I just did a quick search and I found this site. My name is Gary Anthony Vecchiarelli, son of Gary Earl Vecchiarelli, and grandson of Bruno and Arvilla Vecchiarelli. Arvilla passed away several years ago, and Bruno passed away right before I was born. I was hoping to learn more about my grandparents and their family. I know my grandmother (Arvilla) was very much into geneology. She did all her research the old fashioned way. Unfortunately, she broke her hip and was confined to a wheel chair. That prevented her from continuing her research. However, we have boxes and boxes full of geneology research, books and notes regarding her and her husband's (Bruno) family.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Is Vecchiarelli a well known name throughout Italy? Historically, have Vecchiarelli's been involved in the military or some other type of family business or particular industry, in Italy? I am just trying to get a sense of what lies in my family history.
For the record, we are located in the Bay Area, California. You are more than welcome to contact me at
betagary@yahoo.com.