Dean Martin: Crooner, Actor and Master of Cool had Abruzzo Roots
Dino Paul Crocetti was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on June 7, 1917. His father was Gaetano (Guy) Alfonso Crocetti (December 15, 1894 - August 29, 1967), a barber who had emigrated from the city of Montesilvano (population 53,738 in the 2015 Census) on the coast of the Adriatic Sea in the province of Pescara in the region of Abruzzo, Italy. His mother was Angelina Barra (December 18, 1897 - December 25, 1966). She was born in Jefferson County, Ohio. Her parents, Domenico and Maria, had emigrated from the region of Lombardia in northern Italy.
Venice Expert Eric Denker to Speak at January Program
We have a treat in store for AMHS members and guests who come to our first program of the new year, on January 30, 2022. Eric Denker, the highly regarded Senior Lecturer at the National Gallery of Art for many years, will give us a talk on Venice, to get us in the mood for that city’s famous Carnevale.
THIS IS YOUR NOTIZIARIO
The A MHS is much more than just its meetings. We are a vibrant societ y of people who care about their heritage and want to learn more
One Family’s Italian Immigrant Experience Before and During World War II
My grandmother, Lucia Scorranese was born in 1891, one of seven children living in grinding pover t y on the outskir ts of Valle San Giovanni, a small village of about 1000 people
Italy’s Prime Minister Vows Speedier L’Aquila Reconstruction
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi traveled to L’Aquila on September 28, 2021,
Fateful Encounter: The Guadalcanal and the U-Boat
On June 4 , 194 4 , while Rome was being liberated by allied forces, the U.S.S. Guadalcanal was the command ship of task group 22.3 engaged in anti-submarine warfare for the Atlantic f leet.
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
The Nominating Committee repor ted in the September-November Notiziario that the Societ y would hold elections for the positions of President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretar y, and three members of the Board at a general membership meeting on November 28.
GUARDIAREGIA
The small mountain town of Guardiaregia is located in the province of Campobasso. The town has approximately 783 inhabitants known as Guardioli.
CAPISTRELLO
The town of Capistrello, in the province of L’Aquila, is located at the border bet ween the upper Liri River valley and the Marsica
Dreaming of Italy: Trains and Planes
Travelling through Abruzzo and Molise can be tricky for those of us who are too timid or downright scared of renting a car and chugging through the Apennine Mountains.
AMHS Membership
We welcome new members:
is extended to: Richard Durkin, Davide Gadren, and Pamela Pasquariello
Honoring Italian Americans on WWII Active Duty and the Home Front
Earl Trosino was the second of nine children of Angelo Michele Trosino and his wife, Domenica Rosa Bozzi.