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Gina501 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 444 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject: Gravesite |
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Well my months of work has finally paid off. Carmeloni is getting his headstone! I'm sure you all remember my moments with Calvary Cemetery and how much help they were to me (ha ha). Well my father's first cousin, the one with the original deed, waltzed into the office last Friday and demanded some action. She brought them my letters to them and their letters in return and told them that it was disgusting that they treated me that way. She told them she was appalled that I wanted to give them money and they were too busy to take it at the time.
To make a long story short, she paid the back fees and current fees, the document processing charges and the charges for the headstone slab and we are now even with Calvary. She then went across the street and picked a monument. She and I chose the style and text and the stone is in process. I never intended for her to pay, but Carmeloni is her grandfather as well as my father's. So the three of us are going to split the expenses three ways. I am so relieved as this can be done now. Alone, I would have to save up to do this. I will be going to New York next month when they lay the stone...
It will read:
DELLA VALLE
Antonio Della Valle
1839-1917
Carmeloni Ignazio
1882-1925
Always in our Hearts
Louisa Della Valle
1849-1938
Finally, another chapter completed..... *sigh*
_________________ Gina
ignaziogenealogy.com
Searching surnames -
Graziano, Trella, Del Principe (AQ)
Ignazio, Biani, Della Valle, Scarani (PC)
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Cathy V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 2681
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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Gina501 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 444 Location: Houston, Texas
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Biff83 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 1263 Location: Florida
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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Gina,
I know that you will feel your great grandfather's arms embrace you when you go to New York next month in gratitude for your kindness, perseverance, and love for him. The story of your search for Carmeloni has been an inspiration and I am honored to have been a witness to it.
Best,
Biff
_________________ "There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children - one is roots, and the other, wings." -- Hodding S. Carter
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nuccia Admin
Joined: Jul 09, 2007 Posts: 4375 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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Gina..I'm so happy for you. Finally the chapter will be closed and you will be able to move forward.
I hope you find the time to document the story on your webpages (if you haven't already). Always good to jot things down for future generations.
_________________ nuccia
Italian Surname Database
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Poipu04 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 11, 2007 Posts: 984 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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Ah, Biff, I could not possibly have said it better! I am so happy for you, Gina.
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Gina501 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 444 Location: Houston, Texas
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MikeSavoca91 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 399
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:05 am Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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Aww Gina I am so glad to hear that! It is about time someone put those *___________* at Calvary in their place. I will go and visit Carmeloni when I am in Calvary. When you come to NY tell me because I have to see you! Just wanted to know what memorial company you used, my cousin is in the business and it would be funny if you used him. YAY for Gina, maybe when they lay the stone I will go and watch them do it.
_________________ Mike
Researching- Savoca, Farfaglia, Mamazza, DiSano, Lomonaco, and Ponticello from Castiglione Di Sicilia (CT) |
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Cathy V.I.P.
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MikeSavoca91 V.I.P.
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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I went away to my Uncle's for a few days and left my computer home. I missed you too! Did I miss anything?
_________________ Mike
Researching- Savoca, Farfaglia, Mamazza, DiSano, Lomonaco, and Ponticello from Castiglione Di Sicilia (CT) |
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Gina501 V.I.P.
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 444 Location: Houston, Texas
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Cathy V.I.P.
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MikeSavoca91 V.I.P.
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Gravesite |
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Oh that isn't my cousin. I would have sent you to him, because I would have made sure the stone came out perfect. Did you think about putting Carmeloni's picture on the stone? I hope I can get there when they lay the stone. YAY!
_________________ Mike
Researching- Savoca, Farfaglia, Mamazza, DiSano, Lomonaco, and Ponticello from Castiglione Di Sicilia (CT) |
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Cathy V.I.P.
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Gina501 V.I.P.
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