Herkimer, New York 1948

Herkimer, October 02, 1948 this photo was taken during the wedding of Caterina Maida and Vito Sciortino. Pianopoli friends are from left-Guerino Donato from Schenectady, Marco Chirico who had just arrived from Pianopoli and lived in Herkimer, Francesco Todaro from Mamaroneck - standing are Joe (Peppe) Maida carubielli from Mamaroneck, Jim Aiello Herkimer, Frank Nanci da Coca from Schenectady
(photo by Marco Chirico)

un po'di storia degli emmigrants pianopolitano arrivati in Francia.

Giuseppe Mazza, sua moglie Francesca Colaccino ed il loro figlio franco, nelle loro tre stelle.
Giuseppe Mazza, Francesca Colaccino

un po'di storia degli emmigrants pianopolitano arrivati in Francia.

Mazza Giuseppe , Colaccino Francesca nel 1958 , il giorno del loro matrimonio con Maria Mascaro in signorina d'onore

un po'di storia degli emmigrants pianopolitano arrivati in Francia.

Matrimonio di Mazza Giuseppe e di Francesca Colaccino nel 1958 in Francia
Si può vedere Francesca Porcaro, Francesca Colaccino (la sposa) Giuseppe Mazza (lo sposato),Teresa Colaccino . Sedute, con un berretto bianco, Maria Mascaro la braccio sulla spalla di Tenente Porcaro seguito da Tommaso Mascaro.

un po'di storia degli emmigrants pianopolitano arrivati in Francia.

matrimonio di Salvatore Ranieri e di Maria Scalisse nel 1961 in Francia, con la famiglia e di numerosi amici :Mascaro Tommaso ,Tereresa Colaccino ,Julio Porcaro, Salvatore Ranieri (spsato) ,Angelina Scalisse ,Maria Mazza con Domenico Colaccino (nelle braccia),Maria Porcaro , Emilio Scalisse ,Rafaelo Scalisse (padre delle sposa), Maria Scalisse (la sposa), Attilio Colaccino , Italia Porcaro (la madre della sposa) ,Giuseppe Scalisse

Ceniviva from Australia visiting USA, Canada relatives

Tommaso Ceniviva emigrated from Pianopoli to Australia, son of the late Cesare and Concettina Mascaro visited relatives in Monteal and Hartford Ct.
Above photo is Totò Guzzo born in Pianopoli, son of the late Costantino e Mariastella Ceneviva, emigrated to Montreal Canada in 1950's. Both enjoying together the visit.



Tommaso visiting relatives; the Mascaro's (Carolina Ceneviva descendants) in Hartford, Ct. USA - Born in Pianopoli and emigrated to USA in the 1950's

Mario Diloreto, wife Rosa and Gemma

Thomas Madia Schenectady, New York

Thomas Madia 81 of Woodlawn, Schenectady passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 03, 2008.

Born in Pianopoli, Italy, 7 October 1927, Emigrated to Schenectady, NY.

He was the son of the late Francesco and Concetta Pugliese Madia. He was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady where he also served as an usher. He was employed by General Electric Co. for over 40 years until his retirement and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was also a long-time member of the Elks Club.Thomas will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and dear friend to many. Thomas is survived by his wife, Madeline (Marinaccio) Madia; his children, Anthony Madia of Rotterdam, Marlene (Don) Scott of Mayfield, Linda (Henry) Woodward of Centennial, CO and Frank Madia of Amsterdam; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:15 a.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St. Schenectady followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

http://scott-barbieri.com/

Pianopoli - Utica N.Y Pelli's

Standing left are three brothes; Vincenzo Pelli b.1900-1995, Alfonso Pelli, Alberto Pelli - seated left MariaRosa 1878-1955, Giuseppina - they came to USA 1925

Vincenzo went to Brazil, then in early 60's returned to Pianopli when he died in 1995.

Giuseppina (Josephine married Vincent Esposito; son's doughter are Thomas born in Pianopoli June 24, 1914 - , Vincenzo and Antonietta ' they all immigrated to Utica N.Y.1925.

Thomas Esposito 1941 married Jean Ciancalini in Utica having two sons Thomas Jr. and Richard

He was a Veteran of WW II having served with the U.S. Air Force from 1943-1945.

He died 8 August 1985 in Utica, NY

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Colaccino Attilio wife Maria and family (francia)

Attilio , Domenico , Maria , Vittorio , Rosetta , Sandro , Eliana , Francesca

Pianopoli-USA President Eisenhower Plaque

Did you know of Pianopoli artwork now at Eisenhower Museun in USA?

Giuseppe Casale born in Pianopoli 21 July 1889 and died in Pianopoli 13 January 1974, he was known as "the woodcarver" Since there was another Giuseppe Casale, younger, also a woodcarver.

Giuseppe Casale nato a Pianopoli il 21 Luglio 1889 - morto a Pianopoli il 13 Gennaio 1974, conosciuto come L'intagliatore Casale perchè unaltro Giuseppe Casale, molto più giovane, faceva l'intagliatore.








Plaque of General Eisenhower, who became 34th President of United States serving from 1953 to 1961.

Pianopoli Giuseppe Casale carved the wooden plaque of General Eisenhower about 1945-1946.

His dream was to sent it directly to the General office in USA. That dream became a reality in 1949.

Ralph Maida is holding the plaque that he brought from Pianopoli to USA in 1949. The plaque was carved by Giuseppe Casale (woodcarver) in 1946. Ralph Maida and Pat Maida scheduled an appointment and brought it to General Eisenhower at Columbia University. Newspaper article was printed in the Hartford Times (no longer in existence) on August 28, 1949 by Morton J. Boardman.

Pianopoli-Hartford Pat Maida Market

Pasquale Maida born in Pianopoli 29January 1929, emigrated to Herkimer, New York in May 1936 with mother and sister Caterina (now married Sciortino) He Served U.S. Army, participated World War II
- Married to Eleonora Guzzo also from Pianopoli. Opened a Minimarket in Hartford Ct. , owner and operated for several years untill his retirement.

Pianopoli Descendant Participating Miss Italy

ALBANY NY –Celebrate different cultures from around the world at the 37th Annual Festival of Nations! Food, arts, crafts and groups from over 20 different nations will be represented on October 26, 2008 at this diversity celebration at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

Who will be crowned Miss Festival of Nations? All lovely contestants between the ages of 14 and 18 were chosen by their participating nations to represent their country. The 2008 Miss Festival of Nations will be crowned at the event, co-hosted by Albany Tulip Queen Sarah Volk

Alexandra Tebano daughter of Novella (Mastroianni) Tebano, is representating Italy as Miss Italy in the Festival of Nations held in Albany, New York.

For Pianopoletani, It is an honor to be chosen to represent Italy. 28 Nations are participating competition is keen but she is so personable, smart and a nice looking girl so she has a good chance of winning as Miss Festival of Nations.

Novella Mastroianni and family (Zigrino Totonno) came from Pianopoli, in 1968 and lived since in Schenectady.

Together with Doloris (Maida) Scalise and a special thank YOU DOLORIS for these photos sent to me.. Grazie Doloris and keep me updated.

http://www.albany.com/news/festival-nations.cfm

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Pianopoli workers at Herkimer -Standard Furniture Co.(1900)

Pianopoli emigrants who worked at Herkimer Standard Furniture Co. (Photos taken by Joe Faga in 1960)


During 1900's and to 1960 a high number of families from the town of Pianopoli, providence of Catanzaro, Italy emigrated to Herkimer, N.Y. for jobs at Standard Furniture Company. Records shows that up to 1929, the request was so high that Pianopoli people who already working in Herkimer, had offered themselfs to sponsor immigrant and family members, relatives and friends that would accept jobs at Standard Furniture Co. in Herkimer.  A number of Pianopoli people that worked before the WWII were; Giuseppe Maida and wife Concetta Notaro, Gregorio Chirico (returned to Pianopoli), Tommaso Nanci (Iudice)returned to Pianopoli, Antonino Miceli (returned to Pianopoli), Michael Torcia, Francesco Loschiavo, Adamo Catroppa, Francesco Fazio, Dominick Casale, Agostino Pugliese, Pietro Cristiano, Agostino Cristiano (returned to Pianopoli), Antonio Malta, Tommaso Casale, Tripolino Casale, Tommaso Ceneviva, Giuseppe (Joseph) Aiello, Francesco Casale, Francesco Perri (returned to Pianopoli), Francesco Pugliese, Antonio Scardamaglia, Tommaso Scardamaglia(returned to Pianopoli, Achille Donato, Saverio Varano e fratello Tommaso Varano, Dot Pugliese, Franco Scalise (nicknamed-sopranome Carubellu), Famiglie Caligiure, Famiglie Guzzo, Antonio Malta, Giuseppe Cristiano, Michele Torcia, Raffaele Madia, Raffaele Cuda, Fratelli Chirico that immigrated in Herkimer with their father Francesco; Giuseppe Chirico Perfetto Chirico (returned to Pianopoli), Minotti Chirico, Angelino Chirico (returned to Pianopoli), Antonio Chirico, Giuseppe Maida


After WWII Immigration reopened,  in early 1950's, again manpower was required so other families from Pianopoli came to Herkimer, they were; Agostino Nanci (later moved to California and in 1968 returned to Pianopoli), Francesco Nanci (moved to California), Agostino Faga, Massimo Fazio, Agostino Pugliese, Frank Ceneviva, Silvio Ceneviva, Tommaso Cuda (moved to Hartford ct), Raffaele Madia (moved to Schenectady NY), Francesco (notaro) Madia (returned to Pianopoli), Antonio Donato (survivor of the Andrea Doria- after retirement returned to Pianopoli), Remoaldo Fazio-moved to Pittsburgh, Francesco Torcia (moved to Hartford ct).




Herkimer Standard Furniture Co.The Company founded in 1886, was located on South Washington St. and King Street It was red brick buildings with land extending to Route 5. and having the railroad extended to the loading dock. From the West Canda Creek to Mirrow lake a water canal was created to generate electricity for the factory.

It was the largest wooden furniture in Herkimer that produced office equipment; desks, library cabinet, bookcases, chairs, tables, custom made conference tables ect..The furniture made by experienced craftsman had a fine hand-rubbed finished that made the product the best in the marked.

Their craftsmanship was so well known throughout the world that business was booming and extra people were added to the workforce mainly during the WWII years as thousands of desks were produced for the government..

Many European immigrant arrived in Herkimer a high percentage they all worked at the Standard Furniture.

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After the WWII, extra people were added to the Standard Furniture Co. workforce therefore, again a number of workers from Pianopoli emigrated to Herkimer, .My father, Agostino Faga, arrived in Herkimer in 1954, worked at the Standard for several years at several production jobs. He then was assigned to the night shift at the boiler room maintenance in addition doing watchman performances with the key-clock that had to be marked during routine controlling at all floors and all departments.When business declined, my father was laid-off and was offered an eletrician job at the Library Bureau Co. where he then retired

From State Street Route 5 looking towards the boiler rooms location- and the building on King Street side.

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In early 1970, business eventually declined to a point that the factory was closed in 1978.Most of the original building was torn down to make way for the K-mart Store.One remaining building on King Streed was sold to two separate business

Pianopoli Descendant at N.Y. Yankees team

Joseph Aiello, wife Mariastella Fazio and doughter age 2 emigrated from Pianopoli 1922 and settled in Herkimer, New York

James, very talented in sports mainly baseball, was called to play with the New York Yankees team. see newspaper article dated 1951.

AIELLO Family -Pianopoli-Herkimer

Aiello's photo collection by Jonna Aiello

Aiello Family-Jim, Angie, Chicky, Tony, Frank - front Mariastella and Joseph with Tom's picture during military early 40's

Aiello's Supermarket on Mohawk St. Herkimer - The old store

James at the old store 1962


Aiello's supermarked new store 1963



Aiello's Market 1963 - Jim Aiello, Wonder bread Giant, Antonio Giuliano, front Jonna, Jamie Aiello and Tommy Giuliano






The Aiello's; Tony, James, Angie, Frances (Chicky), Frank 1993
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July 22, 1991

Mr. Lee Iacocca
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation Inc.
P.O. Box Liberty
New York, New York 10117
Dear Mr. Iacocca,
Some time ago I received an invitation, through American Express to join other Americans in honoring famìly members through the Ellis Island American Immigrant Wall of Honor.
I am sincerely hoping that the invitatíon is still open - my famìly bas taken up a collectìon in order to honor four of our family members who originally came from Italy to the U.S. via Ellis Island many years ago. They came to this country, and built a large and wonderful family and family business in fulfillment of the "American Dream" that they shared with so many of their fellow immigrants. I don't want to merely send you their names and $400 - I feel inclined to briefly tell you their story as well.
My grandfather, Gíuseppe Francesco ("Joseph") Aiello, came to America way of Ellis Island, in 1920. He came from Pianopoli, (Providence of Catanzaro) Italy (south of Naples) with the intention of seeking a new and better life for himself and his family. He settled in the small town of Herkimer, New York. He began in business by peddling fresh fruits and vegetables from a walking cart. When he had enough money, he sent for his wífe, Maria Stella Fazio Aiello, his infant daughter. Franceschina Clorinda Aiello, and his mother, Francesca Nanci who had remained behind in Italy. They arrived at Ellis Island in 1922
Joseph purchased a parcel of property which included the large famíly family house with a modestly sized store front, and began a small famíly grocery buisiness.
He and his wife Maria Stella. had five other children (besídes Franceschina) Thomas (now deceased), Francis, Anthony (my father), Angelina, and Joseph, who became a, naturalized, American cítizen, was joined in the business by his children. The business grew into a sizable and modestly successful supermarket and laundromat enterprìse, in addition to expand estate holdings, all of whích became part of the town's prime commercil district..
All of the Aiello children, except Franceschina ("Chick"), married and produced fifteen grandchildren, most of whom were also raised in the bus:iness.
Maria Stella died in 1964. Joseph continued to work in the busíness, in partnership with, his children, until his death. in 1973 at age of 76. He died of a heart attack while engagíng in one of most favorite hobbies: while picking wild mushrooms in the woods. Their children continue to reside in Herkimer. They recently retired from the supermarket business, mantaining a small meat market and laundromat, and renting the remaínder of the stite to a drugstore and a clothing store. The income from the Joseph Aiello Realty Corp. provides for their retirement.
The fifteen grandchildren reside in various areas of the U.S. (with one in Germany), and are successful in a variety of occupations. Twelve of them are married and have produced twelve great-grandchildren (plus two on the way) bringing the Joseph Aiello family count in the U.S. to a current total of 53 (including myself), his wife, mother, children and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, and great-granchildren).

We are a very close family and continue to have family reunions every Christmas (as well as at weddings and showers). While we continue to celebrate many of the old-country Italian traditions that we learned from Joseph and Maria Stella, we also continue to fully live the "American Dream" that he belived in and made come true for himself and his family. His strong beliefs became the foundation values upon which the Aiello family continue to built - those of optimistic faith, honesty, self'reliance, hard work, and kindness towards one's neighbors.
Thank you this chance to honor the four individuals who zeised and embraced the American opportunicty whe they ventured to Ellis Island.
The Aiello's are proud to be part of the Ellis Island commemorative and the legacy it represents.
Sincerely,
Denise S. (Aiello) Bukovan
on behald of the family of Joseph F. Aiello

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Joe Aiello, A dream that came true.

During his life in Herkimer, he has alwasy talked about the hometown Pianopoli. All of his Pianopoletans friends when together, they always had something to say "good and bad" of Pianopoli. The bad part was spoken by the ones who emigrated before the WWII as Pianopoli only work was farming who had the land. Houses were small, old and several very crowded with large family members. Before 1925 had no electricity, no running water and or toilets, bathrooms at homes. The good part was publicized by the emigrants who arrived in the 1960's and beyond as after the 1950's the economy went high as people were working in the modernized indusstries, therefore new modern homes were built with all the conforts, people could afford to purchase a small car ect..

I remember Joe saying that after retirement, he wanted to visit Pianopoli but first he wanted to visit Brazil, South America serching for his relatives..

In July 1972 Joe's dream came true, He finally made the trip visiting Italian cities and Pianopoli.

He was highly welcomed by all relatives, as well long time friends and many friends who had returned back to Pianopoli.

His comments was; If someone had told me how Pianopoli had changed since I emigrated, I would had not belive it... Yes, Pianopoli has changes so much to the best ever and if God wants, I will be back again next year for a longer visit.

His stay was untill after Pianopoli main feast of Madonna Addolorata that he was so devoted.

In the days prior to the feast two of his doughters and relatives from Herkimer arrived in Pianopoli to enjoy the devoted feast.

While in Pianopoli, Myself (Joe Faga) Domenico Ceneviva, and Mario Lupica who had returned back to Pianopoli from Herkimer, invite Joe at Mario's beach home.. see photos below...

The following year in September 1973, we received the sad news of Joe Aiello death.

Joe Aiello, Domenico Ceneviva and Mario Lupica at resort area

Joe Faga, Domenico Ceneviva, Mario Lupica withwife and doughter, Joe Aiello enjoy after a nice long dinner at seaside "Montauro beach"