My family came from Zungoli through Ellis Island around 1914 and I have many relatives in Dobbs Ferry, NY. I am planning a trip to Italy this summer, did you meet any Caporale's over there?

Unfortunately, scheduling constraints forced us to visit Zungoli on a Sunday so there wasn't anything open. We'd love to go back again on a weekday and actually visit the little monestary that's there and see some of the other records.

my dad was born and raised in zungoli...ive been there many times..i love it..such a beautiful town!!

My dad was born in zungoli before being brought to australia by his aunty and uncle.My grandmother still lives in Zungoli and i will be visiting again in 6 weeks. Its a beautiful village and looking forward to seeing my family and learning more about my family history. Other than the cemetery is there any where else to trace back family history?

Like all of you my father and his father came from Zungoli, my father left Zungoli in 1959 to come to England to find work unfortunately he died in 1986.

He now lies in the Cemetery over looking The Castle in Zungoli were he said he wanted to be buried

He left 7 children in the uk with my mother I am the oldest. I return to Zungoli every year with my two sons.

The most important thing is that you never forget your roots so many scarifies were made to get us this far.

Peppino Nisco

I was in Florence late November 2007 and had an awful experience trying to get to Campo De Marte. The train doors were faulty and the sign was on the outside of the carriage so we were carried on past it to a quaint Italian town at 9pm at night where we missed out connection to Paris. I continued to travel by train as I enjoy train travel. After reading about the condition of your train I am glad I missed it. Pity I didnt see Campo de marte in daylight. Enjoyed Florence though and would definitely return.

I also have been looking to find any relatives in Zungoli. Both my father's parents emigrated from there in the late 1800's or early 1900's through Ellis Island.

I have written to the Ellis Island Foundation, but came up with no information.

If anyone knows of the Commisa/Cosentino (Constantino) families, please email me at the enclosed email address.

Thank you so much!

My father was born and raise in zungoli, very beautiful place, will definitely go back soon

My mother came over to england in1952 with her sister and 3 friends, Born and raised in zungoli ,Michelina and Angelina Raffa, Her father was Umberto Grande. I used to go every other year as a kid' Great memories.Any one out there know the family?

I've heard my mother mention the name raffa.

Both my parents were born in Zungoli. My mother's maiden name was Cammisa and my surname is Grande. They emigrated to Australia in 1960, settling in Melbourne. Any further information about these Surnames from Zungoli would be appreciated. Email me at wogchef@yahoo.com.au

Cheers...

Frank Grande

I love the pictures of Zungoli. My great grandparents came from Zungoli. Pasquale Raffa and Grazia Malavarco. They emigrated to Dobbs Ferry, New York, along with many other Zungolese. I have visited Zungoli twice and it is a charming and wonderful little town. We met someone named Federico DeMeo, who had relatives in Dobbs Ferry. He had given us a tour. I was lucky enough to have brought my father Ed, who couldn't believe he was there and became very emotional when he saw all the names in the cemetary. They were all the familiar last names of friends and relatives in Dobbs.. Raffa, Grande. I'd like to go back. If anyone is on Facebook, you can look up Zungoli and see wonderful pictures and join the Zungoli group and write your family history in English. It is very interesting.I"ve had many from the town respond to me. Norman, thanks for posting this page! I enjoyed it! Susan Raffa Larchmont, New York Altaraffa@yahoo.com Ciao Ciao tutti!

Hi Susan I happened to see your post while viewing searches on the internet for Zungoli, Italy. I used to visit Angelina Grande in Dobbs Ferry when I was little. I went to Italy to visit family in Zungoli, to name a few people, Rosalie Grande, Stefano Grande and Jockie Grande. I know I have heard the Raffa name many times during my visits. Not sure but when I went to Zungoli I used to go visit a candy store that was my Mothers Dad's store. Her name is Adeline Vergalitto. Well if you are familiar with any of this please let me know. I love Zungoli and I would like to go back to visit someday. Take care, Anita Reino (Vergalitto)

I have read some of the comments from people who have relatives or ancestors in Zungoli, Italy. I would like to hear from any of them who knows the name Giandolfi. I am trying to find my father's parents, my father was orphaned early and lived in the Convent in the village. Any help would be appreciated.

Like most of you my father was born in Zungoli His Name is Raffaele Nisco he moved to Australia in 1960 and settled in a town called Murray Bridge in South Australia . I would like to here fromsome of the people with the Nisco sir name because i am trying to set up a family tree Thanks Vince Nisco