Natale (my father) and Grace. As far as I knew his brothers stayed in Italy. I have heard some stories from my Aunts that I want to verify. My grandfather and grandmother lived in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. I also lived in that house for 10 years. I will see what more I can dig up and get back to you. Thank you, Caryn