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We are pleased to offer a new feature at DellaPietra.com...
It's our MUSIC page!
Here you can enjoy the
The Accordion Stylings of Paul Della Pietra
recorded September 23, 1973
Click the MUSIC page link at left to check it out!
Adam Talmadge, the son of Marie DellaPietra Talmadge, is pictured here with Bishop Matthew Clark before his confirmation ceremony that was held on May 3, 2010. Adam took the confirmation name of "Peter" in acknowledgement of the translation of his family name DellaPietra (of the rock). Congratulations!
Congratulations go out to Sayaka and T.J. DellaPietra (son of Anthony DellaPietra) on the birth of their second son, Matteo Antonio, or as he will be called by his family, "Teo". His big brother Nico now has a playmate for the family that lives in Hong Kong. We wish them all the best.
In honor of Christine DellaPietra Beauchamp, we've created a new
"Mini" Family Tree of her immediate family and ancestry
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In Memoriam
Christine DellaPietra Beauchamp, daughter of Gaetano DellaPietra and Mary Rose D'Amelio, and wife of Gerard Beauchamp passed away on February 13, 2010 at the age of 87. This long time resident of East Rochester, NY, leaves behind seven children, their spouses, 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her family and many friends mourn the passing of this involved and energetic homemaker, gardener, volunteer and devout Christian.
T.J. DellaPietra, son of Tony DellaPietra and grandson of Josephine (dec.) and Paul DellaPietra (dec.) left his post as Deputy President & Chief Investment Officer of Nikko Citi Holdings Corp., a division of Citi Group Japan Holdings Corp. to become General Counsel for Citi Asia Pacific. This promotion required that he move his family to Hong Kong where he now resides as of January 1, 2010 with his wife, Sayaka and son, Nico.
Don't miss our new article located in the History Section entitled
"Take a Walking Tour of Lanciano"
Complete with fascinating history and pictures of our city of origin!
Gene DellaPietra and his wife, Monica, traveled to the south of Africa in October for a three week Safari . He is the son of Josephine LaPietra and Paul DellaPietra. They are pictured here at Victoria Falls, one of the many sights they saw in their visit to four African countries.
Lara Brongo Pacifici and her husband, Krishna, traveled to Italy in September to attend a conference in Pescara. Lara, the daughter of Linda Beauchamp Brongo and the granddaughter of Christine DellaPietra Beauchamp spent a day in Lanciano, the birthplace of her maternal great-grandparents, Rose and Gaetano. Lara and Krishna are pictured here at the Colosseum.
Adam Talmadge, son of Marie DellaPietra Talmadge, broke his pinky finger in gym class and ended the school year in a cast. Hope this does not interfere with his activities, especially baseball, during his summer vacation.
Mary Beauchamp, the daughter of Gerard and Christine DellaPietra Beauchamp (pictured here)
married David Guadagnino on June 20th at Blessed Sacrament Church in Rochester, New York. We
congratulate them and wish them many years of happiness.
Richard DellaPietra, son of Monica and Eugene DellaPietra of Pittsford, New York, was married to Melanie Schneider on May 25, 2009, in a lovely wedding ceremony and reception held at the Ventosa Winery, Geneva, New York. Many relatives from all over came to celebrate, and a good time was had by all! Welcome to the family, Melanie!
Matthew Frost, son of Carolyn (DellaPietra) Frost and Richard Frost and grandson of Josephine DellaPietra has been accepted as a transfer student to Champlain College in Burlington, VT. He will start in the fall as a Computer Information Networking and Security major. Congratulations, Matt!
Bernie Beauchamp, son of Christina Della Pietra and Gerard Beauchamp of East Rochester, is planning a cross country tour with his puppetry act, Beaupromo Puppetry, during the month of July.
Click here for more details!
Our sympathy goes out to Marilyn Molica Bloomer on the death of her husband, Don. Marilyn is the daughter of Lucy LaPietra Molica. Don passed away in January and is also survived by step-daughters Tracy and Lorie.
We extend our sympathy to the family of Albina Croce LaPietra of Chicago who died at age 97 on November 14, 2008. Albina was the wife of Joseph LaPietra, the eldest son of Francesco Paolo and Angela LaPietra. She was known to her extended family in Rochester, New York as "Aunt Evelyn". She leaves 2 sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe and daughter, Betty.
Here's a photo of Nico DellaPietra (son of Sayaka and T.J. DellaPietra), who just celebrated his first birthday on November 10, 2008.
Congratulations go out to Thomas Meleo (son of Rosemarie DellaPietra Meleo ) and his wife, Meghan, on the birth of their son, Samuel Joseph. The family resides in New Jersey. Baby Samuel has met his great-grandmother Carmella DellaPietra on visits back to Rochester.
Anthony P. DellaPietra Jr. has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer to oversee a newly established Investments Division for CitiCorp of Japan. He will assume senior oversight responsibility for Citi’s principal investment and alternative investment businesses in Japan.
Our condolences to the family of Doruccio Ciccocioppo of Lanciano, Italy, on his passing on September 8, 2008. He was the son of Teresa DellaPietra Ciccocioppo, daughter of Rosaria Sacco and Antonia DellaPietra. He is survived by his wife, Giovinella; daughter, Maria Teresa; son, Aldo and his wife, Paola and daughter, Chiara.
Congratulations to Richard DellaPietra (son of Gene DellaPietra and his wife, Monica) on his engagement to Melanie Schneider. A May 2009 wedding is planned.
Gary Petti (son of Elizabeth LaPietra Petti) retired in May, 2008 from his position as a meteorologist for the US Government and relocated with his wife, Millie, to Springhill, Florida. They are happy to be near their daughter, Nicola, and their granddaughters.
James LaPietra (son of Francisco Paul LaPietra and Angela Nasuti) and his wife, Cathy, traveled from their home in California to visit family and friends in the Fairport/East Rochester area in June. While here, Jim celebrated his 81st birthday.
Matthew Frost, son of Carolyn (DellaPietra) Frost and Richard Frost and grandson of Josephine DellaPietra graduated in June from Minute Man Technical School. He is now attending Middlesex Community College in the Boston area. Congratulations, Matt.
On November 10, 2007, Sayaka Fujimoto and T. J. DellaPietra became the proud parents of a son, Nicola Paolo DellaPietra. He will be called “Nico” by his family. T.J. and Sayaka live in Toyko, Japan where T.J. is the Chief Operating Officer in Japan for Citigroup. Nico’s family in the USA are eager to meet this new member of the family.
This past October, Tony and Margo DellaPietra, Gene and Monica DellaPietra and Rosalyn DellaPietra traveled to Italy to see the sights in Tuscany, Umbria and the Amalfi coast. On their drive south, they stopped in Lanciano to visit the Ciccocioppo cousins and to walk the streets their ancestors walked.
Albert LaPietra , the son of Francesco Paolo LaPietra and Angela Nasuti, passed away on April 28, 2007 at the age of 85 after a short illness. He is survived by his sisters, Anne Clement, Lucy Molica, Liz Petti and his brother, Jim. Albert was one of nine children who grew up in Fairport, New York. After serving in WWll, Albert attended Clarkson College through the GI Bill of Rights. He was an engineer, a faithful churchgoer and a quiet presence at family gatherings.
Paola and Aldo Ciccocioppo of Lanciano, Italy, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Chiara, on February 24, 2007. Aldo is the son of Doruccio and Giovinella Ciccocioppo and the grandson of Teresa DellaPietra. Teresa was one of five children of Rosaria Sacco and Antonio DellaPietra. Chiara is pictured here with her zia, Maria Teresa Ciccocioppo.
The 1st wedding anniversary of T.J. DellaPietra (son of Anthony, grandson of Paul) and Sayaka Fujimoto will be observed on March 11th. They were married in Tokyo, Japan in 2006. T.J. holds the position of Chief Investment Officer for Citigroup in Japan.
Bernard (Bernie) Beauchamp, the son of Christine (DellaPietra) and Gerard Beauchamp (of East Rochester) has launched a new business: BeauPromo Puppetry. If you are ever in Reno, Nevada, look him up.
Jeannette (Farro) and John DiFonzo of Toronto have welcomed their first great-grandchild, Connor. Philip and Sheila DiFonzo are the proud grandparents.
We pass along our sympathy to Joanne (LaPietra) Bazinet (daughter of Nicola LaPietra and Victoria Vecchiarelli) of Rochester, New York on the death of her husband, Richard (aka Dick) on January 2, 2007.
We remember Josephine (Giovina) DellaPietra.
November 20, 1914 - March 31, 2006
Josephine LaPietra married F. Paul DellaPietra in November, 1933. She was the daughter of Angela Nasuti and Francesco Paolo LaPietra. The LaPietra and DellaPietra families had a common ancestor in Lanciano, Italy. He was Gennaro DellaPietra, born 1736. The civil records of this time show that one of his sons was known as "DellaPietra" and the other as "LaPietra". The lines of these two sons were known by these two name variations. Thus, the two families were joined again when Josephine and Paul married many generations later.
Teresa DellaPietra Ciccocioppo
Born: March 31,1909 in Lanciano, Abruzzo
Died: September 5, 2005 at age 96 in Lanciano, Abruzzo
Daughter of Rosaria Sacco and Antonio DellaPietra. Survived by her son and his wife: Doruccio and Giovinella, Granddaughter: Maria Teresa and Grandson and wife: Aldo and Paola.
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