231 episodes
Italian Roots and Genealogy Bob Sorrentino
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This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe!
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The Legacy of Italian Roots and Family History
Send us a Text Message.What if unraveling your family's past could lead you on an unexpected adventure across oceans and through centuries? Join us as Chris Francese, a passionate member of the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean, recounts his incredible journey into his Italian lineage, all sparked by a simple school project. Through heartfelt conversations with his grandparents, Chris traces his roots back to towns like Tremonti, Pietro da Fusi, Salerno, and Sessa Aurunca,...
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Heritage Stories and Culinary Traditions
Send us a Text Message.Ready to uncover the rich tapestry of Italian and American genealogy? Join us as we embark on a fascinating journey with Jack and Mary Ciaccia, tracing Jack’s roots back to the regions of Taranto and Messina in Sicily, and Mary’s lineage to the early American settlers of Jamestown in 1608. Discover connections to notable figures like Daniel Boone and President Polk shape their family stories. We promise you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedn...
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Unveiling the Past: Italian and Chinese Ancestry
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered what it takes to trace your family roots across continents and eras? Join us on an enthralling journey with our special guest, Stephanie Larimore, as she uncovers the layers of her multicultural heritage. From starting her genealogical quest with 23andMe to delving deep into Ancestry, Stephanie's adventure reveals riveting tales of her Italian war bride grandmother, an American soldier grandfather, and their unique blend of Italian and Chinese ancestry. He...
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From Sicily to San Diego: Preserving Italian Heritage
Send us a Text Message.What if your family's immigration story bypassed the iconic Ellis Island, heading straight to the sunny shores of San Diego? Join us as we sit down with Tom Cesarini, founder of Convivio, who uncovers his rich Sicilian heritage and shares his family's unique journey to America. From working in a macaroni factory to establishing a vibrant enclave in Little Italy, Tom's memories paint a vivid picture of the immigrant experience, filled with both challenges and triumphs.Ex...
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Embracing Our Italian Lineage and Cultural Quests
Send us a Text Message.Embark with Maggie Workman and me on a voyage through time as we trace our Italian lineages from the cobblestone streets of Onano, Viterbo to the bustling avenues of America. Our conversation meanders through generational tales that piece together a mosaic of our Italian-American identities, blending personal experiences with the broader narrative of Italian migration. The echoes of our ancestors' footsteps resonate in this episode, as Maggie delves into her genealogica...
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A Deep Dive into Italian Genealogical Records
Send us a Text Message.Embark on an ancestral odyssey with Katherine Pennavaria, whose blend of scholarly rigor and personal passion for genealogy unveils the remarkable layers of Italian history hidden within civil records. Our exploration takes you through the twists and tales of Katherine's Italian lineage, revealing how the meticulous documentation of Napoleon's era and the detailed narratives of church chronicles can offer more than just names and dates. They sketch out occupations, soci...