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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 Unlinked Mollica Family Trees 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: Katerina Notaro
Thursday, March 22, 2001 11:57 AM
Subject: Help Please
Dear Rick,
My husband is in the Army, soon we will be stationed at Venezia. I will have alot of free time on my hands and am trying to find my family in Sicily. The name is Mollica.
My Grandfather was Alfonso Mollica, he was born in Gioiosa Marea on July 19, 1904. I know that he had 16 children in his family, I presume they are all dead now. What I am trying to do is get in touch with the Mollica family that is still alive. My Uncle Alfio has told me that after my Grandfather came to America on the San Giovianni (Saint John) in 1921 of May, that his family settled in Barcellona, Messina.
Her history is very interesting, supposedly her mother Concetta LoPinto was made pregnant by the King or his son and out of that union my Grandmother was born. I am trying to find out who was the king of Italy in 1906. My Grandmother came to America by the name of Elena Buongusto, Bongusto or Mancini. I am really trying very hard to research my family history, so that I can pass this down to my sons. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
My Uncle, Alfio Mollica has entered our family in your website, and I just saw it. There is a problem though.... in Marineo, in Palermo they have told us that the records hall burnt down and they have no records of my Grandmother's birth. Someone suggested that I check the parish, but I do not know the address where she lived when she was a little girl, so I don't know what parish she was in. Can you please help me?
If there is an exact web site you could direct me to, to do this research I would most appreciate it.
Thank you very much for your help
Katerina Notaro
ICQ: 96160068
AOL IM: babydoll96R
From: Domenico Mollica
Saturday, March 24, 2001 4:01 PM
Listen to me, My name is Domenico Mollica, I am the last, so far, untill I am going to have a child, descendent of the family. I have the original family seal. I am the prince, the only one! And if you would like to contact me come to Sicily in Palermo and just ask about Mimi Mollica photographer, Prince of Acquasalata and Cavalliere di S. Giovanni. You are all welcome to come back to your roots, Sicily.
If you would like to contact me you could e-mail me at mimimollica@yahoo.com
I love you all, no matter where you are, We are a unity!!
From: Frank Mollica
Friday, March 16, 2001 1:48 PM
Subject: az.mollica clan
Hi Rick, I am the the matriarch of this ARIZONA Mollica clan, and thought I might add to your info.
The children from that marriage are as follows {not sure of some of the exact dates}:
Judy's information about her father's aunt was incorrect; Aunt Pauline was not a Mollica. My father-in law's father died at an early age and his mother remarried, and Aunt Pauline was a product that marriage, not a Mollica. He had several brothers but I'm not sure if they also were from the second marriage. My husband's and my children are the only members of his family living in Arizona. All of the other family members remain on the east coast in the Boston area.
You may be interested to know that there is a Basil Mollica living in the Boston area. He had a cabinetry shop in Roslindale, Mass. when we lived there. A friend of Judy's met him recently when he came to the place where he works for an X-ray.{ The griend is an X-ray tech.} He is now about 80 years old, and was born in Messina, Sicily. He has to be related some way. I'm a retired RN, and when I was working at Boston City Hosp. years ago his son Frank, who was then about 5 yrs. old,was a patient of mine.{had his tonsils out} He wouLd now be in his early or middle 50's.
He had a sister who was a patient at the same time, but I don't remember her name. Since I was working evenings I never met the father. According to the Italian custom, the first boy is named after the paternal grandfather, so we figure he has to be some kind of cousin. How many Frank Mollicas can ther be in Messina?
Also several uears ago when Judy was going to ASU, there was a wrestling star at the school by the name of Mollica. I don't know if he lived locally and ai don't rember his first name.
A lot of information - I hope it's useful. Anne Mollica
From: john and judy wilson
Monday, March 12, 2001 12:14 PM
Subject: The Arizona Mollicas
Hi Rick!
My name is Judy (Mollica) Wilson and I live in Mesa, Arizona.
I'm the youngest of the four, born in 1962. We all moved to Arizona (except Jean in Massachusetts, of course) in the 70's and early 80's. Jean and Jack have no children. Frank has 8, and I have 4.
My grandfather was John Mollica from Messina, Sicily. He came to this country prior to 1920 (I need to confirm this with Dad). He married Concetta Vanti from Abruzzi. They settled in the Boston area and had 6 children, Carmella, Anna, Mary, Frank, Sam and Santos John.
I have 15 cousins in Massachusetts. My brothers and sister and I were raised in Roslindale. I'm told that my grandfather came from a family of 11 brothers (need to confirm). I never met any brothers, but I did know his sister, Pauline, also living in Massachusetts. I know that one brother, at least, moved to Argentina. I've copied my parents on this letter so that they can add information and correct any of my information.
Are you looking for any particular facts or dates? This is fun!
Judy Wilson
From:
Maria Angélica Mollica
Subject: Hi
Hi Rick How are you? My baby was born 02/15, her name is Helena Mollica Brunca. She is gourgeous and I'm a proud mom. Now the Mollica's Family in Brasil have a new member.
See you MATMollica
From: Mike Mollica
Saturday, March 03, 2001 10:56 PM
Subject: My Mollica family
My name is Michael Mollica, my family comes through New York,to Pittsburgh Pa., to Altoona Pa., & I am currently living in White deer Pa. My greatgrandfather came to America with 3 or 4 of his cousins. One is Mauro Mollica. He is still living in Pittsburg. Also his son Mauro & grandsons Mauro & Antonino. My greatgrandfather moved to Altoona and opened a small grocery store. My Grandfather, John Michael Mollica took over the store & operated it until his retirement in the mid 80's. My father & his brother Mauro worked for Conrail in Altoona & Hollidaysburg. My father Lou, brother John C. & their families still live in the Altoona area. My uncle Mauro lives in Georga with his family. If you could please, email (mollica@jdweb.com) me back to confirm any family conn. I would greatly appreciate it .
Thank You. Michael Mollica
From: Helen Barolini
Friday, February 23, 2001 12:44 PM
Dear Rick,
I was born Helen Mollica in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Anthony and Angela Mollica, but I have always written under my married name as Helen Barolini.
I see that there will be a family reunion in Calabria in August 2001 and this is doubly interesting to me because my mother's side of the family (Cardamone and Sacco) are from Calabria, but the Mollica side is from Sicily. So I'm wondering why you sited the reunion in Calabria.
Also, my first novel "Umbertina" is the epic story of immigrants from Calabria to the U.S. and what happens in the family over four generations. I actually researched the book in my grandparents' Calabrian village when I lived in Italy some years ago. This novel has been re-issued by in 1999 The Feminist Press and is available at any bookstore or online at Amazon.com or B&N.com. "Umbertina will come out in Italy soon for anyone who is interested in reading it in Italian. For more information you can visit my website: http://www.helenbarolini.tripod.com/HelenBarolini
Thanks for a very interesting site on the Mollica famiIy. Helen Barolini
From: Mark Mollica
Thursday, February 08, 2001 10:25 AM
Subject: Mollica Family Reunion
Rick, I recently went on a fishing trip with my uncle, Joe Mollica, and his sons (my 1st cousins) Anthony & John. John advised me of our website and an upcoming reunion scheduled this summer. May I have some specific information on this gathering, please?
Most of my family still reside in Columbus, Ohio where my grandfather, Bruno, settled after arriving from Reggio, Callabria in the 20's. My grandmother's surname is Sergi.
Aside from my uncle Joe, my father, Patrick, (birth certificate reads "Pasquale") has four other siblings: Katherine (Nina), Eucha (I don't know her real name), Anthony, and Anna Rose.
I live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with my wife, four sons. I have a married daughter, Peggy Bowman, and a grandson, Christian.
After practicing law in Southern California for many years, and serving as a Municipal Court Small Claims Judge, I moved to the southeast to pursue career opportunities in resort real estate with some college buddies from William & Marry in Virginia. I attended W & M on a football scholarship where I was recruited a played running back for the now legendary Lou Holtz. I earned a BA there in 1974, and a JD from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1979. Although I no longer practice law, I maintain an active license in California. I can be reached at 843.816.1931.
I hope you find this information useful.
From: Airman Mollica
Friday, January 12, 2001 10:40 PM
Subject: This is Kristen
Mollica 
Hi Rick, this is Kristen Mollica from Yorktown, Va (formally Syracuse, NY) I graduated Navy bootcamp on September 6th, 2000. I went to Aerographers Mate (AG) which is a Navy meteorologist in Biloxi, Mississippi and I graduated after 4 long months on the 23rd of January. I am being stationed in Corpus Christi, Tx on the USS Inchon (MCS 12) for the next 3 years and 5 months. I am going on my first cruise March 1st, 2001. We are going to San Diego, Hawaii, two ports in Japan, Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf. It is my first ship station and my first cruise ANYWHERE, my first time out of the US. I am AGAA Mollica.
My sister is in the Air Force she finished bootcamp November 3rd, 2000. She graduates her school of services (she is a cook) on January 22nd, 2001 when she will be changing duty stations from San Antonio, Tx (Lackland AFB) to Myrtle Beach, SC (Shaw AFB) for the next 2 years.
We are doing well and are happy. I myself am engaged to a wonderful man in the Navy. He is a SeaBee out of Gulfport, Ms. Thank You for posting this.......... AGAA Mollica -----KRISTEN
From: vince mollica
Sunday, January 07, 2001 4:28 AM
Subject: mollica web site
Hi Rick, My name is Vince Mollica and my dads family migrated to Australia some 40 years ago. They come from Reggio Calabria. Having started my own family history, my dad tells me he had a great uncle (or cousin?) that migrated to the States I noticed that most of the Mollicas from your family originated from Sicily. I'm curious to know if some how in the past some Mollicas moved from Sicily to Calabria or vise versa. I'll do a bit more searching and see what comes up! Bye for now!
From: Frank Mollica
Thursday, December 21, 2000 9:52 AM
Subject: Salutation from Frank Mollica, Canada
Hi I'm Frank Mollica I read your e-mail from Renato concerning the reunion in Calabria next year, I am interested in information about it. I am from Bovalino Marina , Reggio di Calabria. Could you please send me more information. I like your web page, doing a great job, I can't believe there is so many Mollica's out there!
Frank Mollica
From: Ed Marotta
Wednesday, December 20, 2000 8:04 PM
Subject: My Mollica Connection......
My Mollica connection is by marriage. I have an Obit from a Great Uncle (Francesco Marotta....Born 1885 in S. Agata, Sicily) naming Josephine Mollica as a sister. Francesco's brother, my Grandfather Guiseppe came over in 1904 and was going to stay with Antonino Mollica, his brother in-law. I can't find any info thru census or death certs for either Josephine or Antonino that fit. The Obit does say "of Italy" next to Josephine's name. Which leads to believe that they may have went back. The Mollicas I have are from Cleveland, trying to find the connection. Hope this helps OR maybe you can find the missing link in my Mollica/Marotta connection! Ed
From: Angela Mollica
Saturday, November 11, 2000 2:06 AM
Subject: Re: Mollica Genealogy
hey Rick....Well I do know some things but not much. I know that my dad used to live in Italy, his name is Anthony Mollica. His dad also lived in Italy. He died before I was born but I do know that his name was Anthony also. My uncle, Michael Markizoni, lives currently in Italy. He is married and has a baby named Marie or Maria. I haven't seen him in about 7 years so my memory is a little rusty. My dad can speak Italian and we come from the south of Italy. I don't really know about the roots of our Italian descent, but I will look into it and write you back. I am so glad that I have found someone to learn more about my history. I will finally be able to tell people about my roots, mostly my italian friends. thanks.....angela
From: Kim White
Saturday, November 25, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: Mollica's
Hi Rick, I just happen apon your page, looking for MOLLICA's. I found my Grandfather as one of many "Frank Mollicas"... I recognized his birthday and when he died. but I have not seen the rest of my family, so I would love to add to the Mollica genealogy and hopefully learn more too. What do I need to do? Let me know Kim White
From: Joyce Wiehe
Saturday, November 25, 2000 11:57 AM
Subject: Mollica
Hello Rick, My name is Joyce Mollica (maiden name). A friend of mine told me about your web site and I found it very interesting. You have done a marvelous job on it. I was speaking to my father Bartolo Mollica (and showed him your web site) and he was amazed also. We were looking for anyone who might have been related to his father Frank who came from Sicily around 1910 or so. My dad told me that Frank had a sister Rosalie and a brother Bartolomeo. My father was born in Brooklyn, New York.
I would like to see if I can find the family line that my dad came from but do not know how to pursue this. Do you have any suggestions as to where to start. Hope to hear from you.
Thank you for any suggestions. Sincerely, Joyce
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Here's a Thanksgiving greeting from Tom Mollica in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Tuesday, November 21, 2000 12:35 PM Subject: Happy Thanksgiving Hi and Happy Thanksgiving from your pal Tom Mollica |
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From: "Paul DesTroismaisons
Friday, November 24, 2000 8:31 PM
Subject: Ralph John and Cathearine L. Mollica
Hi Rick,
I'm in the process of transcribing head stones in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, when I remembered the surname Mollica. I don't know if you have this in your database or not. You can find the cemetery listing at http://www.oocities.org/pdes3/407/mtcalvary.htm
Regards, Paul DesTroismaisons
[I added the info that I found on Paul's web site to my database. What a nice guy Paul is to let me know the info was available! Rick]
From: Lyn Mollica
Thursday, November 23, 2000 12:49 AM
Subject: mollicas in australia
Hi Rick There is quite a few Mollicas in Australia. I've done some research on my families' history but have always found the thought of researching the Mollicas a bit daunting. My husband's father Antonio Mollica came from Capo D'Orlando Sicily. Most of his brothers and sisters came to Western Australia too. His youngest sister is visiting at the moment from France. Wow! I can't believe there are so many Mollicas worldwide. I'll have to put all the information I have together and send it to you later. Regards Lyn
Jennifer Mollica Pollen did a great job providing genealogy information in this series of e-mails. [Rick]
From: Jennifer Pollen
Part I: Sunday, November 19, 2000 8:28 AM
Subject: hi
My name is Jennifer Ruth Mollica.
Part II: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 8:32 AM
We are the only family members I know of in New Jersey. By the way, my brother's nickname is Rick! Glad you answered my e-mail! Sincerely, Jennifer Mollica Pollen
Part III: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 11:13 AM
If you are interested, I have family history handed down from the Mollica blood line from Sicily that starts with the French invasion and rule of Sicily. My grandfather told my father (the eldest child) and inturn my father told me (the eldest child). [These are] stories of the Mollica's underground resistence to the French and how the name Mignosia was introduced to the blood line when the Spanish claimed Sicily. Just word of mouth stories to remember.
My grandfather never accepted Sicily being owned by Italy either and felt they should be an independent autonimous country. He always said remember, " We are not Italian but Sicilian. We are an old proud race of people."
I will share what little I have. Have a good Thanksgiving. jennifer mollica
From: Bob & Karen Risch
Monday, October 23, 2000 10:59 AM
Subject: Colorado Mollicas
Hi Rick, What would you like to know for your genealogy site?
I am Ralph John Mollica's (he was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Florahome, Florida) oldest child, Karen Louise Mollica Risch, born Dec. 8, 1943, in Fresno, California.
My Mother is Phyllis Katherine Rust Mollica, born Nov. 21, 1921, in Denver, Colorado.
I have five siblings:
My husband is Robert Eugene Risch, born Dec. 6, 1940, in Ouray, Colorado. Our children are:
Amy is married to Nancy Andrews and they have a son, Kip Thomas Risch-Andrews, born March 15, 1999, in San Francisco, California. His biological father is John Simonds of San Francisco, California; the biological mother is Amy; the adoptive parent is Nancy. Ralph is married to Amy Michelle Boness Risch and they have two sons: Dominic Robert Risch, born June 12, 1997, in Denver, Colorado Oliver Garrett Risch, born October 9, 1999, in Portland, Oregon
Hope this helps. Karen
From: Barbara (Mollica) Troske
PART I: October 11, 2000
Hi Rick:
I was so excited to see that there was a web site for Mollica (my maiden name). My dad was Dennis Joseph Mollica dob 3/3/23. He just passed away 7/11/00. I wish he could have known that there was a web site for our name, but I didn't get my computer until after he passed away. His mothers name was Mary Cusomano (spelling???) She was married to a Dimaria. He passed away, then she married a Mollica. My father had four sisters, Ida, Connie, and Mary. My Aunt Josephine passed away a few years ago, I want you to know my dad was very proud of his name. We have beer mugs with our crest as well as a plaque he sent away for. I know for sure that we are related to Mary Barra, and Mark Barra. Their brother Dennis Mollica, looks so much like my dad its scary. Do you think we are related? I would love to know. I have a sister Linda (Mollica) Wise as well.
If you want more information, let me know and I will get more names and dates of birth. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Barbara (Mollica)Troske 6/12/56
PART II: October 21, 2000
In answer to your questions:
1. My dad was born in Waterbury.
2. My dad lived in Wolcott, CT
3. Ida Mollica Colucci 2/9/25 Connie Mollica Divergilio, Nanni 12/9/30. Sister Mary, is a Dimaria not a Mollica. I don't know my Aunt Josephines dob
4. Yes, we are related to Mary Barra. Her brother is Dennis Mollica. Their father, I believe was Salvatore, who was my grandfather's brother. My grandfather's name was Joseph Mollica. Therefore, that would make Mary Barra and Dennis Mollica my Dad's cousins. I hope that helps alittle bit. Let me know what you think.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Barbara Mollica Troske
[Based on Barbara's information, I linked her family into a lineage that extends to 1775. Rick]
Thu September 28 2000 - 15:30:20
Name: Anthony J Molica Jr
Where are you from?: Hudson, NH
Homepage URL: www.molicamusic.com
My grandfather Salvatore was born in Gioiosa Marea Sicily in 1891. He had 6 younger brothers and a sister. 4 of his 6 brothers same to the US in the early 1900s. Some moved to Chicago, one moved to South America (hence the Brazilian Mollicas), and Sal and his brother moved to Boston. Everyone spelled their last name Mollica, my grandfather used one L. My family extends with my Dad Lanny (Sal's son) who brought up a family of 6 children in Woburn in thew 60s,70s. Now it's my family in Hudson NH, and my only brother Michael Molica lives who in Peabody. Are you related?
September 10, 2000
Subj: Shutts Family Tree
From: Sharon (Mollica) Shutts
Hi Rick,
I hope you are well. I am writing to let you know of the death of my father Joseph Mollica. He passed away August 6. I would have corresponded sooner, but it has been pretty difficult for me. I would like to send you copies of the obituary. I have no way of scanning this or I would get it to you that way. I have been corresponding with my cousin Tony. Thank you for spotting the possibility of a link there. He has been very helpful. I was also thinking of sending a copy of the first part of his eulogy or both parts. The eulogy might help find more of my relations on Dad's side of the family.
Thank you, Sharon Mollica Shutts
View the obituary and eulogy for Sharon's Dad - Joseph Mollica.
Subject: Colorado Mollicas
From: Bob and Karen Risch
Dear Rick ,
I was thrilled to discover your website last week on an internet search for my family history. Two months ago I was quizzing my grandfather (Ralph John Mollica of Littleton, CO) on his family tree, and I was just sitting down to research what I could on Ancestry.com. Luckily I found your site.
Antonio Mollica is my great-great-great-grandfather. I am descended from him as follows:
I am also sending a copy of this email to my mother, who can fill you in on other details of our branch that you might be missing. From my conversation with my Grandfather I can tell you the following:
My mom can fill you in on the next generations!
Best regards, Ralph Risch 808 NW Skyline Crest Portland, OR 97229 503-296-6788
Subject: Mollica Family
From: Victor Mollica
Two e-mails on August 19-20, 2000
Hi my is Victor E, Mollica, I'm the son of Arthur V. Mollica. And the grand son of Joseph Mollica. The little I know about my family's history is my great grand parents came from Sicily, Italy. They arrived like so many in Ellis Island New York. My grand father was about seven years old. Born 1873. Came to Orange, California in the year 1902. Worked for and was member of the Villa Park Orange growers association for forty three years. My father was born at St. Joseph hospital in Orange. And like my father I too was born there as well. MY father went to school with the Yorba's kids otherwise known as the family that held most of the land back in the 1800's. Their kids attended the Orange high school in the City of Orange. I'm just looking and wanting to know more about the possibility of whom I'm related to in the United States. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Victor
Hi Rick. More about my Grandfather Joseph Mollica. No middle name. First of all I found out that he was born in Boston Massachusetts June 29th 1872 he lived in New York, before moving to the City of Orange in 1902. Where he later would pass away on August 15th 1960. Just less than a month before I was born on September 20th 1960. His wife was Angelica Picone, check the spelling ??? she was born in Los Angeles. I'll send more information later in September of this year. I'm awaiting the arrival of my Father and visit to my Aunt Gloria. This way I'll be able to update as much information to the Web Site as possible.
Talk to you later. Victor E. Mollica
Subject: Mollicas from Pennsylvania
Three e-mails between August 9 - August 13, 2000
My husband's grandfather John Mollica From Altoona PA is ralated to the Mauro Mollica from Greensburgh PA - the one that owns the leather shop. I think that Mauro SR is my husband's grandfather's cousin.
I just spoke to my father in-law and he gave me the info on the Mollica's. I went through some of your names and some that you have on my family is incorrect. Now here is what I have for you:
Mauro Michael Mollica Married to Donato (Daisy) (Desabito) Mollica came from Italy With Francesco Mollica and his four sons which Francesco was his cousins. Mauro and Donato had four children; oldest to youngest were Lena Mollica - she died very young. Ill have to get dates for you later. Margetta (Mollica) Lamorte is also deceased. I'll have to get you a date on that too. Then there is John Michael Mollica which is my husband's grandfather. He married Elaine Eva (Lobre) Mollica on May 4th 1949. Then the youngest child was Lena (Mollica) Stango. She is now living in Long Island New York
John and Elaine had two children. Mauro Michael Mollica is the oldest. He is Married to Catherine Mollica. They have a daughter named Christina. They are living Georgia. Then the youngest is Louis Anthony Mollica born March 29, 1953. He has 2 children from 1st marriage to Donna Jean Mollica. They are John Christopher Mollica, my husband. We got married August 5 1999. My full name is Brandy Lynn (Price) Mollica. We have 3 children: Patience Dawn Mollica dob 9-9-93, and Louis Anthony Mollica dob 6-16-96, and then there is John David Mollica dob 7-13-99. John C Mollica dob is 1-24-70 and mine is 11-21-75. John is currently a travel telephone tech. We currently Live in Roaring Springs PA. Louis and Donna's other son is Michael Edward Mollica dob 7-27-71. He is married to Kimberly Mollica. They have 2 children, Katlyn Mollica and Emily Mollica. They currently live in Milton Pa . Michael is currently electrican and is a guard at a prison. Louis 2nd marriage is to Paulette Jo (Fredrick) Mollica. They have one son, David Mollica. He was born in 1986. Paulette is a school teacher and Louis is retired from the Conrail. Louis and Paulette currently Live in Hollidaysbugh Pa. Elaine Mollica just passed away on July 18,2000. Her parents' names were John and Louisa (Sciandra) Lobre. Now Francesco Mollica, Geraldo Mollica, Mauro Michael, Donato , Lena, and Elaine Mollica are all buried at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona PA .
Also an important thing Mauro Michael Mollica opened an Imported Italian Goods store called Mollica Market then later passed down to his son John Michael Mollica. and he retired in the mid early 80's
That is all I have right now and when I get more I'll let you know the rest.
Thank you, Brandy Mollica and family
Subject: mollica web page
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000
From: Sue Mollica
Hi... I was reading your web page and found it very interesting. My name is Sue Mollica.
I live in Tempe, Arizona. I was born in Boston MA, as were my grandparents and parents.
What other information can I provide for you? Sue Mollica
Subject: FENICHE
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000
From: Bob Fenech
Hi Rick,
Just came across your homepage and was wondering if FENICHE could also be spelled FENECH. My Grandparents were from Lipari, Italy (JOHN B. FENECH and wife CONCETTA BRANDI). Would appreciate your view.
A Lady named Rita just queried me this morning wanting to know if we were related. She wrote"Believe that my Grandfather ANGELO F. MOLLICA,born Lipari,1868, had mother who was a FENECH. Fenech's and Mollica's came to Ontario Canada. We are related by marriage to the Lombardo's (GUY), also from Lipari." She's going to flip when I forward your URL.
Cheers, Bob Fenech
Subject: Re: FENICHE
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2000
Hi Rick,
On my Father's Birth Certificate his Father's name is spelled FENECHI. I've been told that this is the Latin for Fenech. My father was one of 13 children most born in MA. Some of his brothers changed the spelling to FENECK for ease of pronunciation.When my grandfather died his OBIT read "GIOVANNI FENECH" but his Tombstone reads "JOHN B. FENECH". He ran a Fruit&Vegatable Business in Dorchester area of MA with a man probably brother named BARTOLI FENECH,who returned to Italy when my grandfather died. Coming to US in the 1890's they had a daughter born at sea (THERESE FENECH). Have seen an Italian Ad for FENECH WINERY in Malfa, Italy (a little North of Lipari) and have a relative named JOSEPH FENECK born and married there before coming to Dorchester, MA. Some of my father's other brothers were Barbers and one THOMAS moved to San Fernando,CA.. Grandfather's OBIT also requested that NY Newspapers copy (i.e., Bath, Brooklyn,etc).
Cheers, Bob Fenech
Subject: Mary Mollica Martin
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000
From: Mary Martin
Hi Rick,
What a pleasant surprise to find your website! For years my family wasn't aware that we had any living relatives in the States, so I was amazed to find a host of people on the internet with the surname Mollica. I really don't know who we're related to, as my grandfather, Bruno Antonio Mollica, never learned to read or write in English, nor was he an American citizen. Not much is known about him, and our family is very small now with little history to go on. We've never known any relatives outside of our immediate family in St. Louis, Mo. Somehow, we ended up with the surname being spelled Molick. Unfortunately that is the surname we still go by today. We'd love to know there are more I do have my grandfather Bruno's birth certificate from Apanice at Via Santo Rocco. He was born on June 10,1888 to Giovanni Mollica nee Bruno and of Sera, nee Guisseppe. This is near Sicily. Bruno left Italy when he was 16, stowing away on a ship bound for New York. This is the story I was told and remember. Bruno migrated to St. James, Missouri, where he married Mary Elizabeth Wagner around 1909. They had four children. Seraphena, John, Carmella and Michael. They later settled in St. Louis, Mo.
My aunt, Carmella, is the last surviving child of Bruno and Mary and she is in 81. I am the daughter of Michael.
I am very interested in finding any Mollica's that could be relatives of our family. You certainly have put together an impressive website. I hope to hear from you in the near future.
Regards, Mary Mollica Martin
Subject: More info on Mollica!
Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000
From: Stacie Mollica
Joseph R. Mollica (second generation)
That is the information so far that I have gotten I do not know if it will update you any but I tried. For more information Stacie and Kristen Mollica are graduating High School June 16, 2000! ~Stacie~
Subject: Re: You Guys Are All Related
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 21:30:08 -0700
From: Judy Mollica
To: rmollica@erols.com CC: bcorbett@pop.det.state.vt.us, cmac@gire.org, jmollica1@juno.com, ronda60@hotmail.com
Hello, So it looks like my husband, Peter Mollica, is the cousin of the fathers of Chris & Bridget & Colleen (and also Joan, the sister of Bridget and Colleen, with whom I am in touch). Thank you Rick for your web site! & Chris, is your father the Billy Mollica in Wisconsin who throws a great Mollica family reunion every year? I heard about that from Onie Mollica in CT another cousin of Peter's who even remembers meeting Peter when they were both 9 years old!
I do have some more information.
When we went to Lipari in May, 1999, we went to the record office and were able to look through the old book of births. The office was suppose to close, but they let us stay and search ourselves. At the time Onofrio was born (1860) there were 6 or 8 other Mollica men fathering children on the small Isola de Lipari! We were able to find that Onofrio's parents were Antonino Mollica b. Jan. 6, 1836 and Maria Grazia Cusolito. And Antonino's parents were Onofrio Mollica and Anna Maria Sciacchitano. Onofrio's (the one b. 1860) brothers & sisters were:
(an Angela & a M. Grazia must have died.)
I don't know if any of the brothers & sisters ended up in Waltham, MA, too. Onofrio had a fruit store and they lived in an apt. above. Maybe someone else will be able to make a connection with some of these Mollicas.
We got that right from the book. Sometimes the handwriting was hard to read. Apparently the Lipari records go back centuries on the LDS films, but I'm spending more time on my own family now and just looked at one film. It was the same info. as above, but was copies of the original certificates. The book we used must have been the original listings from the certificates.
We met a Nicolina Mollica who took us out to lunch and loved having us find her. - We decided we were distant relatives. And a Domenico Mollica who invited us in for coffee and cookies after a guy on the street had us follow him on his bike to the house. I didn't understand much of the conversations, but my husband and daughter sort of did.
Lipari is a beautiful place to visit if you get a chance!
Cheers, Judy Stitt Mollica
Oakland, Ca
Subject: Massimo Mollica from Rome
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000
From: Massimo Mollica
Hi Rick, My name is Massimo Mollica from Rome. I live in Rome and, probably, I found my father in your Mollica's List. My father was called Franco and his father was Giuseppe Mollica; his mother was called Lucia Fatucci. In your list i found Franco Mollica and his parents were Giuseppe Mollica and Lucia Mollica (Wife); probably they are different people but the sister of my father is Luisa and in your list you wrote that he has a sister caled Lisa. My father had another sister colled Anna Maria.
I would like to know if these people are my relatives and if you can help me i would be very happy. If you want more information about my family please contact me, i'll send you all the information you want.
thank you Massimo
[Rick's comment: Based on the names provided by Massimo, his family is connected with the Mollica clan in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, USA! Doing more research...]
Subject: Vermont Mollicas
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000
From: Bridget Corbett
Hi, Love your site. My maiden name is Mollica. I was born in Vermont, Suzy Mollica was my aunt. I have passed your site onto my sister, she knows the family much better than me. I am sure she will fill you in on everyone. Thanks, Bridget
[...and in response to a question, Bridget sent the following e-mail...]
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000
Hi Rick, Actually Colleen Marchegiani is my sister, though I passed your site onto my other sister Joan Mollica. We are the children of John Mollica, who is a sibling of Suzy, Catherine, Rosemary, and Margaret (Muggy). Thanks for all the great information, Bridget
Subject: Mollica family
Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 17:55:13 -0700
From: Colleen Laffee Mollica
Rick,
Just found your site and love them. I have pictures from Onofrio Mollica Sr. (my great great grandfather) For me it goes:
I would love to share the pictures, but haven't a scanner what is your snail mail address. Also you only have the information about my aunt Suzanne. I would love to share the information I have, but do not know the correct format to relay it to you. My older sister will be visiting in 3 weeks from Vermont. it would be ideal to hear back from you before than so we can cooperatively submit some of the missing ancestry.
I look forward to your response.
Another Mollica cmac@gire.org
I am thrilled to announce that after many years of searching for his biological father, a 40-year old man who had never known his father found his Mollica family through our Mollica Family Web Site! I won't pass on the details (for reasons of privacy), but two families who had been searching for each other are now connected. Life is good!
Subject: I think I hit on family
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 22:39:26 EDT
From: Terry Mollica-Waters
Hi Rick.... As usual I had to stop in to check out what was new and I found a Sara Mollica #544 in list of names that was married to an unknown Mollica. My great aunt my grandfather's sister married a Cincotta. They had children Sano, Rocco and Joe. They resided in Milwaukee, WI.
I also am curious in finding out more about Anthony V Spasaro who had family both of Mollica and Cincotta. Alot of relatives he was listing were the same names as my family. His letter was dated 4/3/2000, which is my birthday and would be a great belated present if the case so be.
I see both my brothers' web sites are now linked to the Mollica site and I guess it is time for me to start my own web page with my family. I will let you know when I get it together.
Thanks Rick for your time and any help you can give in regards to Anthony V Spasaro would be greatly appreciated and if you need anymore info regarding Sara Mollica I am quite sure I could get in touch with her sons to link them to whom entered that name from the start although it is quite possible it was brought in by one of my past letters.
Thanks Rick and have a great day........ Theresa (Terry) Mollica-Waters
Subject: From Another Mollica
Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 15:50:08 PDT
From: Ronda Mollica
Hi Rick,
My name is Chris Mollica from Manawa WI.Just a quick note to let you know that there are ten more Mollicas in Central Wisconsin.My father William originally from St. Johnsbury Vermont.My mother Mary,my wife Ronda and two lovely children Ann and Andrew.My brother John and his two Children Tony and Adam.And brother Joe. I Would be more than happy to correspond with you more. Chris Mollica
Subject: mollica family tree.
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 14:28:43 -0500
From: Clarence Shutts
Dear Rick, I am the granddaughter of Sebastiano Mollica and Anna (Sebastiana Marino)Mollica. Thier children were Mary, Anne, Joseph, Salvatore, Sebastiana, Paul, Lucy, Charles, and John. He was born in Floridia, Sicily. His parents were Concetta Bucceri and Antonio Mollica. I hope this helps in adding to the family tree. If you have more questions please email me. Be sure and put that it is you. I don't open all my email. Thank you for putting this site together. It has been very helpful. It even made my dad happy to see this has been done. Thank you, Sharon (Mollica)
[... and in response to some questions, Sharon sent the following e-mail...]
Subject: Mollica Family Tree (Sharon)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 08:34:13 -0500
From: azhobo@citlink.net (Clarence Shutts)
Hi Rick,
It is Sharon again. You and Tony are correct. I got a family tree from my cousin. Sebastiano's parents according to her were Joseph Mollica and Maria Bucceri or Buccerl. They were from Floridia. Sebastiano married Sebastiana in Sicily. She told me she became Anna in this country. This was Anna D Marino. Their children I gave you are accurate as these are my father and his siblings. As far as the tree goes Sebastiano was the only surviving child. My father says there were at least 2 more children adopted. Anna D Marino was the daughter of Paul Marino and Sebastiana (Gisina) Marino. Her siblings were Lucy (Marino) Zapullo and Paul Marino who died at 32 years of age. The real confusing thing is my Dad remembers an Uncle and cousins in Port Chester. I remember going to Port Chester as a child. So I know we have relations there. He remembers a large family - a Frank and Jerry he doesn't remember all their names. If anyone remembers this family it would be helpful. I am going to try to find out when they left NY and moved to Ct. This might be of some help. Thanks Sharon
Subject: Mollica's
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 12:03:42 -0400
Dear Rick,
I just began searching for some Mollica history and found your web site. It's incredible. My Mollica family is located in Columbus, Ohio. I would like to send you some information about our family history but I'm new at this and don't know what or how to send the information. My grandfather, Bruno, was born in Reggio de Calabria in the late 1800's, and left Italy when Mussolini was dictator, or so I'm told. He has 3 sons, Joseph, Anthony, and Pat, and 2 daughters, Kate and Mary. I am the son of Joseph who is 62 years old and also lives in Columbus, Ohio. Again I would like to send more info, and thanks for your awesome site.
John Mollica in Columbus, Ohio jmollica@att.net
Subject: Mollica links
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:21:01 -0700
From: Richard Mollica
Hi Rick! I wrote you back in September. My name is Rick Mollica also. I live in Mahwah NJ with my wife and eight year old twin girls. I found my grandfather and father on the unlinked Mollica page. My grandfather's name was Joseph, was born in 1890-1978. My father's name was Gaetano born may 23 1923- died Jan 10, 1991.We lived in River Edge NJ. My aunt (Jean McDermott,nee Mollica) and her son and daughter still live in the same house in River Edge. I have a brother, Thomas Mollica, who lives in Highland Lakes, NJ and a sister, Sandra (Mollica) Kolator who lives in Union, NJ. My brother has four children and my sister has two. My father was married to Mary Elizabeth Sybolik until her death. He later married Elizabeth Kearney and they had another daughter, Tracy Mollica. I know that we are linked to the Mollica's of Lodi,NJ (Salvatore Mollica). If you can help me to locate some of my other links it would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: genealogy
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 00:41:44 -0400
From: Anthony V Spasaro
HI: I'm exhausted but had to write, I came across your site looking for a missing Mol(l)ica, and after looking through your names, I see a few that are in our tree also. I had stopped doing research 5 years ago so I am not up to date but here is a little:
My husbands family is from Montagnareale, Patti and Lipari. The research I have done shows them being there for approx. 250 years before venturing to America. The Casamento part of the family did a lot of research and the names Cincotta (Mary Cincotta b. 2/6/1896 married Antonio Casamento in 1912 and had 9 kids) (Joseph Cincotta b. 3/7/1886 married mariuzza Casamento in 1912) Double Wedding. One of Joseph's daughters, Jane, married Thomas Amendola in 1936 he was b. 9/17/1913 ,they had 4 kids) . they all appear within the family genealogy.
Now our Mol(l)ica: Guiseppa or Guiseppina Molica, she became Josephine in the US. Was born around 1883 in Montagnareale, she came to the US in 1907 to marry Antonio Bongiovanni also from Montagnareale. On the ship's manifest it states she was going to her brother Santo Mollica at 528 Great Street and that her final destination was Hoboken. I don't know if Great Street is in Hoboken.
Also Romano, We have a Fabronia Romano (b 1790-d 11/06/1824) married to Antonino Ceraulo(b 1788-d 2/5/1853) they had a daughter Mariuzza ( b 1812-d 2/6/1854). Fabronia's parents were Francesco Romano and Teresa Giampaulo.
That's all for now. I hope to write again soon. Loni
Subject: Re: family of ALFONSO C MOLLICA
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:28:55 EST
From: Alfio Mollica
RICK I'M SORRY BUT I MADE A MISTAKE MY PARENTS CAME TO THE USA IN 1922 NOT 1926. MY MOTHER IS FROM MARINEO PROVINCIA DI PALERMO I HOPE I DID NOT CAUSE YOU A PROBLEM.
THANK YOU. ALFIO MOLLICA
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