Giuseppe's Stories

  Giuseppe Stories # 11 - Boomers, ‘Burbs, and Goodbyes George and Gloria married as the war ended. Note that George was still required to be in uniform.  Rose and Sam would also join the ranks of newlyweds. On ‘Pucci Street there were two or three weddings every Saturday. The neighborhood kids were in attendance outside the Church for every one of them!  Why? Because of the excitement and because the wedding guests would often toss coins or candy at the happy couple as they left the church. In the photo above, you can see the children in Camden, NJ doing exactly the same thing.                            George and Gloria             Years later-Rose and Sam               (Sorry, no wedding photos.) Life was finally getting back to n...

   Giuseppe Stories : How The Five Families immigrated to the United States of America where they and their families transitioned from Immigrant to Italian-American, to American.                                  Introducing                                                                                 Introducing              ...

                                Giuseppe Stories #1 -             One Man’s Dream   The “Giuseppe’s Stories” begin with the dream of one man. His name was Giuseppe. He was a force of nature. He was my grandfather. Giuseppe came to the United states seeking opportunities not available in his native Italy. The stories that follow reveal the dreams and disappointments, the struggles and successes, not only of Giuseppe, but also those of his family–brothers, cousins, wives, children, and subsequent generations, each proud to claim a common family history. These are their stories.  They are my stories.  They are your stories.  Why now? I am in my 80s, the daughter of a second generation son.  The early stories will eventually die if they’re not written. It has been the custom of our family to preserve whatever “C” history w...