My father, Francis Vecchiarelli, was born in Paterson, NJ
and raised in Brooklyn, NY. His father was Angelo
Vecchiarelli, born in Avellino (date unknown), died
in Italy in 1918 after having been impresse into the
Italian army while visiting his family on a trip from
America. Most of the Vecchiarellis we know of, were in
Patterson, working in the silk and textile industries.
But we have lost track of all of them and would like
to find out about where they all are. We do know that
Angelo had at least 2 brothers and a sister named
Frieda. He married Anna Mazillo (changed to Marcelle
at some point), and her family came from Auleta.
That's about all we know know. Hope you know more...
Do let us know.
Best wishes,
Dr. Joanna Vecchiarelli Scott
Department of Political Science
Eastern Michigan University
PLS_Scott@online.emich.edu