[JustAmy]

What a wonderful post, Cal.

My in-laws came here in the early 1900's from southern Italy. I have tried to do some genealogy but have not gone back into Italy. My husband's cousin went there about 5 years ago and did bring back copies of some church records.
The Christmas meals that my MIL fixed was a combination of American and Italian but nothing like your family prepared.

I really enjoyed reading about your family. I will print it out so my husband can read it.

[Calpernia]

We have family from Southern Italy too. My Grandpa (Pop Pop) was from Southern Italy. Some of his family is still in Montclair. Everyone that settled in Newark has moved on.