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This page contains questions, comments, stories, and miscellanea which ought to be of interest to at least some of us Mollicas. I also put genealogy information here that also finds its way to the Worldwide Mollica Famiglia part of the genealogy section of this web site.
If I include anything that you've written that you don't want to appear on this page, please let me know and I will remove it right away.
From: Linda (Mollica) Wagner
Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:52 PM
Subject: Mollica
Hi Rick: Love your website - found cousins I never knew I had. I'm trying to respond to a letter in Menagerie #9 from L.J. Carroll - Subject:Anthony & Bart Mollica. My father, Andrew Mollica and Anthony Mollica were first cousins. I tried to send the following to Linda Carroll at Yahoo but the address was no longer good. So here is what I wanted to tell her:
Hello - My name is Linda (Mollica) Wagner. My father was Andrew Mollica and his father was Antonio Mollica (sibling to Bart Mollica). Which makes my dad and your grandfather, first cousins. My dad passed away in 1980, but my mom is 86 and I just called her to the computer to verify what she knows. First, the last time she spoke to your grandfather was in June 1980 when my dad died. He called to say he was sick himself and couldn't make it to the funeral but he did send flowers. My mom was wondering now when your grandfather passed away? Here's what my mom remembers: Anthony Mollica came to our house when my oldest brother was 9 months old (about 64 years ago). He was married to someone in NY, she never met her but my dad knew her. When he married the lady in Kansas City, she owned a hotel? Is that correct? And she remembers Anthony having a son. We also grew up hearing that we were related to Guy Lombardo so when I saw that you mentioned him, I knew we were related. Bart had about 9 siblings and Rick has info regarding them on the Mollica website. I have spoken to a few of my dad's cousins, thanks to the site. Some info you might find interesting..go to Rick's website....click on Genealogy....scroll down until you see USA-NY-NJ Mollica-Mazzonne....that is info my cousin put on (her greatgrandfather and my grandfather was Antonio Mollica, one of Bart's brothers). Also, on the homepage where it says Find..type in Lipiari Cemetery...#2 Lipari Records for Mollica & Fenech....(one of Stephen's (another brother of Bart) granddaughters went to Lipari to look up official records and visited the cemetery. It will show you a family tree of the info she found. Hope you enjoy seeing the large family that your grandfather came from. My Mom saved letters written in Italian from 1906 - one was written by your greatgrandfather, Bart. Where do you live? I live in New York City. Feel free to write me at Aide33@aol.com. Bye..... Linda (Mollica) Wagner
From: Laura Henry
Sunday, October 13, 2002 11:45 AM
Subject: family tree
Rick - neat web site, my son ran across this for me. I am the Laura Mollica, 1957, parents Dennis & Nellie Mollica. Under my sons , you have father first name unknown , His name, is Robert W. Henry ,born November 19, 1946. thanks for the great web site. Laura D. Henry
From: Maria-Antonietta Mollica
Saturday, October 12, 2002 4:39 PM
Hi My name is Maria-Antonietta Mollica and i live in switzerland. My dad is from Venosa Italy, the origin. I like your page. If i can help you, tell me.
So my e mail mariamollica@freesurf.ch
From: Ultranoise
Sunday, October 06, 2002 3:00 AM
Subject: hello from mollica's on Australia
Hi Rick , Yes there is plenty of Mollica's here . Grandfather was from Lipari . Antonio Mollica and Grandmother Concetta Mollica ( Arena ) She was from Messina . My Father Anthony Mollica and our family reside in Sydney Australia. Just for your records send me details in the future to my email.
Thanks Luke Mollica
p.s - Is there plenty of Mollica's involved in music or the arts
From: Anne Mollica
Wednesday, October 02, 2002 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: some family background
Dear Rick,
It's taken me a long time to get back to you, perhaps because I don't know where to start or stop. There's so much. I'll start with my dad born in 1905 and died in 1996. He married Framcis Milazzo and had 2 children: me, Anne 1933 and John born in 1934 and married in 1960 to Audrey. They have 3 children:Elaine, Dr. John and Karen Curran (living in Ireland). Mom died in 1940 and dad remarried in 1942 to Ida Albano and they had 3 boys: Dr. Raymond married to Rosemary Smith - 4 children: Raymond, Rose, Andrew and Peter; Paul married to Antoinette Farrandino - 3 children: John Paul, Francesca; and Dr. Peter married to Diane Lentini - 3 children: Gabriel, Ida and Rosanna. I am a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph and celebrated my golden jubilee this September 4 with the clan above and many other family members and friends.
So you see why it took mc so long.??? I'll continue with the rest of the family when I get a chance, if you like. Anne
From: Anthony Boiselle
Monday, September 30, 2002 3:37 AM
Subject: Thanks
Thanks for the site. My name is Tony Boisselle. I don't know how you did it, but you have my family on there. Looking at the site answered many questions that I had regarding my family. See, I don't associate with the Mollica's out here in California. My Grandfather Anthony James died when I was 11 years old. Since then, I've always wanted to meet those that I am related to. The Mollica name has a special place in my heart. The more I learn about my family, the more connected I feel with my grandfather. Is there any way we can contact each other? If so, how? By the way, thanks again for the site. You have helped me feel that I belong to the family even though I'm an outcast to those who live out here.
From: kathryn
Monday, September 30, 2002 6:59 PM
Subject: Italian Link????
Hi Rick Interesting to view your site. My grandfather's mother was a Mollica.It appears to be a fairly common name, is this the case? My grandfather came from the Aeolian Island of Salina,and left there as a 14 year old arriving in Australia in 1899. His father in fact married 2 Mollica women the first died in childbirth along with the baby and then a few years later he married her sister who had 6 children all but one of this children settled in Australia or America. I had never really traced the genealogy but always had an interest. The internet has obviously made information more accessible and motivated me to delve further. It would be interesting to know if your records can link up with the Mollicas from Salina. Angela Mollica born 1847 Leni,Salina Died 1876, also Giovanna Mollica born 1852 Leni, Salina died? their parents were Giovanni Mollica and Caterina Virgona. Although there are Mollicas in Australia I have never felt the need or urge to contact any of them so take heart that your site has worked! Kathryn
From: Guy Strazzeri
Saturday, September 28, 2002 8:13 PM
Subject: I've got more Mollica's for you
hi I'm Guy Strazzeri my wife is from a Mollica family in Australia with origins from Lipari Sicily. Please advise how we can help. Also I would like to set a family tree for my name Strazzeri can you help me. Regards Guy
From: Eugene Biancheri
Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:18 PM
Subject: MOLLICA Surname
Rick Mollica, I e-mailed you last year and now have more detail to provide: My great grandmother (on my mother's side) was Caterina MOLLICA, born in Lipari ca. 1833-34; married Giovanni Schibeci 1855; died Naples, 19?? Her father and mother: Pasquale MOLLICA: born ca. in Lipari, 1793-1800; married Anna RANDAZZO ca.1819-1824; died Lipari, 19May1879. Pasquale MOLLICA's father and mother: Francesco MOLLICA and Generosa MERLINO (dates not known). Any linkage to this Mollica branch that moved from Lipari to Naples? Eugene Biancheri
From: Georgina Mollica
Monday, September 23, 2002 10:19 PM
Subject: Mollica family
I happened to come across your web site and believe that I may have some information regarding the Mollica family in California and New York. My grandfather was Anthony Mollica of Oliveri, Italy. You have him listed in your list under #459. He and my grandmother Mary had 10 children. 2 were boys who have continued on the name. The elder of the two boys was my father Frank who currently resides in Westchester, NY. The limited information that I currently have is that my grandparents immigrated from Italy to Rhode Island. They had I believe their first 2 children in RI and then moved west to California. Of the 10 children, my father was the only to move to NY. The remainder stayed in California and one in Oregon. Of course, we have spead out since then. If I can provide you any further information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Georgina Mollica GMol226620@aol.com
From: Tony Mollica
Monday, September 16, 2002 11:28 PM
Subject: mollica web site
HI I AM ANTHONY MOLLICA JR. P. O. BOX 22 YUCCA VALLEY CA. 92286 I FOUND YOUR WEB SITE GREAT I FOUND A SMALL PART OF MY MOTHER & FATHER ON IT ... I WANT MORE BUT AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING\ IT AGAIN ON MY SET,. I AM NEW TO THIS ONLINE STUFF. I WANT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS I WANT TO CORRECT MY MOTHERS NAME FOR YOU ON LIST THE REST OF THE FAMILY I HAVE OLD PICTURES AS WELL. I HOPE YOU GET THIS "E" MAIL.
I WAS ABLE ONLY ONCE TO GET TO YOU WEB SITE SHOWING ALL THE LIST OF MOLLICAS YOU HAVE MY FATHER AND MOTHER PAPAS NAME WAS ANTHONY MARRIED TO MARY, JOSEPHINE ( LAZZARO NOT LAZZORO ... YOU HAVE ONLY PART OF THE CHILDREN I AM # 10 OF 14.. BUT I WILL START WITH WHAT I HAVE EARLY ON.. PAPA FATHER FRANK MOLLICA MOTHER PHILLIPPA BARRISE THEY HAD 3 SONS 2 DAUGHTERS SAM, JOHN , & ANTHONY CARMELA.& JOSEPHINE THE LIVED IN SICILY TOWN OLIVERI A FEW MILES WEST OF MESSINA GRANDPAPA COULD NOT ADJUST TO AMERICA SO LIKE MANY OTHERS HE RETURNED THERE SOME SAY HE WAS THE MAYOR AT ONE TIME. GRAND PARENTS ANYHONY BARRISE & ISABELLA IN ADDITION MY SISTERS & BROTHERS WERE :{I CAN NOT GET YOUR SITE TO FIND WHERE YOU LEFT OFF. SO I WILL LIST THE ONES I AM SURE OF PHILLIPPA ANGELINA, EMILY, YOLANDA. LUCY, GIOVANINA FRANK, {ME } ANTHONY JR. , MARY, ETHEL ...THESE ARE THE 10 WHO LIVED PAST INFANTSY.. YOU SHOW OTHERS EARLIER. THIS LIST IS IN ORDER OF BIRTH. THE FAMILY HAS LIVED IN CALIF SINCE 1921 HAVING MOVED FROM RHODE ISLAND. WE LIVED IN LOS ANGELES AREA.. MY BROTHER FRANK LIVES IN WHITE PLAINS N. Y. IF YOU WANT MY MOTHERS SIDE LET ME KNOW. THEY WERE FROM MESSINA AS WELL. I RETIRED AS POSTMASTER OF YUCCA VALLEY CA. AFTER WORKING 32 YEARS IN THE L. A. OFFICE THEN 3 MORE HERE. THEN A MANAGER OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES 5 YEARS (VOLUNTEERING) ALSO THE SALAVATION ARMY1 & 1/2 YEARS. YOU SEE THE NICK NAME I EARNED AS A BOY (BAD TONY }
Friday, September 20, 2002 12:40 PM
Subject: mollica family -- HI RICK THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WORK {OF LOVE } YOU HAVE BUILT THE BEST WEB SITE WITHOUT A LOT OF BOASTING.. IF YOU RECALL I SAID I WAS BRAND NEW TO THIS ON LINE STUFF I AM TRYING .. THIS EARLY AM I DID GET THE SITE AGAIN AND ENJOYED IT.. I TOLD YOU ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER FRANK MOLLICA GOING BACK TO ITALY.. WELL I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIS PARENTS OR BROTHERS OR SISTERS ... THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW SO I AM LOOKING.. ALSO MY FATHERS BROTHERS SAM AND JOHN.. I KNOW JOHN LIVED IN MASS. AND HAD A DAUGHTER JOSEPHINE WHO MARRIED FRANK PALADINO A TAILOR WHO HAD A SHOP IN SOMERVILLE AND LIVED IN MEDFORD MASS. I AM HAVING A BALL WITH YOUR B BRAINCHILD. I WANT TO KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU AND YOURS.. TONY =. OR AS MAMA LENA [ AKA MANAGEMENT } CALLS ME MR. Y NOT SHE READS BACKWARDS.
From: craig mollica
Monday, September 16, 2002 8:23 AM
Subject: hi
hi i am a mollica and pround of it, i am from perth, western australia, australia. my grandfather was from italy. his name was antonino and my grandma was name jessica and they had nine kids aswell. and u have a picture of my cuzin kristy mollica on ur website the actor.is there any mollicas in the mafia, please email me if u want 2 know more about us later craig john mollica
From: Betty Brady
Saturday, September 14, 2002 11:21 AM
Subject: LEONARDO (FRANK) MOLLICA
Hello Rick, I've been directed to you by my dear cousin Diane Capobianco who reminded me of the friendship which existed during the early 20th century between LEONARDO (FRANK) MOLLICA and the family of PIETRO MOLLA. According to my father, Bill Molla, whose research is documented in his book "The History of the Molla (Mola) Family and the History of Its Ancestral Towns Terrarossa and Aulla, the families lived close by on North Street in Boston sometime between 1901 - 1905. In 1905 the MOLLICA family moved to Beverly, Mass., followed in abt 1907 by the Molla's. Does any of this ring any bells for you? If so I would very much enjoy chatting about family history with you. Looking forward to hearing from you, Betty Brady
From: D Clark
Saturday, August 31, 2002 8:07 PM
Subject: Mae Mollica pictures
Shalom Rick,
Mae Mollica appeared on both the front cover and on pages 27 through 33, and 95 of Flex magazine in February, 1985. You can buy a used copy of the magazine from back issue magazine dealers listed in the yellow pages of major cities. You can probably get the dates of the other issues of Flex that Mae Mollica appeared in by calling the executive office of the publisher of Flex magazine, whose telephone contact numbers are listed in the front pages of the current issue of Flex magazine.
Sincerely, Frank Calamita
From: Mike Mollica
Wednesday, August 28, 2002 8:54 PM
Subject: mollicas
Hi, My name is Michael Emmanuel Mollica my father Michael N Mollica deceased his father Emanuele Mollica arrived in 1909 I have a suspicion that his father a widow preceded him her in 1902 at age of 82. I am not sure how this works. I have a son Anthony Mollica. My brother James Joseph and sister Maylou Glenn. My father has a brother Joseph (deceased) and sister Nancy and sister Grace. My uncle Joseph had three children Joseph, Carol and Joan. I have confirmed my grandparents and am very curious of the other Emanuele as that is my middle name.
My family except for me all still live in Philadellphia, we the outcasts live in Central Floridia in the shaddow of the Big Mouse and Shamu. Good place for a "US" reunion of the Mollicas! I am sending this via my AOL account but my office e mail is reviewed more often mollica.mike@juno.com If there is some easy way to get all our side of the family included format wise let me know.
By the way we visited a bunch of Mollica clan in New York way back when the worlds fair was there in the 60's I bet a few of those Mollicas on your list are a close fit to my grandparents.
From: salvatore mollica
Wednesday, August 28, 2002 8:48 AM
HELLO RICK! IM SALVO MOLLICA I LIVE IN ITALY, SAVONA, IM VERY HAPPY TO KNOW THIS WEB AND I VERY LIKE THIS. MY E-MAIL IS: THE_10_SAVE@LIBERO.IT SINCERELY SALVO.
From: Kristy Mollica
Saturday, August 24, 2002 9:51 AM
Subject: Mollica Court
Have been meaning to email you some info on the Mollica family here in Western Australia but don't exactly know where to start! Just behind my house there is actually a street named after my grand father who was one of the first people to develop the suburb of Spearwood where I live. The street is called "Mollica court" - so I guess that's a pretty cool fact! Anyway if you can give me a starting point of what you would like to know - I'll do my best to come through with the goods
Kristy aka molly
From: Julia Nemchuk
Sunday, August 25, 2002 7:09 PM
Subject: i`m mollica caterina hi rick, i`m caterina and i`m from italy, from rome. i`m here in the u.s.a.in s.francisco to study english and in the internet i sow informations about mollica family. my grandfather was born in messina and he got married to annunziata miloro and they went to calabria, villa san giovanni. my father`s name is alfredo.
is possible that we are relatives? you now something more about my family? thank you very much! i`m waiting for your answer! my email is aquilotta@email.it
From: Ernesto Mollica
Wednesday, July 31, 2002 12:44 AM
Hi, my name is Ernesto Guillermo Mollica and I live in Australia. Originally I come to Australia form Argentina in 1992. I was born in Argentina . My father's name is Adrian Guillermo Mollica and my mahter's name is Silmes nelly Salvatierra de Mollica. I know that my grand father Nicolas Mollica left Mosqieto (Potenza) in around 1913 to come to Argentina. I hope this helps
From: Giangy
Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:20 AM
Subject: MOLLICA GIANLUCA
Please update my site: MOLLICA GIANLUCA (TORINO) was not in www.oocities.org but is: http://www.giangy.net/ and please see also our UNIONE MOLLICA site, that is such a "CLUB" for all Mollica in ITALY: http://www.unionemollica.it/
Have a nice day!
From: nadia mollica
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: Hola Rick
gracias por la respuesta te comento que cometi un error mi abuelo se llamaba Placido mi bisabuelo que vino de Italia se llamaga Ignacio Móllicay vino de Sicilia. Bueno me gustaria que establezcamos mayores lazos para saber si somos parientes o no.
Saludos desde Córdoba Nadia.
From: Mauro
Monday, July 22, 2002 5:37 PM
Subject: from mollica to mollicola
you might be interested to know that Mollica Francesco Antonio b. at Casalnuovo d'Africo R.C. Italy, was the father of my father Tommaso MOLLICOLA born in 1909 in the same place!!!!!!! The story is really worthy of a movie script...as why Mollica was turned into Mollicola.
More to come.............vincent
From: Leah Mollica
Thursday, July 11, 2002 10:21 AM
Subject: info update
Hi Rick, The following info you have about my 2 daughters has an error I thought you might like to correct:
Christina Mollica is a member of the Central Christian High School class of 1998, and Samantha Mollica is in the class of 2003. CCHS is located in Duboise, Iowa, USA. Visit CCHS's homepage and you can send the Mollica girls an e-mail to hook them up with the rest of us Mollicas! The location of their school and our hometown is DuBois Pennsylvania.
Also, if you want to update further, Christina Mollica graduated in May 2002 from Clarion University, Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Speech Pathology. She has been appointed a graduate assistantship at Clarion University for the 2002-2003 year and will be working towards her masters degree.
The Sam Mollica with the November 3rd birthday that he shares with his brother & sister is my husband and the father of Christina & Samantha.
Love your site--Leah Mollica
From: Joe Russo
To: rmharano1349@msn.com
Cc: Rick@Mollica.net
Tuesday, July 02, 2002 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: Mollica and Fenech
Elizabeth, Just dropping you a note to let you know that I read your page on Rick Mollica's website and to say that although I didn't find your ancestors on my Aeolian database, I have 17 Fenechs and close to 200 Mollicas from the Aeolian Islands on file (excluding descendants by a different surname). Most are associated with Leni and Malfa, Salina. I'm particularly interested in the Mollica from Salina as I'm supposed to be related to some in Australia.
Descendants of Angelo Mollica
1 Angelo Mollica b: Rinella, Salina d: 1960 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ..
+Caterina (Kitty) Matarazzo b: December 26, 1898 d: 1975 Caulfield, Victoria, Australia .........
2 Angelo Mollica .........
2 Gaetano Mollica .........
2 Giovanni Mollica
Regards, Joe
Homepage: Aeolian Genealogy: http://www.lipari.europesquare.com
From: Michael A. Mollica
Tuesday, June 18, 2002 4:55 PM
Subject: Update
Hey Rick! Long time no speak... I think I signed your guestbook back in mid 1998, right after I graduated from UCSB and went to Italy for a couple of months.
Well... a quick update- I now live in San Diego, and have been here since late 1998 after I returned from my big trip. I work for a medical diagnostics company called Millipore Corp. Not married yet... no kids yet... just bought my 3rd house here in SD. Good place to invest!
My Nonno, Vito Antonio Mollica, just turned 82 this past April. He lives in Los Angeles, as does his brother Benito Mollica. The other two brothers, Francesco and Giovanni are still in "Rionero in Vulture", Potenza (Province), Italia. I am in constant contact with my family in Italy, and we take turns visiting every couple of years. I also have lots of Maternal family in Italy, surname, Cicchiello, in Milano, and also down in Potenza.
What else can I tell you right now... My father, also Michael Angelo Mollica like myself... lives in Los Angeles, and is 48 yrs old. I was born in 1973. Yep, do the math... he was 19. : ) My aunt, Carmen Mollica Fernandez (dad's sister), lives here in San Diego as well... married to Armando Fernandez. They have two boys, my cousins Michael and Anthony, 20 and 23 yrs old.
I won't make this much longer right now... in case you don't get this email. You can also update your page with this new email as well as a silly little web page I put together. All the info you have now is obsolete. www.oocities.org/mike_mollica
Take Care! Mike Mollica
From: Jim Ficocelli
Saturday, June 01, 2002 3:28 PM
Subject: Mollica - Ferlazzo Genealogy
Greetings My great-grand mother was Febronia Mollica. She was married to Guiseppe Ferlazzo. They had two sons, Francesco and Salvatore. Guiseppe died in 1888, in Patti, Messina, Sicily, Italy. Febronia remarried to ? Rotino. She died about 1943 during the bombing of Sicily during World War II. I didn't see the name Febronia on your list I hope you can find this information useful.
Take care, Jim Ficocelli jfzfico@aol.com
From: LJ Carroll
Thursday, May 23, 2002 8:03 PM
Subject: Anthony and Bart Mollica...Kansas City, MO
Rick, My name is Linda Carroll...my grandfather is Anthony (Tony) Mollica, originally from Lipari. His father was Bart Mollica, who came to Kansas City to live. His mother remained in Italy until her death in 1971. You have her listed as Angela, but I understood her name to be Angelina Maria. My grandfather was married to someone in New York before coming to Kansas City (I don't remember her name...for some reason, I thought it was Jane)..after coming to Kansas City, he married my grandmother Vera Silence (Rumbaugh). Papa was my stepgrandfather...my mother was twelve when he married my grandmother, but he was as close as any grandparent could be and I was his pride and joy :o) Guy Lombardo (the band leader) was his cousin and they looked just like twins. Papa also has a son, Anthony (Nino). My grandparents divorced around 1953 and Papa remarried Lynn shortly there after. I am still in contact with Nino if you need anymore information. I hope this information has been helpful.
Feel free to contact me anytime! Linda AngelOne2000@Yahoo.com
From: Joanne Mollica
Friday, May 10, 2002 9:06 PM
Subject: Mollica links
Hi Rick, Just for fun I did a vanity search and found myself on your page with my letter to Mr. Showbiz, that was great! Thanks from a Michigan Mollica! Joanne Mollica
From: Canice Mollica
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 4:38 PM
Subject: The Mollica Website
Hello, my name is Canice Mollica and I am the daughter of Thomas Mollica. the son of Gaetano Mollica, who is featured in your site. His information reads as follows: Thomas Mollica: Resided in Highland Lakes, New Jersey in April 2000, Thomas has four children. The number by his name is 1329. I am writing to include a little more information, such has his four children's names are Bernadette Mollica, Joseph Mollica, Canice Mollica, and Honoré Mollica. He also came to live in Highland Lakes in March of 1986, he was raised in River Edge, New Jersey and he married Colleen McDonough, now Colleen Mollica. I just thought you might want a little more info. to include in your site. Thank you. Sincerely, Canice Mollica P.S. I find your website very interesting and it is fascinating to know the origins of our family name.
From: Paul Fenick
Sunday, April 28, 2002 7:43 PM
Subject: Gaetano Fenech
Rick, Just looking at your site: Information from Lipari Records, and I might have a few more pieces of the puzzle on the Fenech family side, as my great-grandfather was Gaetano Fenech of Salina, Italy (born March 10 1858, and husband of Rosalina Natoli (born 1871) of Lipari Islands - Santa Maria. They immigrated to New York City and had 12 children who settled in Wappinger Falls, NY and Fairfield County, Connecticut, and in other areas in New England. Their first child, Guiseppina Fenico (sp), was born on August 7, 1888 in the Borough of Manhattan. Gaetano was in the Marina Mercantile Italiana (1872-1882), and his papers read: figlio di (son of?) Bartolo e di Rullo Giuseppa nato li 10 Marzo 1858 a Salina. I have more records, in bits and pieces about the family in the New York area, misspellings and all! Look forward to hearing from you to compare notes and share info. Regards, Paul T. Fenick (Fenech) Brookfield, CT 203.775.0727
From: Fabio Luiz Amaral
Monday, April 08, 2002 6:21 PM
Subject: Mollica Family
Hi, my name is Fabio and I live in Brazil. My mother name is Conceição Molica. Her parents are Laura Mollica and Antonio Mollica and my Mother's grandparents are Concieta Mollica and Luigi Mollica. My mother lost her double ll (Molica), because in Brazil it has no use. My mother's grandfather came from Italy in the begining of 1900. Thats all I know for now. If you connect me to someone in Brazil or other place please let me know.
From: Curlsmarie1@aol.com
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:37 PM
Subject: I'm a mollica too!
Hey Rick, I was surfing the web and ran into your website all about mollicas. Well i'm one as well and my grandfather was born in sicily italy and moved here and started a family. I live in Kansas City, Missouri and my name is Angela. I don't know if you would want to add my family to the Mollica list but it's sure nice to see how many other Mollicas are really out there. If you would like to know anything else then just feel free to write me back! Hope to hear from you. Bye Angela
From: Chris
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:46 AM
Subject: A. Mollica. circa 1872
Rick, wonder if you can help? I am a garden designer based in Leeds, England and am currantly working on a 19thC walled garden in Burton-in-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire called 'Lowfields'. In a large brick wall is a tiled memorial to ( I assume ) the gent of the Manor. It depicts a pastoral scene and contains a recess with the initial 'T' dated 1797 - 1870. Signed A.Mollica. fece 1872. Any ideas? Cheers Chris.
From: Mauriello, Tracie
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 12:05 AM
Subject: A Mollica relative
Hi Rick, I am the great-granddaughter of Concetta Mollica, born in Floridia, Sicily and died in Waterbury, Connecticut. I can tell you a lot about her decendants. My grandmother is still living and could tell you about her ancestors. I found your page at random when I was searching for family names. I didn't expect to find anything. I cried when I found my great-grandmother's name. Where did you get the info you have on her? Good work. The info is accurate.
Here are some other things I can tell you: During most of my life, she lived at 108 Manila St., Oakville, CT in Litchfield County. After her husband (1985) and oldest daughter died (198?), she moved in with my grandmother, Marion (DeLuca) Mauriello, at 156 Davis St. (the address you have listed on your Web site.) Concetta (Mollica) DeLuca and Joseph DeLuca had five children: - Marion DeLuca (my grandmother), (7/27/25) married Gilbert Mauriello (1/23/25). They had three kids, Gilbert Mauriello (2/10/49), Robert Mauriello, and Maryann (Mauriello) Massengill-Black. They have five grandchildren. - Carmela "Millie" DeLuca, married Charlie McDonald, who died shortly after they were married. They had one son, Steve McDonald, who was born after Charlie died. Millie remarried to John Desjardins and they had two more children, Michelle and Michael. They have several grandchildren. - Russell DeLuca married Ann (last name??). They had two children, Susan (DeLuca) Stramiello and David DeLuca. They have no grandchildren. - Frank DeLuca married Florence (last name??). They had a few kids: Mark, Debbie and Karen. (Maybe another kid too. I don't know). They have sveral grandchildren. - Lucy DeLuca (deceased) married John Cremins. They had two kids, John Cremins and Kathy. Kathy married Jim Sullivan and had two children, Kevin and Kelli. Kathy and Jim are divorced. Kathy remarried, but I don't know her new husband's name. John did not have children. I don't know whether this information his helpful or if you can use it on your site. I was just really excited to find your site.
Let me know if I can provide any other information. -Tracie Mauriello Springfield, Ohio
From: jean
Sunday, March 31, 2002 12:18 AM
Subject: family information
Meu nome é Jeanfrancisco Mollica, brasileiro, e fiquei surpreso por saber de sua preocupação com o nosso nome. Queria mater contato e saber mais sobre a origem de nossa família. Obrigado. Jean. jeanmoll@ig.com.br
From: Ray Mollica
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 12:09 AM
hey rick get rid of halberts interpretation of the mollica name. it is so far afield in any kind of scholarly meaning for our name. mollica means the inside of the bread or the soft part. crumb has nothing to do with our name nor does small portion. the original mollica was probably a soft hearted guy or easy going guy on his subjects. by the way halberts was ordered to stop doing business in the usa by a federal court. i like what your doing. keep up the good work. my name is ray mollica. i live in midland park, new jersey.
From: Ricky Cuccio
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:43 PM
Subject: Requesting Molica Family Information
Hi, Rick My name is Ricky Cuccio. Looking for information on my great grandparents. They came from paleramo Sicilly,came through Ellis island and settled in south Louisiana. His name was Augustino Molica. His wife name was Rosa Pritz. If there is any information you could help me with I would appreciate it. Thanks very much Ricky Cuccio
From: virginia (ginny) balistreri
Monday, March 18, 2002 8:56 PM
Subject: Mollica
My paternal grandmother Vincenza was a Mollica. I believe she was from Termina, Sicily. Her mother's name was Ricciardi. Grandma came to this country with her cousins, the Spella family and some of her younger siblings.
I am just starting my family research on the Mollica's because I am concentrating on my maternal grandfather's family (Bovelli). I was very interested in your research, however, and enjoyed your Web page. Looks like you have a great family. Grandma married Lorenzo Balistreri (my paternal grandfather)in Milwaukee, WI. I have those dates at home, along with the dates of her arrival in America. Her records are on the Ellis Island site. If you are interested in more details, I can get them to you. The Ellis Island records spell her name with one "l." But she always used 2 "l's." She had a sister named Santa and a brother nicknamed "Stoney." Stoney was a trainer for the Milwaukee Braves way back when. My dad owned a tavern for years, and I remember that many of the old Braves, e.g. Eddie Matthews, Bob Uecker used to come around with "Uncle Stoney." He was the family character. Great sense of humor. Had lots of children, but I never got to know them. I know grandma had other brothers and sisters, but I can't remember their names. If you have any relatives that fit that description, please contact me. Another Mollica family name was Barchitta. (Ricciardi, Barchitta, Spella, also spelled Spalla). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
From: Mary Mollica
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 1:47 AM
Subject: Mollica`s in Pueblo, CO
Hello Rick, I have been checking this site out for about 2 months and finally decided to write to you so you can include us on the family tree. My name is Mary Annette Mollica, my great great Grandfather is Domenico Mollica and my great great Grandmother is Maria Rosa Mandarano, their son Giuseppe is my great Grandfather, his son Alphonso Anthony is my Grandfather. I was`nt able to find this information on the list of Domenico`s decendents.Virginia Ann of Pueblo, CO is my Aunt. If you need more information on Giuseppe`s decendents, please let me know and I will get you more info ASAP.Thanks so much and keep up the awesome work you do on this sight. Mary A Mollica
From: Anne Mollica
Thursday, January 24, 2002 1:44 PM
Subject: RE: some family background
Dear Rick. I'm very excited about what you're doing. My grandfather,Giovanni Mollica, came from Messina in Sicily. My grandmother, Anna Ardita, and he came to New Haven, Conn. and then to Brooklyn, NY. Most of their 10 children (8 girls and 2 boys) lived good, long lives. The youngest and only one left, is only 81 and is very sick at this time. My dad, Dr. John Mollica, died in 1996 at the age of 91. He had been a family doctor (making house calls etc.) for more than 50 years. Anne
From: Drew Mollica
Thursday, January 17, 2002 7:44 PM
Subject: MORE MOLLICA'S
RICK, I STUMBLED UPON THIS SITE AND THOUGHT I'D WRITE. MY NAME IS DREW MOLLIC, REALLY ANDREW, AND I AM THE JOCKEY AGENT THAT REPRESENTED CHRIS ANTLEY WHO WON THE KY. DERBY. I WAS FLATTERED TO SEE MY QUOTES FEATURED ON A PAGE ON YOUR SITE. I WAS RAISED IN LODI NEW JERSEY, MY FATHER SAL WAS AN ELECTRICIAN AND MY GRANDFATHER BORN IN SICILY WAS A RIGGER FOR SPENCER KELLOG AND LIVED IN GUTTENBURG N.J. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS ROSE SEDOTI. I GRADUATED LODI H.S. AND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY AND BESIDES MY WORK AT THE RACE TRACK I HAVE A RASIO SHOW ON WFAN IN NEW YORK AND DO T.V. FOR NYC OTB. GREAT WEB SITE AND JUST THOUGHT I'D WRITE. LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. OH BY THE WAY I LIVE IN GARDEN CITY N.Y, WITH MY WIFE JOY A PROFESSOR AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY AND I HAVE TWO CHILDREN GABE 9 AND KAY 8. ALL THE BEST DREW
From: leanne mollica
Saturday, January 12, 2002 2:20 AM
Subject: im a mollica too
hi there cousin!!!! my name is leanne mollica, and i am from vancouver bc in canada. my father was born in italy and there are a few of us living in the lower mainland here. i know we have family back in italy as well as a bundle of cousins and such in new york, unfortunately, i only know as far back as my nona, but there are still a few of us. my nona is elisa, and my nono (who sadly passed away before i was born) was andrea. they had five children, michele (passed away in march 1992), gino, pietro (my father), maria, and adelina (passed away years before i was born, at the age of 2). michele married rita devellis and they have 3 children, andrea II, francesco and michele II. andrea II has a daughter named elisa. gino married a canadian woman named delaine and they have two children, roberto and elisa. roberto has two children of his own, brandon and breanna. lisa has one son named bradley. pietro (my dad) married a lebanese woman (my mother) named zanie, our family consists of my elder sister nicole, myself, and my brother clayton. maria married a canadian man named george melville. they also have three children, corey, angela and lindsey.
that is basically the low down, im sure i can get any other specific information that you might want from my nona or my father. i think this is very interesting and am eager to learn about our family history. please e-mail me back with anything i can do to assist you. leannemollica@hotmail.com thankyou!!!!!! :) leanne mollica
From: Fran Zaia
Friday, January 11, 2002 11:34 AM
Subject: Grandmother maiden name is Mollica
Hello Rick: I am writing to you from Newburyport, MA 01950. I am researching my family name and came across your site. My Grandmother was from Lipari-Messina her name was Caterina Mollica she married my grandfather Dominic Zaia and they moved to the US and resided in Waltham MA. I would love to hear from you if you know of a connection.
Thank you Fran Zaia
From: Karen Jovanelly
Wednesday, January 02, 2002 4:33 PM
Subject: Family Heritage
Hi Rick, I am actually a Jovanelly and recently visited with my aunt who is 89 and was born in Italy. Her mother, my grandmother was a Mollica (Stella) but was from Rome. The family tale is that the Mollica's owed a vineyard and at some point supplied the Vatican with wine. There is nothing to substantiate this story. The Jovanelly's which I believed was spelled Giovanelli were fisherman in Naples. We can not find the Ellis Island records of when our grandfather came over. Anyways, do you think there is a relationship here or is Mollica a common Italian last name?
Happy New Year. Karen
From: Chris Orfe
Wednesday, January 02, 2002 11:29 AM
Subject: Can you Help?
Rick, I've been trying to find an old Air Force buddy of mine. His name is Joe Mollica and we worked K-9, Patrol Dogs, together. I'm sure his proper name is Joseph. He was from Philadelphia. I was stationed with him at Kadena, Okinawa in 1972 and 1973. Before then, I believe he was in Vietnam. I would be interested in finding him and sending an e-mail if he has an account. Can you help me?
Thanks. Chris
PS: Your website is awesome. Chris Orfe
CMS Information Services Inc.
Functional Manager
(703) 251-6697
From: paolo mollica
Tuesday, January 01, 2002 2:35 PM
Subject: Mollica Domenico and his family
Dr. Domenico Mollica, past president of the Supreme Court, was born in Palermo on march 8, 1918. He lives in Calatafimi, province of Trapani, Sicily, where the family has some possession. He is son of Dr. Paolo Mollica, also President of the Trapani Tribunal, and Caterina Vivona, and has a younger brother, Vincenzo, who died in 1999, and a living sister, Maria Concetta, widow of Biagio Vivona. Domenico Mollica has two males, Paolo (me) born the august 15 1943 in Venice, Italy, lawyer, and Francesco, born the april 24 1953 in Palermo, also lawyer, and a doughter, Caterina, born on the march 9, 1945. Our arms are very similar to the one shown in your homepage, and is sculpted in a marble in the Calatafimi's cemetery.
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