Relations to: Andrea Violante from Rotonvella Italy arrived Ellis Island May 17, 1902 and went to McKees Rocks Pennsylvania. Married to Eleonora Cirigliano who arrived in U.S. April 21, 1905. Children Felice and Maria arrived August 19, 1909.Brother of Andrea, Nicola arrived August 3, 1910. Other children born to Eleonora and Andrea: Anthony, Salvatore and Lena. Any genealogy information you would like to share or trade would be welcome. Thank you.

My husband's grandmother was "Maria" Violente married to Andrea (possibly Guiseppe first name) Cirigliano. He's listed on Ellis Island records - can't find her. They were from Matera - Bacsilicata area. Have more specific info if needed. Any specific info from you is appreciated.

Good evening Carol - nice to hear from someone. Don't know if the same Violante or not - looks like you spell last name different - on all my researched records (death certificates, mariage, ships, etc.) spelling is ViolAnte. My grandfather was Andrea (Andrew) Violante. Andrea married Eleanor Cirigliano prior to coming to America. Andrea's father (my great grandfather) was named Guiseppi Violante and was married to Porzia Belluscio. Not sure if Guiseppi or Porzia made it to America - still researching that. My records indicate, so far, that everyone settled in Pennsylvania. Some of my records also indicate Matera - Bacsilicata. What exactly kind of records do you have? I look forward to hearing from you.

Hello,
In working on genealogy through the years, I find it not uncommon to see name chcanges in spelling. Even on records we found, "Violante" has different spellings (Violanda, Violenta, etc.).

It is likely that your Eleanor Cirigliano had a brother? ( my Andrew Cirigliano) who married my Maria Violante - possibly the sister of your Andrew Violante. The last names and area of Italy have to suggest kinship more than mere coincidence.

So far I have: Sam Cirigliano mar. to Maria Bellita (?)
Had Andrea (Andrew) mar. to Maria Violante
b. 9/28/1878 b. 2/2/1879
d. 12/1962 5/1970
m. approx. 1904

Andrew came to US May 13,1903 ship "Citta Di Torino"
listed under G. Andrea Cirigliano from Tursi. (according to Ellisislandrecords.com. Can't find Maria Violante Cirigliano on manifests, yet. When I get time, I try cross referencing).
They settled in NJ, eventually.

We know Andrew also had a brother, Sam who settled in Ohio. Not sure of how many other sibblings were in family.

I've only recently started searching the Cirigliano line, along with several of my husband's cousins. Let me know if you wish to exchange e-mail or snail mail addresses.
Regards

Hello my relatives are Alfred Violante, Salvatore,Angelo,Joey father Ermineo mother Domenico Not sure about the spelling on Ermenio

Dear V. Andrea & Eleonora Violante begat Maria, Felice, Anthony, Salvatore & Lena; Anthony who married Santina Margarethe Pittinato, begat Andrew, Eleanor & Catherine;Eleanor who married Michael B. Prokop begat Michele, MaryGrace, David & Edward. Hello I'm Edward! By the way we called Andrea & Eleonora, Tetanun & nunna. They lived at 85 Frazier Ave. in McKees Rocks PA. More... if you wish 12/21/07.

More....if I wish - I can hardly wait -- how exciting!!!! I am the biological daughter of Salvatore & his wife Mary Violante (she lived next door to Salvatore "Sam" growing up on Frazier Avenue). I was adopted as a baby (some family members are aware of that and some are not). I have been in contact with cousin Nora (daughter of Felicia) and she was so kind as to have sent me a picture of Tetanun and Nunna. She also sent me a picture of cousins Nora, Phiomena, Lena, Yolanda, Mary and Anna. She filled me in as best she could and I talked to her on the phone. I sent her some family record pages to fill in for me & I see listed under Anthony Violante & Santina Pitnato that Eleanor was born July 21, 1928 - is that info correct? I received a Christmas card from her and she is now living with her daughter Grace. I think I have found information on the grandparents via the Ellis Island Passenger Search when they arrived in this country etc. I also have some other things pertaining to Andrea. I would love to hear anything you know about Andrea and Eleonora & any other members -- Would also love to see a picture of you - what a great Christmas Gift this is finding another cousin. Please correspond via e-mail to: vickirossbach@att.net
I look so forward to hearing from you!!!
Your cousin, Vicki

Hello Edward. I believe we are cousins. Please respond and we can corrspond via e-mail. Would love to hear more!

Dear, Dirtandsun, Who are you and how are we cousins? I'll need names, dates and places please. Ed.

Dear, Dirtandsun, Who are you and how are we cousins? I'll need names, dates and places please. Ed.