Birth Name: Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 8, 1938

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian (including Sicilian)
*25% Irish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish

Connie Stevens is an American actress, singer, producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor.

Connie is the daughter of Eleanor McGinley, a singer, and Peter Ingoglia, known as musician Teddy Stevens. Her father was of Italian (including Sicilian) descent. Her maternal grandfather was of Irish ancestry and her maternal grandmother was from a Jewish family (from Poland and Germany).

Connie was married to singer Eddie Fisher, with whom she has two daughters, actresses Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher.

Connie’s paternal grandparents were Charles Ingoglia and Concetta Katherine Coletti (the daughter of Jakob/Jacob Coletti). Connie’s grandparents Charles and Concetta were both born in Italy. The surname “Ingoglia” is usually Sicilian, from Palermo or Trapani.

Connie’s maternal grandfather was Charles Jonathan McGinley (the son of Hugh McGinley and Mary Gilligan). Charles’s parents were Irish.

Connie’s maternal grandmother was Sarah “Sadie” Asher (the daughter of Isidore Harry Asher and Esther/Ester “Essie” White). Isidore was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jewish immigrant parents, John Asher, who was born in Poland, and Henrietta Ober, who was born in Germany. Esther was born in London, England, to Polish Jewish parents, Isaac White and Sarah Simon/Simons.

Sources: Genealogy of Connie Stevens – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Connie’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Connie Stevens (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Connie’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Connie’s maternal grandfather, Charles Jonathan McGinley – https://familysearch.org

Connie’s maternal grandmother, Sarah “Sadie” Asher, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Connie’s maternal great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Connie’s maternal great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher – https://familysearch.org

Connie’s maternal great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” White, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Connie’s maternal great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” White – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 29, 1967

Ethnicity:
*62.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Italian (including Sicilian)
*12.5% Irish

Joely Fisher is an American actress and singer. She is known for starring in two television series, Ellen and ‘Til Death.

Joely is the daughter of actors and singers Eddie Fisher and Connie Stevens. Her younger sister is actress Tricia Leigh Fisher. She is the half-sister of actress Carrie Fisher and TV and filmmaker Todd Fisher. Her niece is actress Billie Lourd.

Her father was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents. Her mother was born in New York. Joely’s maternal grandfather was of Italian (including Sicilian) ancestry, and Joely’s maternal grandmother was of Irish (from her own father) and Polish Jewish and German Jewish (from her own mother) descent.

Joely’s paternal grandparents were Joseph P. Fisher/Tisch (the son of David or Nathan Tisch/Fisher and Anna or Linnie) and Kate Winokur (the daughter of Zelig/Selig Zadik Minniker/Winokur and Ida).

Joely’s maternal grandfather was Peter Ingoglia, known as musician Teddy Stevens (the son of Charles Ingoglia and Concetta Katherine Coletti). Charles and Concetta were both born in Italy. The surname “Ingoglia” is usually Sicilian, from Palermo or Trapani. Concetta was the daughter of Jakob/Jacob Coletti.

Joely’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor McGinley, a singer (the daughter of Charles Jonathan McGinley and Sarah “Sadie” Asher). Charles was the son of Hugh McGinley and Mary Gilligan, who were Irish. Sarah was the daughter of Isidore Harry Asher, who was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jewish immigrant parents from Poland and Germany, and of Esther/Ester “Essie” White, who was born in London, England, to Polish Jewish parents, Isaac White and Sarah Simon/Simons.

Sources: Genealogies of Joely Fisher – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Joely’s father – http://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of Joely’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Joely’s maternal grandfather, Peter Ingoglia, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor McGinley, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Joely’s maternal great-grandfather, Charles Jonathan McGinley – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal great-grandmother, Sarah “Sadie” Asher, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Joely’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” White, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Joely’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” (White) Asher – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Jean-Luc Antoine Pierre Mélenchon

Place of Birth: Tangier, Tangier International Zone (now Morocco)

Date of Birth: 19 August, 1951

Ethnicity:
*75% Spanish (Castilian and Valencian)
*25% Italian (Neapolitan and Sicilian)

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a French politician. He is the French member of the European Parliament. He previously served as the Minister of Vocational Education, from 27 March 2000 to 6 May 2002. He also previously represented Essonne in the French Senate, from 2 October 1986 to 24 September 1995, and from 1 October 2004 to 7 January 2010.

Jean-Luc’s father, Georges Mélenchon, is a postmaster. Jean-Luc’s mother, Jeanine Bayona, is a primary school teacher. Jean-Luc was married to Bernadette Abriel and Pascale Le Néouannic.

Juan-Luc’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fifth great-grandfather, Francisco Melenchón.

Jean-Luc’s paternal grandfather was Antonio Miguel Melenchón Martínez (or Antoine Mélenchon in French, the son of Bernabé Melenchón y Castillejo and María de los Dolores Martínez Hurtado). Antonio was a Spanish immigrant, from Mula, Murcia. Bernabé was the son of Bernabé Melinchón y Talavera and Josefa Castillejo y Toledo. Dolores was the daughter of Manuel Martínez Espín and María Hurtado Martínez.

Jean-Luc’s paternal grandmother was Aimée Canicio (the daughter of François Canicio and Joaquina Serrano Avargues). François was the son of Spanish immigrants Francisco Pedro José (or François in French) Canicio Sepulcre, of Novelda, Alicante, and of María Josefa (or Joséphine in French) Cardona Crespo, of Benissa, Alicante. Joaquina was the daughter of Spanish immigrants Juan Francisco Serrano Castillo, of Elche, Alicante, and of María Rita Avargues Garcela, of Calp, Alicante.

Jean-Luc’s maternal grandparents were Francisco Bayona (or François in French) and Jeanne Emmanuelle Caserta (the daughter of Jean Caserta and Caterina, or Catherine in French, Alaimo). Jean-Luc’s grandfather Francisco was a Spanish immigrant, from Valencia, Valencia. Jean was the son of Italian immigrant Emmanuel Caserta, of Ustica, Palermo, and of Catherine Volto, who was half-Sicilian and half-Neapolitan. Caterina was also born in Ustica, to Francesco (or François in French) Alaimo and Caterina (or Catherine in French) Licciardi.

Sources: Genealogy of Jean-Luc Mélenchon – http://gw.geneanet.org

Baptismal record of Jean-Luc’s paternal great-great-grandfather Bernabé Melinchón y Talavera – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Santina Marissa Ribisi

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 17, 1974

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), German, English

Marissa Ribisi is an American actress. Her twin brother is actor Giovanni Ribisi. Her father is of half Italian/Sicilian, one quarter German, and roughly one quarter English/British Isles ancestry. Her mother has English ancestry. Marissa is married to musician Beck, with whom she has two children.

Marissa’s paternal grandfather was Albert Prescott Ribisi (the son of Salvatore/Salvador Ribisi and Mary DiSalvo). Albert was of Italian/Sicilian descent. Mary was the daughter of Vincenzo DiSalvo and Teresa Inglima.

Marissa’s paternal grandmother was Anne Kathleen Delsman (the daughter of Bernard Ludwig Delsman, originally Delsmann, and Anna Elizabeth Bailey). Bernard was of German descent, the son of John Bernard Delsman and Clara Heitkemper. Anna had English ancestry, the daughter of John Wright Bailey and Mary Anne Craney.

Marissa’s maternal grandfather was Tom J. Landrum (the son of John Walden Landrum and Mamie/Mary B. Hale). John was the son of James David Landrum and Catherine Robbins.

Marissa’s maternal grandmother was Gay Corrine Threadgill (the daughter of Robert David Threadgill and Mae Adeline Finch). Robert was the son of Thomas Daniel Chrisenberrt Threadgill and Helen Irene Cowan. Mae was the daughter of Sidney Marion Fairfax Finch and Alice Melissa Collier.

Sources: Genealogies of Marissa Ribisi – http://home.iae.nl
https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Christopher Charles Cuomo

Place of Birth: Queens, New York, USA

Date of Birth:August 9, 1970

Ethnicity: Italian

Family Background: Chris Cuomo is an American television journalist.

He is the son of Matilda (Raffa) and Mario Cuomo, the former New York Governor, and the brother of Andrew Cuomo, the current Governor of New York.

Source: https://www.geni.com/

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Birth Name: Dennis G. Farina

Date of Birth: February 29, 1944

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Death: July 22, 2013

Place of Death: Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Dennis Farina was an American actor of film and television and former Chicago police officer.

Dennis was the son of Italian parents, Joseph Farina and Yolanda Donati. His father, a physician, was born in Villalba, Province of Caltanissetta, Sicily. His mother was born in Borgo a Buggiano, Province of Pistoia, Tuscany.

Dennis’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Farina and Josephine Panateri.

Source: Record of Dennis’ father – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Frederic Alan Schepisi

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date of Birth: December 26, 1939

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Irish

Fred Schepisi is an Australian film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

Fred is the son of Loretto Ellen (Hare) and Frederic Thomas Schepisi.

Fred’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppi/Giuseppe Schepisi and Catherine Mary Bennett (the daughter of Thomas Michael Bennett and Maria Crowley). Giuseppi was originally from Salina, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy. Thomas and Maria were from County Cork, Ireland.

Fred’s maternal grandparents were Matthew James Hare and Catherine Mary Quinlan.

Sources: http://www.ancientfaces.com
https://www.myheritage.com.br

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Birth Name: Dominic M. Fumusa

Place of Birth: McFarland, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 13, 1969

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, possibly other

Dominic Fumusa is an American stage and television actor, and voice over artist.

Dominic is the son of Clara E. and Peter M. Fumusa. He has nine siblings. Dominic is married to actress Ilana Levine and converted to Judaism upon their marriage.

Dominic’s paternal grandfather was Giuseppe/Joseph Fumusa (the son of Peter Fumusa and Catherine Belfiore/Bellafiore). Giuseppe was born in Sicily, Italy, and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dominic’s paternal grandmother was Josephine Sancetta (the daughter of Sam Sancetta and Molle). Josephine had Italian ancestry.

Sources: http://archive.boston.com

Marriage record of Dominic’s paternal grandparents, Giuseppe/Joseph Fumusa and Josephine Sancetta – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin Thomas Zobrist

Place of Birth: Eureka, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 26, 1981

Ethnicity: English, German, 1/8 Italian/Sicilian, possibly other

Ben Zobrist is an American professional baseball player. He is a second baseman and outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Ben is the son of Cynthia (Cali) and Thomas A. Zobrist. He is married to Julianna Zobrist, a Christian musician, who plays a Christian pop style of electronic dance music.

Ben’s maternal grandparents are Andrew Cali III (the son of Andrew Cali II and Dorothy White) and Dorothea “Dot” Marshall. Ben’s great-grandfather Andrew was the son of Andrea Cali and Antonina Canale, who were Sicilian.

Sources: http://www.pantagraph.com

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Birth Name: Alessandro Liborio Madrigal

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 4, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Mexican (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Al Madrigal is an American comedian and actor.

Al was born in San Francisco, California, to a father from Tijuana, Mexico, and a mother from Sicily, Italy. Al is married to Krystyn Madrigal, who is of half Greek and half Korean descent.

Al has stated:

I’m half-Sicilian, half-Mexican, I went to French school as a kid, and I don’t speak Spanish. Latinos don’t really claim me, and neither do the Sicilians. It’s the plight of the half-breed. That’s where part of my humor comes from.

Sources: ttp://www.sfgate.com
https://twitter.com

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Birth Name: Claude Antoine Bartolone

Place of Birth: Tunis, Tunisia

Date of Birth: 29 July, 1951

Ethnicity:
*Italian [Sicilian] (father)
*Maltese (mother)

Claude Bartolone is a French politician. He has served as President of the National Assembly, since 26 June, 2012.

His father, Philippe Bartolone, was of Italian (Sicilian) descent. His mother, Carmen “Mena” (Attard), was Maltese. He is married to Véronique Ragusa. He was previously married to Giulieta Luyisutti.

Claude’s paternal grandparents were Filippo Bartolone and Maria Russo. Filippo were Italian immigrants, from Forza d’Agrò, Messina and Camaro Superiore, Messina.

Claude’s maternal grandparents were Antoine Victor Attard (the son of Antonio Attard and Carmela Hili) and Antoinette Buttigieg. Antonio was the son of Michele Attard and Annunziata Gauci. Carmela was the daughter of Angelo Hili and Angela Cassar.

Source: Genealogy of Claude Bartolone – http://gw.geneanet.org

Birth Name: Patti Ann LuPone

Place of Birth: Northport, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 21, 1949

Ethnicity: Italian (Sicilian and Abruzzese)

Patti LuPone is an American actress and singer. She is known for her work in stage musicals. Patti is the daughter of Angela Louise (Patti) and Orlando Joseph LuPone. She is the sister of actor, dancer, and director Robert LuPone. Her great-great-great-aunt was Adelina Patti, a prominent 19th-century opera singer.

She has said, “My father’s side of the family was from the Ubruzzi region, and my mother’s side of the family is from Palermo”.

Patti’s LuPone ancestors originated from the town of Pratola Peligna, Province L’Aquila, Italy.

Patti’s paternal grandparents were Pasquale Lupone and Felicia Petrella (the daughter of Gaetano Petrella and Maria Guiseppa).

Patti’s maternal grandparents were Vincenzo/Gaetano/Giacomo “James” Patti (the son of Giorgio Patti and Angelina Notaro) and Frances. Vincenzo was said to be born in Montemaggiore, Sicily. Giorgio was the son of Giuseppe Patti, who was the brother of Adelina Patti.

Sources: http://www.pattilupone.net
http://www.pattilupone.net

Genealogy of Patti LuPone – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Alexandra Alrey Cobrin

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 21, 1989

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather)
*English, German (maternal grandmother)

Ali Cobrin is an American actress.

Ali is the daughter of Peggy Jo (Elmi) and Marvin “Micky” Richard Cobrin.

Ali’s father was Jewish. Ali’s mother has Italian/Sicilian, English, and German ancestry. Ali was raise Jewish.

Ali’s paternal grandparents were Buddy Cobrin and Maryl Harris.

Ali’s maternal grandfather was Donato “Don” Elmi (the son of Francesco “Frank” Elmi and Francesca “Francis” Rose Stracuzzi). Ali’s great-grandfather Francesco was born in Italy. Ali’s great-grandmother Francesca was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Messina, Sicily, Italy, Antonio Stracuzzi and Maria Antonia Di Bella.

Ali’s maternal grandmother was Patricia Lee Hines (the daughter of James “Speedy” Hines and Betty Jane Engels/Eckles). James was the son of John Hines and Isabell/Isabelle.

Sources: https://mobile.twitter.com

Obituary of Ali’s father, Marvin “Micky” Richard Cobrin – http://www.juf.org

Obituary of Ali’s paternal grandmother, Maryl (Harris) Cobrin – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Ali’s maternal grandfather, Donato “Don” Elmi – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Ali’s maternal grandfather, Donato “Don” Elmi – http://www.legacy.com

Ali’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Lee Hines, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ali’s maternal grandmother, Patricia Lee (Hines) Elmni – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Benjamin Michael Rattray

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 16, 1980

Ethnicity: Irish, as well as Scottish, English, 1/8th Swedish, 1/16th Colombian, 1/32 Italian/Sicilian

Ben Rattray is an American entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of the website change.org.

Ben’s paternal grandfather was Richard Alan Rattray (the son of Charles Thomas Rattray and Gladys May Timmons). Richard was born in Illinois. Charles was the son of William H. Rattray and Aurelia McGrew. Gladys was the daughter of James H. Timmons and Emma Jane Linley.

Ben’s paternal grandmother was Jeanne/Jeanie Modica (the daughter of Leonard Blake Modica and Hilja/Hilia Inez Alexenna Östergren). Leonard was the son of Francisco/Francis/Frank Bombard Modica, who was born in Massachusetts, to a father from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and of Delfina/Delphina Fernandez Diago, who was born in Popoyan, Colombia. Ben’s great-grandmother Hilja was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the daughter of Axel Edvard Östergren and Ida Gustafva Frick.

Ben’s maternal grandfather was James Joseph McCaffrey (the son of James Bernard McCaffrey and Lydia/Lidia McDaniel). Ben’s grandfather Joseph was born in Pennsylvania. Ben’s great-grandfather James was born in New Jersey, the son of Irish parents, James McCaffrey and Julia Cashman. Lydia was born in Delaware, the daughter of Madison McDaniel and Elnora Stewart.

Ben’s maternal grandmother was Anna Bernadette McHugh (the daughter of John McHugh and Elsie Welsh/Welch). Anna was born in New Jersey. John was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents. Elsie was born in New Jersey, also of Irish descent, and was the daughter of Walter Welsh/Welch and Mary, who was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Ben’s paternal grandparents, Richard Alan Rattray and Jeanne/Jeanie Modica – https://www.geni.com

Ben’s paternal grandfather, Richard Alan Rattray, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ben’s paternal grandmother, Jeanne/Jeanie Modica – https://www.wikitree.com

Ben’s paternal great-grandparents, Leonard Blake Modica and Hilja/Hilia Inez Alexenna Östergren, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ben’s paternal great-grandfather, Leonard Blake Modica, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ben’s maternal grandfather, James Joseph McCaffrey, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Ben’s maternal grandmother, Anna Bernadette McHugh, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Luca Guadagnino and Ingeborga Dapkunaite – Photo Credit: Insidefoto / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: 1971

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, Algerian

Luca Guadagnino is an Italian director.

He spent part of his childhood in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, were his Sicilian father worked as teacher.

He has said:

I’m dark-skinned because my mother is Algerian; when I came back to Palermo, my classmates starting calling me “n—-r.” I will never forget that. I learned very quickly how to be an outsider, and how to stay on the outside of the frame yet always look at what’s happening in the center.

Source: http://www.iodonna.it

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Birth Name: Antonia Christina Basilotta

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 22, 1943

Ethnicity:
*Italian/Sicilian (father)
*Scottish, possibly other (mother)

Toni Basil is an American singer, actress, choreographer, dancer, and film director. She is known for her 1981 hit song Mickey.

Her father, Luigi/Louis Basilotta, was the son of Italian immigrants, with Sicilian roots. Her mother was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, and was likely of Scottish descent.

Toni’s paternal grandparents were Antonio/Antonino/Anthony Basilotta (the son of Luigi Basilotta and Francesca Paola Di Gregorio) and Antonina/Antonia/Anna Bonomo/Buonamo (the daughter of Vito Bonomo and Felicia Billone). Antonio and Antonina were born in Nicosia, Province of Enna, Sicily. Felicia was the daughter of Giuseppe Billone and Vincenza Cevasco.

Toni’s maternal grandparents were John Anderson and Agnes.

Sources: Marriage record of Toni’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Toni’s father – https://familysearch.org

Toni’s father on the 1930 U.S. census – https://familysearch.org

Information about Toni’s father’s family – https://www.ancestry.it

Marriage record of Toni’s paternal grandparents, Antonio/Antonino/Anthony Basilotta and Antonina/Antonia/Anna Bonomo/Buonamo – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Toni’s paternal grandfather, Antonio/Antonino/Anthony Basilotta – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Melanie Neige Scrofano

Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: c. 1982

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian

Melanie Scrofano is a Canadian actress. Her paternal grandmother was from Sicily, Italy. Her grandfather may have been Sicilian, as well.

Source: http://www.panoramitalia.com

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Birth Name: Aaron Richard Bruno

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 11, 1978

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian), English, possibly other

Aaron Bruno is an American musician. He is known as the lead singer of band Awolnation. He is a former member of bands Under the Influence of Giants and Home Town Hero.

Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Vincent R. Bruno (the son of Anthony Bruno and Clara Lopristi/Lapresti/Lo Presti). Vincent’s parents were Italian immigrants. Anthony was born in Sant’Agata (in Sicily or Calabria), the son of Joseph Bruno. Clara was the daughter of Basil Lapresti/Lopresti and Rosolia Carpo, who were from St. Agata, Italy.

Aaron’s paternal grandmother was Domenica Mae Tuso (the daughter of Joseph Tuso and Jennie Masi). Joseph was from Caccamo, Sicily. Jennie was from Villafrati, Sicily.

Sources: Marriage record of Aaron’s paternal grandparents, Vincent R. Bruno and Domenica Mae Tuso – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Aaron’s paternal grandfather, Vincent R. Bruno – http://www.treesprout.com

Aaron’s paternal grandfather, Vincent R. Bruno, on the 1930 U.S. census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Aaron’s paternal grandfather, Vincent R. Bruno – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Aaron’s paternal great-grandmother, Clara (Lopristi/Lapresti/Lo Presti) Bruno – https://familysearch.org

Aaron’s paternal grandmother, Domenica Mae Tuso, on the 1920 U.S Census – https://familysearch.org

Ray Abruzzo – “The Sopranos Wines” Launch Party – Photo Credit: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 12, 1954

Ethnicity: Sicilian Italian

Ray Abruzzo is an American actor.

Ray’s paternal grandparents were Giuseppe/Joseph Abruzzo/Abbruzzo (the son of Ignazio Abbruzzo and Calogena/Calogesa Marinella/Manciello) and Giuseppa/Giuseppina/Josephine Sabella (the daughter of Antonino Sabella and Maria Pumilla/Pumilia). Giuseppe and Giuseppina were from Sciacca, Province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.

Ray’s maternal grandparents were from Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Ray’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage records of Ray’s paternal grandparents, Giuseppe Abruzzo/Abbruzzo and Giuseppa/Giuseppina/Josephine Sabella – https://familysearch.org
https://familysearch.org

Information and picture of Ray’s paternal grandparents, Giuseppe/Joseph Abruzzo/Abbruzzo and Giuseppa/Giuseppina/Josephine Sabella: http://www.laltrasciacca.it

Gino Anthony Pesi – “Battle: Los Angeles” Los Angeles Premiere – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 3, 1980

Ethnicity:
*three quarters Italian [including Sicilian], one quarter Croatian (mother)
*publicly unknown (father)

Gino Anthony Pesi is an American actor, producer, and writer.

Gino is the son of Regina (Pesi) Mensch Abel.

Gino’s maternal grandfather was Ector A. “Jack” Pesi, Jr. (the son of Ector A. Pesi, Sr. and Bessie Bongiorno). Gino’s great-grandfather Ector was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Italian parents, Carl/Carlo Pesi and Assunta Mazzi/Mazzei. Bessie was also born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Italian parents, Phillip Bongiorno and Anna Campana/Campanella/Campbell, who were born in Roccapalumba, Palermo, Sicily.

Gino’s maternal grandmother was Joan Louise Ceci (the daughter of Henry E. Ceci and Mary Kesman). Henry was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy, Luciano/Louis Ceci and Sara Bonazzi. Mary was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Yugoslavia, John Kesman and Mary Kuzela/Kuzula/Komla, who were of Croatian descent.

Sources: Marriage announcement of Gino’s maternal grandparents, Ector A. “Jack” Pesi, Jr., and Joan Louise Ceci – http://newspaperarchive.com

Gino’s maternal grandfather, Ector A. “Jack” Pesi, Jr., on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Gino’s maternal great-grandparents, Ector A. Pesi and Bessie Bongiorno – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Gino’s maternal great-grandmother, Bessie Bongiorno – https://www.ancestry.com

Obituary of Gino’s maternal great-grandmother, Bessie (Bongiorno) Pesi Sutch – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Gino’s maternal great-grandparents, Henry E. Ceci and Mary Kesman – http://www.familysearch.org

Gino’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Kesman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Gino’s maternal great-great-uncle (great-grandmother’s brother), William Andrew Kesman – http://www.newspapers.com