My great grandmother, antonina tepedino, was born in Padula Italy. I have no dates but I'm guessing in the 1850-60's. She married Fraancesco Giasi (also spelled Giossi, Giosi, and Giassi) and had two sons: Michael Aangelo Giasi (no birthdate) and Angelo Raphael, b. August 29, 1880. Both sons emigrated to Brooklyn, New York where they lived for the rest of their lives. Michael (my grandfather) died on January 24, 1954 leaving behind five children, Mary, Frank, Michaelina (my mom), Rose and Michael. I know nothing about Padula and have no information about either family except the above. I would be very grateful for any information on Padula, Salerno, and the Tepedino and/or the Giasi families.
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loreenci@pacbell.netThanks for your time