Ancestors
Eight people so far, each with what I know for certain and what I am still checking. Living relatives don't get profiles — the tree has them, with a birth year and nothing more.
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Gen 3 · MaternalRosalie L. Radicella Scimone1921 – 2020Most of what I know about the Radicellas, I know because she remembered it.
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Gen 3 · MaternalPeter L. ScimoneDates still being confirmedRosalie's husband, and my grandmother Lauretta's father.
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Gen 4 · Maternal · needs verificationAnna Costanzo1895 – 1973Born in Monreale, Sicily. Died in Bedford, Ohio. The Sicilian side begins with her.
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Gen 4 · Maternal · needs verificationGioacchino "Jack" Radicellac. 1886 – 1955An online lead I still need to anchor to a primary record.
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Gen 3 · Paternal · needs verificationMurphy ZiroliChicago · d. 1990s?My great-grandfather. I'm not yet sure Murphy was his given name.
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Gen 3 · PaternalIrene ZiroliMaiden name unknownMother of my grandfather and of Judy. Her maiden name is my next lead.
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Gen 3 · MaternalMatthew "Matt" BecciaDates still being confirmedFather of my grandfather Richard. The Beccia name comes down through him.
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Gen 3 · By marriage · maternalCasimina "Cassi" Contorno Radicellid. June 8, 2026 · age 101Married to Rosalie's brother Jerry. Daughter of Sam and Carmela Contorno.