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Marriage certificate for my maternal grandparents.
One of my family members was John Dent, U.S. Congressman. His father, Salvatore Dente, was related to my paternal grandfather's grandmother, Grazia Dente :)
My maternal ancestry has been centered around Florence, Italy for at least 17,000 years
'...Humans first arrived in Ireland around 10,000 years ago after the last ice age. It is believed that their journey began in Northeast Spain, in an area now known today as the Basque Country. Their journey took them north across western France, into Britain and eventually into Ireland. These first humans were undoubtedly followed by others but how many, and when, remains a mystery (although DNA studies may eventually shed some light)...'
'...Archaeologists in northern Spain have uncovered what they describe as one of the “best conserved Paleolithic dwellings in the world”. Dated to 16,800 years ago, the living space in the La Garma cave in Cantabria appears almost as it did when its ancient inhabitants abandoned the site, with tools and other artifacts strewn across the floor...'
[QUOTE] From: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H4X83Q/
The clan of Tara
(Gaelic for rocky hill)
includes slightly fewer than 10% of modern Europeans. Its many branches are widely distributed throughout southern and western Europe with particularly high concentrations in Ireland and the west of Britain. Tara herself lived 17,000 years ago in the northwest of Italy among the hills of Tuscany and along the estuary of the river Arno.
(Gaelic for rocky hill)
includes slightly fewer than 10% of modern Europeans. Its many branches are widely distributed throughout southern and western Europe with particularly high concentrations in Ireland and the west of Britain. Tara herself lived 17,000 years ago in the northwest of Italy among the hills of Tuscany and along the estuary of the river Arno.
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I can actually find traits in my parents that relate to their lives, addictions and skills! Near Florence is the city Siena https://www.discovertuscany.com/siena/palio-siena.html where one of the first known horse races ever started.
'...The Palio horse race has its origins in the distant past, with historical records indicating horse races in Siena already taking place in the 6th century.' My father was addicted to betting the horses for as long as I knew him, almost 70 years!
My father, Frank:
Frank Chipolette was born on August 16, 1911, in Pennsylvania
to Rose Chipoletti, age 21, and Antonio Chipoletti, age 27.
Birth of Brother
His brother Neal was born on June 21, 1913, in Johnetta, PA.
Birth of Sister
His sister Berdine was born on January 12, 1915.
Birth of Sister
His sister Mildred was born 19 July 1916 in Pennsylvania.
Birth of Brother
His brother Nunzio was born 25 March 1919.
Birth of Sister
His sister Yolanda was born on November 4, 1920, in Arnold,
Pennsylvania, when Frank was 9 years old.
Birth of Brother
His brother Weido was born on May 25, 1923, in Johnetta,
Pennsylvania, when Frank was 11 years old.
25 May 1923 • Johnetta, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
Birth of Brother
His brother Sylvester was born in 1927 when Frank was 16.
Birth of Sister
His sister Betty was born in 1932 in Pennsylvania.
Birth of Son
His son Anthony Frank was born on December 29, 1938.
Death of Brother
His brother Neal died on March 24, 1944, in London, England.
Birth of Daughter
His daughter LUCILLE ROSE was born on December 13, 1945, in Arnold
PA.
Death of Mother
His mother Rose passed away on February 24, 1962, at the age of 71.
Death of Father
His father Antonio passed away on February 20, 1973, at the age of
89.
Death of Sister
His sister Berdine died on June 8, 1981, when Frank was 69 years
old.
Death of Wife
His wife Margaret passed away on December 14, 1995, at the age of
78.
Death of Sister
His sister Mildred died in 1998 when Frank was 87 years old.
Obituary of Neal Catlin, Jr
Catlin, Jr, Neal
Rochester: On January 23rd, 2016 Neal Catlin JR went to meet the Lord in heaven. Neal was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who touched the hearts of many and shared his contagious smile and laughter with everyone he came across. He is loved by all who knew him and left an impact on each and every one of us. Although he is no longer with us physically, he will forever remain in our hearts and our memories of him will never be forgotten. Neal is survived by his wife Sarah, his daughters Vanessa, Emma, Janice, and Elizabeth, his grandson, Lukas and his father Neal Catlin Sr., and many of his close and dear friends. We will miss him greatly and we know that this is not good bye, but see you later...
Obituary of Neal M. Catlin, Sr
Catlin, Sr, Neal M.
Perinton: Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the age of 67. Predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Carmella Catlin and his son, Neal Catlin, Jr. Neal is survived by his daughter, Angela Catlin; sons, Joseph, Jason Catlin; granddaughters, Vanessa, Emma, Janice and Elizabeth; great-grandson, Lukas; sisters, Cecelia Schneider (Joseph Huff), Janet Varrenti, Rose Catlin; daughter-in-law, Sarah Catlin; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Chuck and Rosemary Mancuso and very special person in his life, Martie Molinari.
Death of Brother
His brother Nunzio died in February 2001 when Frank was 89 years
old.
Nunzio Chipoletti, 81
OBITUARIES
St. Petersburg Times (FL) - Thursday, February 15, 2001
Frank Chipolette died on January 12, 2006
Mr Frank Chipolette, 94
Chipolette, Frank
Valley News Dispatch (New Kensington, PA) - Saturday, January 14, 2006
Death of Sister
His sister Yolanda died February 8, 2006.
Death of Brother
His brother Sylvester died 8 April, 2010.
Chipoletti Sylvester Or Chip Chipoletti, 82
Sylvester Chipoletti
Florida Times-Union, The (Jacksonville, FL) - Sunday, April 11, 2010
CHIPOLETTI Sylvester Chipoletti 'Chip', 82, of Lutz, passed away April 8, 2010. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; and his beloved family. He will always be remembered for his big, warm hugs and wise advice. We will never forget him. His family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, April 12, at Blount Curry Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss, Tampa. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 13, at 2pm, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 15520 N. Blvd., Tampa, Fl. 33613. Words of comfort can be expressed at www.blountcurry.com Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
Dorothy Marie Chipoletti
OCTOBER 22, 1931 – FEBRUARY 3, 2017
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/dorothy-chipoletti-7290917
ROSE HUGHES
09/07/2021
Death of Sister
His sister Betty died March 25, 2013.
Elizabeth Or Betty Jane Chipoletti, 81
Chipoletti, Elizabeth 81
Valley News Dispatch (New Kensington, PA) - Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Death of Brother
His brother Weido died 12 May 2017.
Weido Chip Chipoletti 1923 - 2017
Weido Chip Chipoletti
Erie Times-News (PA) - Sunday, May 14, 2017
Chip proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during WW II. He served in the European Theater where he received the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was credited with 50 missions as a nose gunner on a B-24 as part of the 376th Bomber Group. Upon returning from the war, he met his wife Mildred "Mimi" (Cassell) Chipoletti while they were working at the A & P.
Mimi preceded him in death in 2007 after 51 wonderful years of marriage. Chip was a union representative for the United Foods and Commercial Workers Local #880. He was a wonderful family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren and being part of their tea parties. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and in his recent years donated his time with Gifts for Kids.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by eight siblings.
He is survived by four children, Tim (Nora) Smith, Joyce (Blair) Hempstead, Neal (Tracy) Chipoletti and Jay Chipoletti; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and are invited to a funeral service there on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.
Mildred Joyce “Mimi” Chipoletti
Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Mildred Joyce “Mimi” Chipoletti, age 74, of Millcreek, passed away at home on December 18, 2007, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous twelve year battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born December 4, 1933, in Findley Lake, the youngest daughter of the late Perry and Clarice Cassell. She worked at the A & P Grocery Store in 1956 where she met her husband, Weido “Chip”.
She was a wonderful homemaker all of her married life. She enjoyed painting, sewing, quilting, baking, crossword puzzles, listening to “Froggy 94” radio and most of all a really good laugh.
But, her favorite time spent was with her children and her eleven grandchildren. Mimi had a loving, giving heart, always a kind word and a great sense of humor. She had an incredible strength and was always an optimist. She truly was an inspiration to all who knew her.
She had a love for animals and was a member of the Humane Society and the National Wildlife Association.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Edward Cassell. Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Weido “Chip”; three sons, Tim Smith and wife, Nora, of Erie, Neal Chipoletti and wife, Tracy, of Erie, and Jay Chipoletti of Erie; a daughter, Joyce Hempstead and husband, Blair, of Erie; two sisters, June Baxter, of Perrysburg, Ohio, Claire Smith and husband Jay, of Wesleyville; and also, her beloved grandchildren Emily, Ellen, Halle, Julia, Dustin, Anthony, Amanda, Rachel, Andy, Kevin and Kyle. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, lots of friends and a very dear friend, Rose Nesbitt.
She will be sadly missed by all.
My Mother:
Margaret Chipolette
1917–1995
BIRTH 9 MAY 1917 • Pennsylvania
DEATH 14 DEC 1995
Birth and Death of Sister Mary Anna Cavaliere
20 May 1916
Birth of Sister Susie Cavaliere(14 August 1919–12 October 2005)
Birth of Sister Jane Cavaliere(23 September 1923–July 26, 2008)
Birth of Brother Richard Cavaliere(1930–2022)
Birth of Son Anthony Frank Chipoletti(1938–)
29 Dec 1938 • Arnold, Pennsylvania 15068
Birth of Daughter LUCILLE ROSE CHIPOLETTE(1945–)
12/13/1945 • Arnold, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
