My Strianos settled in Providence. My Great Grandfather Filippo was born in San Marzano Sul Sarno, about 35 miles north of Montecorvino. His father Raffaele was born in Pagani, about 30 miles north of Montecorvino. One of Raffale's other sons was named Alfonso (portred66's father's name). Alfonso died as a child, but given southern Italian naming conventions there may be a connection - I know it's a long shot, but had to try. I have only been able to go back one additional generation - Filippo Striano & Teresa Lavorante (I do not have any additional children for them). I am not sure where they were born, but Raffaele's death record indicates they died in Pagani.