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Saluti a Tutti DiLoreto, My father Rocco Nicolo was born in Filetto, Province of Chieti in 1893. As most did then he went to Argentina for awhile; back to Italy and then to the United States landing in Boston. World War 1 veteran,worked as a mason(STONE). Married Pauline DeLucia whom he met in Boston; had 3 sons,Adio now 83, Mario deceased and Gildo now 76. Brother Adio has four generations on this earth, I have no children.We are both retired school teachers and I have been a professional vocalist and musician for 60 years. Would like to hear from you. I have been to Europe plus Italy many summers; still have first cousins in Bari on my mother's side. Ciao
GILDO DILORETO <cornetloreto@aol.com>
RANDOLPH, MA. USA 02368 - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 21:25:22 (EDT)

Hi Carolyn - I'll see you this week in The Velveteen Rabbit - break a a leg! Love Alex
Alexandra Vigil <alexrosev@yahoo.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 23:04:1 7 (EDT)

Great webpage! You guys are very talented!
Wendy Kliewer <wkliewer@vcu.edu>
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 23:17:24 (EDT)

Nice site!!
Gary Deeter <gary.deeter@bluecasa.com>
Santa Barbara, CA USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 15:18:34 (EDT)

Enjoyed your website. I am a grandson of Alfedena-my grandparents are Donato Sigismondo and Plautilla Melone- emi grated in 1891 to Detroit (first to Albion NY) occupation 'stone cutter' Interred at Holy Seplchure in Southfield. I was born in Detroit 1942 -moved to Pennsylvania in late 40's. My grandparents first lived on Livingston at Hastings (now I75 I think) later lived on Van Dyke at Canfield. We have Sigismondo-Melone family history to 17th century--your family name appears in our line an d it is dominated by the Monacelli name o n both the Sigismondo side and Melone side.
David M. Strasz <wt3h@ptd.net>
Myerstown, PA USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 08:19: 50 (EDT)

Hi John, Thanks for leading me to your Di Loreto website. It is an outstanding compilation of Alfedena information. I especially liked the homemade map of the principal landmarks in the village including your family homesteads. My grandparents, Carlo Di Valerio and Dorotea Spada lived on the Via di Casini in Alfedena before emigrating to Erie, Pa. in 1906. Growing up in Erie in the 30's and 40's I remember a Di L oreto family in the neighborhood, but as yet I can't place the location of the Nick and M ary Di Loreto storefront. It looks like it may be on 18th St. in the Italian district of Erie. I grew up on 18th and Walnut Streets there, just a half block from the office of Dr. Quentin Orlando, who I see was a speaker at your Di Loreto reunion in 1965. I visited Alfedena when I was in the Army in 1955 and stayed with two cousins of my grandmother, Leontina Spada and Rosina Turchi. I have only been back once, about four yea rs ago with my wife, but we were only able to spend a few hours there. Keep up the good work wi th your website and I'll visit it often. Richard
Richard Di Valerio <domer52@adelphia.net>
Orchard Park, NY USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 17:04:27 (EDT)

Thanks so much John! I really enjoyed the slideshow! I can't wait to show Kyle and Kevin too! See you all at t he theater soon! Kris
Kris Hauge <K4haug e@pacbell.net>
San Jose, Ca USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 17:16:45 (EDT)

I cannot believe I stumbled upon this website!!!!! John...surely you remember when you and I were "buds" in grade school at Queen of Peace. It looks like you have enjoyed a busy life...good for you! Drop an e-mail if you get a chance. Regards, Tom (Tommy) Boos
Tom Boos <tomboos@mi-mls.com>
Grosse Pointe, MI USA - Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 17:31:09 (EDT)

Loved the website. Wonderful family.
janie klimek <janieloo@hotmail.com>
East Lansing, MI USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 09:30:37 (EDT)

Hey Paul, You were really good in the Cinderella Show. I bet you would be a really good actor in Hollywood lol. Just ignore wat ppl say about u cuz they r just really jealous of u
Im in Pauls Class <n/a>
San Jose, Ca USA - Monday, June 14, 2004 at 23:04:54 (EDT)

Dear John, Fantastic web page. Would love to talk with you. My phone number is 703-448-7467. If I am not home please leave a number I can reach you by.
Don DiLoreto <DDILO@aol.com>
McLean, VA USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 14:02:15 (EDT)

Son of Emidio and Albina DiLaura
Dennis DiLaura <dennis@dilaura.org>
Lake Orion, MI USA - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:24:47 (EDT)

I enjoyed the pictures of the Alfedena landscape and the postcards. I am a descendant of Alfedena through my Mother (Elma Passarelli). Thank you for your webpage.
Douglas Hall <jerrytown345@yahoo.com>
Clarion, PA USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 11:35:44 (EDT)

What a great website!! You've showcased your family beautifully and it was so nice of you to inc lude your fond memories of old friends from GPHS. Bravo!
Christine Baker <cbaker@cbaker.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 06:51:37 (EDT)

What great fun to see the photos of friends from the past. The high school pictures bring back wonderful memories. Great site, John.
Gary Enzmann <genzmann@comcast.net>
Mercer Island, WA USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 01:02:47 (EDT)

cool site paul....i listened 2 ur C hristmas Carols CD..it's pretty funny.....well see ya at school
dylan meduri <none>
c-bell, CA USA - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 19:18:49 (EDT)

Very nice website, I enjoyed it!
MaryAnn DiLoreto-Britton <honeybunchawoman@yahoo.com>
Westmont, NJ USA - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 22:56:44 (EDT)

Hey Cousin, Very nice job with the web site! I recognized those photos and the "program" from the 1965 DiLoreto Family Reunion (I guess that means I'm getting old? Naw!). Keep up the great work. Ciao.
Gerald DiLoreto <gdiloreto@yahoo.com>
Troy, MI USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 15:30:50 (EDT)

Great page....
Jan Jarnagin <janj@goldrush.com>
Arnold, CA USA - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 18:59:39 (EDT)

John, thanks for all the work. Seems that what you have accomplished has been, is and will be much appreciated by all of us attached in one way or another with the DiLoreto name and the many accomplishments of those connnected to that terrific Italian heritage. Love and Stuff, Marianne & Bernie
Marianne A. (Concilio) Bogdon <snackman@nc.rr.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 12:56:27 (EDT)

This is Lauren Meyer. (from CMT) Right now my sister Lindsey, is in Cinderella. She is the steward, slipper cast. Great site! Good job on Thursday in the play! -Lauren
Lauren Meyer <meyerfamily1127@sbcglobal.net>
San Jose, CA USA - Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 15:53:05 (EDT)

Hi John; How surprised I was to see a photo with me in it on your web site. Just found about it from the latest from Denise. I of course remember you and the times in the old neighborhood and of course those wonderful years in the High School Orchestra. I finally gave up the violin after about 15 years in the Grosse Pointe Symphony. Anyone that remembers me and wants to write is welcome. Bruce
Bruce Anderson <andersonb109@comcast.net>
St.Clair Shores, MI USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 20:57:40 (EDT)

John: Saw the old school pictures. Thanks for the remembrance. I see you have even less hair then I do, but what I have left is all gray. I have fond memories of going to your house and listening to "the worlds greatest stero system" and the loudest. I was especially interested in watching the picture window moving in and out to the music. I've been living in Grand Rapids since 1975. My wife Cosie and I have three grown sons and two grandsons. It looks like you have a wonderful family. Best wishes.
Bill Allen <william.allen@usa.net>
Grand Rapids, MI USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 07:16:56 (EDT)

John - the web site is GREAT. You really outdid yourself. Keep up the FANTASTIC hard work for our Alumni to enjoy. We hope to see everyone at the reunion in October. Or at least (400) our limited space at the Lochmoor Club. Denise
Denise (LaPonsey) Daughetee <notydoty@aol.com>
Akron, PA USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 10:49:58 (EDT)

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE REUNION
KRISTY BAGWELL COCOZZA <KLCPFC@AOL.COM>
SCARSDALE, NY USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 18:20:26 (EDT)

What a wonderful website! Hello to you and your beautiful family. Hope this finds you well. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. You left me wanting more. George
George Kappaz <gkappaz@aol.com>
Oak Park, CA USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 14:06:56 (EDT)

That brought back some memories! You look like you have a lovely family and are doing great. Thanks for sharing via website.
Nancy (Glover) Haddix <nhaddix@comcast.net>
USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 10:59:00 (EDT)

Great website. ..looking forward to the 35th reunion, the first one that I have attended since graduation
Julie(Carey)Jaynes <jpjaynes@hotmail.com>
Comstock Park, MI USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 09:52:03 (EDT)

Thanks for sharing your website! It is fun to look back.
Belinda (Wigal) Eubanks <eubanksb@sandites.org>
Sand Springs, OK USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 16:47:47 (EDT)

watsup paul its brooke nice website haller ttyl bi bi
brooklyn
san jose, ca USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:49:33 (EDT)

Great website DiLoreto's!!!
Toby Jordan <tjordan@goldrush.com>
Arnold, CA USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 23:48:57 (EDT)

Mr. DiLoreto, I really enjoyed the postcards of Alfedena. I was born there in the early 50's. One of the postcards actually had the house that I lived in until I was 13. I was also looking at the photos taken by soldier DiLoreto, the ones on top of the people sitting on the terrace have a background that does not belong to Alfedena. I see a dome and an open tower, no such landmark s in town. My parents will be visiting in may and they might recognize people or things, I'll keep in touch.....Marcello
Marcello Di Giulio <Fabio3@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 14:35:30 (EDT)

I always enjoy stopping by to visit.
David DiLoreto
GPF, MI USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 14:13:25 (EDT)

I am totally impressed with your family's talents. My 16 year old, Maxine, just completed Sweet Charity. My 11 year old son is currently working on Annie. We are theatre geeks!!! Maxine is currently looking for colleges with good dramatic arts programs. U of Mich is great, but a little harder to get into than when I attended. I, on the other hand, do ALL the set work on most of the middle school plays and some of the high schools'. Nice seeing another family as involved as ours.
Constance LeBron (Connie Clifton) <ctrainer@bellsouth.net>
Roswell, Georgia, USA - Friday, Ap ril 16, 2004 at 15:26:33 (EDT)

Paul, put Hey Ya! on ur main page
Jake <jakesilvas@hotmail.com>
Yours, CA USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 17:41:44 (EDT)

Beautiful web site!! I wish I had the time, knowledge and inclination to do the same!! AWESOME!! See you at the 35th!! Kris Kosinski
Kris Adams Kosinski <kkosinski@aol.com>
Marquette, MI USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 11:40:45 (EDT)

Very nice website
Joseph Hanf <jhanf@hanfintl.com>
Los Gatos, CA USA - Friday, April 09, 2004 at 16:35:21 (EDT)

Great website, John and Paul.
Mary Di Loreto <mdiloreto@adelphia.net>
Boca Raton, FL USA - Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 06:30:04 (EST)

Paul's website has been alot of fun, and we are so proud of him. Aunt Mary and Grandma Nat
Mary Di Loreto <mdiloreto@adelphia.net>
Boca Raton, FL USA - Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 05:10:00 (EST)