Unraveling Italian-American Heritage

We’re thrilled to have Mike Canzoniero, author of ‘Papa’s Story, America Through the Eyes of a Brave Italian Immigrant’ and ‘The Evil Eye, The Pure Heart’, with us, who will take us on a fabulous journey back in time. Hang on tight as Mike unfolds his family’s riveting saga, stretching from, Italy to San Francisco in 1890, revealing the undying spirit of his ancestors and their battles with adversity, including a heart-wrenching loss to the Russian flu. Venture deeper into the Canzoniero family’s roots as Mike recounts the treasured generational heirlooms passed down to him and the life-altering influence of his grandfather. Get ready to step back into the 1870s and experience Italy and its people’s resilience while adapting to life in America, transitioning from an ice business in Italian Harlem to the butcher and grocery business. As we journey through time with Mike, we’ll also celebrate education’s power as he reveals how he was the first in his family to pursue advanced degrees, earning a much-deserved PhD.Finally, we’ll explore the art of preserving identity through stories. Listen to Mike as he shares his experience of penning two books and emphasizes the importance of recording family members’ tales, regardless of whether they’ll be published or not. k So, if you’re intrigued by Italian genealogy, passionate about family history, or simply enjoy compelling narratives, join us for an unforgettable journey through the lives of three generations of an Italian-American family.

Farmers and Nobles traces the research path of blogger and podcast host Bob Sorrentino. Bob began researching his family roots in 2008 beginning with his great-grandfather’s calling card brought from Italy by his paternal grandmother Maria Luigia Piromallo.

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