Hello my name is Mary Velardi,
I have stumbled on to this message board and your message has caught my attention.
I am writing from Sydney Australia.
My husband's name is Franceso Velardi (51yrs). He was born in Plati, Provence of Reggio Calabria.He migrated to Australia in late 1973 and arrived in 1974 by ship. I note that Gioia is not that far from Plati. I would like to know more about the Francesco Velardi you refer to. For example what year was he born and any other information that might assist in giving you the information you are looking for. Please write back and if poosible could you give me more information. I would like to also say that My husband's grandfather had 9 children (That I am aware of) all living most of which live in Australia but also in Italy and Canada.Do you know if your grandfather had any other brothers and sisters? These could be the vital clues as to finding your relatives. I do have a little informnation about our Velardi family so I am looking forwad to hearing from you.
Regards from Mary Velardi
Sydney Australia.