Birth Name: Mercedes Yvette Scelba-Shorte

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 24, 1981

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Italian/Sicilian, Irish (mother)

Mercedes Scelba-Shorte is an American model and actress. She is known for placing second on the second season of America’s Next Top Model.

Mercedes is the daughter of Mary A. (Scelba) and Keith Darnell Shorte. Mercedes’s father is African-American. Mercedes’ mother has Italian/Sicilian and Irish ancestry. Mercedes’ stepfather, John S. Ho, has Chinese roots.

Mercedes’ maternal grandfather was Anthony J. Scelba (the son of Luigi/Louis Scelba and Sebastiana Fili). Anthony was born in New Jersey, to parents from Mistretta, Messina, Sicily, Italy. Luigi was the son of Antonino Scelba and Annunzie Dimariano. Sebastiana was the daughter of Sebastiano Fili and Lucia Bangarra.

Mercedes’ maternal grandmother was Purissima Gaffney (the daughter of John J. Gaffney and Josephine D. McGrath). John was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Ireland. Josephine was also born in Pennsylvania, to a father from Ireland, James McGrath, and to a mother from Maryland, Mary Ann Printy, who was of Irish descent.

Sources: Mercedes’ maternal grandfather, Anthony J. Scelba, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mercedes’ maternal great-grandparents, Luigi/Louis Scelba and Sebastiana Fili – http://www.familysearch.org

Mercedes’ maternal grandmother, Purissima Gaffney, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Mercedes’ maternal grandmother, Purissima (Gaffney) Scelba – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Mercedes’ step-grandfather, Stanley Dzu-Fang Ho – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Yvonne J. Di Mauro

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 21, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, English, possibly other

Eve Mauro is an American actress and model.

Eve is the daughter of Lucy Lynn (Strong) and Antonio/Anthony “Tony” Alfio Di Mauro. Eve was raised in Orlando, Florida.

Eve’s father is of Italian/Sicilian descent. Eve’s mother has English, and possibly other, roots.

Eve’s paternal grandfather was Lowen L. Strong (the son of Laughton/Lawton Strong and Stella Emmer Wolford). Laughton was the son of Haz Strong and Myrtle. Stella was the daughter of James Wolford and Bertie.

Eve’s paternal grandmother was likely named Shirley.

Eve’s parents are pictured here and here.

Sources: Eve’s maternal grandfather, Lowen L. Strong, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eve’s maternal grandfather, Lowen L. Strong – http://articles.orlandosentinel.com

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Birth Name: Kristian-Joy Alfonso

Place of Birth: Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 5, 1963

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian [including Sicilian]
*25% Portuguese

Kristian Alfonso is an American actress.

Kristian is the daughter of JoAnne M. (Anania) and Eugene “Gino” G. Alfonso.

Kristian’s paternal grandfather was Eugene Alfonso/Affonso (the son of Sebastian Alfonso and Mary Sousa). Eugene was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Portugal.

Kristian’s paternal grandmother was Marianna Rosie “Rose” Ramondetta (the daughter of Gregory H. Ramondetta and Giovanna “Jennie” Cannizzo). Gregory and Giovanna were Italian (likely from Sicily).

Kristian’s maternal grandparents were Gaetano Z. Anania and Elizabeth Dodero. Gaetano and Elizabeth had Italian roots.

Sources: http://www.thoughtco.com

Kristian’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Kristian’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kristian’s paternal grandmother – http://www.familysearch.org

Kristian’s paternal grandmother on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kristian’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Kristian’s mother – http://www.findagrave.com

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Al Sapienza – Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

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

Date of Birth: July 31, 1956

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Al Sapienza is an American actor. He has appeared on the shows The Sopranos and House of Cards.

Al is the son Joseph Richard Sapienza, Jr., and Angela Louise (Caldi). His father was a used car dealer and restaurant owner.

Al’s paternal grandparents were Alfio “Alfred” Sapienza (the son of Giuseppe Sapienza and Lucia Di Stefano) and Rosaria/Rosarie Fazio (the daughter of Gaetano Fazio and Domenica Rizza/Frizza). Alfio and Rosaria were both from Sicily, Italy. Rosaria was from Augusta, Province of Siracusa.

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

Obituary of Al’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Information about Al’s father’s family – https://www.italiangenealogy.com

Birth Name: Daria Rae Berenato

Place of Birth: Shamong Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 24, 1993

Ethnicity: Italian, possibly other

Sonya Deville is an American professional wrestler and former judoka and mixed martial artist.

Sonya’s paternal grandfather was Andrew G. Berenato, son of George/Giorgio Berenato and Rose. George was the son of Andrea Berenato and Maria Magri. Andrea was from Aci Sant’Antonio, Sicily.

Sonya’s paternal grandfather is Dorothy Ruberton, daughter of Michael Leroy Ruberton and Gilda Falciani. Michael was the son of Rocco Luigi Ruberton/Rubertone (son of Michael Rubertone and Maria Billty) and Maria Felicia Colasurdo (daughter of Prosbero Colasurdo and Carmela Zita). Rocco and Maria were from Anzi, Basilicata. Gilda was the daughter of Joseph Falciani and Louise Ravelli. Joseph and Louise were from Sarno, Campania.

Sources: Sonya’s paternal grandfather Andrew G. Berenato on 1940 U.S. census – familysearch.org

Sonya’s paternal great-grandfather George Berenato on 1920 U.S. census – familysearch.org

Sonya’s paternal grandmother Dorothy Ruberton on 1940 U.S. census – familysearch.org

Sonya’s paternal great-grandfather Michael Leroy Ruberton on 1910 U.S. census – familysearch.org

Sonya’s paternal great-grandmother Gilda Falciani on 1930 U.S. census – familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 3, 1963

Ethnicity:
*German [including Alsatian] (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Lisa Ann Walter is an American actress, comedian, writer, and film producer.

Lisa is the daughter of Catherine Gloria (Pompa/Pampa) and Louis Simon Walter. Lisa’s father was born in New York, to ethnic German parents from France. Lisa’s mother was also born in New York, and has Italian/Sicilian roots.

Lisa has four children, including two with her former husband, actor Sam Baum.

Lisa’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Simon Walter (the son of Louis Walter and Marie Riosh). Joseph was born in Rosheim, Grand Est/Alsace, France, to a father from France and a mother from Germany.

Lisa’s paternal grandmother was Stephanie/Stephenie Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach (the daughter of Adolf Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach and Stephanie Riffel). Lisa’s grandmother Stephanie was also born in France, of German descent.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was likely Domenico/Dominick Pompa/Pampa (the son of Antonio/Antonino Pompa and Caterina/Catherine Lagrutta/Lagrotta). Domenico was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Antonio was the son of Luigi Pompa and Rosa Maria Sacchetti. Caterina was the daughter of Domenico Lagrutta/Lagrotta and Cicilia Russo.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was likely Vincenza Mansuetta/Mansueto (the daughter of Francisco Mansueto and Clotilde/Clatilda Venetti/Vinetti). Vincenza was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Francisco was the son of Yante/Santo Mansueto and Vincenza Spinelli.

Sources: http://articles.mcall.com
http://www.instagram.com
http://www.instagram.com

Marriage record of Lisa’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lisa’s father – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Marriage record of Lisa’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Simon Walter and Stephanie/Stephenie Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach – http://www.familysearch.org

Lisa’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Simon Walter and Stephanie/Stephenie Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lisa’s paternal step-grandmother, Barbara Schmitt – http://grayparkerfuneralhome.com

Possibly Lisa’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of possibly Lisa’s maternal grandparents, Domenico/Dominick Pompa/Pampa and Vincenza Mansuetta/Mansueto – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of possibly Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Domenico/Dominick Pompa/Pampa – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of possibly Lisa’s maternal great-grandparents, Antonio/Antonio Pompa and Caterina/Catherine Lagrutta/Lagrotta – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of possibly Lisa’s maternal great-grandparents, Francisco Mansueto and Clotilde/Clatilda Venetti/Vinetti – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: November 1, 1973

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

Robert Luketic is an Australian director.

Robert has stated:

My parents thought that I could be creative and expend my energy in other ways if I couldn’t play sports. I grew up watching a healthy diet of classic Italian movies – everyone from Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, to Luchino Visconti – because my mother, who grew up in an Italian family, had a love for movies. That was the real connection.

Source: https://www.tportal.hr (in Croatian)

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Birth Name: Philip X. Mauceri

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1961

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Philip Mauceri is an American political scientist and author. He is most known for his books, Politics in the Andes, The Peruvian Labyrinth, and State Under Siege.

Philip Mauceri was the son of Anthony Mauceri and Fances R. (Peralta) Mauceri.

Philip’s paternal grandparents were Thomas Mauceri and Lena Giaruputo. His maternal grandparents were Frank Peralta and Angelina Curatolo. All four of Philip Mauceri’s grandparent’s were Italian immigrants.

Mauceri, Giarupto, and Curatolo tend to be southern Italian surnames (usually Sicilian). Peralta is more commonly a Spanish surname and sometimes Sephardic Jewish, however Philip’s maternal grandmother almost certainly is not Jewish, and likely has no Spanish ancestry. Peralta can often be of Italian origin.

Sources: https://www.amazon.com

http://www.copelandfhnp.com (mother’s obituary)

https://www.familysearch.org (census of maternal grandparents)

https://www.familysearch.org (census of paternal grandparents)

Antonio Campos and Guest – 46th New York Film Festival Closing Night – “The Wrestler” Premiere – Arrivals – Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center – New York City, NY, USA –  Photo Credit: Anthony G. Moore / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: August 24, 1983

Ethnicity:
*Brazilian [Portuguese, Sephardi Jewish, possibly other] (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Antonio Campos is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

Antonio is the son of producer Rose Ganguzza and Brazilian journalist Lucas Mendes Campos.

Antonio’s father has Portuguese ancestry, and has also stated that one of his great-great-great-great-grandfathers was a Jewish ancestor from Portugal who moved to Brazil. Antonio’s mother was born in New Jersey, to Italian/Sicilian parents.

Antonio’s maternal grandparents were Anthony C. Ganguzza and Frances. Anthony was from Sicily, Italy. Frances was also Italian.

Sources: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment record of Antonio’s maternal grandfather, Anthony C. Ganguzza – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Antonio’s maternal grandfather, Anthony C. Ganguzza – http://www.legacy.com

Nicole Tubiola – “Fired Up” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Pacific Theaters Culver Stadium 12 – Culver City, CA, USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Glenn Harris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Nicole Lynn Tubiola

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 7, 1979

Ethnicity:
*Italian [including Sicilian] (father)
*Korean, other (mother)

Nicole Tubiola is an American actress. Nicole is married to New Zealand-born actor Kieren Hutchison.

Nicole is the daughter of Patricia Yvonne “Teesee” (Dunn) and Phillip John “Phil” Tubiola/Tubiolo. Nicole’s father has Italian (including Sicilian) roots. Nicole is also said to have Korean ancestry. Nicole’s parents are pictured here.

Nicole’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Tubiolo (the son of Joseph Tubiolo and Josephine). Anthony was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Joseph was from Lacarta, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Nicole’s paternal grandmother was Josephine A. Mondo (the daughter of Anthony/Antony Mondo and Alice Concetta Gugino). Anthony was the son of Italian parents, Giovanni Mondo and Crucifissa. Alice was born in Italy.

Nicole’s maternal grandparents’ surnames were “Dunn” and “Guischard”.

Sources: Birth record of Nicole Tubiola – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nicole’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nicole Tubiola – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nicole’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage announcement of Nicole’s paternal grandparents – http://fultonhistory.com

Nicole’s paternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nicole’s paternal grandmother – http://www.thebatavian.com

Nicole’s paternal great-grandparents, Anthony/Antony Mondo and Alice Concetta Gugino, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Aleksa Federici Palladino

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

Date of Birth: September 21, 1980

Ethnicity:
*Italian [including Sicilian] (mother)

Aleksa Palladino is an American actress and singer.

Aleksa is the daughter of Sabrina A. Palladino. Aleksa has stated that her mother is an opera singer and her grandparents are/were painters.

Aleksa has stated:

My grandmother always wants me to do a movie like Casablanca or something where I’m like a sweet, beautiful woman. I’m like, “Grandma, they don’t make movies like Casablanca anymore.: She’s Italian, and she’s like, “They don’t really know you. They don’t know you!” [Laughs] It’s not like other people are doing Casablanca movies. It just doesn’t exist anymore.

Aleksa’s maternal grandfather was Tony Palladino, born Anthony Americo Palladino (the son of Tobias Palladino and Rose). Tobias and Rose were Italian.

Aleksa’s maternal grandmother is Angela Fodale. Angela was born in Trapani, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Aleksa’s maternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Aleksa’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Aleksa’s maternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

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Lola Glaudini – “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Opening Night at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood – Arrivals – Pantages Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Lola Luna Glaudini

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

Date of Birth: November 24, 1971

Ethnicity:
*Italian/Sicilian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Lola Glaudini is an American actress.

Lola is the daughter of Nina Diane (Kapler) Rosen and playwright Robert Edward “Bob” Glaudini. Lola’s father has Italian/Sicilian roots. Lola’s mother is Jewish, of Russian Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish ancestry. Lola’s father is pictured here. Lola’s mother is pictured here.

Lola’s paternal grandfather was Alberto Glaudini. Alberto is pictured here.

Lola’s maternal grandfather was likely Leo Kapler (the son of Abraham Kapler and Anna). Leo was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Abraham was born in Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Lola’s maternal grandmother was Rose Siegel.

Sources: Birth record of Lola’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Lola’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Eric Forsberg – Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 – Kelly Nishimoto Collection – Arrivals – Station Hollywood, Inside the Living Room at the W Hollywood Hotel – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: richard shotwell / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Rolf-Eric Tecumseh Forsberg

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1959

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

Eric Forsberg is an American writer, film producer, and director.

Eric is the son of improv director Josephine Forsberg (born Josephine Raciti) and filmmaker Rolf Forsberg (born Albert-Rolf Forsberg). Eric’s father has Swedish ancestry and Eric’s mother had Italian/Sicilian roots.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Albert Fritjov Forsberg (the son of Olaf/Olaff Forsberg and Anna Petri). Albert was born in Sweden.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Signe Cederberg (the daughter of Alfred Cederberg and Anna Olson). Signe was also born in Sweden.

Eric’s maternal grandparents were Carmello Raciti and Maria/Mariam Pusateri (the daughter of Leonardo Pusateri and Maria Iannarino/Annarina). Carmello was from either Catania or Messina, Sicily, Italy. Maria was born in Illinois, to parents from Sicily.

Sources: Genealogy of Eric Forsberg – http://www.geni.com

Eric’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Eric’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s mother – http://www.findagrave.com

Birth Name: Jacob Tyler Realmuto

Place of Birth: Del City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 18, 1991

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, likely other

J.T. Realmuto is an American professional baseball catcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball.

J.T. is the son of Margaret and David Jess Realmuto.

Source: http://www.miamiherald.com

Birth Name: Jon Thomas Terrell

Date of Birth: July 12, 1948

Place of Birth: Kermit, Winkler, Texas, U.S.

Date of Death: August 24, 2017

Place of Death: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Jay Thomas was an American actor, comedian, and radio personality.

Jay was the son of Kathryn/Katharine/Katherine (Guzzino) and Timothy Harry Terrell, Sr. Jay was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jay was married to Sally Michelson, with whom he had two children. Jay was also the biological father of country music songwriter J. T. Harding.

Jay’s paternal grandfather was Timothy Franklin Terrell (the son of Timothy Franklin Terrell and Endemia Elizabeth Andrews). Jay’s great-grandfather Timothy was the son of John Thompson Terrell and Ann Baker.

Jay’s paternal grandmother was Vallie Churchill (the daughter of Alfred Lee Churchill and Addie Lela Gholson). Alfred was the son of Alfred Churchill and Martha Jane Copeland. Addie was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gholson and Jane Adeline Langford.

Jay’s maternal grandfather was Santo Guzzino (the son of Leonardo Guzzinoa and Vincentia Rosina). Santo was born in Caccamo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Jay’s maternal grandmother was Maria/Mary Balsamo/Balsano (the son of Joseph Balsamo and Catarine Di Loretto). Maria/Mary was born in Gibellina, Trapani, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Genealogy of Jay Thomas – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Jay Thomas – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Jay Thomas (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Jay’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

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Nick Zano – “Magic Mike Live Las Vegas” Grand Opening – Arrivals – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Nicholas Scott Crapanzano

Place of Birth: Nutley, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 8, 1978

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, possibly Irish

Nick Zano is an American actor.

Nick is the son of Linda Ann Calise. Nick’s mother is pictured here. Nick is said to have Italian/Sicilian and Irish ancestry. Nick has a son with his partner, Canadian actress and singer Leah Renee Cudmore.

Nick’s paternal grandfather was Albert “Al” Crapanzano. Albert is pictured here. He was likely the son of Michael Crapanzano/Crapangno and Anna.

Sources: Nick’s paternal grandfather, Albert “Al” Crapanzano, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Marc Antony Scibilia

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

Date of Birth: June 20, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Syrian Arab (maternal grandfather)
*Lebanese Arab (maternal grandmother)

Marc Scibilia is an American singer and songwriter.

His father, Robert Francis Scibilia, is of Italian descent. His mother, Jeannine A. (Sawma), is of Lebanese and Syrian descent.

Marc is married to Mindy Skelton.

Marc’s paternal grandfather was Anthony J. “Tony” Scibilia (the son of Francesco “Frank” Scibilia and Anna Antonuccio). Frank was an Italian emigrant, from Messina, Sicily, and was the son of Antonio “Anthony/Tony” Scibilia and Maria “Mary” Carilli. Anna was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Giuseppe “Joseph/Joe” Antonuccio and Antonina “Nancy” Bessina.

Marc’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette A. Desiderio (the daughter of Camillo Desiderio and Giustina Paolini). Camillo was an Italian emigrant, from Moscufo, Pescara, Abruzzo, and was the son of Antonio Desiderio and Filomena Di Clemente. Giustina was also an Italian emigrant, from Moscufo, and was the daughter of Nicola Paolini and Serafina Tebo.

Marc’s maternal grandfather was Tafe Joseph Sawma (the son of Moses Sawma and Kaffa Esmer). Moses and Kaffa were Syrian emigrants.

Marc’s maternal grandmother was Jeanette Aboujaoude (the daughter of Assad Aboujaoude and Saleme Koury). Jeanette was a Lebanese emigrant, from Brummana, Mount Lebanon.

Sources: Marc’s paternal grandfather, Anthony J. Scibilia, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Marc’s paternal great-grandparents, Francesco Scibilia and Anna Antonuccio – https://www.familysearch.org

Marc’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Antonuccio, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marc’s paternal grandmother, Jeanette A. (Desiderio) Scibilia – http://www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com

Marriage record of Marc’s paternal great-grandparents, Camillo Desiderio and Giustina Paolini – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Marc’s paternal great-grandfather, Camillo Desiderio – http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it

Birth record of Marc’s paternal great-grandmother, Giustina Paolini – http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it

Marriage record of Marc’s maternal grandfather, Tafe Joseph Sawma, to Rose Ross – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marc’s maternal grandfather, Tafe Joseph Sawma – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Marc’s maternal grandmother, Jeanette (Aboujaoude) Sawma – http://www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com

Lyle Brocato – “A Bad Moms Christmas” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Lyle Nicholas Brocato

Place of Birth: Patterson, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 30, 1979

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

Lyle Brocato is an American actor.

Lyle is the son of Loretta (Nezat) and Michael Gerard “Mike” Brocato, Sr. Lyle’s father is ofItalian/Sicilian ancestry. Lyle’s mother is mostly of French and Scottish descent. Lyle is married to actress Angelena Swords.

Lyle’s paternal grandfather was Anthony J. “Tony” Brocato (the son of Sam Brocato and Angelina). Anthony was born in either Arkansas or Louisiana, to parents from Cefalù, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

Lyle’s paternal grandmother was Angelina/Angeline Catherine “Angie” Drago (the daughter of Peter Drago and Angelina Nicosia). Peter was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Lyle’s great-grandmother Angelina was born in Louisiana, to parents from Italy. Her surname is Sicilian.

Lyle’s maternal grandfather was Howard “Pee-Wee” Nezat (the son of René Andre Nezat and Celonise Morain). René was the son of Alexis Nezat and Marie Constance “Eucestance” Lalonde.

Lyle’s maternal grandmother was Rosemary Moreau (the daughter of Joseph Lawrence Moreau and Beatrice Kerr). Beatrice was the daughter of Albert Arthur Kerr and Mary Ellia St. Cyr.

Sources: Obituaries of Lyle’s paternal grandparents, Anthony J. “Tony” Brocato and Angelina/Angeline Catherine “Angie” (Drago) Brocato – http://www.findagrave.com

Lyle’s paternal grandfather, Anthony J. “Tony” Brocato, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Lyle’s paternal grandmother, Angelina/Angeline Catherine “Angie” Drago, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lyle’s paternal grandmother, Angelina/Angeline Catherine “Angie” (Drago) Brocato – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Lyle’s maternal grandfather, Howard “Pee-Wee” Nezat – http://www.genlookups.com

Obituary of Lyle’s maternal grandmother, Rosemary (Moreau) Nezat – http://www.findagrave.com

04/15/2015 – Matthew Ziff – WeRehearse Premiere and Launch Party at Vaucluse Lounge in West Hollywood on April 15, 2015 – Vaucluse Lounge, 8210 Sunset Boulevard – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: B. Rene Norman / PRPhotos.com – Contact (1-866-551-7827) – Portrait Face Count: 1

Place of Birth: Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 24, 1991

Ethnicity:
*50% Ashkenazi Jewish
*37.5% Italian (including Sicilian)
*12.5% Polish

Matthew Ziff is an American actor, producer, and model.

Matthew is the son of actress Lorraine Ziff (born Lorraine Bencivengo) and philanthropist Laurence F. “Larry” Ziff. Matthew has a brother, Adam.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather is the son of Charles Ziff and Helen Weinfeld. Charles was born in New York, the son of Lithuanian Jewish parents, Joseph Ziff and Sarah Brenner. Helen was the daughter of Esther.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Jacob Sandler and Dorothy Sternberg. Jacob was a Jewish emigrant from Latvia. Dorothy was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jewish emigrants, Philep Sternberg, who was born in Romanatu, Gorj, Romania, and Lena Grunfield, who was born in Russia.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. (the son of Charles Bencivenga and Helen Zwierzynski). Matthew’s grandfather Charles was born in New York. Matthew’s great-grandfather Charles was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Italian parents, Francesco Bencivengo and Vinsensue Crillo. Helen was born in New York, the daughter of Polish parents, Alexander/Alex Zwierzynski, from Krasna, and Katherine Lulyk, from Podhorodyscze.

Matthew’s maternal grandmother was Theresa Patricia Mercurio (the daughter of Giacomo Mercurio and Florence Argentieri). Theresa was born in New York, to a father from Palermo, Sicily, Italy and a mother from Abruzzo, Italy. Florence was the daughter of Cesira.

Sources: Obituary of Matthew’s aunt (mother’s sister), Dolores Bencivengo – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Matthew’s maternal grandfather, Charles V. Bencivengo, Sr. – http://www.afterlife.co

Birth Name: Kristina H. Klebe

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

Date of Birth: June 18, 1979

Ethnicity: German, one quarter Italian/Sicilian

Kristina Klebe is an American actress.

Kristina is the daughter of Irmingard (Krekel) and Joerg O. Klebe.

Kristina is a first-generation American, born to European parents. Kristina’s mother is said to be of half German and half Italian/Sicilian descent.

Sources: Marriage record of Kristina’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

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