Oppedisano - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: OPPEDISANO family

kahlrosa — 2011-10-01 00:56:57Z

I hope you can help. My new e-mail is kahlrosa@yahoo.com

Re: OPPEDISANO family

creteability — 2011-06-14 09:44:07Z

Hi Rosa and Louis,
My name is Bruno Oppedisano and i live in Australia.My nonno's name was Bruno Oppedisano and married Molica Guisappina and my dad's name is Leonardo Oppedisano and my son's name is Leonardo Oppedisano aswell.
Both my nonno and my dad are from Locchori or portagiola Reggio Calabria.I am very interested in finding out where it originated from and does our surname mean whole foot? (oppedi) (sano)
I wonder if everybody looked at it this way who had our surname?
I'm sure we are related along the line, and would love to see or find out if we have any relatives that are the same!!

Hope to hear from you soon
Take care ur long lost relative.
Bruno Oppedisano from down under.

Re: Joseph/Dennis Oppedisano

Laurielmcintosh — 2010-06-07 21:14:54Z

Aunt Babe was the sister to Dennis' grandmother: Cecelia Doherty Laidlaw. She was Jean's Mother. I am Jean's niece and 2nd brothers'( Carl) daughter, Laurie

There are several branches of Laidlaw's researching our genealogy and we would enjoy working with you to help gather facts. Please join my Facebook page: Laurie Laidlaw and you will find a large smattering of us there. As for the Opedisano's-Jean is the "gate keeper" and has become somewhat of a recluse. You can contact her at:207-799-1009

Re: My family tree

josephoppedisano — 2010-05-03 16:50:45Z

Richard,

My name is Joe Oppedisano. My father was named Sam and he had an Uncle Sam. My father grew up in Jamaica, Queens and then moved to Syracuse when he was around 17. The rest of his immediate family, (My grandfather Joseph and grandmother Susie and children) moved to Syracuse shortly thereafter. My extended family settled in Massapequa, including my Great-Uncle Frank.

Re: are we related?????

devonmarshall101 — 2010-02-19 10:03:15Z

im 14 and my fathers name is nicholas george oppedisano his fater married a dale miller this is all i now on my fathers side

Re: Your family's origin

jtaugust591 — 2009-04-18 21:42:05Z

Hello, I was wondering if the person with the last name Oppedisano from Jamaica Queens knows of any relatives with the first name Pasquale. He was my grandfather his full name was Pasquale Oppedisano. My father remembers him talking about Jamica Queens also whiteplains and New rochelle.. He later changed his last name. We are trying to find out if there were any relatives. He came from Regio Calabria

Re: Grotteria

kahlrosa — 2009-01-05 14:35:27Z

Hi my is rosa and I am related to some zavalia and to agostino. My maiden was Femia

Re: Oppedisano surname

silvana76 — 2008-02-07 08:44:55Z

Hi all, im wondering if someone could help me find out a little bit more about my grandmothers family history.My grandmothers name is Maria Caterina Oppedisano. Her fathers name is Guiseppe Oppedisano and her mothers name is Marianna Restango, they lived in Gioiosa Ionica Calabria.
If anyone can help me find out any more info on her Family that would be great.
SILVANA.

Domenico Oppedisano

2005-11-08 01:43:58Z

Still interested in anyone researching Domenic Perisino/Persino/Oppedisano. Some family in Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Atlanta. New email if you have any info.

Re: OPPEDISANO family

2005-06-01 07:09:54Z

Hi Rosa,

Nice to hear from you! I would be happy to help you with your family tree! In fact, I have done a very extensive family tree myself. Here is the website on my family tree: http://www.calabriadna.com

Please email me at my personal email so we can discuss this further:
LouLocc@pacbell.net

Also, I am going to attempt to write to your personal email, which I got from this website. In any case, I would be very happy to work with you on this. Does your family come from Gioiosa Ionica, Martone, or Grotteria in Reggio Calabria?

Best wishes,
Louis Loccisano

Re: OPPEDISANO family

jgafc — 2005-05-28 04:19:06Z

hi my name is rosa femia chamberlin. i live in utica new york . i have a aunt her last name maiden name was loccisano. she married a femia. she lives in corona queens. i trying to start genealogy of my last name and i was wondering if you can help me.

thank you

rosa femia chamberlin

Re: New england area oppedisano

2004-12-24 23:01:15Z

thanks for the reply. I think i remember you too. i will tell Lucky you said hello. have a wonderfull Christmas.

Re: New england area oppedisano

2004-12-24 22:25:23Z

Derek, I remember you. Oh my GOD.
Small world. I remember meeting you when you were about 12 or 13 years old at the house in Cundy's Harbor. Tell Lucky "Jr" that I hope all is well with him, Karyn, Mom, Dad and Kirk. It's been over 10 years since I last saw him. I think of Lucky from time to time and was suprised to see your families name posted.
I also found a long lost relative on this site. It's amazing. Merry Christmas to you and your father. He was a nice guy also.
Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Cassandra

Re: New england area oppedisano

2004-12-23 04:21:46Z

Joseph is my father and Lucky and Kirk are my cousines. I am visiting them over newyears. Thanks for the reply.

Re: New england area oppedisano

2004-12-22 20:36:33Z

Hi, I was just searching the Oppedisanos and saw this message. I dated Vincent N. Oppedisano ll for 5 years back around 1986. His father was the Senior and he was married to Virginia (Ginny) with another son Kirk. They live in Cundy's Harbor, Maine. The brother was Joesph, but he changed his last name to, I believe, Peterson? He was a sail maker-the last I knew of. I hope this helps. They are a wonderful family.

Toronto Oppedisano

2004-08-27 14:08:52Z

Some in Toronto too

Re: we may just be related

lperisino — 2004-05-09 16:50:52Z

I am looking for information on the family and the person of Domenico (?sp) Persino. Additional names possible: Domenic Perisino or Oppedisano. Possible locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Ohio, Florida. Brothers were located first in Pittsburgh then in Fresno- Phillip and Carmello. I will place you in touch with members of the Pittsburgh branch of Perisino's (three grandchildren). Please contact me at leighandfrank2003@yahoo.com. Thanks- Leigh Perisino, GA 5/9/04

Domenico Oppedisano

2004-05-09 16:47:25Z

Looking for family members of Domenic Perisino. Other possible names- Domenico Perisino, Domenic Persino Please read pertinent info at this location: http://www.geocities.com/silverwitch01/perisino.html

Please email me at: leighandfrank2003@yahoo.com

Re: are we related?????

2004-05-09 16:46:26Z

Re: Oppedisano DNA history

2003-06-13 16:13:34Z

please contact me. I am interested in participating.

Re: New england area oppedisano

soppedisano1 — 2003-05-23 18:19:00Z

My name is Samuel Oppedisano, Jr. The son of Samuel Oppedisano, Sr. My dad was oldest brother of your grandfather, Joseph. Is your father's name Lucky(Vincent) or Joey (Joesph)? If so, I am their cousin, Sonny who lives in Portland, Maine and part time in Florida. Your grandfather had 3 brothers Sam, Nick, Tony, and 5 sisters Teresea, Connie, Twins, Cam and Ann and Dora. Nick, Connie, and Cam are still alive. Nick and Connie live in the Portland Maine area and Cam lives in Las Vegas. Your grandfather's second wife, Jean and son Dennis live in the So. Portland area. Your grandfather's father, Vincent came to the USA with two brothers in the early 1900s from Reggio de Calabria and his mother, Maria , mother and two brothers came to the USA from Meno, Sicily through South America in the early 1900s. I don't know how your great grandparents met but they settle in Portland, Maine and last live at 52 Atlantic St. Portland, Maine where my Uncle Nick and his wife,Mary, still live. If you would like more information or would like to meet any of us email at soppedisano@surfbest.net.

Oppedisano DNA history

LouisLoccisano — 2003-05-12 23:16:23Z

If any Oppedisano male wants to test his Y DNA to see where his original Oppedisano grandfather came from before reaching Italy, I am coordinating this project. It should also let us know if all Oppedisano men are related to eachother.

http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Loccisano

Thanks,
Louis Loccisano

OPPEDISANO family

LouLocc — 2003-04-14 17:26:47Z

The Oppedisano family has its origins in the cluster of villages surrounding the town of Locri in the province of Reggio Calabria. It is possible to trace your ancestors back to about 1750, as I have done. It turns out the Mormon Church has microfilmed all birth, marriage, and death records from our villages (Grotteria, Gioiosa, Siderno, ect) from 1809-1910 and these microfilms are available here in the USA. Two of my distant great-grandparents were Oppedisano's. I'm sure we're all related! Hopefully in time, we can link our families up. I would very much like to correspond with all of you and share family stories. One day, my goal is to compile a very complete family tree. Please feel free to e-mail me at loulocc@pacbell.net. Best wishes to you all.

Re: my family

kbuzzell_1 — 2003-04-03 04:13:47Z

Hi,
I'm not italian, but I just bought the family shoe store in Honeoye Falls NY known as Oppedisano's. From what the previous owner, Don Oppedisano tells me the name literally means healthy foot and many of his ancestors worked in the footwear trade be it cobbling or what have you. Hope this helps the Oppedisano people.

Re: Joseph/Dennis Oppedisano

2003-03-11 22:56:09Z

So Ptld. He was married to a Jean of Irish descent until his passing, and was stationed in Cape May, NJ early in his life. His middle initial is A. Born 14 JUL 1918, Died 12 FEB 2001. Savanna, Dennis's daughter has tried to find out more on the genealogy, yet Dennis' has either been vague on purpose or just doesn't know. He has said only that his kin are all in NYC. I remember hearing that Joseph came from a large family. He did not like pasta, except on thanksgiving, because he grew up eating it pretty much daily. Dennis isn't sure if Joseph was born in Italy or in NYC or "somewhere along the way". Also, Dennis has spoken quite often of an Aunt "Babe", who, he claims was a pretty well known Broadway actress. This aunt being Joseph' sister, I believe.
Dennis is an extremely talented guitar player, and Savanna was born with an amazing voice, so Savanna, would love to learn more of this elusive aunt. Both Dennis and his father Joseph work/worked in the pipefitter/welder's union if that helps. Savanna would love to meet or correspond with her extended family on her dad's side. That part of her life is a big mystery, as it is for you. I sincerely hope that you or someone reading this turns out to be kin. I hope you also, Derek, if this is not the same Joseph, find your roots somehow.

Re: Oppedisano family from Grotteria, Italy

ashleyoppedisano — 2003-03-11 19:48:08Z

hello..my great grandfather was LUIGI OPPEDISANO, b. Sept. 3, 1894 in Italy. he married FORTUNATA CURCIO, and they had 4 children: Frank b.Aug.1, 1928, Mary, Julia, and Rocco Oppedisano. Are any of these names familliar to you? Please feel free to email me at Ashley.Oppedisano@huskymail.uconn.edu
thank you!

Re: My family tree

ashleyoppedisano — 2003-03-11 19:48:08Z

Re: New england area oppedisano

ashleyoppedisano — 2003-03-11 19:48:08Z

hello..LUIGI OPPEDISANO b. Sept.3, 1894 in Italy was my great grandfather, he married FORTUNATA CURCIO and they had 4 children, FRANK b.Aug.1, 1928, MARY, JUILA, and ROCCO OPPEDISANO. Do any of these names sound familiar?

Re: Joseph/Dennis Oppedisano

2003-03-11 16:59:52Z

where did Joseph and Dennis live? My father who is Joseph Jr. hasn't spoke with father Joseph Sr. for several years and like I said did not attend his funeral. I am wondering if we are speaking of the same joseph Sr., the one who passed? My family I understand is from the Calabria area in Italy.

Look forward to your reply.

Derek

Re: New england area oppedisano

cheryl_pettengill — 2003-03-11 10:34:28Z

My grandfather's name is Joseph Oppedisano. He died a few years ago. He had only one child that I know of, My dad, Dennis Gregory Oppedisano and he was bron 7/11/56 But the thing is that my mom said he may have had more than noe child. I would also like to find out more of my family heritage on the Oppedisano side, because I have no contact with my father. just thought something might be a considance and I should let you know.

Re: Joseph/Dennis Oppedisano

cheryl_pettengill — 2003-03-11 10:34:28Z

Hi, this is Savanna's mother, Cheryl. Dennis did tell me he thought he had at least one sibling. Dennis also has told me that he has had a son, (in San Diego), he told Savanna he had twin girls, and a state worker suggested that he "may have" many children. So not only is Savanna, she's 13, a cousin of yours, but there are possibly more. Savanna is in Oreno, for a school event until tues night, yet I know she'll be excited to hear that you replied. These illegitimate children by Dennis is reflective of living with the man, who I got to know pretty well, Joseph Oppedisano. She had been discouraged in meeting him by Dennis...and most likely Joseph was never told about her attempts in meeting him.

Re: New england area oppedisano

2003-03-10 15:27:23Z

My granfather Joseph Oppedisano died not too long ago and had a son, or my uncle, named Dennis. My father was also his son but hasn't spoke to him for 40 years or so nor did he attend his funeral. What was your mothers name?

Re: Oppedisano family from Grotteria, Italy

bubbajell3 — 2002-12-27 09:31:24Z

I have family for Grotteria, Italy also Guiseppe Bruzzese married to Maria Aprile landed in boston, Ma in 1908 i have a ship manifest dating from May 1908 to 1926 with many different names of ships and surnames on it but mostly everyone on it is from Grotteria and all landed in either NY or MA so if you have any info on the Family name Bruzzese or Aprile (Aprille) Panetta, Carlino and Galluzzo please respond Thank you Dina

Grotteria surnames and MA

2002-11-16 17:14:09Z

Gina, Where do you live in MA? I live in Rowley, MA, north of Boston. My grandfather, Bruno Iannizzi, settled in the North End in 1907 from Grotteria, Reggio Calabria. I have seen the OPPEDISANO name quite frequently when using the LDS films to research. Several actuall married Iannizzi individuals. I have compiled a database of all the IANNIZZI individuals in Grotteria and Mammola by using the filds from 1809-1910 through the LDS library. Would love to correspond with another Grotteria descendant. I am president of The Italian Genealogical Society of A,merica, based in Peabody, MA. We are an active group and meet 4 times per year. Love to hear from you.

Grotteria

2002-11-15 15:52:06Z

I came acroiss this message thread when I searched for Grotteria on Google. My grandfather came from Grotteria, arriving in NY in 1907. He then settled in the North End in Boston, MA. I have spent the last 10 years tracing the family in Grotteria and Mammola, visiting the villages in Nov 1999. My surnames are IANNIZZI, ZAVAGLIA, SCALI, FEMIA, AGOSTINO, TASSONE, FERRARO and a few more. I have come across the OPPEDISANO name as marrying into the IANNIZZI clan in Grotteria. aI have used nearly 170 rolls of microfilm to trace my family back to the 1750s in the two towns. My maiden name was actually spelled YANNIZZE in the US (these Yankees never could spell ;~))Thought I'd drop you a line to say hi to a fellow Calabrese! Marcia

Re: Oppedisano family from Grotteria, Italy

lisaursino — 2002-08-06 01:36:47Z

Hi, I am new to this site and came across your message. My grandparents & father were all born in Grotteria, Italy. They migrated to Sydney, Australia. My great-grandparents, surname Bruzzese (great-grandmother's name Rosa-Maria) migrated to Boston, MA. Would be interested to hear from anyone who may have information on my family history.

Lisa

are we related?????

Nannabania — 2002-03-22 16:14:02Z

are you related to domonic oppedisano. he came to ohio when he was a teen. he was married to susan oppedisano.( don't know maiden name) if you are related e-mail me as soon as you can.
Thanks

misspelled first name

Nannabania — 2002-03-22 16:14:02Z

Iam sorry but i misspelled my great grandad's first name it is dominic oppedisanoi am so sorry for the confussion

Are you related?

Mandie2989 — 2002-03-21 16:08:04Z

are you related to domonic oppedisano .

New england area oppedisano

2002-03-12 21:52:07Z

My family came over from Italy and settled in Brunswick, Maine. My grandfather is Joseph Oppedisano. Hehad two children. I don't speak with them and am unaware of the oppedisano heritage. Can anyone fill me in, it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: My family tree

gptahoe — 2001-07-01 11:12:51Z

Richard,
Very interesting story! Although, I don't think it was my grandfather, as he had already relocated to Syracuse by 1966. However, it most definitely could have been grandfather's uncle - also a Sam. I should be talking to my grandfather today, and will certainly ask him. If I recall, I actually think Sam's oldest son's name was Frank. However, they may have all relocated to Massapequa by '66. I'll check on it. Small world it is!

my family