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Interview of Edmondo Catania
Name: Edmondo Catania
Place and Date of Birth: South Philadelphia, PA, 09/23/1944
Generation: 2
Family Origin:
Paternal = Naso, Sicily, Italy
Maternal = Capo d’Orlando, Sicily, Italy
Spoken Languages:
English
Proficient in Italian…
January 12, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo comments to his son that he spent a happy Christmas but missed his family like a shepherd misses his flock. He reiterates the details of how his son spent Christmas Eve, eating from 7-10, then dancing until they finally went to church. He is…
January 12, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo writes to his wife whom his affectionately calls “his dear Giulietta”. He is overjoyed to learn of her good health over this past year since she has suffered so many headaches in the past. His prayers are being answered. He recognizes that…
January 18, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo writes to his wife who is in La Spezia with their daughter Rosina. She will be headed to Bagnoli with Peppina. Vincenzo hopes that this will facilitate her return to America. We learn that she has been in Italy for a few months at this time.…
January 30, 1947. Letter from Maria Teresa Domiello to Giuseppina Vivo
Giuseppina laments not having met Maria Teresa. She tells them about her family's health and her son's travels.
January 30, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo begins his letter to his wife updating her on their previous correspondences and telling her that he is happy she had a good trip from (La) Spezia to Napoli. He understands that she is sad to no longer be with their daughter but he reminds…
February 3, 1947. Letter from Rosa and Giuseppe Fruttauro to Giuseppina Vivo
Rosina writes the first part of the letter to her mother and then addresses a page to her aunt. She expresses her concern about her mother’s health and says that if she lived closer she would have been there immediately. She has received a package…
February 7, 1947. Letter from Giuseppe Fruttauro to Giuseppina Vivo
Giuseppe writes his mother in law to thank her for the pasta ("tagliatelle) and flour (farina) and thanks on behalf of Angiolino for the 3000 lire. He assures her that she is always on their minds and he is tormented knowing that although she is in…
February 17, 1947. Letter from Angelo Fruttauro to Giuseppina Vivo
Angelo writes to his grandmother and tells her he has been sick. Angelo is sorry because he did not reply to his grandma letters on time. Angelo is happy that she is feeling better. Angelo asks about the weather in Naples, and asks if the sun has…