Pianopoli - Herkimer Italian Band 1912 and Pianopoli 1930

Questa fotografia dell'originale "Herkimer Italian Band", scattata al momento della sua fondazione nel 1912, è stata messa a disposizione dell'Evening Telegram da Joseph Chirico- nato a Pianopoli 1888, emigrato nelgli USA  (residente al 240 di S. Main St., Herkimer), uno dei musicisti,  e da Frank Servello (residente al 232 di W. Smith St., Herkimer), nipote di Salvatore Servello, un altro membro della banda. Da sinistra: prima fila (seduti) Salvatore Servello, zio di Frank (residente a Mount Kisco), e Pietro Christiano- nato a Pianopoli; seconda fila – Tom Gallo, fratello del Dott. James Gallo; Oreste Panza, Angelo Geneviva, and Joe Ceneviva-nato a Pianopoli (maestro della banda, poi deceduto a Pianopoli, Italia), Agostino Pugliese, nato a Pianopoli, (Canoga Park, California), Angelo Notaro, nato a Pianopoli; terza fila – Frank Pugliese nato a Pianopoli, Frank Cimino -nato e deceduto a Pianopoli, Italia, Antonio DiMasi (Stamford, Connecticut), John Salatino nato a Pianopoli, un musicista non identificato, Joseph Chirico nato a Pianopoli, (Herkimer), Joseph Cuda, Marcello Caracane e Francesco Casale nato a Pianopoli; quinta fila – Joe Macrina, Pasquale Torchia, Tommaso Donato, nato a Pianopoli

La banda suonava a funerali, battesimi, feste pre-matrimoniali, matrimoni, picnic, concorsi ippici, fiere e altri eventi, fino al suo scioglimento avvenuto negli anni Trenta

This Picture of the original "Herkimer Italian Band" when it was founded in 1912, was loaned to the Evening Telegram by Joseph Chirico. of 240 S.Main St., Herkimer, one of the bandsmen, and Frank Servello, 232 W.Smith St., Herkimer, a nephew of Salvatore Servello, another member of the band. From left: first row (seated) Salvatore Servello, uncle of Frank, living in Mounat Kisco, and Pietro Christiano; second row - Tom Gallo, brother of Dr. James Gallo: Oreste Panza, Angelo Geneviva, Joe Ceneviva, professor of the band, now deceased in Pianopoli Italy, Agostino Pugliese, Canoga Park, Calif.; Angelo Notaro; -third row - Frank Pugliese, Frank Cimino, deceased in Pianopoli Italy, Antonio DiMasi Stamford, Conn,: John Salatino, unknown bandsman; Joseph Chirico, Herkimer; Joseph Cuda, Marcello Caracane, and Francesco Casale: fifth row- Joe Macrina, Pasquale Torchia, Tommaso Donato.
The band played at funerals, baptisms, showers, weddings, picnics, horse shows, fairs and other events untill it disbanded in the 1930's

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La prima BANDA MUSICALE di Pianopoli si costituì nel 1893 per opera del maestro Erminio Papa e con la

collaborazione del farmacista Agostino Barberio.

Con 15 giovani del luogo l’intraprendente maestro cominciò a fare lezioni. Dopo alcuni mesi si aggrerarono tanti altri giovani e così si decise di costituire una vera e propria banda che restò in vita per alcuni decenni.

Nel 1895 la banda di Pianopoli contava 26 giovani e guidati dal nuovo mastro Pasquale Sorrentino si esibirono r la prima volta in forma ufficiale nella piazza del paese.

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La BANDA MUSICALE DI PIANOPOLI. 1930-1933

CENEVIVA GIUSEPPE MAESTRO...
FAGA’ EUGENIO - BOMBARDINO-TROMBONE
FAGA’ AGOSTINO - BASSO
NOTARO ANGELINO - CLARINO
MICELI RAFFAELE- CLARINO
CENEVIVA DOMENICO - CLARINO
PERRI ANTONIO ,PERRICIELLU, CLARINO
FANOSA TIRENZIIO - CORNETTA
BARBERIO EGIDIO - PISTONCINO
FIORENTINO EUGENIO - PISTONCINO
MAZZEI TOMMASO - TROMBONE
NANCI ALFONSO (FALEGNAME)-BOMBARDINO
SCARDAMAGLIA TOMMASO -TROMBONE
TORCIA FRANCESCO - GENIS
MICELI ARISTADE - GRANCASCIA
PREIANO’ ANTONIO - TAMBURO
MICELI GIUSEPPE (PILOTAGGI0) PIATTINE
DONATO GAETANO - TROMBETTA
TRIPODI GIOVANNI - CLARONE
CIMINO FRANCESCO - CORNETTA PRIMA
STELLA RAFFAELE FIGLIO DI QUANTILIANO- SECONDO BOMBARDINO
POMPEO PUGLIESE - PORTAGRANCASCIA
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Pianopoli’s first musical band was formed in 1893 through the efforts of Maestro Erminio Papa and the collaboration of the pharmacist Agostino Barberio.

The enterprising maestro began giving lessons to 15 local youths. After a few months, many other young people joined, and it was decided to establish a proper band, which remained active for several decades.

By 1895, the Pianopoli band comprised 26 young musicians; led by their new maestro, Pasquale Sorrentino, they performed officially for the first time in the town square.

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THE PIANOPOLI MUSICAL BAND: 1930–1933

CENEVIVA GIUSEPPE – Maestro...

FAGÀ EUGENIO – Euphonium/Trombone

FAGÀ AGOSTINO – Bass

NOTARO ANGELINO – Clarinet

MICELI RAFFAELE – Clarinet

CENEVIVA DOMENICO – Clarinet

PERRI ANTONIO ("Perriciellu") – Clarinet

FANOSA TERENZIO – Cornet

BARBERIO EGIDIO – Cornet (Piston)

FIORENTINO EUGENIO – Cornet (Piston)

MAZZEI TOMMASO – Trombone

NANCI ALFONSO (Carpenter) – Euphonium

SCARDAMAGLIA TOMMASO – Trombone

TORCIA FRANCESCO – Tenor Horn (Genis)

MICELI ARISTIDE – Bass Drum

PREIANÒ ANTONIO – Snare Drum

MICELI GIUSEPPE ("Pilotaggio") – Cymbals

DONATO GAETANO – Trumpet

TRIPODI GIOVANNI – Bass Clarinet

CIMINO FRANCESCO – First Cornet

STELLA RAFFAELE (Son of Quintiliano) – Second Euphonium

POMPEO PUGLIESE – Bass Drum Carrier

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Pianopoli at Herkimer Historical Museum

Pianopoli -Visit from Australia

From left; Tommaso Mascaro from France, Angelo Mascao- Pianopoli, Pasquale Maida- Hartford Ct. USA, Giulietta Todaro from Caserta, Antonio Todaro- Pianopoli, behind is Leonardo Todaro from Napoli, Tom Mascaro from Australia, Antonio Todaro- Pianopoli, Angelino Todaro and son behind from Napoli and Francesco Todaro from Padova, Mario Todaro from Australia

Raffaela Servidone - Pianopoli, Tommaso Mascaro from Australia, Natalina (Torchia) Fagà from Herkimer USA

The Todaros' with nephew Tom Mascaro from Australia

Giuseppe Fagà from Napoli, Tommaso Ceniviva from Australia, and Alfonso Casal Pianopoli

Giuseppe Colaccino Pianopoli, Tommaso Ceniviva from Australia

Nilde Casale with mother Rosina, tommaso Ceniviva from Australia and Alfonso Casale at Rosina's house in Pianopoli

Tommaso Ceniviva from Australia, Joe Faga from Napoli, and Francesco Scalise (Pomo) Pianopoli

Family group at Dipodi's Santuario during Tommaso Ceniviva visit with wife and doughter Connie, with Giuseppe Colaccino, wife, Cetta Chirico and husband Tommaso Colaccino

Pianopoli - Hartford Ct.

Doamenico (Mimmo) Miceli Family, Hartford CT.


Descendants of Domenico Miceli Hartford CT.

Josephine Nicotera, born in Pianopoli, emigrated to Hartford, Ct. married to Michele Orsini (photo with grandchildren)

Pianopolitani to Remember

This from Tony Ceniviva Montreal in Canada:
Hi Joe, just to let you know that this afternoon at 4:30 pm August 13, 2008, my mother (MARIASTELLA CENIVIVA) passed away.
thank you, Tony Guzzo
email address totoguzzo@yahoo.com
Mariastella married Costantino Guzzo in Pianopoli..Emigrated to Canada
Our Condolences to the family..from Pianopoli

photo at left September 2007 and at right summer 1971
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Sina (Opice) Scalise




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Francesco Mastroianni (Totò) 2005

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Adua Todaro (Rifiorati) 2007






Adua 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




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Rosa Maria (Opice) Mastroianni








Maria Rosa Opice (Mastroianni) Emigrated from Pianopoli with her family to Schenectady, N.Y. on November 1969Rosa Maria Opice Mastroianni, 86, of Princetown Road, Rotterdam, passed away suddenly at Pianopoli, Providence of Catanzaro, Italy on October 28, 2007. Mrs. Mastroianni was born in Pianopoli on September 21, 1921, the daughter of Antonio and Mariangela Maida Opice. She was an adoring mother and grandmother who shared her love with her family and friends abundantly. Her devotion to her beloved grandchildren was shown as her face would light up in their presence. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and wine-making. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. She was the wife of the late Antonio Mastroianni who passed away June 13, 1987. Survived by her children, Eleonora (Agostino) Esposito of Rotterdam, Anna (Aldo) Valentino of Guilderland, Joseph (Janet) Mastroianni of Rotterdam, Francesca Corcione of Albany, Gemma (Jonathon) Carroll of Dublin, Ireland, Mario Mastroianni of Rotterdam, Novella (Anthony) Teband of Rotterdam, S. Fernando (Leslie) Mastroianni of Chicago, Ill. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Maria Mastroianni of Rotterdam and Tomasina Mastroianni of Albany; her grandchildren, Rosamaria (Robert) Wetmore Antonio, Nicolina and Giulio, Vincenzo, Antonio, Maria, Nicola (Jen) Rosamaria, Linda (Chris) Baxter Joey, Thomas (Catherine) Megan and Michael, Lisa (Chris) Tarullo, Gina, Carla, Alexandra, Taylor, Attilio, Sophia, Lilliana, Michael; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Francis, Olivia, Nathaniel and Simon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mastroianni was predeceased by her sons, Vincenzo and Francesco Mastroianni; her brothers, Saverio and Antonio Opice; her sister, Caterina Rifiorati; and son-in-law, Sam Corcione. Funeral services and burial were held in Pianopoli. A memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. November 24 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Princetown Road, Rotterdam. Published in the Albany Times Union from 11/17/2007 - 11/23/2007.



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Antonio Mascaro

Forest Lawn1712 South Glendale AvenueGlendale, CA 91205

Services for: Antonio - Mascaro
Visitation : Date: Sunday, December 17, 2006
Location: Forest Lawn — Glendale
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Funeral will take place on Monday December 18, 2006
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Vincenzo Mastroianni 12 September 2003

ROTTERDAM Vincenzo Mastroianni, 57, of Rotterdam, died Friday, September 12, 2003 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Pianopoli, Catanzaro, Italy, Vincenzo came to the United States in 1968. He worked as a laborer for 30 years with Local 157 in Schenectady and retired in 2000. Vincenzo loved gardening and making wine. He was hard working and was very conscientious. He was a member of the Rotterdam Soccer Club and Our Lady of Assumption Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 32 years, Maria Cimmino Mastroianni; four children, Rosamaria Wetmore of Albany, Antonio Mastroianni, Nicolina Mastroianni and Giulio Mastroianni, all of Rotterdam; his mother, Rosamaria Mastroianni of Rotterdam; nine brothers and sisters, Francesco (Thomasina) Mastroianni of Albany, Eleonora (Agostino) Esposito of Rotterdam, Anna (Aldo) Valentino Guilderland, Giuseppe (Janet) Mastroianni of Rotterdam, Francesca (Sabato) Corcione of Albany, Gemma Mastroianni (Jonathan) Carroll of Dublin, Ireland, Mario Mastroianni of Rotterdam, Novella (Anthony) Tebano of Rotterdam and Fernando (Leslie) Mastroianni of Glen Ellyn, Ill. His mother-in-law, Nicolina Cimmino of Rotterdam; and brother-in-law, Domenico Cimmino also of Rotterdam. Vincenzo is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, 8:15 from the De-Marco Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Calling hours will be Sunday, 5-8 p.m. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie.
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Assunta Scalise

SCALISE, Assunta Assunta Scalise, 78, of Colchester and formerly of Hartford, widow of the late Gaetano Scalise, went home to Heaven on the Feast of Mary, Mother of God Sunday (January 1, 2006) surrounded by her loving family. Born August 13, 1927 in Pianopoli, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Isabella (Pugliese) Cuda. In July of 1947, she and Gaetano were married at the Church of the Addolorata in Pianopoli, and they emigrated to the United States in 1961, settling in Hartford. Later, they moved to Colchester in 1986. Together, they shared 57 years of marriage before he predeceased her on March 3, 2001. She loved music and was a tremendous cook, but most importantly, will be remembered for her undying love and devotion to her family. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include three children and their spouses, Frank and Gail Scalise of Lebanon and Mario and Danielle Scalise and Maria and Louis Amara, all of Colchester; eight grandchildren, Kimberly, Tina, Liza, Michael, Joseph, Jason, Elizabeth and Lindsay; seven great-grandchildren, Amanda, Kameryn, Dyllon, Nicholas, Cyrus, Johnny and Alexis; and numerous extended family and friends. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday directly at St. Peter's Church, 30 Church St. (Rte. 85), Hebron, with Fr. Perry Perine, officiating. Entombment will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Mausoleum, Bloomfield.


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Herkimer - Mr. Agostino Faga, 93, of 207 E. Steele St. passed away Monday, September 26, 2005 .He was born in Pianopoli, Province of Catanzaro, Italy on September 6, 1912, the son of the late Angelo and Rose Casale Faga and he attended schools there. He was married to Natalina Torchia on September 6, 1942 in St. Thomas Church, Pianopoli. He came to this country in November of 1954. Mr. Faga.He was also a self employed electrician throughout the Mohawk Valley for many years. He was a communicant of Sts. Anthony And Joseph Church.Agostino is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Natalina Faga; two sons & daughters in law, Angelo & Mary Jane Faga of Albany and Joseph & Lina Faga of Naples, Italy; two daughters & sons in law, Rosa & Donald Fitch of VA and Mary & Richard Tyner of MD; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three sisters, Domenica Cuda, Francesca Madia and Raffaela Filippa.His funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 12:30 pm from the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi, & Burns Funeral Home, 329 S. Washington St. Herkimer and at 1:00 pm in Sts. Anthony And Joseph Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Anthony Ligato. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Thursday from 4-8 at the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi, & Burns Funeral Home.Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Agostino's online memorial page by going to http://www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com/
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Maria Teresa Servidone in Guzzo

Born in Pianopoli 1911 and emigrated with family to Schenectady N.Y. 1953

Pianopoli - Herkimer (Catroppa)

Adamo Catroppa born in Pianopoli, Catanzaro, Italy - emigrated to USA arrived Apr 03, 1909 at

Age 17 - ship of Travel: Bulgaria depared Naples

On the photo

FOUR GENERATIONS - Adam Catroppa, 303 downey Ave, East Herkimer, celebrated his 85th birthday Sunday with four generations of his family. Seated are - Adam Catroppa, grand-daughters ingrid and Heidi Herrmann. Standing from left - Mrs, Edward Lukomski, Janet Herrmann, and Mrs. Adam Catroppa.

Adamo Catroppa, born in Pianopoli, Catanzaro Italy 25 October 1891 - He emigrated to USA about 1909 - lived in Herkimer, New York - He died December 1975

Member of the Herkimer Italian Band 1912

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Joe Catroppa wife Francesca, doughters Rosa and Maria.

Joe and Rosa were born in Pianopoli, Francesca born in San Michele, CZ

emigrated to Herkimer New York November 1966

doughter Maria born in Herkimer, New York.

Rosa's 1st comunion 1970

Raffaella Filippa, Agostino Fagà e Raffaello Alemanni visiting in Herkimer

Silvio Ceneviva, Vincenzo Filippa e Agostino Fagà in Herkimer, N.Y.

Brigano (Preianò) Utica N.Y. Wedding Anniversary

Frank Brigano (Preianò) and Angelina Pugliese

5o° Wedding Anniversary - December 1961





From left; BriganoRose, Angelina(Pugliese) Frank, Margaret, Anthony, Joseph, Orlando- dec 1961-50th wedd.Anni

Pianopoli - Australia - Usa

visit La Voce di Pianopoli

http://pianopoli.blogspot.com/

Incontro fortuito nella stazione di Utica New York, USA.
Tom and Rita Mascaro provenienti dall'Australia erano nella stazione ferroviaria di Utica in attesa del treno per Niagara Falls e allacciano una conversazione con un'altra coppia Italiana che poi per puro caso si scopre che erano anche loro Pianopoletani.
Mr & Mrs Catroppa di Herkimer, in partenza per Rochester. USA 2006

Pianopoli - Australia -viaggio USA

Calorosa ospitalita' Pianopoletana. Frank Ceneviva, imbandisce un delizioso pranzo per Tom and Rita Mascaro visitanti Herkimer 2006 dall'Australia

Eleonora Tripodi (Ceneviva) & Teresa Scalise (Ceneviva)

Pianopoli AUSTRALIA

Tom born in Pianopoli and emigrated to Australia 1967


Antonio e Rosina Mascaro ( Todaro) Fremantle, Australia . circa 1995

Tommaso Mascaro, Rosina Todaro (Mascaro) born in Pianopoli and emigrated to Australia 1967

Pianopoli - Mamaroneck

from left; Angelina Scalise (Madia) Peter Servidone, Gaetano Servidone, Angelina Maida (Servidone) Angelina Servidone, Tommaso Servidone


Tony Torcia and Joe Faga in Mamaroneck, August1963

Agostino & Natalina Faga, Marco Chirico - September 1969

Natalina Faga, Carlotta Torcia, Giuseppe Chirico Michele e Cotilde Torcia, Agostino Fagà

September 1969

A. Todaro, nn, Giuseppe Chirico, Theresa Torcia, Joseph Aiello, Natalina & Agostino Fagà, Michele, Carlotta e Cotilde Torcia, Rachelina Mazzei (Torcia), Frances and Francesco Torcia, the boy is Anthony Torcia

PIANOPOLI -Emigrants who returned to Pianopoli

Perfetto chirico emigated to Herkimer, New York..
He returned to Pianopoli after WWII
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Angelo Chirico lived in Herkimer, New York, returned to Pianopoli to be partnership at father-in-law (mercanteria) clothing bargain store


Antonio Ceneviva from Herkimer, New York worked at Standard Furniture Co.


Antonio Scalise e Marianna Pugliese from Schenectady New York



concetta Pugliese e Francesco Madia from Schenectady, New York


Angelino Fagà from Australia


Giuseppe torcia e Francesca todaro da Mamaroneck N.Y.




Vittoria Chirico da Herkimer New York






Francesco Gramuglia a da Hartford Ct.
e Antonio Mastroianni da Schenectady New York





Francesco Perri emigrate to Herkimer, New York - worked at the Standard Furniture Co.




Giuseppe Ceneviva - lived in Herkimer -he was in charge of the Herkimer Italian musical band during the 1910's -returned to Pianopoli

The Torcia's brother and sisters - from left; Felicia married to Albino Barberio (never in USA)- Giuseppe lived in Mamaroneck N.Y.- Carlotta married Eugenio Fagà lived in Mamaroneck N.Y and returned to Reggio Calabria- Cotilde married Giuseppe Chirico, lived in Hartford, CT. returned to Pianopoli.

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Tommaso Nanci returned from California USA

next are; Gaetano Donato, Tommaso Mazzei, Giuseppe Casale