In Loving Memory...

George James Abbruscato
February 25, 1944 - May 12, 1998

Alberto Ciaravino
April 27, 1928 - August 13, 1999

"The Yankee Clipper" Joseph Paul DiMaggio
November 25, 1914 - March 8, 1999


My branch of the Abbruscato family...

(Click on the photo to read a brief family history!)


Left to Right: My grandmother Rose,uncle George,my mother Carolyn,grandfather Mariano Abbruscato,great grandfather Giorgio Abbruscato great grandmother Rosa Abbruscato great uncle Joseph Abbruscato,second cousin George Rigano,great aunt Rosemarie Abbruscato Ciaravino,great aunt Josephine Abbruscato Rigano,second cousin Charles Rigano,and great uncle Frank Rigano.

(Click on the highlighted names to view their family chart!!)


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Tribute to my Grandfather



My name is Salvatore Gucciardo and I began researching the history of the Abbruscato family about two years ago. I've discovered interesting facts and data about my maternal family line, and I've decided to include these archives on this website. I've also made wonderful connections with family members around the world, which has been an added bonus to my genealogy work. I'm constantly updating this website, and not all areas will be accessible from time to time. This is my tribute to the Abbruscato family.


The Family TreesExplore Sicily
BaucinaImmigration & Ships
Family Photo GalleryFamily Facts
Genealogy ResourcesMy Favorite Websites
In Search of...News Headlines
A Little About Me...Poetry Page
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Important Dates of the Past


Deaths in August: Rosa Abbruscato (August 02, 1959) Fortunata Abbruscato (August 19, 1941)


Birthdays of the Past: Francesca Abbruscato (August 02, 1836) Giovanni Abbruscato (August 08, 1902) Annina Greco (August 22, 1861)



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I'm also researching the following names: GUCCIARDO , IACONO , LAPORTA , & VERRUSO from Porto Empedocle, Realmonte, & Raffadali, in the Province of Agrigento, Sicily. TODARO , SABELLA , CRAPARO , & TAORMINA from Sciacca, in the Agrigento province. If you're researching the same names and in the same towns, please contact me!


I would like to thank the following people and organizations,for without them,this project would not have been possible:

All of the helpful folks at PIE: Pointers In E-mail

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and their Family History Center,located in Plantation,Florida

POINT: "Pursuing Our Italian Names Together",and it's founder Dr.Thomas Militello

My cousins Catherine Abbruscato Norman,Josephine Abbruscato Platania,and Nancy Rigano,for without their assistance and support,I know this project would never have progressed.

My wonderful and patient wife Heidi,who has supported me at times when the research seemed to be going nowhere,and who helped me rejoice when a letter arrived from Italy!

Mrs.Ruth Merriman and Mr.Lou Alfano,for providing me with valuable information about the ships and passenger lists of our ancestors.

Mr.Giulio Salemme,Mr.Giorgio Grisanti,and Mr.Franco Venturi,who provided me with important translations,and numerous other tasks.

And last but not least,I'd like to thank my parents and all of the relatives who have provided me with family information.



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