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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Living

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  CARANCI, Anthony CharlesCARANCI, Anthony Charles was born on 15 Jul 1918 in Georgiaville, RI (son of CARANCI, Giovanni Carmine and MARZUCCA, Georgianna Maria); died on 28 Nov 1975 in Centredale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 1930, North Providence, RI; Address:
      Eddy Street

    Notes:

    The Census of 1920 shows him living in Georgiaville Village with his parents Charles & Georgianna, (24, 21 yo), and sibling Joseph (3 1/2), his grandmother Philomena (45), his uncle John (21) and three boarders (Antonio Caranci (22), and Larry and Bernadina Arciero (24, 26 yo). According to this census his father, Charles, immigrated to the US in 1910 and Georgiana in 1912 and both were naturalized in 1919.

    The Census of 1930 shows him living at 64 Eddy Street, North Providence (Centredale), RI, with his parents and siblings, Joseph, Philomena, and John.

    His SSN was 037-10-8711

    According to his daughter, he met his 2nd wife (Agnes Caranci) after his mother suggested he date her after the death of his first wife. They lived one or two streets over and his mother knew the family (Caranci) although they were/are no immediate relation.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=137949397

    Anthony married ROMANO, Anna in CA 1941 in RI. Anna (daughter of ROMANO, Liberio and CARANCI, Maria) was born on 25 Jul 1919 in CO; died in 1943 in RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  ROMANO, AnnaROMANO, Anna was born on 25 Jul 1919 in CO (daughter of ROMANO, Liberio and CARANCI, Maria); died in 1943 in RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 1920, El Paso County, CO
    • Residence: 1935, North Providence, RI
    • Residence: 1940, El Paso County, CO

    Notes:

    A tap dancer

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=198487310

    Children:
    1. 1. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  CARANCI, Giovanni CarmineCARANCI, Giovanni Carmine was born on 3 Jul 1895 in Campobasso, Isernia, Molise, Italy (son of CARANCI, Giusseppi Carlo and MANCINI, Philomena C., son of CARANCI, Carlo Giusseppi and MANCINI, Filomena C.); died on 7 Dec 1958 in Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 6
    • Arrival: 14 Jan 1918, New York, NY; according to son, John
    • Residence: 1937, Greenville, RI; Address:
      Smith Avenue

    Notes:

    The 1917-18 WWI Draft Registration Card shows him living on Stillwater, Smithfield, RI. His occupation is a mill hand at Centredale Worsted Mills, Stillwater, RI.

    According to Ellis Island records, he came to the US on November 5, 1912 aboard the ship SS Berlin. He sailed from Naples on October 25th, 1912 and landed in New York, at Ellis Island. He is listed on the ship's manifest (page 0965 & 0966, on line 15). He was 17 at the time, listed his home as Campobasso, Castelpizzuto, Italy. He was single and his occupation was listed as farmer(?). He could read and write and he listed his nearest relative as his mother, "Mancini, Filomena" who lived in Castelpizzuto. He listed his final destination as RI, Providence. He paid for passage by himself. He had $26 in his possession when he landed. He had never been in the US before and was going to join a relative (cousin ??) at 298 Douglas Avenue in Providence (near Providence College). He answered "no" to being a polygamist and anarchist. He was in good health, was 5'1" tall and had a ruddy complexion. He had brown hair and eyes. He had a scar over his left eye. He lists Campobasso, Castelpizzuto as his place of birth. He also arrives back in the US on Oct 31, 1914 aboard the Patria with his mother, Filomena, he is 17 yo.

    The Berlin: Built by A. G. Weser Shipbuilders, Bremen, Germany, 1909. 1 7,323 gross tons; 613 (bp) feet long; 69 feet wide. Steam quadruple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 16 knots. 3,212 passengers ( 266 first class, 246 second class, 2,700 third class).Two funnels and two masts.

    Built for North German Lloyd, German flag, in 1909 and named Berlin. Bremerhaven-New York and Mediterranean-New York service. Transferred to German Navy, in 1914. Converted to a minelayer service. Seized by British Admiralty, British flag, in 1919. Troopship by Britain to India service. Under P&O management. Sold to White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1920 and renamed Arabic. Trans-Atlantic service. Chartered by Red Star Line, Belgian flag, in 1926. New York - Plymouth - Cherbourg - Antwerp, then Liverpool to NY service. Refited to 177 cabin, 319 tourist and 823 third cl passengers. Broken up in Italy in 1931.

    According to the 1920 census he was living in Smithfield, RI with his wife, Georgiana, mother Philomena; his brothers John and Antonio; two boarders Larry and Bernardino Avino; and children Joseph and boarders Larry and Bernadina Acciero. He listed his occupation as cordwood salesman.

    According to the 1930 census he was living at 64 Eddy Street, Centredale, RI with his wife, Georgiana and children Joseph, Anthony, Philomena and John. He listed his occupation as a fireman in the worsted Mill.

    His WWII US Draft registration card lists him as Charles (Carmine) and his date of birth as July 2, 1895 in Castelpizzuto, Italy. His draft serial number was U1747. He was living at 64 Eddy Street, Centredale, RI . He had a telephone, Centredale exchange, 0905 was the number. His employer was Collins and Aikmen Co. in Lymansville, RI, makers of automobile upholstery fabrics.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=77612797

    Giovanni married MARZUCCA, Georgianna Maria on 25 Apr 1915 in Providence, RI. Georgianna (daughter of MARZUCCA, Giusseppi and CAPUTO, Maria Rosa) was born on 21 Jul 1897 in Salerno, Campania, Italy; died in Mar 1980 in North Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  MARZUCCA, Georgianna MariaMARZUCCA, Georgianna Maria was born on 21 Jul 1897 in Salerno, Campania, Italy (daughter of MARZUCCA, Giusseppi and CAPUTO, Maria Rosa); died in Mar 1980 in North Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 037-10-9972
    • _COLOR: 6
    • Arrival: 1 Jan 1910, New York, NY; according to son John
    • Residence: 1915, Smithfield, RI

    Notes:

    On immigration records her first name is sometimes spelled Giorgina, her last name sometimes is Mazzucco.

    The 1920 census has her living in Smithfield, RI with her husband, Charles (Carmine). She came to the US in 1910 and was naturalized in 1919. She could read and write and speak English and listed her occupation as a twister at the Worsted Mill.

    According to the 1930 census she was living at 64 Eddy Street, Centredale, RI with her husband, Charles and children Joseph, Anthony, Philomena and John. She listed her occupation as a spinner in a worsted mill for Crown Manufacturing Co., in Providence, RI.

    Her SSN was 037-10-9972.

    Ellis Island immigration records shows she landed on November, 11, 1937 with her daughter Filomena (17 yo) returning from Italy (a trip back home) . She lists her address as Smith Ave, Greenville, RI.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=77612869

    Notes:

    Residence:
    A mill operator

    Children:
    1. CARANCI, Joseph Ralph Sr. was born on 8 May 1916 in Smithfield, RI; died on 17 Jul 1966 in Warwick, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
    2. 2. CARANCI, Anthony Charles was born on 15 Jul 1918 in Georgiaville, RI; died on 28 Nov 1975 in Centredale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
    3. CARANCI, Philomena C. was born on 1 Oct 1920 in Providence, RI; died on 3 Aug 2000 in Providence, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.
    4. CARANCI, John Charles was born on 7 Feb 1922 in Greenville, RI; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Centerdale, RI; was buried in Johnston, RI.

  3. 6.  ROMANO, Liberio was born on 25 Nov 1888 in Castelpizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 9 Nov 1977 in Colorado Springs, CO; was buried in Cranston, RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave: Address:
      140059500
    • _COLOR: 11
    • Arrival: 1910
    • Residence: 1935, Colorado Springs, CO

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=140059500

    Liberio married CARANCI, Maria in CA 1905 in Italy. Maria was born on 19 Jul 1882 in Campobasso, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 19 Jan 1934 in Colorado Springs, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  CARANCI, Maria was born on 19 Jul 1882 in Campobasso, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 19 Jan 1934 in Colorado Springs, CO.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 2

    Children:
    1. ROMANO, Irene F. was born on 8 Oct 1907 in Castelpizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 10 May 1987 in Providence, RI.
    2. ROMANO, John A. was born on 18 Feb 1910 in Campobasso, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 31 Mar 1952 in Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.
    3. ROMANO, Paul C. was born on 19 Jul 1911 in Naples, Napoli, Campania, Italy; died on 6 Feb 1972 in Prescott, AZ; was buried in Prescott, AZ.
    4. ROMANO, Victor Guido was born on 27 Aug 1913 in Denver, CO; died on 3 Mar 1993 in Grants Pass, OR; was buried in Grants Pass, OR.
    5. ROMANO, Anthony was born in 1914 in CO; died before 1920 in CO.
    6. ROMANO, Violet was born on 8 Jun 1915 in Louisville, CO; died on 17 Jan 1967 in North Providence, RI; was buried in Smithfield, RI.
    7. ROMANO, Elida Maria was born on 4 Mar 1917 in Colorado Springs, CO; was christened on 17 Jun 1917 in Colorado Springs, CO; died on 4 May 1985 in Providence, RI.
    8. ROMANO, Ida was born in 1918 in CO; died before 2018.
    9. 3. ROMANO, Anna was born on 25 Jul 1919 in CO; died in 1943 in RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  CARANCI, Giusseppi Carlo was born about 1875 in Castelpizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy (son of CARANCI, Arturio); died before 1920 in Centerdale, RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 8

    Notes:

    Ed. Note: According to my Aunt "Phil" (Philomena Caranci Souza), he came to America (Philadelphia) when my grandfather (Giovanni Carlo) was 3 (1899). He left his family in Italy and he "boarded" with a woman there and had 9 children by her, who all go by 'Caranci'.

    There is an entry at Ellis Island for a Giuseppi Carlo Caranci who landed in June 5, 1899 aboard the S.S. Hesperia out of Naples. He was 24 at the time and his last residence was Castelpizzuto, Italy. His final destination was Philadelphia. His brother G. A. Caranci was at the address 1741 South Seventh Street.

    Hesperia: Built by D. & W. Henderson & Company, Glasgow, Scotland, 1882. 3,037 gross tons; 340 (bp) feet long; 37 feet wide. Compound engine, single screw. Service speed 11 knots. 760 passengers (760 third class).

    Built for Anchor Line, British flag, in 1882 and reverted to Hesperia. Glasgow-New York and Mediterranean-New York service. Also Glasgow-Bombay service. Scrapped in Italy in 1905.

    Giusseppi married MANCINI, Philomena C.. Philomena (daughter of MANCINI, Dominic) was born on 17 Apr 1873 in Castelpizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died in Aug 1970 in Waterbury, CT; was buried in Waterbury, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  MANCINI, Philomena C.MANCINI, Philomena C. was born on 17 Apr 1873 in Castelpizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy (daughter of MANCINI, Dominic); died in Aug 1970 in Waterbury, CT; was buried in Waterbury, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Filomena Mancini
    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 1930, North Providence, RI; Address:
      Morgan Avenue
    • Residence: 1950, Centerdale, RI; Address:
      95 Walter Avenue

    Notes:

    Came to America in 1915 according to the 1920 census and was living in Smithfield, RI with her son at that time.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=169859084

    Children:
    1. 4. CARANCI, Giovanni Carmine was born on 3 Jul 1895 in Campobasso, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 7 Dec 1958 in Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.
    2. CARANCI, John Peter was born on 13 Jan 1899 in Castelpizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy; died on 13 Sep 1980 in Los Angeles, CA.
    3. CARANCI, Antonio was born about 1901 in Italy; and died.

  3. 10.  MARZUCCA, GiusseppiMARZUCCA, Giusseppi was born on 28 Mar 1868 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy (son of MARZUCCA, George); died before 1968; was buried in RI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Joseph Marzucca
    • _COLOR: 6
    • Arrival: 12 Jun 1909, New York City, NY
    • Residence: 8 Aug 1912, Stillwater, RI

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=242375150

    Arrival:
    Aboard the Koenigin Louise, from Naples, Italy.

    Giusseppi married CAPUTO, Maria Rosa. Maria was born about 1866 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 1966 in Italy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  CAPUTO, Maria RosaCAPUTO, Maria Rosa was born about 1866 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 1966 in Italy.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 6

    Notes:

    First came to the US on Feb 11, 1908 on the ship Europa out of Naples, Italy. She was 23 years old and listed her occupation as 'housewife'. She could read and write and listed her mother (?? Teresa) as her nearest relative in Italy. She had a ticket to her final destination in the US. She had $10 with her and had never been in the US before. She was joining her husband Luigi Romano. She was 5'7" tall with ruddy complexion and black hair. She listed her home as Caserta, San Felice a Cancello, Italy. She returned to the US with her family on Dec 30, 1910 on the S.S. Calabria of the Anchor Line sailing from Naples on Dec 14, 1910. She was 44 years old and listed her occupation as housewife. She could not read nor write. She listed her birth town as Cicerale and her sister Colonza Caputo(sp) as her nearest relative in Cicerale. Her destination was Providence, RI. With her were her sons, Antonio Mazzucco(sp) (16), a farm laborer, Dante aged (10); her daughters Georgina (13), Yolanda (7), Assunta (6), and Venizia (1). Her children's names are spelled Mazzucco on the ships manifest. She had no ticket to her final destination and had $80 in her pocket. She isted her husband, Guiseppi Marzucco at 572 Charles Street, Providence as the relative she was going to. She was 5'4" tall and had a ruddy complexion, black hair. She listed her home as Cicerale, Italy.

    -- MERGED NOTE ------------

    First came to the US on Feb 11, 1908 on the ship Europa out of Naples, Italy. She was 23 years old and listed her occupation as 'housewife'. She could read and write and listed her mother (?? Teresa) as her nearest relative in Italy. She had a ticket to her final destination in the US. She had $10 with her and had never been in the US before. She was joining her husband Luigi Romano. She was 5'7" tall with ruddy complexion and black hair. She listed her home as Caserta, San Felice a Cancello, Italy. She returned to the US with her family on Dec 30, 1910 on the S.S. Calabria of the Anchor Line sailing from Naples on Dec 14, 1910. She was 44 years old and listed her occupation as housewife. She could not read nor write. She listed her birth town as Cicerale and her sister Colonza Caputo(sp) as her nearest relative in Cicerale. Her destination was Providence, RI. With her were her sons, Antonio Mazzucco(sp) (16), a farm laborer, Dante aged (10); her daughters Georgina (13), Yolanda (7), Assunta (6), and Venizia (1). Her children's names are spelled Mazzucco on the ships manifest. She had no ticket to her final destination and had $80 in her pocket. She listed her husband, Guiseppi Marzucco at 572 Charles Street, Providence as the relative she was going to. She was 5'4" tall and had a ruddy complexion, black hair. She listed her home as Cicerale, Italy.

    Children:
    1. MARZUCCA, Pasqualina died before 2000.
    2. MARZUCCA, Carmine was born on 4 Apr 1889 in Cicerale, Italy; died on 10 Jan 1936 in RI; was buried in Cranston, RI.
    3. MARZUCCA, Angela Maria Concetta was born on 8 Dec 1893 in Italy; died on 17 Apr 1987 in North Providence, RI; was buried in Cranston, RI.
    4. MARZUCCA, Antonio was born about 1894 in Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 1994 in Italy.
    5. 5. MARZUCCA, Georgianna Maria was born on 21 Jul 1897 in Salerno, Campania, Italy; died in Mar 1980 in North Providence, RI; was buried in Pawtucket, RI.
    6. MARZUCCA, Dante was born about 1900 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 2000 in Italy.
    7. MARZUCCA, Yolanda was born about 1903 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 2003 in Argentina.
    8. MARZUCCA, Assunta was born about 1906 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 2006.
    9. MARZUCCA, Venizia was born about 1910 in Cicerale, Salerno, Campania, Italy; died before 2010.