Roccanova - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Roccanova Family History

brotherdan — 2012-01-01 07:37:14Z

I'm looking to find Marie Roccanova, or relatives. She would have been born about 1923, and graduated from junior high on June 20, 1938. I've got an autograph book belonging to her, from Dewey (136) J.H.S.

Re: roccanova family

darjoe_1 — 2010-07-05 19:21:46Z

My wife is a Brognano from New Castle PA. We can't seem to make a connection to the Rome NY clan.
My wife's grandfather was Salvatore Brognano. They are from Calibria?
Joe Jennings
darjoe@socal.rr.com

Re: addition to prev msg

isabellaroccanova — 2009-07-29 18:43:19Z

My great grandfather Rocco Roccanova was the "mayor" of Roccanova Italy - that is where my family originated from - My grandma Isabella (Matera) married his son Rocco Roccanova. My dad is Anthony, there is my Uncle Vinny, Aunt Rose, Lucia Rose and Josephine. My dad and his sister Rose are the only two siblings that are not in heaven. Their names are engraved on Ellis Island.

A Gathering of Descendants from Craco

janetlynne121 — 2007-06-10 17:19:41Z

On August 10-12, 2007 there will be a gathering of descendants from the tiny Italian hilltop town of Craco, in Albany N.Y. Anyone with ties to this community is welcome to join us for a weekend of history, geneology, and social functions. If interested, please leave your e-mail address so a registration package can be forwarded.

Re: roccanova family

lisatropia — 2007-06-07 00:10:32Z

My greatgrandfather Carlo was born in 1880. His father was Vincenzo Roccanova- probably the Vincenzo from the Giuseppe, Phillipe, Carlo generation you have here.

Vincenzo Roccanova- my g-greatgrandfather married a woman named Rosamaria ( I dont have a last name for her)

Re: roccanova family

janetlynne121 — 2007-06-05 20:06:23Z

I have Carlo's brothers as Guiseppe, Phillipe and Vincenzo. Pasqua married Vincenzo Rubertone in 1867 and they had at least 5 children who lived till adulthood. Isabel, Pietro (my Grandfather), Maria Caterina, Carlo and Vitantonio.

Re: roccanova family

janetlynne121 — 2007-06-05 20:06:22Z

Re: roccanova family

lisatropia — 2007-05-28 02:46:58Z

Hello!!

I know that my family comes from Craco. My great grandfather was also named Carlo Roccanova. Do you know the names of Pasqua's children? I have a list of Carlo's brothers. I will find it and post the names.

Re: family history

janetlynne121 — 2007-05-26 20:04:43Z

If Nicoletta's maiden name was Lavaro, then I believe we are related. My great-great grandfathers' name was Carlo Roccanova (born 1823)and I know he had at least 2 brothers, Francisco (Frank) and Vincenzo. Vincenzo had a son, Carlo (born May 18, 1880)who married Nicoletta Lavaro and they had a son named Vincent born in Sept of 1909. This family also was from the tiny town of Craco, which makes this seem like a distinct possibility.

Re: roccanova family

janetlynne121 — 2007-05-26 19:46:03Z

I believe we may be related! My Great-Grandmother was Pasqua Rocconova (b 1846), her father was Carlo (b 1823)and her mother was Maria Caterina Rubertone(b.1826) Carlo's parents were Franciso Roccanova and Pasqua Magistro (both born abt 1800). The family lived in tiny southern hilltop town in the province of what is now Basilicata, Craco.

Re: roccanova family

2006-04-27 01:49:50Z

I noticed a Brognano on your message. I, too, am a Brognano from Rome, NY - must be related.

Cartolano Roccanova Italia

giroffi — 2002-07-15 02:46:30Z

Just browsing ancestry here and I see that you have Cartolano surname and also from Roccanova Italy, I have Cartolano's in my tree way back in the mid 1700's from Roccanova, Just a few, But they are there
and a little bit of information and documentation of everything. If you would like to share info with me please respond back . I can be reached at cgiroffi@optonline.net
They have to be yours i would think somewhere along the line, it is a very tiny town, I visited there last year.So they must be on yours also

Roccanova

merodgers2000 — 2002-06-21 19:13:56Z

My great-grandfather, Michele Solimando (born 1850) was from Spinoso, Italy and his mother's maiden name was Teresina Roccanova. I guess she would be my great-great grandmother.

Re: roccanova family

lisatropia — 2002-05-31 15:15:45Z

Thank you for replying. I'll keep my eyes open for your post when you get your info together.

Re: roccanova family

2002-05-31 03:48:16Z

Sorry I took so long to respond. I believe Carlo and Rocco parents were VINCENT AND ROSA MARIA ROCCANOVA. I don't know much regarding dates, but I do have some more family names. Once I get everything organized I will post another message.

Re: roccanova family

lisatropia — 2002-05-13 17:48:52Z

My ggrandfather Carlo married Nicoletta (LaVecchia). They had nine children: Vincent(deceased, never married), May(deceased, 2 children), Jerry(deceased, 4 children), Emilio (deceased, 4 children), Andrew(deceased, 1 child), Nicholas(my grandfather, deceased, 8 children), Dolores(living, 3 children), Rose(living, 3 children), Carlo Jr.(living, 4 children). They raised their children in Brooklyn, NY. Carlo died in the 1950's, and Nicoletta died in 1970 (the year I was born. According to my genological charts, sharing a g-g-grandfather would make us second cousins, so its very nice to make your acquaintance. Would you happen to know the name of Rocco and Carlo's parents?

Re: roccanova family

2002-05-11 05:09:19Z

My ggrandfather Rocco married Isabella (Matera) - unsure where family was raised. They had 7 children...Dominick - Mary - Lucille - Anthony - Josephine - Vincent - Rose (I am not sure of age order) Dominick (has passed away) was married to Angela. Mary still living (unsure about anything else) Lucille (living) first marriage had 3 children with second marriage had 1 child. Anthony (living) married Antionette they had 6 children. Josephine (has passed away- my grandmother) married Vincent had 6 children. Vincent (has passed away) Rose (living unsure about anything else)
Any further info on your end???

Re: roccanova family

lisatropia — 2002-05-10 02:32:39Z

Thank you Josephine. That means we have great-great grandparents in common. If you happen to know either of their names it would be greatly appreciated. Did your ggrandfather Rocco leave New York, or did he raise his family there?

Re: roccanova family

2002-05-09 23:30:07Z

For Lisa Tropia ... Your ggrandfather Carlo is brother of my ggrandfather Rocco. My grandmother was Josephine (Roccanova) Brognano.

Re: Authentic coat of arms for roccanova

jnubile — 2002-04-26 22:12:01Z

I noticed from the Ancestry message board that you are aware of the Nubile's of Brooklyn -- that's my family. I would be interested in finding out more about this connection. I am also closely related to the Maronna family (Octavio Maronna of Argentina and I have been communicating quite a bit about our families).

My grandfather is Vincent (Vincenzo) Nubile. His brothers' were Nicola and John (all spent many years in Brooklyn before moving to the suburbs.

Ring any bells?

James

Re: Texas

2002-04-05 14:57:43Z

Cathy,
We live in Arlington (DFW area). You can reply back to my email address at theresavillela@yahoo.com. I would love to talk with you to exchange more information.

Re: Texas

2002-04-04 23:30:16Z

Hi Theresa. Everything you said sounds right. We live in Katy, 30 mi. west of Houston. Where do you live?

Re: Texas

2002-04-04 20:20:14Z

Hi Cathy,
I believe your Father is a 1st cousin to Frank Villela, son of Margaret Roccanova. Frank is my daughters grandfather. We live in Texas as well. What part of Tx are you in? Please write back!

Re: family name

2002-04-04 19:02:22Z

HI,
I believe my daughter is a distant cousin of yours. Her great grandmother was Margaret Roccanova Villela. My daughters father is Frank Peter Villela Jr. Are these names familiar to you?

Re: Authentic coat of arms for roccanova

2002-03-17 17:27:41Z

My grandparents came from Roccanova..Potenza between 1903--1910. Last name was Cartolano. I recognize the name Nubile as being friends of the family [God parents]in Brookly NY.

roccanova family

lisatropia — 2002-03-07 16:15:22Z

I am a Roccanova. My grandfather was Nicholas, son of Carlo. My g-grandfather Carlo had 4 brothers: Nicholas ( he moved to California- He was my granfathers favorite Uncle), Frank, Rocco and Salvatore. One sister Amelia. Is anyone decended from these Roccanova's?

Re: Authentic coat of arms for roccanova

2002-01-17 18:59:27Z

I'm interested in any thing about Roccanova, Potenza, Basilicata.
My family comes from there.
Family names related: Maronna, Santamaria, Apella, Zaccara, Cartolano, Nubile
Please contact me
Best regards
OM

Authentic coat of arms for roccanova

2000-12-15 09:15:57Z

hi people i have the REAL authentic roccanova coat of arms from the town of roccanova in italy if you want it please contact me at Frankroccanova@aol.com :)

italy trip

2000-11-05 17:05:40Z

i odnt know exactly when im going i have the mileage but things in my life are changing and id have to see when Ron could go email me for more stuff

italy trip

2000-11-05 08:46:56Z

hey frankie, its aunt annmarie. when are you going to italy...i have a gift certificate to liberty travel for $2500. its good until 12/31/04. lets go in 2001......

Italy trip

2000-10-28 12:16:22Z

within the next 2 years I 'll be taking a trip to the town of our family Roccanova the town of craco where we are from and her sister town in the Basilicata region of Italy. Here I'll be checking on church records as I speak Italian It wouldnt be so hard and I'll provide all the information and fill in the blanks ------- Frankie

ROCCANOVA / LAVECCHIA

2000-10-25 20:19:22Z

Carlo's wife's maiden name was Nicoletta Lavecchia I think they were married in
Italy. She was born August 9 1890 and died september 1970 in Brooklyn NY 11204

family history

2000-10-14 08:41:19Z

hi. i have not been able to reply for awhiel. well here goes. this is what i knoe of my family tree. My fathers name is emilio roccanova. he had 3 sisters and 5 brothers. their names are rose greco, dolores delorenzo, and mamie laiuvaro. Mamie is deceased. the brothers names are nicholas, carlo, gerard(deceased, andrew(deceased), vincent(deceased). my father is still alive and lives in west palm beach fla. My grandparents names were carlo and nicoletta roccanova both deceased. My grandfather carlo had 4 brothers, Salvatore, Frank, Nicholas, and Rocco and one sister Amelia. My granfathers name was vincent. I know they came to america from cracco, Italt but i do not know when. Do you know any of these names. any idea when they came to america??

Peter Roccanova

2000-10-10 17:22:48Z

Hi Debbie! Good to hear from you. That is so exciting to know that you found Peter's request for citizenship. When you receive your copy, maybe you can scan it and email it to us. I'll share it with my family, too. I know that you've spent alot of time and energy on this. I admire you for your efforts and look forward to hearing about your discoveries.

Hey Again!

2000-10-10 17:03:45Z

Cathy! Glad to know that you are still out there :-) I found a record of our Great-Grandfather Peter's application for citizenship. I have sent to NY for the file...hope it gets here soon! Will let you know as soon as it arrives!

Texas

2000-08-02 08:00:48Z

Hey y'all!!!!
I know Debbie, we have talked on the internet before. Hope you and your family are well.
AnnaMarie, I am the firstborn daughter of Peter Roccanova from Syosset, LI. My grandfather was Frank Roccanova and his father was also Peter Roccanova. My parents have retired to Salisbury, MD and love it there. I have a brother Steve, unmarried, currently lives in Massachusetts. Karen lives in Medford, LI, married with 1 daughter and 1 son. Mary Ann (the baby, although she's 30 yrs old) lives near Gaithersburg, MD, married,no children, lots of animals. My High School sweatheart and I just celebrated our 24 yr anniversary. Brian is 20 and Chris is almost 15 and starting H.S. next week. He's looking forward to girls, football and soccer. Where do you live? I am not familir with Vincents side of the family. Tell me more. Hope to hear from you. - Cathy

addition to prev msg

2000-03-15 08:36:43Z

Did you know there is a town in Italy called Roccanova?

family

2000-03-15 08:07:50Z

It may take me awhile to get some of the answers you want. I have to make some phone calls. My Aunt Rose is in Florida rihgt now and she is the one who probably can give me the answers. I will also try my uncle in Staten Island. I dont know my grandfather Carlo's mothers maiden name or his sisters or brothers. Those are some of the questions I will ask my Aunt and Uncle. Where do you live?

Family

2000-03-13 03:08:02Z

answer to hello 3/11

2000-03-12 13:28:54Z

Frank is my nephew. Vincent is my brother. We are 29 first cousins. We all are cousins through my grandmother and grandfather who i told you about. They had 9 Children. 3 females and 6 males. There are 2 females left. one is dolores Delorenzo(nee Roccanova), Rose Greco(nee Roccanova). The males left are my father Emilio,(he lives in Florida) Nicholas (lives in brooklyn) and Carl (Lives in Staten Island) Reply and ask me whatever I will try to answer as much as i can. I think most of the Roccanovas are related in some way. I am going to give this info to 2 more cousins. I live in Long Island, NY.

hello :-0

2000-03-11 15:06:39Z

Anna Marie, I believe I have been in touch with your cousin Frank, in Florida. he is the son of Vincent, grandson of Emilio, g-grandson of Carlo, g-g-granson of Vincent. Would love to have more info on this line!

family name

2000-03-11 10:40:19Z

my grandmothers name was nicoletta roccanova. she married carlo roccanova and lived in manhattans little italy and then bensonhurst in brooklyn ny. my fathers name is emilio roccanova.

Roccanova Family History

1999-11-05 16:07:43Z

Would love to hear from anyone with a Roccanova in their family tree :-)

My Grandmother is Nicoletta Roccanova Talmadge, daughter of Peter Roccanova Maria Latorraca. Peter arrived in NYC in 1890. He married Maria in 1899 and raised eight children on the Lower East Side.