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Vintage Italian American Family Photos

Since my previous post of bride’s photos went over so well, I decided to post Vintage Italian Family Photos.  These photos come from my dad’s family.  I am testing a new feature throughout that allows you to like, share and comment to Facebook from the post.  Please share with your friends that may be interested.

My 9th Great Grandfather Prince Marino Caracciolo c 1630.  Prince of Avellino, Duke of Atripalda, Marchese di Sanseverino, Count of Serino and Knight of the Golden Fleece.  Bob Sorrentino I have no titles as of yet.

The photos below are new additions. They were sent by my grandmother to her father in Italy c1919. This year I met my dad’s first cousins in Italy and my cousin Nicola found these among his mother’s old photos. To learn more about my research, interesting stories and how to start your research, check out my book “Farmers and Nobles” below.

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Maria Luisa Piromallo My Paternal Grandmother

My grandmother descends from two prominent Neapolitan families.  Piromallo and Caracciolo.  She was born in 1883 and lived on Via Carbonara. 

My great aunt Maria Piromallo, I think with her grandchildren.

Luisa in Naples C1900

 

Luisa in Naples C1905

 

Sorrentino Family Starting Early 1900's

My grandmother with her three children and her two brothers C1913.

These are my two oldest aunts and uncle with I believe their grandparents Achille Sorrentino and Giulia Princi.

My grandparents in the USA C1919.  My dad was born in 1923.

My dad is in the knickers!  C1934

Mom and Dad wedding C1944

C 1946

Ubaldo Sorrentino and Maria Luisa Piromallo through the years.

My Dad through the years

In the late 1940’s my dad was  photographer for the NY Daily News.  Here are just a few of his photos.

Movies from my Mom's family C 1949

Bob

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