I am searching for the Mendola family who were related to the Vacanti family in Omaha, Nebraska. I had a third cousin named Alfio Vacanti, but he was born on June 18, 1869 (probably in Lentini, Sicily) and was married to Lucia Formica who was born on September 20, 1880 (also probably in Lentini).
My great grandmother was Lucia Vacanti, born July 10, 1840 and my great greatfather was Vincenzo Mendola, born October 28, 1830. My father was also Vincenzo Mendola, but his name changed to James Mantell.
I have been desperately searching for relatives and have had no luck. Could we possibly be related?
Thanks!