Looking for any relatives in Philly it's a long shot my grandmother was Josephine feriola she lived in Utica N.Y. she was married to John Nicotera my grandfather. My dad says all my grandmother's family lived in Philadelphia I have all grown children my wife and I reside in myrtle beach S.C. were eventually heading to Italy right now Im trying to locate any info on my grandfather's relatives in Nicastro, any help appreciated.

Steve

Just looked in one of my books "Americans of Italian descent in Philadelphia and vicinity" and I didn't see any Feriola's listed.

What exactly are you looking for? Living relatives?

Ancestry.com has a pretty good living people finder if that's what you want. Maybe there are some still in the area. It has phone listings- you can call and see if there's a connection.

Using the following site, you can check for those persons who carry your surname in Nicastro, you also have the option of using the province or region as a search query.

cognome = surname
dove = town, province or region
cerca = search

Form letter for potential relatives.

Italian Letter Writing Guide

Also, if you are interested in researching the family history, the Lds does have limited microfilm available:

Civil registration

wldspirit

I wonder if Feriola is a corrupted spelling. I checked the surname site and got no hits. www.gens.labo.net/en/c...enera.html

You can use this site above. It usually tells you how common the surname is and maps what areas it's found in. Very useful site!

Type in the last name under "cognome" in the top left corner and you'll see what I mean.

"cognome non trovato" means name not found.

If you can find a ship record or something that may have her maiden name on it using varied spellings that might help.

The name Ferioli does exist in Italy, and also Feriolo (very rare)

Found this record. Is it a possibility?????

www.ellisisland.org/EI...&line=0027

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www.ellisisland.org/EI...&line=0027

Do you have your grandfather's manifest?

Hi, I think Steve means Angeline?

from Steve's other posts:

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... my grandfather John Nicotera was born in Nicastro, my dad was not sure of my grandmother they were married in 1916 in Utica N.Y. ... My grandfather was born around 1878 ...

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... grandfather was born in nicastro calabria he came to the us as a boy and married my grandmother in utica ny around 1916. My grandfather was john nicotera my grandmother was angeline feriola, from what I have learned along the way all of my grandmother's family lives in philly my grandfather started off in scranton pa then off to utica. Sister antionett Ciliberto of ole forge pa ...

These may have some clues
Valarie

possible1930 census
page 2

Home in 1930:
6 Chenango Street, owns $2000
Utica, Oneida, New York

head John Nicotera 42, abt 1888 IT
- age at 1st marriage 28, abt 1914-1916
- immig1909, Al
wife Angeline Nicotera 33, abt 1897 IT
- age at 1st marriage 18, abt 1915
- immig1909, Al
daughter Angeline Nicotera 16, abt 1914 NY
son Casper Nicotera 14, abt 1916 NY
daughter Mary Nicotera 12, abt 1918 NY
daughter Antoinette Nicotera 10, abt 1920 NY
son James Nicotera 9, abt 1921 NY
son John Nicotera 7, abt 1923 NY
daughter Carmella Nicotera 5, abt 1925 NY
daughter Theresa Nicotera 2 11/12, abt 1928 NY

edit: added census
sister Frances & her family 2 doors away
(see obituary, next post)

Home in 1930:
2 Chenango Street, owns $5000
Utica, Oneida, New York

head Thomas Rolinelli (Rondinelli) 48 IT
- immig 1905? Al
wife Frances 37, abt 1893 IT
- married age 18
- immig 1910 Al
son Dominick 18 NY
daughter Victoria 13 NY
son Frank 12 NY
daughter Angeline 9 NY
son John 6 NY
daughter Mary 2 yrs 10 mos NY
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John Nicotera's 1975 obituary is on this site:
www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Use keywords: John Nicotera Nicastro

Angeline Feriola (Ferraiuolo) Nicotera

Angeline's obituary from www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
Right side of page is cut off
Use key words: Mrs John Nicotera Angeline Feb 1944

Best guess at transcription

Quote::

Mrs Angeline Nicotera -- Chenango, died Feb - 1944 in St Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Angeline Ferraiuolo was born in San Pietromaida, Italy (probably San Pietro a Maida, Catanzaro) Nov- 1893, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Giovanni Ferraiuolo. -- came to Utica 34 years ago. -- was a member of St Anthony of Padua Church and St A-- Nicatrese Society. Thirty four years ago she was married to John Nicotera. He survives with five daughters Mrs Peter Buccanna, Mrs John Testa and the Misses Antoinette, Carmela and Theresa Nicotera. Five sons Pfc Casper Nicotera, Camp Butner N.C., S Sgt -- Nicotera overseas with the -- army, Pfc John Nicotera - overseas with the US --, Ceasar and Thomas Nicotera Utica. Four grandchildren and -- sisters Mrs Frances Rondinelli Utica and Carmela Ferraiuolo, Italy. The funeral will be at -- from the home and at -- St Anthony of Padua Church with interment in Calvary Cemetery.

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Angeline's sister Frances

Use keywords: Frances Rondinelli Ferriola 1960

14 Sep 1960

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Mrs F.V. Rondinelli Mrs Frances V Rondinelli, 69, of 2433 Chenango Ave, died today in St Luke's Memorial hospital after a seven week illness. She was born Oct 22, 1890 in St Pietro de Maida, Province of Catanzaro, Italy, daughter of John and Angela DeSanto Ferriola. She came to this country as a young woman settling in Utica. She was married to Thomas Rondinelli 29 Oct 1910 in St Mary of Mt Carmel Church. He died here in 1943. Mrs Rondinelli was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She leaves three daughters, Mrs Frank (Vicky) Tozzi, the Misses Angela and May Ann Rondinelli; three sons Dominick, Frank (Chick) and John Rondinelli, all of Utica; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 8:30 Saturday from the Eannace Funeral Home, 907 Third Ave, and at 9 from our Lady of Lourdes Church where a solemn requiem Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 tomorrow and Friday at the funeral home.

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Angela Ferraiuolo with mother Angela Di Santo & sisters
probable ship manifest (did not sail)

1909 manifest
page 2

13 Oct 1909 SS Konig Albert, Naples to NY
lines 11-14

Angela Di Santo 57, abt 1852
- last residence S Pietro M
- in S Pietro M, brother Tommaso
- destination Utica NY
- joining husband Giovanni Ferraiuolo at 458? Mohawk Street
- born in S Pietro a Maida
daughter M Carmela Ferrainolo 28, abt 1881
daughter Francesca Ferrainolo 19, abt 1890
daughter Angela Ferrainolo 15?, abt 1894


1910 manifest
page 2

Angela and sister Francesca probably listed incorrectly as 'male'

7 Apr 1910 SS Prinzess Irene, Naples to NY
lines 10-12

Angela De Santo 57, abt 1852
- last residence S Pietro Maida
- in S Pietro Maida, brother Vincenzo
- destination Utica NY
- joining husband Giovanni Ferraiuolo at ?77 Calhoun St
- born in S Pietro M
Francesca Ferraiolo 19, abt 1890
Angela Ferraiolo 16, abt 1893

Giovanni and Angela DeSanto Ferraiuolo

in 1920 living with daughter Francesca & her husband Thomas Rondinelli

probable 1920 census

Home in 1920:
Canal Street
New Hartford, Oneida, New York

head Thomas Rundelia 39
wife Frances Rundelia 27
son Dominick Rundelia 7
son John Rundelia 5
daughter Victoria Rundelia 3 1/12
son Frank Rundelia 11/12

father-in-law John Ferrie 75, abt 1845
- immig 1911 Al
- street sweeper
mother-in-law Angeline Ferrie 69, abt 1851
- immig 1911 Al

boarder Angelo Steffen 20
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Giovanni's obituary from www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Use key words: Ferraiuolo Canal

best guess at transcription:

Monday 23 June 1924

Quote::

Ferraiuolo -- suddenly in this city June 21, 1924 Giovanni Ferraiuolo ?10 Canal Street -- aged 82 years

Do you think it could be Fiorella and someone got it mixed up? There is info. on the Fiorella bros. in Philly from the Historical Soc. of Penn. (See the link I posted below).

www.hsp.org/default.aspx?id=741

You can also contact the society and see if they can give you any info.

Aliza