Pianopoletani e i 100 anni di età

Giuseppina Barberio 100 anni - Born in Pianopoli 30 October 1907, Married to Italo Miceli. She emigrated to USA 1956
next are doughters Pina and Maria Miceli



Grandmother Giuseppina with grandchildrens

PIANOPOLI in CANADA

Antonio e Concettina Giuliano (concettina sposata Fialà Pietro)


Montreal 1954- standing left; Costantino Guzzo- born in Pianopoli,
Antonio Guzzo born in Pianopoli
Antonio Todaro born in Pianopoli emigrated to Canada & wife Lina Narroni
Pina Guzzo born in Pianopoli
Adua Rifiorati (Todaro) born in Pianopoli
Costantino Guzzo family emigrated from Pianopoli, left Naples port on June 13, 1954 with the ship Conte Biancamano, arrived port of Halifax Canada on June 21, 1954


Costantino, Antonio e Pina Guzzo in Canada 1954





seated from left; - Pietro Lio, Domenico Nanci, Agostino Cuda, Agostono Fagà, Saverio Guzzo, Costantino Guzzo, Giuseppe Mastroianni, (standing) Gino Lio, Antonio Guzzo, Antonio Servidone, Vottorio Rifiorati, Pina Guzzo, Giuseppe Servidone
November 13, 1955 at Antonio Guzzo's wedding.

Stefano Donato; left Pianopoli in February 1956 for Melbourne Australia. He left without his family. In October of 1957, his family Vincenzina, Tommaso and Silvana, emigrated to Montreal Canada from Pianopoli. Stefano joined the family directly from Australia in December 1957.

Antonio Donato, & Agostino Faga from Herkimer visiting Giuseppe Nanci and other Pianopoletani in Montreal

Giuseppe Nanci, born in Pianopoli, emigrated to Montreal

Agostino Fagà, Herkimer, visiting friends in Montreal

Antonio Guzzo born in Pianopoli, emigrated to Montreal

Agostino Fagà from Herkimer, N.Y. visiting friends in Montreal

Costantino Guzzo, born in Pinaopoli, emigrated to Montreal

Lina Mascaro, wife of Nicola Fittante, born in Pianopoli emigrated to Montreal

Nicola Fittante born in Pianopoli, emigrated to Montreal

left; Lina Mascaro, Josephine Mascaro, Maria Teresa Fittante & husband George Mastromonaco, back; Flora & Gloria Caligiure, Aldo Fittante & Wife Ester Di Gregorio

Adua was born in Pianopoli, emigrated to Montreal Canada

Todaro Rifiorati Adua
At the age of seventy-two on November 30th, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted wife of Stefano and loving mother and mother-in-law of Angela, Domenic (Talarico), Catherine and the late José Luis (Sanchez). Cherished nonna of Andrea, Stephanie, Francis (Talarico), Daniel and Michael (Sanchez). Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Pino, Rosa, Frank (Todaro), Giovanna (Notaro) and Fiore (Cerchiaro). Will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends in Québec, U.S.A., Italy and Acapulco. Funeral will take place on December 3rd, 10 a.m., at l'église St-Donat (6805 rue de Marseille, Montreal) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MUHC Palliative Care Service and the Canadian Cancer Society.
The family will receive relatives and friends at:
6700 Beaubien, Montréal
Visiting Hours Sunday December 2, 2007 2:00PM untill 5:00PM 7:00PM untill 10:00PM

Pianopoli emigranti in USA 1900 al 1949

Schenectady 1939; from left; Joe Aiello & wife Mariastella Fazio, Isabella Miceli e Assunta (Pugliese) Miceli, Raffaela (stocco) Lento, Domenica (Fagà) husband Agostino Cuda,
front row; Rosaria Nicotera, Tony Lento, Angie Cuda, Celestina Miceli, Rosa & Vincenzina Cuda
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seated; Domenica Cuda, Rosa Cortresi, Raffaela Lento, Carmelo Lento
rear; Tony Cuda, NN
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Tommaso Casale & Giuseppe Aiello in Herkimer 1940


Carlo Chirico & Antonino Miceli- Herkimer 1929


Domenica Fagà (Cuda), Angelina, Antonio e Vincenzina Cuda
Emigrated from Pianopoli to Schenectady, New York June 1937
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Mariangela Preianò (Ceneviva) Francesco, Gloria e Domenica 1930


Chirico's Store 1920's




Rosina, Miceli, Mariastella Fazio (Aiello) Clorinda Perri e Angelina Fazio
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Caligiure Giuseppe, wife Rosina Mascaro, figli 1930 Negozio (Store)



The Caligiures; doughters of Giuseppe and Rosina Mascaro who emigrated from Pianopoli early 1900.

from left; Concetta, married Joseph Barbuto (everyone called her Carrie), Florence (Flo), Olga (maiden name Petropolli, married to Peter Caliguire), Laura, and baby is Rosanne Barbuto.

Photo was taken on South Main Street.



Tony Fazio Wedding day


Fazio Family from Pianopoli emigrated to USA... Photo below is dated 1920
Antonio was born in Pianopoli February 22, 1902. at age 40 he became sick, therefore after many medicine without results, doctor suggested to try out breathing oxgen at his born hometown. He returned to Pianopoli for health reasons since all medicine would arrive from the States. His health showed a big improvement while in Pianopoli, however, Unfortunately, war broke out in Europe and all postal services, communication were stopped, therefore , the lack of medicine contributed a negatrive impact to his health, therefore it went to the point that he became crippled. His relative Antonio Perri in Pianopoli, had stongly taking care of him during his time while living. Every day with the wheelchair he would take him around to visit relatives and friends. Antonio died on November 8th, 1948 - he is buried at Pianopoli cemetary.
-Clorinda Perri married Angelo Antonio Fazio born in Pianopoli 1876 and died 1973 in Schenectady New York.
-MariaStella was born in Pianopoli 1898, married to Joseph Aiello in Pianopoli, emigrated to USA 1922 with her doughter Francesca at age 2 - they travelled onboard ship SS America. She lived in Herkimer where she died 1964. The family owned and operated Aiello's super market for many years on Mohawk Street, Herkimer, N.Y.
-Angelo Antonio was born in Migliuso, Catanzaro, very close town to Pianopoli. emigrated to USA and lived in Schenectady, New York.
-Angelina was born in Pianopoli1900 and died 1973 in Schenectady, New York.
-Francesco was born in Pianopoli 1905 and die in Herkimer 1992. He owned and operated Fazio Shoemaker shop in Herkimer, New York.


left; Antonio chirico born in Pianopoli 1898, emigrated to Herkimer N.Y. died 1983 in Herkimer.
Carlo Chirico born in Pianopoli 1905, emigrated to Herkimer, New York, served in US Army as a Colonel during World War II, died in 1995 , and he is buried at Washington Arlington National Cemetery.
Teresa (Scalise) Chirico was born in Pianopoli 1885, emigrated to Herkimer New York, Married Scalise, she died in Herkimer 1987 at 102 years of age.
Angelo Chirico born in Pianopoli 1902, emigrated to Herkimer, Married to Teresa Stella, she emigrated to USA, then returned to Pianopoli. Angelo died 1985.
Giuseppe Chirico was born in Pianopoli 1888, emigrated to Herkimer, owned and operated Chirico's mini grocery store, bread bakery, and family restaurant on Smith Street, Herkimer. He died November 1990 at age 102



Herkimer, N.Y. Scalise's Candy and Cigar Store

Pianopoli in USA 50's 70's

Famiglia Maida in Pianopoli anni 50
(foto by Peter Servidone)




Gaetano Servidone e Tommaso Madia
(foto by Peter Servidone)

Francesco Torcia & Agostino Fagà - Herkimer 1959


Herkimer 1970
Agostino Fagà, Giuseppe Mascaro (Canada) Michele Torcia, Massimo Fazio
standing; Giuseppe Catroppa and wife Francesca




Mario Torcia & Antonio Donato (confirmation)



Angelino (Tascella) Mascaro & Italo Miceli 1970



Domenico Miceli Born in Pianopoli October 1936, emigrated to USA 1955, died December 2004 in Hartford, Ct.


Domenico Miceli Born in Pianopoli October 1936, emigrated to USA 1955, died December 2004 in Hartford, Ct.





Joe Fagà e Marco Chirico 1957, Cresima


Natalia Torchia e Agostino Fagà - 1965


Maria Catroppa di Giuseppe e Francesca Herkimer usa


Making wine 1962, Agostino e Natalina Fagà



Maria Fazio (figlia di Massimo & Eleonora) e Rosa Fagà



Agostino Fagà e Michael Torcia, Herkimer



Agostino Fagà e Italo Miceli 1970




from left; Spadea, Angelina Mastroianni (ved.Tripodi), sited, Maria Fazio, Massimo's doughter, Antonietta Mascaro married to Agostino Pugliese when living in Herkimer.

Herkimer's Largest Mustache

Most mens mustache come and go, but Tony Maida's mustache always remained just the same. For those who knew him, the mustache was his trademark

Top left - in uniform during World Was One at about age 25.center right - about the time he immigrated to America in 1922, at about age 30.bottom left, proudly at his doughter Dolores' wedding in 1957, at age 65


Maida’s Six-inch ‘TascheGrown- Daring World War IIShaved by Bevy of LassiesTony Maida was born 23 September 1890 in Pianopoli Catanzaro Italy, and died 23 August 1966 in Herkimer Newr York.He immigrated to the United States on board the S. S. America arriving on 1 Nov. 1922. settled in Herkimer at 125 william St.The Instant the whistle sounded Tony Maida, 54, a World War 1 veteran. climbed on a chair and announced 'I'm ready to have this six inch mustache shaved."The chair was In front. of his home in 302 Dewey Ave. and the mustache represented-growth since the war started. At 7:12 p. m. 'Miss Pau1ine Annuotto appeared with anold fashioned sword and snipped off the first couple hairs. "Hey" Maida yelled as he tossed a quart of "Glendale" into the air.A bevy of girls swarmed around and each taking turns 0n clipping the mustache.The trimmers were Florence Annutto,Bessie Maneen, and Anne Macri With Mrs. Louise Giangregorio putting on the final touch Maida, then went to Anthony Cirillo’s barber shop to have "the rough edges removed."
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Herkimer's Largest Mustache - Article by Tony Scalise; Grandpa Antonio Maida, proprietor of Tony's Restaurant in Herkimer, NY, was well known for his long, handlebar mustache that he sported much of his life. In fact, like many other immigrants of his day, he arrived on the shores of Ellis Island with such a mustache - waxed, neatly trimmed and pointed at the ends. Back then many nationalistic Europeans, eager to emulate their rulers, fondly copied their beards or mustaches: Italians grew long, handle-bar mustaches in honor of King Vittorio Emmanuele the Third while Austrians grew sideburns in honor of their emperor Franz Joseph. The Englishmen, not to be outdone, would don full beards like their own King George the Fifth.But as with Old Abe's beard, Gramp's mustache would also make its way into the history books. On February 11, 1942, two months after Pearl Harbor was attacked, Gramp's first-born son, Pasquale, left to serve with General Patton's Army in Europe. It was then that Gramp, in a spirit of patriotic fervor, vowed that he would never trim back his mustache again until the war was over and his son was home safe and sound.That day would not arrive until more than three years later, on a cloudy and humid August evening in Herkimer, when V-J Day occurred. It was Tuesday at 7:00 pm, and a piercing, twenty minute-long whistle heard throughout the town signified that Japan had finally surrendered. Upon hearing the whistle, all of Herkimer erupted into a frenzied celebration. Stores and offices were closed as the people took to the streets to celebrate the long awaited victory. Countless parades took place in the village. Church bells were tolling, factory whistles were blowing, and car horns were tooting as people were beating on pots and pans. A few Roman candles were fired off while a bonfire was lighted on the corner of Dewey Ave. and Smith St., just outside of the restaurant.To Gramp that meant the war was over and Pasquale would soon come home. He grabbed a chair and stood upon it outside his restaurant, shouting to those around him "I'm ready to have this six-inch mustache shaved!"Soon a crowd gathered around Gramp. Two old swords hanging above his bar in the restaurant were retrieved for the occasion. Five giggling women - including the maiden sisters, Pauline and Florence Annuto, Bessie Maneen, Anne Macri, and Mrs. Louise Giangregorio were among those who flocked around Gramp, eager for the opportunity to trim back his long, bushy mustache.As a press photographer looked on, the Annuto sisters each held one end of the now six-inch long mustache and drew their sword over it to pretend they were trimming it off. After the Annuto sisters trimmed off the first few hairs, the other ladies quickly followed suit, each clipping off several more hairs until there was little left of Gramp's mustache. A boisterous Gramp then tossed some champagne into the air and cheered to an applauding crowd that had now grown to about 30 people.Gramp then marched onward toward Cirelli's barbershop just down the street to have "the rough edges removed." The crowd paraded behind him, banging on pots, pans, and washtubs. There Cirelli removed the remaining hairs and Herkimer's largest mustache was no more.

Pianopoletani - Servizio Militare- Military services in U.S.A.

Korean War -

Francesco Todaro:
Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War and wounded in combat. Despite a majority loss of the use of one hand, he was a master cabinetmaker-

and Marco Chirico

Following photos from Marco Chirico photo album

Marco Chirico served The U.S. Army from February 9, 1951 to January 25, 1953.

He was a paratrooper in the Korean War

Marco standing next to the military aircraft , He did not pilot the aircraft, just jumped out of them

Marco (third from left) with Army solders in Korea

Marco in dressed uniform

Marco (center) with military friends

Marco Chirico

Marco Chirico

Marco Chirico visiting The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington DC

The Memorial; To honor members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Korean War, particularly those who were killed in action, are still missing inaction, or were held as prisoners of war."
There are 19 statues sculpted by Frank Gaylord of Barre, Vt., and cast by Tallix Foundries of Beacon, N.Y. They are approximately 7’3" tall, heroic scale and consist of 14 Army, 3 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. They represent an ethnic cross section of America with 12 Caucasian, 3 African American, 2 Hispanic, 1 Oriental, 1 Indian (Native American).

The juniper bushes are meant to be symbolic of the rough terrain encountered in Korea, and the granite stripes of the obstacles overcome in war. The Marines in column have the helmet chin straps fastened and helmet covers. Three of the Army statues are wearing paratrooper boots and all equipment is authentic from the Korean War era (when the war started most of the equipment was WWII issue
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ANTONIO CUDA From PianopoliAntonio Cuda, born 6 February 1924 in Pianopoli, emigrated with family at age 13 on ship Conte Di Savoia June 27, 1937 arriving port of New York July 4 1937 was met by his father Agostino. Settled in Schenectady, New York.At age 18, 1942 he was drafted in the U.S. Army to serve during World War II, this is a short story by Tony:

Now about the war. I had my training in the artillary. We were waiting to go on manuvers, when I was called to the captan's office. I walked in and said Cuda pack up your gear, you are shipping out. I said to where to Sir? he said I have no idea, I only know you're going to Washington DC. There I found myself with a bunch of other GI's, all Italians, some born here and some of us in Italy. We all knew we were going to Italy. We left New Port News Virgnia and took 31 days to reach Naples. Not because of bad weather but to avoid the German subs in the Atlantinc. We got off in Naples and took us to Puzzuoli. From there I went to Matera, Cosenza, Crotone and Reggios Calabria. Finally we set up headquoters in Catanzaro. I was here from November 1943 to September 1944. I went to most of the cities towns and villages in Calabria.

I went many times to Pianopoli. Most the times while going to Nicastro and other towns on business, on the return trip I would stop over a while. Other times on Sundays I would go for day, usually have dinner at your father's (Agostino Faga) house and visit relatives.

From Catanzaro to Naples untill the end of October, then to Rome up to the end of January 1945. At this time we knew the war in Europe was coming to an end. The army formed a new infantry division below Ciampino airport, which I was tranfered to. We had our training and manuvers and waiting to be shipped out to the Pacific, when President Truman had those two atom bombs dropped on the islands of Japan and they surrended. The next few months I was assigned to a German prison camp betwen Livorno and Pisa. There we processed the prisoners and escorted them back to Austria and Germany. From Pisa I went to a camp of German officers the outskirts of Florence and did same there until I came home in May 1946.




Tony's visiting Pianopoli 1943, This picture was taken in front of Leonilde (Notaro) Casale's house
Standing from left are: Agostino Fagà, Antonio Cuda (military uniform) Domenico Ceneviva, Tommaso Mazzei.
sitting from left; unknown, Leonilde Casale, Gemma Casale, Antonio Guzzo-now in Canada, Angelo Madia, Agostino Scalise-half photo, Tommaso Guzzo.


Saverio Donato and Tony Cuda in Italy 1943-1944



Fagà Agostino and nephew Tony Cuda 1943 during WWII



U.S. Military Headquarters in Catanzaro (phto by Tony cuda)




Tony at Catanzaro looking at main corso Tony Cuda, Carlo Torcia, Saverio Donato in Catanzaro (photo by Tony Cuda)




Tony enjoying time off with two "pacchianelle" during wine season

Tony Cuda in Pisa during mission at Camp Derby Livorno.

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PASQUALE MAIDA

Pasquale Maida born in Pianopoli 29January 1929, emigrated to Herkimer, New York May 1936 Served U.S. Army, participated World War II
From Tony Scalise; Unlce Pat remembers being in England and seeing a bunch of Italian Prisoners of War and he recognized one of them just by the facial resemblances as being from Pianopoli. I think he just had a brief chat with him. I don;t recall his name. (But it must have been nice to be on the winning side of this war.)
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Colonel CARLO CHIRICO was born in Pianopoli 09 November 1905, emigrated to USA in the 1920's - He died 22 September 1993 , buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Colonel CARLO CHIRICO - World War II Veteran

Colonel Carl Chirico standing between 2 Italian Generals the day they signed the Armistice. He was an interpreter.

Carlo Chirico seargent in Philippines 1940

Carlo Chirico Colonel United States Army



Col. Chirico retired from U.S. Army, visiting Pianopoli 1972





Arlington National Cemetery

Col. Carlo F. Chirico. "article in the -Progresso Italian American newspaper" August 6, 1956

The Citizens of Pianopoli have learned, with great pleasure, the nomination of Col. Carlo F Chirico, Resident of New York, as head of Military Department in Delware with headquarters in Washington DC, in-charge of all the activities of the councellors of trainmasters of the Army Reservest at Delaware and National Guards in the ROTC program at University of Delaware; and will be responsible for the area Reserve Forces District.

Born in Pianopoli, Italy, Col. Chirico, 20 year service, veteran, partecipated in Gualdacanal, New Guines, and Filippines from 1942 to 1946 and served as liaison officer in the Italian at Trieste Command untill 1950. His excellent services brought him to Korea for 16months as advisor at Korean Instruction Command.

He has received from Korean President Rhee Destinguished Service Medal.

The town of Pianopoli convey to our destinguished paisan the best wish for his brillant career that we all affirm with major success.
Colonel. Carlo F. Chirico.“Progresso Italo Americano” del 6 Agosto 1956
La popolazione di Pianopoli ha appreso conVivo piacere la nomina del Col. Carlo F Chirico Residente a New York, a Capo del Dipartimento Militare del Delaware, con sede a Washington. In tale carica – si legge – egli dirigerà tutte Le attività dei gruppi di consiglieri e di istruttori Della Riserva dell’Esercito nel Delaware, della Guardia nazionale e del programma ROTC all’università del Delaware; e sarà responsabile per la direzione delle forze della Riserva nella Zona.
Nato a Pianopoli, Italia, il col. Chirico è un veterano con 20 anni di servizio militare; ha partecipato alla campagne nel Gualdalcanal, New Guinea, e Filippine dal 1942 al 1946;e prestato servizio come ufficiale del collegamento col Comando Italiano a Trieste fino al 1950. La sua nomina fa seguito ad un giro di 16 mesi in Corea, ove-per i suoi brillanti servizi quale consigliere del comando do Istruzione della Corea – ha ricevuto dal presidente Rhee la Ulchi Distinguished Service Medal. La nota del grande giornale americano non ha bisogno di commenti! Nell’esprimere al nostro illustre compaesano tutto il nostro compiacimento per l’importante carica cui èstato chiamato, gli formuliamo ogni migliore augurio di sempre maggiori affermazioni.

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RAFFAELE CASALE who died in action
Born in Pianopoli 1916, in 1928 at age 12, he emigrated with family to USA.
Sgt. Ralph Casale's Body Arrives Tuesday Sgt.
The body of Staff Sgt. Ralph Casale, 28, of 48 Morgan st., who was killed in action near Pisa, Italy, July 17, 1944, will arrive in Hartford Tuesday afternoon.
He was born in Pianopoli, Providence of Catanzaro, Italy and been a resident of Hartford for 16 years. He was a graduate of the State Trade School and had been employed as a wood polisher at the Dettenborn Woodworking Company before entering the Army July 11, 1942.
He was wounded May 12, 1943 at the battle of Cassino and received two Purple Heart medals. One awarded for breviously.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 08:30 a.m. from the D'Espo Funeral Chapel 288 Wethersfield Ave., and in St. Anthony's Church where a solemn requiren Mass will be celebrated at 9:15. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery with military honors.

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Pianopolitans Prisoners of War

POW Daniele Scalise


POW Federico Scalise

Alfonso Notaro

also POW in USA was Francesco Catroppa (known as Bizzaro)

POW in England was Tommaso Ceneviva

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Serving the U.S. NAVY

GIUSEPPE FAGA

Joe Faga served the US Navy assigned on Aircraft Carrier, USS Independence CVA 62,
partecipated Tonkin Gulf mission Vietnam War -

Honorable discharged 1969 -VietNam Veteran
photo USS Independence CVA 62

WestPac / Tonkin Gulf * CVW-7Vietnam Operations South China Sea

Departed 10 May 1965 - Returned 13 Dec 1965

Polywog to ShellbackCrossed Equator 21 May 1965

100 days in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam.
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