12/07/2014 – Zoe Margaret Colletti, Nicolette Pierini, Amanda Troya, Eden Duncan-Smith – “Annie” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – Ziegfeld Theater – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com 

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

Date of Birth: November 27, 2001

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

Zoe Margaret Colletti, also credited as Zoe Colletti, is an American actress and singer. Her brother is actor and musician Ian Colletti.

Zoe’s paternal grandfather was Carl Joseph Colletti (the son of Carl Carmello Colletti and Lydia Nardello). Zoe’s great-grandfather Carl was born in New York, to Italian parents from Sicily, Joseph Carl Colletti and Stella Mary Termini. Lydia born in New York, also to Italian parents, Frank Nardello and Angeline Valery.

Zoe’s paternal grandmother was Mary Ann Hoogland (the daughter of Ray Hoogland and Emma).

Zoe’s maternal grandparents were named Harold J. Vogt and Margaret A. “Marge.”

Sources: Genealogy of Zoe Margaret Colletti – https://www.geni.com

Zoe’s paternal great-grandfather, Carl Carmello Colletti, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Zoe’s paternal great-grandmother, Lydia Nardello, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Christopher Andrew Carrabba

Place of Birth: West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 10, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Italian, including Sicilian (father)

Chris Carrabba is an American singer and musician. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Dashboard Confessional, lead singer of the rock band Further Seems Forever, and singer and guitarist of the folk rock band Twin Forks.

Chris is the son of Anne Marie and Andrew Carrabba.

Chris’ paternal grandfather was Salvatore R. Carrabba (the son of Angelo Carrabba and Antoinetta). Salvatore’s parents were Italian.

Chris’s paternal grandmother was Gloria C. Torregrossa (the daughter of Andrew Torregrossa and Pietrina D’Angelo). Gloria was born in New York, to Italian parents. Andrew was born in Licata, Province of Agrigento, Sicily.

Sources: Chris’ paternal grandfather, Salvatore R. Carrabba, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Chris’ paternal grandmother, Gloria C. Torregrossa, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Chris’ paternal grandmother, Gloria C. (Torregrossa) Carrabba – https://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: John James Faso Jr.

Place of Birth: Massapequa Park, Nassau, New York, USA

Date of Birth: August 25, 1952

Ethnicity: 50% Italian, 37.5% Irish, 12.5% German

Family Background: John Faso is an American attorney and politician who served as the U.S. representative for New York’s 19th congressional district from 2017 to 2019.

John Faso was the son of John James Faso Sr. and Frances Helen Dougherty. U.S. Representative Faso’s father was of 100% Italian ancestry and his mother was of 3/4 Irish and 1/4 German ancestry.

Faso’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Francis Faso (the son of John Lafaso Faso and Marie Genocca) and Margueretta Virga (the daughter of Giovanni Virga Concetta Trentacosta). All four of John Faso’s paternal great-grandparents were born in Palermo, Sicily.

Faso’s maternal grandparents were John J. Dougherty (the son of Thomas J. Dougherty and Louise McCabe) and Frances A. McShea (the daughter of William James Joseph McShea and Helen Frances Gaedke). All of Faso’s maternal side is Irish except Helen Frances Gaedke who’s father was German and mother was born in Prussia and was an ethnic German.

Source: Geni.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/18/nyregion/18faso.html?_r=3

Birth Name: Douglas Lee LaMalfa

Place of Birth: Oroville, Butte, California, USA

Date of Birth: July 2, 1960

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Swedish (paternal grandmother), German, likely other (mother)

Doug LaMalfa is an American politician, who has been the U.S. Representative for California’s 1st congressional district since 2013.

Doug LaMalfa is/was the son of Milton Joseph LaMalfa and Karon L, Myers.

LaMalfa’s paternal grandfather was Antonio Archimedes LaMalfa, who was born in Boston Massachusetts. Antonio’s parents were Giuseppe Baglione Malfa and Anna Aliberti Alibergi, who were both in Sicily, Italy.

Doug LaMalfa’s paternal grandmother was Marjorie Sophie Maria Lindberg. She was the daughter of David Frederick Lindberg and Minnie Madora Anderson. All four of Marjorie Sophie Maria Lindberg’s grandparents were born in Sweden.

LaMalfa’s mother Karon Myers has a surname that is most commonly of German origin although it could be of a different ethnicity.

Source: geni.com (focusing on father’s side)

Borello in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Brian Anthony Borello

Place of Birth: Marin, California, United States

Date of Birth: June 17, 1987

Ethnicity: Italian, Mexican, Slovenian, Irish, possibly other

Brian Borello is an American actor.

Brian’s paternal grandfather is named Robert Albert Borello. Robert was born in California, to a mother surnamed Correa.

Brian’s paternal grandmother is Graciela “Grace” Cervantes (the daughter of Silvestre/Sylvestre/Slyster H. Cervantes and Maria Rosas). Grace was born in California, to parents from Mexico.

Brian’s maternal grandfather is Peter A. Benvenuto (likely the son of Joseph Benvenuto and Carmela “Nellie” Lottice). Peter was born in California. Joseph was born in Italy. Carmela was born in Colorado, to Italian parents, Francesco Lottice and Rose Fonti. Rose had at least some roots in Palermo, Sicily.

Brian’s maternal grandmother is Ella A. Shock (the daughter of Anthony Shock and Ella Grace Wosser). Brian’s grandfather Ella was born in California. Brian’s great-grandfather Anthony, who was likely originally named Anton Sheck, was born in Ohio, to parents from Yugoslavia, with his mother being Theresa. Theresa was listed as a Slovenian speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census. Brian’s great-grandmother Ella was born in California, the daughter of John Joseph Wosser, whose parents were Irish, and of Agnes Ligouri Hawthorne/Hawthorn, whose parents were Irish.

Sources: Divorce record of Brian’s paternal grandparents, Robert Albert Borello and Graciela “Grace” Cervantes – http://www.familysearch.org

Divorce record of Brian’s maternal grandparents, Peter A. Benvenuto and Ella A. Shock – http://www.familysearch.org

Tatasciore in 2018, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Fred Oliver Tatasciore

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 13, 1968

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian [including Sicilian]
*mother – English, Scottish, 1/8th Swedish, likely Welsh

Fred Tatasciore is an American voice actor.

Fred’s paternal grandfather is Oliver Tatasciore (the son of Gerardo Tatasciore and Concetta/Concietta Di Toro Marmarella). Oliver was born in Connecticut. Gerardo was born in Bucchianico, province of Chieti, Abruzzo region, Italy, the son of Donato Tatasciore and Annantonia Marusco. Concetta was also born in Bucchianico, the daughter of Raffaele Di Toro Mammarella and Annantonia Panara.

Fred’s paternal grandmother is Stella Caceci (the daughter of Giovanni “John” Caceci and Concetta/Concietta Smario). Stella was born in New York. John was born in Sicily, Italy, the son of Gaetano Caceci and Maria Fontanazzo. Concetta was also from Sicily.

Fred’s maternal grandfather is Glen Ingersol Griffith (the son of Dean Allen Griffith and Christina Ann Reed Corbett). Glen was born in California. Dean was born in Michigan, the son of Plynn A. Griffith and Bertha M. Ingersoll/Ingersol. Christina was born in Scotland, the daughter of Alexander Corbett and Isabella MacKenzie.

Fred’s maternal grandmother is Elaine Hardy (the daughter of Clarence Raymond Hardy and Delia Bertha Barnett). Elaine was born in Utah. Clarence was born in Utah, the son of William Albert Hardy, whose parents were English, and of Clarissa Irene Curtis, whose mother was English. Delia was born in Utah, the daughter of John Charles Barnett, who was English, and of Hilda Maria Peterson, who was Swedish.

Source: Genealogy of Fred’s maternal grandparents, Glen Ingersol Griffith and Elaine Hardy – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Deborah Salvatrice Blando

Place of Birth: Sant’Agata di Militello, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: 3 March, 1969

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

Deborah Blando is an Italian-Brazilian singer and songwriter.

Deborah is the daughter of Leoni (Harmatiuk) and Pietro Carmelo Blando. Her father is Italian. Her mother was born in Santa Catarina, Brazil, and raised in Paraná, Brazil. Deborah moved to Brazil with her family at the age of two.

Deborah’s maternal grandparents were Ukrainian.

Source: http://gshow.globo.com

Buckley in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Robert Earl Buckley

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

Date of Birth: May 2, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandmother), English, possibly other

Robert Buckley is an American actor and model.

Robert is married to actress Jenny Wade.

Robert’s paternal grandparents are surnamed Buckley and Walton.

Robert’s maternal grandfather is Earl J. Cole (the son of Ernest/Earnest Judson Cole and Ethel/Ethell Angeline Sledge). Earl was born in Oklahoma. Ernest was born in either Arkansas or Kentucky. Ethel was born in Texas, the daughter of Benjamin Asbury Sledge and Mattie Elizabeth Granger.

Robert’s maternal grandmother is Carmela “Carmen” Agliata/Agliato/Aglata (the daughter of Angelo Agliata and Angela/Angeline Marotta). Carmela was born in Favara, province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.

Source: Marriage record of Robert’s maternal grandparents, Earl J. Cole and Carmela “Carmen” Agliata/Agliato/Aglata – http://www.familysearch.org

Lovelis in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Szatania Angelika Morze Enea

Place of Birth: Pearl River, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 1, 1997

Ethnicity:
*56.25% Polish
*25% Italian/Sicilian
*6.25% Austrian
*6.25% Czech
*6.25% Ukrainian

Nia Lovelis is an American musician. She is the drummer, percussionist, pianist, and keyboardist of the pop rock band Hey Violet. Other member of the band includes her younger sister Rena Lovelis.

She is the daughter of actress Stacy Morze (now Anastasia Morze Lovelis) and Kenneth Mitchell Enea.

Nia’s paternal grandfather is Philip S. “Phil” Enea (the son of Stephen S. Enea and Celia Ronchetti). Phil was born in Utica, New York. Stephen was the son of Italian emigrants, Filippo “Philip” Enea and Agata “Agatha” Oddo, both of Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily. Celia was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Bernardo “Bennie/Benny” Ronchetti and Maria “Mary” Oddo, both also of Bagheria. Agata and Maria were sisters.

Nia’s paternal grandmother is Gloria M. Dziok (the daughter of John Fred “Juggy” Dziok and Emily T. Maciol). Gloria was born in Utica, New York. John was the son of Polish emigrants, Szymon (later Samuel “Sam”) Dziok, of Pietrusza Wola, Krosno, and of Maria “Mary” Chomka, of Słonne, Przemyśl. Emily was the daughter of Polish emigrants, Walentyn (later Valentine) Macioł and Teresa Urbańczyk.

Nia’s maternal grandfather was Janusz Morze (the son of Zygmunt Morze and Józefa Zielińska). Janusz was a Polish emigrant, from Trzebinia, Chrzanów. Zygmunt was the son of Ignacy Morze and Kazimiera Maciejewska. Józefa was the daughter of Stanisław Zieliński and Zofia Golcz.

Nia’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Marie Schimpf (the daughter of Joseph Schimpf and Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick). Evelyn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of an Austrian emigrant, Franz “Frank’ Schimpf, and of a Czech emigrant, Tekla “Tessie” Bobiaková. Anna was the daughter of a Russian emigrant, Yakov Andreyuk (later John Endrick), who was likely an ethnic Ukrainian, and of a Polish emigrant, Eva Kalinowska.

Nia’s maternal line can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Nastia Motyl.

Sources: Genealogy of Nia Lovelis – https://www.geni.com

Nia’s paternal grandfather, Philip S. Enea, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s paternal great-grandmother, Celia Ronchetti, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Nia’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bernardo Ronchetti and Maria Oddo – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s paternal grandmother, Gloria M. Dziok, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s paternal great-grandfather, John Fred Dziok, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Nia’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Szymon Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Nia’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Maria “Mary” (Chomka) Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nia’s paternal great-grandmother, Emily T. (Maciol) Dziok – https://www.legacy.com

Nia’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie Schimpf, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Nia’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Schimpf – https://www.familysearch.org

Nia’s maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Lovelis in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Pyrena Lucrezia Morze Enea

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

Date of Birth: April 6, 1998

Ethnicity:
*56.25% Polish
*25% Italian/Sicilian
*6.25% Austrian
*6.25% Czech
*6.25% Ukrainian

Rena Lovelis is an American musician. She is lead vocalist and bassist of the pop rock band Hey Violet. Other member of the band includes her older sister Nia Lovelis. She is the daughter of actress Stacy Morze (now Anastasia Morze Lovelis) and Kenneth Mitchell Enea.

Rena’s paternal grandfather is Philip S. “Phil” Enea (the son of Stephen S. Enea and Celia Ronchetti). Phil was born in Utica, New York. Stephen was the son of Italian emigrants, Filippo “Philip” Enea and Agata “Agatha” Oddo, both of Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily. Celia was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Bernardo “Bennie/Benny” Ronchetti and Maria “Mary” Oddo, both also of Bagheria. Agata and Maria were sisters.

Rena’s paternal grandmother is Gloria M. Dziok (the daughter of John Fred “Juggy” Dziok and Emily T. Maciol). Gloria was born in Utica, New York. John was the son of Polish emigrants, Szymon (later Samuel “Sam”) Dziok, of Pietrusza Wola, Krosno, and of Maria “Mary” Chomka, of Słonne, Przemyśl. Emily was the daughter of Polish emigrants, Walentyn (later Valentine) Macioł and Teresa Urbańczyk.

Rena’s maternal grandfather was Janusz Morze (the son of Zygmunt Morze and Józefa Zielińska). Janusz was a Polish emigrant, from Trzebinia, Chrzanów. Zygmunt was the son of Ignacy Morze and Kazimiera Maciejewska. Józefa was the daughter of Stanisław Zieliński and Zofia Golcz.

Rena’s maternal grandmother was Evelyn Marie Schimpf (the daughter of Joseph Schimpf and Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick). Evelyn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph was the son of an Austrian emigrant, Franz “Frank” Schimpf, and of a Czech emigrant, Tekla “Tessie” Bobiaková. Anna was the daughter of a Russian emigrant, Yakov Andreyuk (later John Endrick), who was likely an ethnic Ukrainian, and of a Polish emigrant, Eva Kalinowska.

Rena’s maternal line can be traced back to her third great-grandmother, Nastia Motyl.

Sources: Genealogy of Rena Lovelis – https://www.geni.com

Rena’s paternal grandfather, Philip S. Enea, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s paternal great-grandmother, Celia Ronchetti, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Rena’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Bernardo Ronchetti and Maria Oddo – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s paternal grandmother, Gloria M. Dziok, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s paternal great-grandfather, John Fred Dziok, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Rena’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Szymon Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Naturalization record of Rena’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Maria “Mary” (Chomka) Dziok – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Rena’s paternal great-grandmother, Emily T. (Maciol) Dziok – https://www.legacy.com

Rena’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie Schimpf, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Rena’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Schimpf – https://www.familysearch.org

Rena’s maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Ann/Anna Endrick, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

01/12/2012 – Katelyn Pacitto – Bellacures Nail Salon Grand Opening in Newport Beach on January 12, 2012 – Bellacures Salon – Newport Beach, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PR Photos

Birth Name: Madison Nicole Bontempo

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: December 20, 1991

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (paternal grandfather), Scottish, English, German, Bohemian/Czech, Irish

Madison Bontempo is an American actress.

Madison’s paternal grandfather was Paul Henry Bontempo (the son of Beniamino “Ben” Bontempo and Angelina Julia Santoro). Paul was born in Ohio, to Italian/Sicilian parents. Benjamin was the son of Francesco “Frank” Bontempo and Pauline/Paola Lazzara. Angelina was the daughter of Calogero/Charles P. Santoro and Angeline Gagliardo.

Madison’s paternal grandmother was Joan Laureen Thielen (the daughter of Lawrence Dennis Thielen and Frances Germaine McDowell). Lawrence was the son of Philip/Phillip Thielen, who was German, and Barbara Babar/Beber, who was Czech. Frances was the daughter of Joseph Eli McDowell and Laura Josephine Henderson.

Madison’s maternal grandfather was Karl Stewart (likely the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Margaret Joyce Mims). Bert was the son of Bert Ellis Stewart and Gertrude Boyd. Margaret was the daughter of Charles Watson Mims and Clarice Hammond McCain.

Madison’s maternal grandmother was named Darlene.

Sources: Genealogy of Madison Bontempo (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal grandparents, Paul Henry Bontempo and Joan Laureen Thielen – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Madison’s paternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Bontempo and Angelina Santoro – https://www.familysearch.org

Madison’s paternal great-grandfather, Lawrence Dennis Thielen, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Lawrence Dennis Thielen on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandfather, Bert Ellis Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of likely Madison’s great-grandmother, Margaret Joyce )Mims) Stewart – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Madison’s maternal grandmother, Darlene Stewart – https://www.familysearch.org

Ventimiglia in 2010, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Milo Anthony Ventimiglia

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 8, 1977

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

Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor. He is known for his role on the series Heroes, as Peter Petrelli, and This Is Us, as Jack Pearson.

Milo’s father, Peter Ventimiglia, is of Italian (Sicilian) descent. Milo’s mother, Carol Lynn (Wilson), has English and Scottish ancestry. Milo’s maternal grandfather was from a family from the American South, while Milo’s maternal grandmother was from a family of recent emigrants from Canada, and England and Scotland before then.

Miloa has said:

…my family is Italian English Irish Scottish French and Native American…

Milo’s mother is specifically said to have Cherokee Native American and Blackfoot Native American ancestry. She is also said to have Indian (from the country, India) roots. It is not clear if these lineages have been verified/documented. All of Milo’s maternal grandparents and great-grandparents are listed as “White” on United States Censuses. It is also not clear which of Milo’s ancestors were Irish and/or French.

Milo’s paternal grandfather was John Anthony Ventimiglia (the son of Pietro/Peter Ventimiglia and Dorotea/Dorothy Corriere/Corrier). John was born in Illinois, to Italian parents. Pietro was from Alimena, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and was the son of Gaetano Ventimiglia and Calogera Militano. Dorotea was from Termini Imerese, also in Palermo, and was the daughter of Giovanni Curreri and Vincenza La Stella. The word Ventimiglia, meaning “twenty miles”, comes from the town of Ventimiglia, in Liguria, Italy, which later gave its name to another city, Ventimiglia di Sicilia. Ventimiglia is also a noble family.

Milo’s maternal grandfather was Anthie/Anthony “Tony” Wilson, Jr. (the son of Anthie Wilson and Sudie Mae Morris). Milo’s great-grandfather Anthie was the son of John Wesley Wilson and Zora Elima West. Sudie was the daughter of Charles Morris and Eddie.

Milo’s maternal grandmother was Frances Emily Maynard (the daughter of Leslie Philip/Phillip Maynard and Janet Emily Lamont). Frances was born in Canada, to American parents, from Michigan. Leslie was the son of John/James Henry Maynard and Jane F. Keaton. Milo’s great-grandmother Janet Lamont was born in Michigan, to Canadian parents, from Ontario, William Keith Lamont, whose parents were Scottish, and Jane A. Marshall.

Sources: Genealogy of Milo Ventimiglia – https://www.geni.com

Milo’s paternal grandfather, John Anthony Ventimiglia, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Milo Ventimiglia (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Milo’s maternal grandfather, Anthie/Anthony “Tony” Wilson, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Milo’s maternal grandmother, Frances Emily Maynard, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Milo’s maternal great-grandfather, Leslie Philip/Phillip Maynard (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Milo’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Jane F. Keaton, on the 1870 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Milo’s maternal great-great-great-great-grandparents, Philip H. Phillips and Hannah Frazier, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Deborah Salvatrice Blando

Place of Birth: Sant’Agata di Militello, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: 3 March, 1969

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

Deborah Blando is an Italian-Brazilian singer and songwriter.

Deborah is the daughter of Leoni (Harmatiuk) and Pietro Carmelo Blando. Her father is Italian. Her mother was born in Santa Catarina, Brazil, and raised in Paraná, Brazil. Deborah moved to Brazil with her family at the age of two.

Deborah’s maternal grandparents were Ukrainian.

Source: http://gshow.globo.com

01/18/2018 – Paul Butcher – “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” Los Angeles Screening – Arrivals – AMC Century City 15, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2000 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Paul Matthew Hawke Butcher

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 14, 1994

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian, German, possibly other (father)
*Italian, Slovak (mother)

Paul Butcher is an American actor and singer.

Paul’s father is football linebacker Paul Butcher, who is mostly of Hungarian and German descent. Paul’s mother is of Italian and Slovak descent.

Paul’s paternal grandfather is Paul James Butcher (the son of Alexander Butcher and Ethel Losoncy). Paul was born in Michigan. Alexander was born in Hungary. Ethel was born in Hungary, the daughter of Michael “Mike” Losoncy and Anna.

Paul’s paternal grandmother is Janet Anne Reinke (likely the daughter of Leroy Reinke and Barbara). Janet was born in Michigan. Leroy was born in Michigan, the son of Albert Anthony Reinke, whose parents were German, and of Clara Streiff, whose father was from Alsace-Lorraine, France, and whose mother was born in Ohio. Barbara was born in Illinois.

Paul’s maternal grandfather is William Joseph Ricottone (the son of Biaggio/Bioggio “William” Ricottone and Santina LoPresti). William was born in Colorado. Bioggio was born in Marianopoli, province of Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy, the son of Paolo Ricottone and Giuseppa Porcella. Santina was born in Tunis, Tunisia, the daughter of Antonio LoPresti, who was from Lercara Friddi, Palermo, Sicily, and of Rosalia Patti, who was born in Tunisia.

Paul’s maternal grandmother is Marlene A. Dosen (the daughter of Matt/Mike Dosen Sankovich and Anna/Ann Antonine Bisulco). Marlene was born in Colorado. Matt was born in Brusene, Yugoslavia, the son of Martin Dosen and Milka “Mildred” Rotkovich, who were listed as Slovak speakers on the 1930 U.S. Census. Ann was born in Colorado, to parents from Italy, Peter “Pete” Bisulco and Catherine/Katherine Licorsi/Licursi/Licuriso.

Source: Obituary of Paul’s maternal grandfather, William Joseph Ricottone – http://krtnradio.com

Obituary of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Marlene A. (Dosen) Ricottone – http://chieftain.com

Obituary of Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, Matt/Mike Dosen Sankovich – http://kmitch.com

Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, Matt/Mike Dosen Sankovich and Anna/Ann Antonine Bisulco – http://www.familysearch.org

09/05/2017 – Tina Kunakey – 74th Annual Venice International Film Festival – “Mother!” Premiere – Arrivals – Sala Grande – Venice, Italy – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tina Kunakey/Kunakey Di Vita

Place of Birth: Toulouse, France

Date of Birth: 5 April, 1997

Ethnicity:
*25% Togolese
*25% French
*25% Italian/Sicilian
*25% Andalusian Spanish

Tina Kunakey is a French model. She is the daughter of Nadia and Robin Kunakey.

She has said:

My father was born of Togolese father and French mother… My mother was born of a Sicilian father and an Andalusian mother.

Tina is married to actor Vincent Cassel, with whom she has a daughter.

11/04/2014 – Roy Conli – “Big Hero 6” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Roy Salvatore Conli

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 8, 1954

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

Roy Conli is an American film producer and voice actor.

Roy is a first cousin, once removed, of actor, director, and model Nathan Kress. Roy’s mother and Nathan’s paternal grandfather are siblings.

Roy’s paternal grandparents are named Salvatore Coniglione and Jennie Canizzaro. Salvatore and Jennie were born in Sicily, Italy.

Roy’s maternal grandfather was Karl Jacob “Charles” Kress (the son of Karl/Jacob Kress and Caroline Ogner/Ochner/Ockner). Roy’s grandfather Karl was born in New York. Roy’s great-grandfather Jacob was born in Germany, the son of John Kress and Amelia Geugurgel. Caroline was the daughter of Jacob Ochner and a mother surnamed Schneibel.

Roy’s maternal grandmother was Maria Louise/Louisa Vetter (the daughter of Heinrich Vetter and Henrietta Neuhoff). Maria was born in Germany.

Source: http://cineblog.it

09/06/2018 – Paul F. Tompkins – The Paley Center For Media’s 2018 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews – Netflix – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA -Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Paul Francis Tompkins

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

Date of Birth: September 12, 1968

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, possibly other
*mother – Italian [including Sicilian]

Paul F. Tompkins is an American actor, comedian, and writer.

Paul’s paternal grandparents were named William E. Tompkins and Margaret.

Paul’s maternal grandfather was Vito Benvenuto (the son of Vitale Benvenuto and Rosalia Cimo). Vito was born in Italy. Rosalia was born in Cammarata, province of Agrigento, Sicily.

Paul’s maternal grandmother was Philomena Ciffarelli (the daughter of Giuseppe Frances “Joseph Frank” Ciffarelli and Pasqualina “Lena” Abate/Abatte). Philomena was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.

Sources: Obituary of Paul’s father – http://legacy.com

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

Sollima in 2018, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Date of Birth: 4 May, 1966

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sicilian]

Stefano Sollima is an Italian director and screenwriter. He is known outside his country for directing Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018), starring Josh Brolin and Benico del Toro.

Stefano is the son of director Sergio Sollima. His father was born in Rome and had Sicilian ancestry.

Source: Obituary of Stefano’s father – https://variety.com

03/04/2018 – Sarah Ashley – 2018 Golden Soiree Oscar Celebration – Arrivals – Warwick LA Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Sarati Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sarah Ashley Toups

Place of Birth: College Station, Brazos, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 17, 1995

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, Cajun/French, German, Irish, 1/16th Ashkenazi Jewish

Sarati is an American actress and model.

Sarati’s paternal grandfather was Robert Edward Toups (the son of Robert Edward Toups and Patricia Anna Weinberg). Sarati’s great-grandfather Robert likely was the son of George E. Toups and Helena/Lena Bourgeois, who were Cajuns. Patricia’s father, Harold/Harald Weinberg, was born in Louisiana, to a German Jewish father and to a Russian Jewish mother. Patricia’s mother, Mercedes S. Spansel, was also born in Louisiana, the daughter of Michael Spansel and Mary Elizabeth Spellman, who likely were of German and Irish descent.

Sarati’s paternal grandmother was Mary Antoinette Eastland (the daughter of James Eldridge Eastland and Frances Matilda Kneisel). James was the son of Milton George Eastland and Minnie Elizabeth Riddle. Frances was the daughter of Paul O. Kneisel, who was German, and of Frances Alice/Alicia Farrell, whose father was born in Louisiana and whose mother was born in Scotland. All of Frances’ grandparents were Irish.

Sarati’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Peter “Joe” Salvato (the son of Pietro/Peter/Pete Salvato and Vita Lena Stratta/Strader). Peter was born in Louisiana, to Sicilian parents, Nuncio/Nunzio/Nuzio Salvato and Louise/Luigia Augello/Accielo. Lena was born in either Sicily, Italy, or Texas, the daughter of Giuseppe/Joseph Stratta/Strada and Angelina/Angie Loria, who were from Poggioreale, Province of Trapani, Sicily.

Sarati’s maternal grandmother was Lella/Lilla Mae Pennington (the daughter of John Wesley Pennington and Leota L. Whittington). Sarati’s grandmother Lella was born in Texas. John was the son of William Mack Pennington and Nancy Elizabeth Bishop. Sarati’s great-grandmother Leota was the daughter of Silas Franklin Whittington and Manirva Jane Cargill.

Sources: Likely Sarati’s paternal great-grandfather, Robert Edward Toups, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sarati’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Harold/Harald Weinberg, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Harold/Harald Weinberg on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Sarati’s paternal great-grandmother, Frances Matilda Kneisel, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Frances Matilda Kneisel on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Frances Matilda Kneisel on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Sarati’s maternal grandmother, Lella/Lilla Mae Pennington (through her own brother) – https://www.findagrave.com

03/04/2019 – Stefania Spampinato – Marvel Studios “Captain Marvel” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theater – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Catania, Sicily, Italy

Date of Birth: 17 July, 1982

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian

Stefania Spampinato is an Italian actress. She is known for her role on the series Grey’s Anatomy.