Hi Maria! Welcome to the United States and your search. My grandmother's maiden name was Josephine Pisaniello, I think. At least that's how she says it. She is still alive at 96 and lives in an "extended care facility" in Long Island, New York. Her married name is Josephine Petecca.
I started tracing my family ancestry last fall and have discovered some very interesting things. The most exciting thing has occurred on my father's side of the family (The Garzillis)--a cousin in Argentina found my message, replied, and we have been communicating since then. More recently, another cousin from New Jersey found me. I also communicate with a woman in Italy who shares the last name of Garzilli.
My grandmother I believe was also from San Martin. Is that near Naples? I'll have to do a little more investigating; I'll let you know her parents names, etc. There seem to be a lot of Pisaniellos and related names. What is the meaning of the last name--do you know?
You can write to me directly at
brackzilli@juno.com, or just press reply. What state do you live in? I live in New York (near Poughkeepsie).