Canada 1955

from left; Marco Chirico, Costantino Guzzo and doughter Pina, and Agostino Faga
Visiting Canada from Herkimer is Marco chirico and Agostino faga

Canada 1954

This picture was taken in Canada in 1954.
Top Row, Left to Right: Antonio Giuliano, Silvio Filippo, Constantino Guzzo & Maurizio Chirico
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Daughter Rosa of Pietro Fiala (Tinture), Rosalino Fiala (Tinture), Marco Chirico, Joe Servidone (Sidore) & Stefano Todaro.

Foto by Marco Chirico

PIANOPOLI EMIGRANTI del 1900 A HERKIMER, NY

1. Pianopoli Emigranti a Herkimer NY
2. FULL NAME ........./AGE /Arrival Date/  Address in USA
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4. Achille Tommaso 25 -Nov19-1909 - Herkimer-308 William St
5. Aiello (Fazio) Mariastella-24- Nov 01-1922 Herkimer- 104 W.Smith St
6. Aiello Chicky Franceschina-21month- Nov 01-1922 Herkimer- 104 W.Smith St
7. Barberio Francesco 33 Apr 10 -1904
8. Andreaggi Antonio 25 Jul 02-1923 Herkimer NY-125 W.Smith
9. Barberio Franceschina 11 Apr 01- 1907 Herkimer NY, 224 William St
10. Barberio Albino 16 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer - 202 W.Smith St.
11. Barberio Gregorio 16 Jun 10-1913
12. Barberio Angelo 17 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
13. Barberio Anna 16 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
14. Barberio Antonio 43 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
15. Barberio Domenico 24 Jun 15-1906 Herkimer, NY
16. Barberio Domenico-di Gugliel. 15 Nov 10-1909 Herkimer -126 William St
17. Barberio Eugenio 17 Jun 24-1907 Herkimer - 315 William St.
18. Barberio Filippo 19 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
19. Barberio Francesco 7 Apr 01- 1907 Herkimer NY, 224 William St
20. Barberio Francesco 48 Mar 05 - 1920 Herkimer NY-220 E.Smith St
21. Barberio Giacomo 5 Apr 01- 1907 Herkimer NY, 224 William St
22. Barberio Gilda 12 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
23. Barberio Gregorio 53 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
24. Barberio Gregorio 12 Apr 01- 1907 Herkimer NY, 224 William St
25. Barberio Gregorio 11 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
26. Brugnano Caterina+Guzzo 48 Jun 14-1913
27. Barberio Guglielmo 49 Nov 10-1909 Herkimer -126 William St
28. Barberio Irma 0,3 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
29. Caligiuri Giuseppina 55 Aug 18-1921
30. Barberio Lorenzina 7 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
31. Barberio Maria 9 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
32. Barberio Nicola 48 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer - 202 W.Smith St.
33. Barberio Romilda 18 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
34. Barberio Romolo 18 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
35. Barberio Rosa 13 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
36. Barberio Rosanno 9 Jun 10-1913 Herkimer 203-1/2 W.Smith
37. Barberio Vittorio 19 Nov 04-1911 Herkimer NY-121 Smith St.
38. Barberio(Mazzitelli) Caterina 35 Sep 10-1909 Herkimer,NY 224 William St
39. Casale Tommaso Sep 01-1923
40. Caligiure Francesco 23 Jul 17-1923 Herkimer. 101 W.Smith St
41. Caligiure Tommaso 16 Mar 05-1614 Herkimer - 222 Smith St..
42. Caligure Giuseppe 20 Feb 13-1909 Herkimer -120 Smith St.
43. Cardamone Francesca 29 Jun 09-1920 Herkimer- 108 Smith St.
44. Ceneviva Antonio 26 May 02-1906
45. Casale Angelina 8 Dec 17-1919 Herkimer -211 W.Smith St
46. Casale Domenico 15 Nov 10-1909 Herkimer -307 Williams St
47. Casale Domenico 18 Feb 09-1912 Herkimer, NY
48. Casale Francesco 25 Apr 25-1907 Herkimer NY-309 William St
49. Casale Francesco 33 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer-321 W.Smith St
50. Casale Ido 9 Dec 17-1919 Herkimer -211 W.Smith St
51. Casale Tommaso 11 Dec 17-1919 Herkimer -211 W.Smith St
52. Casale Tripolino 7 Dec 17-1919 Herkimer -211 W.Smith St
53. Catroppa Antonio 32 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
54. Catroppa Francesco 40 Jun 24-1907 Herkimer, NY
55. Catroppa Giuseppe 33 Nov 17 1966 Herkimer NY Dewen Ave
56. Catroppa(Talarico Franceca 24 Nov 17 1966 Herkimer NY Dewen Ave
57. Catroppa Maria 03 Nov 17 1966 Herkimer NY Dewen Ave
58. Chirico Gregorio 27 Apr 29-1910
59. Ceneviva Antonio 47 Oct 13-1928 Herkimer - 321 William St
60. Ceneviva Antonio 40 Oct 23-1920 Herkimer-308 William St
61. Ceneviva Antonio 40 Oct 23-1920 Herkimer-308 William St
62. Ceneviva Francesco 22 Aug 12 1956 Herkimer Steele St.
63. Ceneviva Giuseppe 41 Oct 23-1920 Herkimer
64. Ceneviva Giuseppe 41 Aug 01-1923 Herkimer- 245 S. Main St.
65. Ceneviva Silvio 26 May . 1962 Herkimer 213 W. Smith St.
66. Ceneviva Tommaso 24 May 22-1908 Herkimer
67. Chirico Angelino 17 Mar 05 - 1920 Herkimer NY-320 E.Smith St
68. Chirico Antonio 25 Dec 25-1920 Herkimer- 125 W.Smith St.
69. Chirico Carlo 14 Jul 07-1920 Herkimer, 125 W.Smith St.
70. Cimino Raffaele 16 Jul 18-1913
71. Chirico Concetta 17 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 110 W Smith St.
72. Chirico Francesco 65 Jul 07-1920 Herkimer, 125 W.Smith St.
73. Chirico Gregorio 27 May 13-1910 Herkimer NY.324 William St
74. Cristiano Giovanna+Cuda 24 May 25-1909
75. Chirico Lauretta 19 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer -110W.Smith St.
76. Chirico Maria 20 Jul 07-1920 Herkimer, 125 W.Smith St.
77. Chirico Menotti 19 Mar 04-1910 Herkimer, NY
78. Chirico Teresa 58 Jul 07-1920 Herkimer, 125 W.Smith St.
79. Chirico Vittoria 28 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer -110W.Smith St.
80. Chrico Giuseppina 28 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer -110W.Smith St.
81. Cuda Marianna 4 May 25-1909
82. Cimino Antonio 22 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer - 320 Main St.
83. Cimino Franco 19 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer - 320 Main St.
84. Cuda Mariateresa+Perri 38 Sep 09-905
85. Corrado Tommaso 27 Oct 23-1920 Herkimer
86. Corrado Tommaso 27 Aug 01-1923 Herkimer- 125 W.Smith St.
87. Cristiano Giovanna 24 May 25-1909 Herkimer-310 William St
88. Cristiano Giuseppe 18 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 121 W.Smith St.
89. Cuda Agostino 25 Sep 06-1923 Herkimer -213 W.Smith St.
90. Cuda Giuseppe 26 Jun 16-1907 Herkimer - 307 Mohawk St
91. Cuda Giuseppe 30 Nov 04-1911 Herkimer NY- 121 W.Smith St
92. Devita Francesco
93. Cuda Giuseppina 20 May 25-1909 Herkimer-310 William St
94. Cuda Marianna 35 Nov 04-1911 Herkimer NY- 121 W.Smith St
95. Cuda Marianna 4 May 25-1909 Herkimer-310 William St
96. Cuda Raffaelina 17 Nov 04-1911 Herkimer NY- 121 W.Smith St
97. Cuda Tommaso 30 Mar 27-1907 Herkimer NY:
98. Cuda Tommaso 30 Mar 27-1907 Herkimer NY:
99. Cuda Tommaso 35 Aug 21-1911 Herkimer, NY
100. Cuda Tommaso 39 May 25-1909 Herkimer-310 William St
101. Donato Francesco 53 Jun 10-1913
102. DeMasi Filomena 24 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer, NY-William St.
103. DeMasi Marianna 21 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer, NY-William St.
104. Donato Achille 16 Oct21-1913 Herkimer 307 William St
105. Donato Achille 26 Aug 01-1923 Herkimer NY- 321 Main St
106. Donato Alfonso 26 Mar 05 - 1920 Herkimer NY-326 E.Smith St
107. Donato Nicola 7 Apr29-1910
108. Donato Alfonso 16 May - 1909 Herkimer, NY
109. Donato Angelo 49 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
110. Donato Antonio 44 Jul -26-1956 Herkimer - NY
111. Donato Antonio 48 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 203 W.Smith St
112. Donato Francesca 11 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
113. Donato Francesco 18 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
114. Donato Francesco 16 May - 1909 Herkimer, NY
115. Donato Giuseppe 60 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 125 W.Smith St.
116. Donato Mariangela 28 Oct21-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
117. Donato Mariateresa 15 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
118. Donato Nicola 7 May 13-1910 Herkimer NY.216 William St
119. Fagà Agostino 37 13May 1905
120. Donato Pasquale 17 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 125 W.Smith St.
121. Fagà Angelo 38 Oct 26-1912
122. Donato Pasquale 18 Feb 13-1909 Herkimer, NY
123. Donato Peppina 17 Nov 04-1911 Herkimer NY- 208 William st
124. Faga Francesca 29 25May 1909
125. Fagà Francesca (wife) 28 May 25-1909
126. Donato Rosina 18 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
127. Donato Rosina (Scardamaglia Aug 26-1930 Herkimer
128. Donato Tommasina 22 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
129. Donato Tommaso 23 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 208 William St.
130. Donato Tommaso 32 Nov 01-1922 Herkimer- 211 W.SmithSt
131. Fagà Vincenzo 55 Jun11-1905
132. Fazio Antonio 23 Mar27-1907
133. Donato(Mascaro)FrancescaMaria 45 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer - 126 W.Smith St.
134. Fazio Francesco 24 Oct21-1913
135. Fazio Giuseppe 21 Sep 20-1912
136. Fagà (Torchia) Natalina 34 Dec 20-1956 Herkimer, 111-1/2 Smith St
137. Fazio M. Concetta 32 Jun 25-1914
138. Fagà Angelo 13 Dec 20-1956 Herkimer, 111-1/2 Smith St
139. Fagà Angelo (Deported) 23 Oct 26-1912 Herkimer, 126 Smith St.
140. Faga Francesco 51 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer,NY 225 Main St.
141. Gramuglio Elisabetta 1 Dec 17-1919
142. Gramuglio Francesco 3 Dec 17-1919
143. Gramuglio Marianna Crea 26 Dec 17-1919
144. Gramuglio Pietro 32 Dec 17-1919
145. GramuglioTeresa 4 Dec 17-1919
146. Fagà Giuseppe 12 Dec 20-1956 Herkimer, 111-1/2 Smith St
147. Fagà Maria 5 Dec 20-1956 Herkimer, 111-1/2 Smith St
148. Fagà Rosa 7 Dec 20-1956 Herkimer, 111-1/2 Smith St
149. Faga Tommaso 22 Jun 15-1906 Herkimer, NY
150. Fazio Francesca (Clorinda Nov 01-1922 Herkimer- 104 W.Smith St
151. Lento Antonio 29 Mar 20- 1893
152. Fazio Giuseppe 48 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer NY 204William St
153. Fiala Francescoantonio 16 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer -110W.Smith St.
154. Fiala Tommaso 41 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer -110W.Smith St.
155. Madia Agostino 24 Nov21-1912
156. Filippa Pietro 36 Oct 23-1920 Herlkimer- 316 Main St
157. Madia Raffaele Jul 25-1956
158. Graziano Aurora 32 Oct 10-1912 Herkimer-827 William St
159. Maida Agostino 24 Nov 21-1912
160. Graziano Felicia 53 Oct 10-1912 Herkimer-827 William St
161. Guzzo Agostino 30 Aug 17-1921 Herkimer-131 Main St
162. Guzzo Giuseppe 18 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 203 W.Smith St
163. Guzzo Mariangela 20 Nov 04-1911 Herkimer NY-
164. Lento Antonio 36 Oct 21- 1913 Herkimer NY- 308 William St
165. Maida Domenica 1939
166. Lento Antonio 32 May - 1909 Herkimer, NY
167. Madia (Pugliese)Giuseppina 34 Jun 25-1906 Herkimer -22 William St.
168. Madia Raffaele 31 Jul 18-1923 Herkimer, 125 Smith St
169. Madia Raffaele 18 Mar 04-1910 Herkimer, NY
170. Maida Francesco 1939
171. Maida Agostino 17 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer-301 Dewey Ave
172. Maida Giuseppe Feb- ---1947
173. Maida Giuseppina 34 Jun 25-1906
174. Maida Giuseppina Feb- ---1947
175. Maida Antonio 23 Jun 13-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
176. Maida Gregorio 36 Jan 30-1903
177. Maida Pasquale 1939
178. Maida Antonio 27 Aug 11-1923 Herkimer- 321 S.Main St.
179. Maida Antonio 31 Nov 01-1922 Herkimer-125 W.Smith St
180. Maida Caterina (doughter) 8 May 07-1936 Herkimer - 241 William St
181. Maida Domenico 24 Nov 01-1922 Herkimer-125 W.Smith St
182. Maida Francesco 17 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer -121 W.Smith St
183. Maida Francesco 17 Jun 13-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
184. Maida Giuseppe 17 May - 1909 Herkimer, NY
185. Maida Giuseppina (Nanci 38 May 07-1936 Herkimer - 241 William St
186. Maida Pasquale (son) 16 May 07-1936 Herkimer - 241 William St
187. Maida Tommaso 20 Mar 27-1907 Herkimer
188. Malta Antonio 21 Mar 05-1614 Herkimer - 308 William St.
189. Malta Clemente 30 Jul 18-1923 Herkimer, 125 Smith St
190. Mascaro Angelina 3 May 22-1908 Herkimer
191. Mascaro Francesco 37 Oct 26-1912 Herkimer, 130 Smith St.
192. Mascaro Francesco 28 Apr 25- 1910 Herkimer, NY
193. Mascaro Gaetano 25 Apr 25- 1910 Herkimer, NY
194. Mascaro Nicolina 2 May 22-1908 Herkimer
195. Mascaro Rosina 21 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
196. Mascaro Rosina 21 Oct 21- 1913 Herkimer NY
197. Mascaro Stella 6 May 22-1908 Herkimer
198. Mascaro Tommaso 23 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
199. Mascaro Tommaso 23 Oct 21- 1913 Herkimer NY
200. Mascaro(femiani) Caterina 23 May 22-1908 Herkimer
201. Mastroianni Vincenzo 17 Jun 29-1924 Herkimer NY. Smith St.
202. Mazza Rosa 27 Aug 17-1921 Herkimer- 125 W.Smith St.
203. Miceli Antonio 26 Apr 01-1923 Herkimer NY.125 W.Smith st
204. Miceli Eleonora 11 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer,NY 126 WSmith St
205. Miceli Francesca 29 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer,NY 126 WSmith St
206. Mascaro Tommaso 31 Mar 05-1614
207. Miceli Giuseppe 22 Mar 27-1907 Herkimer NY
208. Miceli Giuseppe 38 Jul 02-1923 Herkimer NY 321 Main St.
209. Miceli Gulio 8 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer,NY 126 WSmith St
210. Miceli Sinibaldo 27 Aug 11-1923 Herkimer NY-321 S.Main St
211. Miceli Tommaso 35 May 21-1903 Herkimer NY.
212. Nanci Agostino 21 Jan 04-1954 Herkimer - W. Smith St.
213. Nanci Agostino 37 Jun 16-1907 herkimer, 330 Easter Apt
214. Nanci Eleonora (notaro) 40 Jan 04-1954 Herkimer - W. Smith St.
215. Nanci Emma Jan 04-1954 Herkimer - W. Smith St.
216. Nanci GiovanTommaso 43 Jul 19-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
217. Nanci Maria Teresa 50 May 25-1909 Herkimer-310 William St
218. Nanci Michelino 29 Mar 05-1614 Herkimer - 203 Smith St..
219. Nanci Tommaso 45 Jan 04-1954 Herkimer - W. Smith St.
220. Nanci Tommaso 24 Aug 20-1923 Herkimer -220 W.Smith St.
221. Nanci Valentina 11 Jan 04-1954 Herkimer - W. Smith St.
222. Nicotera Francesco 39 Apr 04-1910 Herkimer, NY
223. Nicotera Giuseppe 24 Jul 18-1923 Herkimer, 312 William St.
224. Nicotera Tommaso 22 Jul 18-1923 Herkimer, 312 William St.
225. Notaro Angelino 17 Oct 05-1907 Herkimer -307 William St.
226. Palmieri Annamaria 48 Apr 01- 1907 Herkimer NY, 224 William St
227. Miceli Francesco Jun 04- 1956
228. Perri Francesca (in Varano) 33 Jun 09-1920 Herkimer- 316 Smith St
229. Miceli Franscesca (Scalise) Jun 04- 1956
230. Perri Giuseppe 22 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer -323 William St.
231. Preiano Tommaso 26 Apr 04-1910 Herkimer, NY
232. Miceli Isabella (Lento) 12 Jun 04- 1956
233. Pugliese 15 Oct21-1913 Herkimer- 205 Smith St
234. Pugliese Adelaide 5 Jun 25-1906 Herkimer -22 William St.
235. Miceli Olga Dec 02-1923
236. Pugliese Agostino 30 Nov 01-1920 Herkimer- 211 W.Smith St.
237. Pugliese Angelina 16 Aug 21-1911 Herkimer, NY
238. Pugliese Antonio 7 Oct21-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
239. Pugliese Concetta 19 Sep 20-1912 Herkimer -208W.Smith St.
240. Pugliese Francesco 28 Feb 13-1909 Herkimer -125 Smith St.
241. Pugliese Francesco 31 Oct 26-1912 Herkimer, 130 Smith St.
242. Pugliese raffaele 5 Oct21-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
243. Pugliese Susanna 1 Oct21-1913 Herkimer- 308 William St.
244. Puglise Giacinto 2 Jun 25-1906 Herkimer -22 William St.
245. Puglsie Vincenzo 4 Jun 25-1906 Herkimer -22 William St.
246. Rizzo Pasquale 46 May 13-1910 Herkimer NY,121 Smith St
247. Rondinella Antonio 16 Mar 05-1614 Herkimer - 203 Smith St..
248. Sacco Francescantonia 37 Dec 17-1919 Herkimer -211 W.Smith St
249. Scalise Antonio 17 Dec 22-1910 Herkimer, NY
250. Scalise Giuseppe 22 Aug 17-1921 Herkimer- 125 W.Smith St.
251. Scalise Maria 17 Dec 08-1910 Herkimer,NY 246 Albany St.
252. Scalise Rosa 23 Dec 08-1910 Herkimer,NY 246 Albany St.
253. Scalise(Magliano)Teresa 62 Dec 08-1910 Herkimer,NY 246 Albany St.
254. Scardamaglia (Pugliese)Peppina 29 Nov 01-1920 Herkimer- 211 W.Smith St.
255. Scardamaglia Antonio 24 Jul 01-1923 Herkimer- 316 S. Main St
256. Scardamaglia Tommaso 22 Jul 01-1923 Herkimer- 316 S. Main St
257. Servidone Giuseppe 17 Jul 18-1923 Herkimer, 315 William St
258. Servidone Tomaso 22 Mar 13-1921 Herkimer - 108 W.Smith St.
259. Stella Clarice 50 Feb 23-1912 Herkimer NY-126 Smith St
260. Tripodi (Mastroianni)Angelina 41 Mar 19-1956 Herkimer NY-213 W.Smith St.
261. Tripodi Antonietta 13 Mar 19-1956 Herkimer NY-213 W.Smith St.
262. Tripodi Eleonora 17 Mar 19-1956 Herkimer NY-213 W.Smith St.
263. Tripodi Giuseppina 15 Mar 19-1956 Herkimer NY-213 W.Smith St.
264. Tripodi Raffaela 19 Mar 19-1956 Herkimer NY-213 W.Smith St.
265. Varano Beatrice 28 Jun 14-1912 Herkimer
266. Varano Eugenio 7 Jun 09-1920 Herkimer- 316 Smith St
267. Varano Tommaso 33 Oct 21- 1913 Herkimer NY
268. Opice Antonio 29 Apr 04-1910
269. Varano Tommaso 22 Aug 17-1921 Herkimer-214 William St
270. Viscomi Giuseppe 40 Apr 04-1910 Herkimer, NY
271. Perri Antonio 36 Jan 30-1903
272. Perri Caterina 32 Jun 18-1908
273. Perri Francesco 17 Apr 25-1912
274. Preiano MariaTommasa 28 Sep 20-1912
275. Scalise Daniele 27 Mar 25-1902
276. Scalise Federico 23 Mart 25 -1902
277. Scalise Francesco Apr ?-- 1921
278. Scalise Gaetano 29 Jun 14-1906
279. Scalise Raffaele 24 Mar 13-1921
280. Scalise Severico 30 May 15-1909
281. Scalzo Antonio Nov 01-1922
282. Servidone Antonio 7m Jun10-1910
283. Servidone Francesco 20 Feb 13-1921
284. Servidone Tommaso 25 May 27-1914
285. Torcia Adelaide 21 Mar 05-1902
286. Torcia Beltrando 10 Mar 18-1903
287. Torcia Beltrando 19 Mar 18-1903
288. Torcia Carlotta 49 Mar 05-1902
289. Torcia Felicia 13 Mar 05-1902
290. Torcia Michele
291. Torcia Pasquale 25 Aprile 25-1907

Famiglia Fagà - 1st Christmas in USA 1956

Joe Faga and family wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009 "Auguri"

My father Agostino Fagà emigrated to USA in November 1954 and settled in Herkimer, New York. He has worked at Standard Furniture Co. on South Washington St. where many other people emigrated from Pianopoli had worked.
After two years waiting, the rest of the family emigrated; my mother Natalina, my brother Angelo, myself, my sisters Rosa and Mary. We travelled on the ship SS Constitution that departed port of Napoli on December 9, 1956 and arrived December 20, 1956, 11 days later on an early morning fog in New York City pier 84, in time to celebrate our first Christmas in America at our new home at 111-1/2 West Smith St. Herkimer.
It sure remains an unforgettable one.. Our first Christmas tree was full of colored lights, decorated with ornament balls, tinsels, and full of surpirse gift underneath waiting for us to open them up. This sure was a different Christmas that we were used to have in Pianopoli. God Bless America.

One thing that I truly missed, and that was the Church Presepio, the beautiful nativity scene with all the sheperds, the animals, and the little houses that I have always admired together with my friends.



fron left my sister Mary, my parents Natalina, Agostino (on laps is) Rosa, Angelo and myself.. Giuseppe but in USA my name became as Joseph (Joe)


Picture taken at New York City pier 12 date we arrived in USA

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.

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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