Lou,
Your children will adore Villa! The cobblestones are still there and
waiting for a whole new generation of scampering feet!
Nora
Lou Tantalo wrote:
>
>
> Nora,
>
> thank you for your wonderful letter. I emigrated from La Villa when I
> was 6 years old and it's always held a special place in my heart.
> When I return this summer I want my children to run on the cobbled
> stones and through the narrow alleys that I recall from my childhood.
>
> I'll post some pictures when I get back.
>
> Take care.
>
> *From:* Nora Lippa <nklippa@.... com>
> *To:* villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:32:24 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa
>
>
> Dear Lou,
>
> Take it from me...Villavallelong a is a hell of a lot more than ..."four
> roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few
> restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny
> bank branch. It might have a gas station by now."
>
> It's a fabulous medieval town in the most spectacular mountain setting
> imaginable, and has more than six fountains of water spewing forth clear
> mountain water, devoid of chemicals and other additives of any kind, and
> is a treasure beyond compare!
>
> The people of the town are the most welcoming, generous, genuine,
> unassuming, Christian, humble, self-effacing, patient, philosophical and
> hilarious people on the face of the earth!
>
> As for Villa itself, there is a great supermarket that takes VISA, debit
> cards, cash, etc. The bank is also very modern with an outside bank
> machine that can be accessed at all hours. And there is a gas station
> with a bar and a gift shop and the owner also has a miniature "Kiddie
> Train" to take kids on rides through the town....the cutest sight ever!
>
> As an "outsider" being taken to Villa by my fiancé for the first time in
> 1968, I fell in love with the place from the first moment and the love
> affair continues!
>
> Enjoy your holiday! However could you not! Nora
>
> angela bianchi wrote:
> >
> >
> > La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two
> > hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie
> > theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might
> > have a gas station by now.
> >
> > La Villa was featured on the daily Italian news. Check out the video
> > at: http://www.prolocov <http://www.prolocov/> illavallelonga. it/
> > <http://www.prolocov illavallelonga. it/
> <http://www.prolocovillavallelonga.it/>>
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* codigirl49 <mailto:codigirl49@yahoo. com
> <mailto:codigirl49%40yahoo.com>>
> > *To:* villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21 PM
> > *Subject:* [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa
> >
> > Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the
> > village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks
> > like "now". Have a great time.
> >
> > Barbara Bianchi
> >
> > --- In villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga%40yahoogroups.com>>, "angela bianchi"
> > <angela.bianchi@ ...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and
> > Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well.
> > >
> > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ ...
> > >
> > > AB
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Lou Tantalo
> > > To: villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:villavallel onga%40yahoogrou ps.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM
> > > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August
> > and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home
> > for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa.
> > >
> > > sincerely
> > >
> > > Lou Tantalo
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
thank you for your wonderful letter. I emigrated from La Villa when I was 6 years old and it's always held a special place in my heart. When I return this summer I want my children to run on the cobbled stones and through the narrow alleys that I recall from my childhood.
I'll post some pictures when I get back.
Take care.
From: Nora Lippa <nklippa@...> To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:32:24 AM Subject: Re: [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa
Dear Lou,
Take it from me...Villavallelong a is a hell of a lot more than ..."four roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might have a gas station by now."
It's a fabulous medieval town in the most spectacular mountain setting imaginable, and has more than six fountains of water spewing forth clear mountain water, devoid of chemicals and other additives of any kind, and is a treasure beyond compare!
The people of the town are the most welcoming, generous, genuine, unassuming, Christian, humble, self-effacing, patient, philosophical and hilarious people on the face of the earth!
As for Villa itself, there is a great supermarket that takes VISA, debit cards, cash, etc. The bank is also very modern with an outside bank machine that can be accessed at all hours. And there
is a gas station with a bar and a gift shop and the owner also has a miniature "Kiddie Train" to take kids on rides through the town....the cutest sight ever!
As an "outsider" being taken to Villa by my fiancé for the first time in 1968, I fell in love with the place from the first moment and the love affair continues!
Enjoy your holiday! However could you not! Nora
angela bianchi wrote: > > > La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two > hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie > theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might > have a gas station by now. > > La Villa was featured on the daily Italian news. Check out the video > at: http://www.prolocov illavallelonga. it/ > <http://www.prolocov illavallelonga. it/> > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* codigirl49 <mailto:codigirl49@yahoo. com> > *To:* villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com > <mailto:villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21 PM > *Subject:* [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa > > Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the > village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks > like "now". Have a great time. > > Barbara Bianchi > > --- In villavallelonga@
yahoogroups. com > <mailto:villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com>, "angela bianchi" > <angela.bianchi@ ...> wrote: > > > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and > Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well. > > > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ ... > > > > AB > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Lou Tantalo > > To: villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com > <mailto:villavallel onga%40yahoogrou ps.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM > > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in
August > and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home > for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa. > > > > sincerely > > > > Lou Tantalo > > > >
I wrote an article about Villavallelonga for The Toronto Star back in June 2007 encouraging Canadians to visit.
Does anyone in Villa know if the article generated any non-ethnic tourism?
When I was writing the article, I was told by the Italian Tourist Office here in Toronto not to write it because sending Canadians to Abruzzo is not a priority for the Italian government, as the region doesn't have the proper infrastructure to support increased tourism.
All I can say is, thank God Villavallelonga has the articulate, English-speaking Maria Candida spearheading promotion activities for Villa, and her husband has done a wonderful job creating a website that keeps us informed about Villa's social life.
We have a gas station, a bank, post office, more than 1000 houses,
Lodgings: albergo La gardenia (info@albergolagardenia.it) Ostello Treconfini houses available for rent
6 restaurants 7 bars-cafe
3 small supermarkets 4 hairdressers 3 clothing stores 2 smokeshops and more...
Lots of mountains and lots of clean air and fresh water for all.....
See u in Villa
Visit the various sites:
www.villavallelonga.org
www.prolocovillavallelonga.it
the villavallelonga group on Facebook.com
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "angela bianchi" <angela.bianchi@...> wrote: > > La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might have a gas station by now. > > La Villa was featured on the daily Italian news. Check out the video at: http://www.prolocovillavallelonga.it/ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: codigirl49 > To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21 PM > Subject: [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks like "now". Have a great time. > > Barbara Bianchi > > --- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "angela bianchi" angela.bianchi@ wrote: > > > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well. > > > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ > > > > AB > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Lou Tantalo > > To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM > > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa. > > > > sincerely > > > > Lou Tantalo > > >
How is Villa for visitors who don't speak the language? I don't have plans to visit anytime soon though unfortunately. My parents will be in Rome (and other places) this summer but won't be able to make it to Villa as their schedule is restricted by the cruise ship itinerary.
Thanks!
Matt Coia
Williamsville, NY
On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Nora Lippa <nklippa@...> wrote:
Dear Lou,
Take it from me...Villavallelonga is a hell of a lot more than ..."four
roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might have a gas station by now."
It's a fabulous medieval town in the most spectacular mountain setting imaginable, and has more than six fountains of water spewing forth clear mountain water, devoid of chemicals and other additives of any kind, and
is a treasure beyond compare!
The people of the town are the most welcoming, generous, genuine, unassuming, Christian, humble, self-effacing, patient, philosophical and hilarious people on the face of the earth!
As for Villa itself, there is a great supermarket that takes VISA, debit cards, cash, etc. The bank is also very modern with an outside bank machine that can be accessed at all hours. And there is a gas station
with a bar and a gift shop and the owner also has a miniature "Kiddie Train" to take kids on rides through the town....the cutest sight ever!
As an "outsider" being taken to Villa by my fiancé for the first time in
1968, I fell in love with the place from the first moment and the love affair continues!
Enjoy your holiday! However could you not! Nora
angela bianchi wrote: > > > La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two > hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie
> theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might > have a gas station by now. > > La Villa was featured on the daily Italian news. Check out the video > at: http://www.prolocov illavallelonga. it/
> <http://www.prolocovillavallelonga.it/> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* codigirl49 <mailto:codigirl49@...> > *To:* villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21 PM > *Subject:* [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa
> > Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the > village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks > like "now". Have a great time. > > Barbara Bianchi
> > --- In villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <angela.bianchi@ ...> wrote: > > > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and > Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well.
> > > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ ... > > > > AB > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Lou Tantalo > > To: villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM > > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August > and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home
> for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa. > > > > sincerely > > > > Lou Tantalo > > > >
We have a gas station, a bank, post office, more than 1000 houses,
Lodgings: albergo La gardenia (info@...) Ostello Treconfini houses available for rent
6 restaurants 7 bars-cafe
3 small supermarkets 4 hairdressers 3 clothing stores 2 smokeshops and more...
Lots of mountains and lots of clean air and fresh water for all.....
See u in Villa
Visit the various sites:
www.villavallelonga.org
www.prolocovillavallelonga.it
the villavallelonga group on Facebook.com
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "angela bianchi" <angela.bianchi@...> wrote: > > La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might have a gas station by now. > > La Villa was featured on the daily Italian news. Check out the video at: http://www.prolocovillavallelonga.it/ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: codigirl49 > To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21 PM > Subject: [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks like "now". Have a great time. > > Barbara Bianchi > > --- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "angela bianchi" angela.bianchi@ wrote: > > > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well. > > > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ > > > > AB > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Lou Tantalo > > To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM > > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa. > > > > sincerely > > > > Lou Tantalo > > >
Dear Lou,
Take it from me...Villavallelonga is a hell of a lot more than ..."four
roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few
restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny
bank branch. It might have a gas station by now."
It's a fabulous medieval town in the most spectacular mountain setting
imaginable, and has more than six fountains of water spewing forth clear
mountain water, devoid of chemicals and other additives of any kind, and
is a treasure beyond compare!
The people of the town are the most welcoming, generous, genuine,
unassuming, Christian, humble, self-effacing, patient, philosophical and
hilarious people on the face of the earth!
As for Villa itself, there is a great supermarket that takes VISA, debit
cards, cash, etc. The bank is also very modern with an outside bank
machine that can be accessed at all hours. And there is a gas station
with a bar and a gift shop and the owner also has a miniature "Kiddie
Train" to take kids on rides through the town....the cutest sight ever!
As an "outsider" being taken to Villa by my fiancé for the first time in
1968, I fell in love with the place from the first moment and the love
affair continues!
Enjoy your holiday! However could you not! Nora
angela bianchi wrote:
>
>
> La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two
> hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie
> theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might
> have a gas station by now.
>
> La Villa was featured on the daily Italian news. Check out the video
> at: http://www.prolocov illavallelonga. it/
> <http://www.prolocovillavallelonga.it/>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* codigirl49 <mailto:codigirl49@...>
> *To:* villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21 PM
> *Subject:* [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa
>
> Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the
> village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks
> like "now". Have a great time.
>
> Barbara Bianchi
>
> --- In villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com>, "angela bianchi"
> <angela.bianchi@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and
> Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well.
> >
> > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ ...
> >
> > AB
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Lou Tantalo
> > To: villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:villavallelonga%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM
> > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August
> and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home
> for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa.
> >
> > sincerely
> >
> > Lou Tantalo
> >
>
>
From: codigirl49 <codigirl49@...> To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:21:49 PM Subject: [villavallelonga] Re: Lodgings in Villa
Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks like "now". Have a great time.
Barbara Bianchi
--- In villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com, "angela bianchi" <angela.bianchi@ ...> wrote: > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well. > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@ ... > > AB > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Lou Tantalo > To: villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM > Subject: [villavallelonga]
Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa. > > sincerely > > Lou Tantalo >
From: angela bianchi <angela.bianchi@...> To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:36:07 AM Subject: Re: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa
Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well.
Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa.
La Villa isn't really a "village" but rather four roads, about two hundred scattered houses, a few cafes and a few restaurants. No movie theatre or supermarket, but it does have a tiny bank branch. It might have a gas station by now.
Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the village? I would love to see them. I always wondered what it looks like "now". Have a great time.
Barbara Bianchi
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "angela bianchi" <angela.bianchi@...> wrote: > > Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and Breakfast near the main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well. > > You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@... > > AB > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Lou Tantalo > To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM > Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa > > > > > > > Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa. > > sincerely > > Lou Tantalo >
Lou, when you get back, could you please post pictures of the village? I would
love to see them. I always wondered what it looks like "now". Have a great
time.
Barbara Bianchi
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "angela bianchi" <angela.bianchi@...>
wrote:
>
> Contact Maria Candida Pilaroscia. She operates a Bed and Breakfast near the
main square and rents out a gorgeous house as well.
>
> You can reach her at : lippa_sisto@...
>
> AB
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lou Tantalo
> To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 PM
> Subject: [villavallelonga] Lodgings in Villa
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am
wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be
preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa.
>
> sincerely
>
> Lou Tantalo
>
Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa.
Hello, I was planning to take the family to La Villa in August and am wondering if anyone knows of lodgings in the area...a home for rent would be preferable. I prefer to stay in La Villa.
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "dag65rochny" <dag65rochny@...> wrote:
>
> Great grandson of Cesidio Grande. Looking to corospond with
> any possible relatives from villaVL italy. Related names are,
> Lippa, Tantalo, Cocuzzi, and Bianchi's.
>
Hi.....I think we are related. I am the granddaughter of Cesidio Carmine Grande
from Rochester. He was married to Costanza Paola Tantalo. My mother is Maria
Grande. One of her brother's was Dominic Grande, son of Cesidio. I have been
to Villa & met the relatives.
Visit the forum at www.villavallelonga.org . Here you can post whatever you like about la Villa, keep up to date with news and events, search relatives, etc... The forum community (and the web site) is just starting and is made up mostly by the younger Villa generation, but there is room for all especially for the "PAESANS" abroad who wish to keep in contact with their "concittadini" here in their home town.
So drop by and say hello to us all here in Villavallelonga .
I notice that there are alot of people who are looking for relatives that may be still living in Villa, States, Canada or any other part of the world because they are going back to visit in Italy, or simply because they want to connect with long lost family members. A good way to do this would be to look up "villavallelonga" on facebook and join the group. I am a member there and if you want to look me up, i'm Ivana Di Cesare. There you can put all your postings and search for people. If your not a member of facebook, I recommend you put up a profile...it's a great tool. Another site you can visit is www.prolocovillavallelonga.it
Enjoy! Ivana
--- On Thu, 4/16/09, erastius <erastius@...> wrote:
From: erastius <erastius@...> Subject: [villavallelonga] Re: who is out there? To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Received: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 12:59 AM
--- In villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com, Meg bartlett <stonehenge_ celt_goddess@ ...> wrote: > > Hi, Kathy Coccia here. A few years ago when I was contacting people we were doing a instant messaging board and it was so fun. Is that still aviable to do? I found out that I was a relative to a Tantalo ( Tantelo) who was the organizer of the Vllavallelonga site out of Toronto. I'd like to know if there still are big family reunions in Toronto in the summer. > > I don't know who I'm really talking to through this e-mail thing > Thanks. > Kathy > Hi Kathy,
I too - remember the instant messaging board... not sure if that was a feature Yahoo took away. I haven't been on board
as much and can't seem to find it...
Ya, it was fun once you figured out how to use the instant messaging board...
It had it's quirks though...
As far as I know, they still have the Festa's at MaryLake (in King City)...
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, Meg bartlett
<stonehenge_celt_goddess@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Kathy Coccia here. A few years ago when I was contacting people we were
doing a instant messaging board and it was so fun. Is that still aviable to do?
I found out that I was a relative to a Tantalo ( Tantelo) who was the organizer
of the Vllavallelonga site out of Toronto. I'd like to know if there still are
big family reunions in Toronto in the summer.
>
> I don't know who I'm really talking to through this e-mail thing
> Thanks.
> Kathy
>
Hi Kathy,
I too - remember the instant messaging board... not sure if that was a feature
Yahoo took away. I haven't been on board as much and can't seem to find it...
Ya, it was fun once you figured out how to use the instant messaging board...
It had it's quirks though...
As far as I know, they still have the Festa's at MaryLake (in King City)...
Here's a link to the MaryLake Home Page
http://206.223.178.54/canada/MarylakeShrine/Home.htm
Maybe someone from the MaryLake committee can answer you better!
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "jtandle" <jtandle1@...> wrote:
>
> hi all,
> my name is Joe Tandle, I live near Rochester, NY USA
> I am looking for relatives of mine in Italy. ( also here in USA)
> my Grandfather was Baggio (Patrick) Tantalo, he was 15 yrs old when he came
over to america, that was around 1913, his father was Luigi Tantalo, born around
1864. I was told he was from Villavallalonga.
> We are coming to Italy next week, and will be going to Villavallalonga
> sometime the following week, 4/28/09 ??
> Does anyone have any info about my family that might help me out?
> It would be great to meet some of them when we visit Italy !!
> Thanks in advance,
> Joe
>
Hi Joe,
Please check out this website for family history research...
http://206.223.178.54/genealogy/genealogy.html
There is year by year data from 1864 to 1858... (Birth, Marriage and Death
record info)
Hope someone reads your post and helps you further.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Italy.
hi all,
my name is Joe Tandle, I live near Rochester, NY USA
I am looking for relatives of mine in Italy. ( also here in USA)
my Grandfather was Baggio (Patrick) Tantalo, he was 15 yrs old when he came over
to america, that was around 1913, his father was Luigi Tantalo, born around
1864. I was told he was from Villavallalonga.
We are coming to Italy next week, and will be going to Villavallalonga
sometime the following week, 4/28/09 ??
Does anyone have any info about my family that might help me out?
It would be great to meet some of them when we visit Italy !!
Thanks in advance,
Joe
Italian Red Cross Responds to Earthquake in L'Aquila
Monday, April 06, 2009 —
The American Red Cross will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with our sister society, the Italian Red Cross, and the International Federation, and stands ready to provide further assistance if requested. The Italian Red Cross has not yet asked for international assistance.
At 3:30 a.m. a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the city of L'Aquila in central Italy, 75 miles northeast of Rome. It’s the worst earthquake to hit this region in nearly 30 years.
According to recent reports at least 90 people have been killed and 400 injured. The numbers of dead and injured are expected to grow as search and rescue efforts continue. Tens of thousands of people have become homeless in the city which has a population of 70,000.
Italian Red Cross rescue teams were on the scene of the disaster within an hour after the earthquake struck, searching for people trapped in the rubble and providing emergency care for the injured.
The Italian Red Cross has established a field hospital to relieve the burden on local health facilities which are under an enormous strain due to the sudden upsurge in demand. Also, the Italian Red Cross has set up mobile kitchens with the capacity to provide 10,000 meals a day run by a team of 16 Italian Red Cross staff and 30 volunteers. Two soup kitchens providing up to 400 meals a day have been mobilized to respond to the needs of L’Aquila Hospital, whose patients are being evacuated to other cities.
Thirty-six ambulances from the Italian Red Cross are on rotation to evacuate injured people from L'Aquila to hospitals in Tagliacozzo, Pescina and Avezzano. They are also providing care for children evacuated from an orphanage in San Gregorio. Additionally, five psychological support teams from the Italian Red Cross are now on the ground to help deal with the emotional needs of survivors.
Additional resources, including 30 search and rescue dog units, five other psychological support teams and three veterinary teams, are on standby depending on the needs.
With up to 10,000 buildings in the city believed to be badly damaged or destroyed, the Italian Red Cross foresees growing problems with shelter, warm clothes and food provisions for the survivors.
“Once we have addressed the need to reinforce emergency health care in the region, the next major challenge, apart from urgent search and rescue, is to find a solution for the thousands of homeless survivors,” says Tommasso Della Longa, Head of Communication for the Italian Red Cross.
Working in close coordination with the Italian Civil Protection, the Italian Red Cross has activated its national operations center, as well as four regional offices, to respond effectively to the growing needs of survivors.
In consultation with the Italian Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is currently assessing which assistance can be best provided right now to supplement and support the efforts of the Italian Red Cross.
Since 1968 the International Federation and member National Societies have supported the Italian Red Cross three times after earthquakes in 1968, 1976 and in 1980. In 1980 some 3,000 people lost their lives after a deadly quake hit the region of Naples. In 1992 a quake in Umbria claimed 13 lives and countless cultural treasures. The most recent deadly quake was in 2002 when 30 people died, including 27 pupils and their teacher, in the southern Italian town of San Giuliano di Puglia.
An Italian police officer walks through the rubble after an earthquake in the Italian village of Onna April 6, 2009. A powerful earthquake struck a huge swath of central Italy as residents slept on Monday morning, killing at least 90 people when thousands of houses, churches and other buildings collapsed or were damaged. Chris Helgren/Reuters/courtesy www.alertnet.org
A couple embrace near the ruins of their house after an earthquake in the Italian village of Onna April 6, 2009. Chris Helgren/Reuters/courtesy www.alertnet.org
An injured walks past his destroyed house after an earthquake in the Italian village of Onna April 6, 2009. The powerful earthquake has displaced tens of thousands making up to 50,000 homeless. Chris Helgren/Reuters/courtesy www.alertnet.org
You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation by mailing your donation with the designation to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243 , Washington, D.C. 20013 or to your local American Red Cross chapter. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org.
In a message dated 4/12/2009 5:41:29 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mmhefner@... writes:
Does anyone know of any aid efforts that we can contribute to for the victimes of the earthquake?
I appreciated the pics.
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, "Melinda Hefner" <mmhefner@...> wrote:
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> Attached are some photos that I got off the Internet. Hope this is what you
> are looking for.
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> Melinda
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> From: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Meg bartlett
> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 5:43 PM
> To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [villavallelonga] picture
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> Hey! I'm new to this group and am looking for a picture of Villavallelonga
> for my mom for her genealogy portfolio. Just e-mail me if you might have
> one. my mom would be very grateful. " )
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> Thanks,
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Attached are some photos that I got off
the Internet. Hope this is what you are looking for.
Melinda
From:
villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com [mailto:villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Meg bartlett Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009
5:43 PM To:
villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Subject: [villavallelonga] picture
Hey! I'm new to this group and am looking for a
picture of Villavallelonga for my mom for her genealogy portfolio. Just
e-mail me if you might have one. my mom would be very grateful. " )
There is a reunion of descendents of villavallelonga in Rochester NY on the fourth Sunday of July each year. Some people from Toronto attend.
Bernie Tomasso
From: Meg bartlett <stonehenge_celt_goddess@...> To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:36:04 AM Subject: [villavallelonga] who is out there?
Hi, Kathy Coccia here. A few years ago when I was contacting people we were doing a instant messaging board and it was so fun. Is that still aviable to do? I found out that I was a relative to a Tantalo ( Tantelo) who was the organizer of the Vllavallelonga site out of Toronto. I'd like to know if there still are big family reunions in Toronto in the summer.
I don't know who I'm really talking to through this e-mail thing
Thank you for replying. Glad to hear Villa did not suffer any effects of the
earthquake. On a lighter note, my great-great grandfather was also named
Domenico Grande. My grandfather was Cesidio Grande, whose father was Bartolomeo
Grande, Domenico's son. They were all born & raised in Villa. Do you recognize
any of the names?
I visited Villa with my husband in 2004 and loved it. Met a lot of my relatives
still there. Have a nice day.
---- Domenico Grande <dom.grande@...> wrote:
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>Fortunately Villa didnÂ’t get any damage by the earthquake. Only an huge
scare.
Da: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com [mailto:villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com]
Per conto di slp637
Inviato: lunedì 6 aprile 2009 20.48
A: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com
Oggetto: [SPAM][villavallelonga] Earthquake
Does anyone have information about whether Villa was affected by the
earthquake in L'Aquila that occurred last night?
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Sharon Pacheco
My grandparents and some of my mom's siblings came to Rochester from Toronto.
--- On Tue, 4/7/09, codigirl49 <codigirl49@...> wrote:
From: codigirl49 <codigirl49@...> Subject: [villavallelonga] Re: who is out there? To: villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 7:46 PM
My name is Barbara Bianchi (mom's maiden: Tantalo) Was wondering what town my grandparents came from.
--- In villavallelonga@ yahoogroups. com, Meg bartlett <stonehenge_ celt_goddess@ ...> wrote: > > Hi, Kathy Coccia here. A few years ago when I was contacting people we were doing a instant messaging board and it was so fun. Is that still aviable to do? I found out that I was a relative to a Tantalo ( Tantelo) who was the organizer of the Vllavallelonga site out of Toronto. I'd like to know if there still are big family reunions in Toronto in the summer. > > I don't know who I'm really talking to through this e-mail thing > Thanks. > Kathy >
My name is Barbara Bianchi (mom's maiden: Tantalo) Was wondering what town my
grandparents came from.
--- In villavallelonga@yahoogroups.com, Meg bartlett
<stonehenge_celt_goddess@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Kathy Coccia here. A few years ago when I was contacting people we were
doing a instant messaging board and it was so fun. Is that still aviable to do?
I found out that I was a relative to a Tantalo ( Tantelo) who was the organizer
of the Vllavallelonga site out of Toronto. I'd like to know if there still are
big family reunions in Toronto in the summer.
>
> I don't know who I'm really talking to through this e-mail thing
> Thanks.
> Kathy
>