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bullet Allie Michelle PORRECA was born on 7 Sep 1999 in Voorhees, NJ. Allie weighed in at 8 lbs 4 oz, and was 21 " long. Parents: Michael PORRECA and Laureen MILANO.


bullet Alphonse PORRECA was born in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy.


bullet Andreas PORRECA(39) was born in 1890 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Nicolantonio PORRECA and Camilla DI MARINO.


bullet Andrew PORRECA was born on 23 Oct 1971 in Delran, NJ. He graduated from Delran High School in 1989. He served in the US Marine Corps 1994 to 1997. He currently attends Rutgers University, Camden, while tending bar part time. Parents: Albert Thomas Michael PORRECA Jr. and Leona Blanche CARRIGAN.


bullet Angela PORRECA(40) (41)(42) was born on 24 Oct 1883 in Torricella Peligna. She immigrated on 19 Feb 1904 to Ellis Island. Angela arrived at Ellis Island 19 Feb 1904 aboard the ship SICILIA traveling with her brother Luigi. The ship's manifest shows their destination to be to visit their father at 821 Christian St Phila, however that address is lined out and replaced with Marysville,PA. Parents: Angelo PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.

She was married to Nicolo DIMASCIO. Children were: Charles DIMASCIO , George DIMASCIO, Anne DIMASCIO , Rose DIMASCIO, Susan DIMASCIO , Concetta DIMASCIO.


bullet Angela PORRECA(1) (18) was born about 1917 in Torricella Peligna (probably). He immigrated on 1 Jun 1921 to Ellis Island, NY. Per Antoinette Porreca's recollection, Salvatore and Rosa's children were Anna and Angelo. However, Gothland ship's manifest shows Rosa arriving with children Anna and Angela:
Rosa Ficca entered the US at Ellis Island NY 1 Jun 1921 aboard the ship The Gothland from Naples. She arrived with her two daughters Anna (7) and Angela (4). Her destiantion was to visit her husband Salvatore Porreca at 1540 Mole St. in Philadelphia. Parents: Salvatore PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.

Children were: Robert PORRECA, ? PORRECA.


bulletAngelo PORRECA(43) (44) was born on 21 Nov 1856 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. He was baptized on 22 Nov 1856 in San Giacomo Apostolo, Torricella Peligna. (45) Godmother: Leopolda Piccone Angelo, at birth, was domiciled at via delle coste, Torricella. Birth witnesses included Camillo d'Ulisse (34 years old, farmer) and Camillo Teti (46 years old, farmer). Angelo, according to Antoinetta (Fietta) Porreca and Rosa Porreca, was one of five brothers. One was probably Nicolo (the father of Henry, Frank, and Edwin). Per Angelo's grandson William, Angelo returned to Italy more than once, and when in Italy he lived in a cave! Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Domenica PICCOLI.


bullet Angelo PORRECA was born in 1790 in Torricella Peligna. He died on 27 Nov 1850 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. Witnesses:
His brother-in-law: Berardino Olivieri (58), farmer, Torricella, strada della Coste
His brother-in-law: Lorenzo D'Ambrosio (60), farmer, Torricella, strada della Coste
Parents: Giovanni PORRECA and Emilia DILAURENTIS.

He was married to Domenica D'AMBROSIO about 1820 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. Children were: Antonio PORRECA.


bullet Angelo PORRECA(46) (47)(48) (28)(49) (50)(51) was born on 30 Apr 1854 in Torricella Peligna. This Angelo Porreca appears as the Capofamiglia of family #693 in Stato dell Anime in about 1887. He was a farmer in Torricella, living on Rua Sansone. He arrived in Philadelphia at the age of 38, having embarked from Naples on the ship Cachemire which arrived in New York on September 8, 1892. Manifest ID # 82181. The manifest indicates he was literate, and traveled Cabin class. He appears to have been accompanied by two other Porreca's Anne (age 24) and Domenico (age 25). These may have been cousins or niece/nephew. Another passenger on that trip was Vincenzo D'Ambrosio, 22 years old. Vincenzo is possibly the son of Vincenzo D'Ambrosio who, together with an Antonio Porreca, are listed in the Philadelphia City Directory 1890, as owners of D'Ambrosio - Porreca Grocers at 761 S.8th St. in Phila.

Angelo apparently returned to Italy, then made several subsequent trips to the U.S. According to the microfilm at National Archives in Phila: Manifest shows arrival of ship Rhynland at Port of Philadelphia 3 June 1903. Angelo is passenger #28. Details show: he could read and write, he was previously in Phila 1899-1902, he is visiting his son Camillo Porreca at 731 Fitzwater St. There are a number of other passengers (from Gessopalena and Torricella) that may be related. It appears that Angelo had several visits to the USA, including embarkations at NY: 8 Sep 1892 Cachemire, 13 Jun 1901 Isola DiLevanzo (destination 420 Fitzwater St), and 4 Oct 1907 Konigen Luise (traveling with him were 18 year old Domenico Ficca and 17 year old Marziale Appolonio), and in Philadelphia 3 Jul 1903 Rhynland. Parents: Domenicantonio PORRECA and Perseda PELLICCIOTTA.

He was married to Rosa FICCA on 15 Oct 1874 in San Giacomo Apostolo, Torricella Peligna. Children were: Camillo PORRECA, Angela PORRECA , Virginia PORRECA, Annafelicia PORRECA, Luigi PORRECA, Giovina PORRECA, Maria PORRECA, ? PORRECA, Nicoletta PORRECA.

He was married to Giacinta DI MARCO on 17 Feb 1889 in Torricella Peligna. Children were: Salvatore PORRECA, Quirino PORRECA, Christina PORRECA.


bullet Angelo&Nicolo's brother1 PORRECA was born about 1860 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Domenica PICCOLI.


bullet Angelo&Nicolo's brother2 PORRECA was born about 1861 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Domenica PICCOLI.


bullet Angelo&Nicolo's brother3 PORRECA was born in 1863 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Domenica PICCOLI.


bullet Anna PORRECA(18) was born about 1914 in Torricella Peligna (probably). She immigrated on 1 Jun 1921 to NY Ellis Island. Arrived with her mother Rosa Ficca and sister (or brother?) Angela (4 years old) aboard ship Gothland 1 June 1921. Parents: Salvatore PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.

She was married to Fred CELLA. Children were: Madeline CELLA, Rosalie CELLA.


bullet Annafelicia PORRECA(52) was born on 17 Feb 1887 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Angelo PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.

She was married to Marziale PORRECA. Children were: Lawrence PORRECA , Rose PORRECA, Virginia PORRECA , Nicholas PORRECA.


bullet Annamaria PORRECA(53) was born about Nov 1880 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Nicolantonio PORRECA and Camilla DI MARINO.


bullet Anthony PORRECA Parents: Edwin PORRECA and Cathy SHEA.

He was married to Yvette PORRECA (NEE ?) in San Francisco?. Children were: Jenna PORRECA , TJ PORRECA.


bullet Anthony PORRECA was born on 16 Oct 1916 in Phila?.(5) He died on 22 Jan 1967 in Phila?. Parents: Pantaleone Gabriele Nicola PORRECA and Giovina CRIVELLI.


bullet Anthony Albert PORRECA was born on 12 Dec 1944 in Phila. Anthony graduated from Bishop Neuman High School, Phila, in 1962. He is a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the Air Force from Feb 1962 through Nov 1966. "Tony" now works for Amtrak. Parents: Sylvio PORRECA and Vinenza (Jennie) SPINELLI.

He was married to Susan Josephine DIGENNARO on 16 Nov 1968 in St. Philip Neri Church, Lafayette Hill, PA. Children were: Michelle MaryElena PORRECA, Nicholas Anthony PORRECA.


bullet Antonio PORRECA(43) was born on 25 May 1831 in Torricella Peligna.(54) Witnesses:
Camillo Teti (26), "zimatore", domiciled at Torricella, strada della Coste
Giuseppe Teti (25), "shoemaker", Domiciled at Torricella, strada della Piane He was baptized on 26 May 1831 in San Giacomo Apostolo, Torricella Peligna. (43) He was a Farmer. Parents: Angelo PORRECA and Domenica D'AMBROSIO.

He was married to Domenica PICCOLI on 11 Dec 1854 in San Giacomo Apostolo, Torricella Peligna.(55) Marriage Witnesses:
Don Teodorico Teti (44), "Proprietario", domiciled at Torricella, strade Colle della Croce.
Don Domenico deSancti (26), "farmacista", domiciled at Torricella, strade della Piazza.
Don Nicolantonio diStefano (62), "secular priest", domiciled at Torricella, strade della Costa..
Don Pietro Bonanni (67)i, "Doctor in medicine", domiciled at Torricella, strade Colle della Croce.
Mayor: Angelo Piccone di Camillo Children were: Angelo PORRECA, Nicola PORRECA, Angelo&Nicolo's brother1 PORRECA, Angelo&Nicolo's brother2 PORRECA, Angelo&Nicolo's brother3 PORRECA .


bullet Antonio PORRECA(26) was born about 1868 in Torricella Peligna (probably). The 1890 Philadelphia City Directory shows a grocery at 761 S. Eighth St, owned by Antoino Porreca and Vincenzo D'Ambrosio. Antonio lives at he same address, Vincenzo's home address is shown as 731 Fitzwater St.(which is just around the corner).
In 1905(May 10) the ROMA ship's manifest shows that Angiolina Marino (37 years old from Torricella Peligna) is on her way to join her husband Antonio Porreca at 731-733 Fitzwater St. She is accompanied by the following children:
Porreca, Irene F 16 S Italian Torricella P.
Porreca, Maria F 14 S Italian Torricella P.
Porreca, Rosa F 13 S Italian Torricella P.
Porreca, Giuseppe M 10 S Italian Torricella P.
Porreca, Domenico M 8 S Italian Torricella P.
Porreca, Giovanni M 1 S Italian Torricella P.

As of May 2001 the link between this family and the Porreca family which is the subject of this data base is not certain, although it is possible that this Antonio is the son of Nicolantonio Porreca and Camilla DiMarino.

He was married to Angiolina MARINO in 1889 in Torricella Peligna (probably). Children were: Irene PORRECA, Maria PORRECA, Rosa PORRECA , Giuseppe PORRECA, Domenico PORRECA, Giovanni PORRECA.


bullet Bessilia PORRECA was born on 16 Jul 1913 in Phila., PA. She died on 25 Feb 1988 in Penn Valley, PA. She preferred, and used, the name Elizabeth. Elizabeth was the first in the family to visit the town of her parent's birth, Torricella Peligna. Parents: Camillo PORRECA and Camilla TETI.

She was married to James Corio GIUFFRE M.D. on 26 Jul 1940 in St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Philadelphia, Pa. Children were: Adrienne Marie GIUFFRE M.D., Camille GIUFFRE.


bullet Camillo PORRECA(45) (56)(48) (47)(57) was born on 3 Jul 1877 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. He immigrated on 20 Apr 1893 to NY Ellis Island. He was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Phila Section S Range 9 Lot 39 Grave 2. He was baptized on 3 Jul 1877 in San Giacomo Apostolo, Torricella Peligna. Godfather was Thomas Giovani DeCecco. He was a farmer in Torricella. He first arrived in Philadelphia at the age of 15, having embarked from Naples on the ship S. Giorgio which arrived in New York on April 20, 1893, Manifest ID # 82313. The manifest indicates he was not literate, and traveled Steerage. His father, Angelo, had arrived seven months earlier.
Returning at some point to Torricella, Camillo Porreca and his spouse Camilla Teti emigrated to the United States, 29 Jan 1903 arriving at Ellis Island 11 Feb 1903 aboard the ship TRAVE which departed from Naples, Campania, Italy on 29 January 1903 to visit (per manifest) his cousin Vincenzo Porreca at 820 1st Avenue Phila. Also appearing next to them on the ship's manifest are the names Nicola Ficca (16 years old) and his uncle Vincenzo Ficca (35 years old) - likely these are relatives of Camillo's mother Rosa Ficca; Nicola Ficca is visiting his father Panteleone in Phila (address unclear). While Vincenzo Ficca is visiting his uncle Vincenzo Ambrosio (probably should be D'Ambrosio) at 731 Fitzwater St Phila.. Camillo's name is misspelled "Parrera" on the manifest.
He was a coal miner in Hazelton, PA, an elevator operator at the Drake Hotel in Philadelphia, andmay have worked on the railroads in his earlier trip to America. He also worked at Breyers Ice Cream plant in Philadelphia. He died in 1944 in Phila. He resided at 1326 Morris St. from about 1927 on in Phila, PA. According to an earlier record, at the time of his marriage he lived at 731 Fitzwater St. (Note: 731 Fitwater St later became the site of James Campbell School, and as of 2001 it is a public park area). Per his son Bill, his father Camillo played the accordion, and he spoke English before he came to America. Parents: Angelo PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.

He was married to Camilla TETI on 1 Dec 1901 in San Giacomo Apostolo, Torricella Peligna. Witnesses: Camillo Teti, son of the deceasedNicolantonio, Nicola Santucci
Priest : Gilberto Porreca Children were: Rosa PORRECA , Isabella PORRECA, Albert Angelo PORRECA Sr., Richard PORRECA Sr., Yolanda PORRECA, Bessilia PORRECA, Sylvio PORRECA, Rita PORRECA, Guillermo (William) PORRECA.


bullet Camillo PORRECA(58) (59) was born in 1848 in Torricella Peligna. He immigrated on 1 Apr 1902 to NY. Camillo (54 yrs) arrived at Ellis Island 1 April 1902 aboard The Lahn from Naples. Per the manifest he had been in the US for six years earlier, and he would be visiting his cousin Giuseppe Porreca at 731 Fitzwater St Phila.. He is traveling with five other Torricellani who likely are relatives:
Domenico DiFabrizio (20yrs)- to visit brother Giuseppe at 821 Christian St. Phila.
Luigi Porreca (15 yrs) -to visit cousin Giuseppe Porreca at 731 Fitzwater St Phila.
Antonio Teti (22 yrs)
Antonio Porreca (55 yrs)-to visit wife Natalia (sp?) at 1041 S. 9th St. He was in US prior for 8 yrs.
Giuseppina Piccoli (21 yrs)- to visit husband Giuseppe Porreca. Probably Camillo's cousin above. Parents: Domenicantonio PORRECA and Perseda PELLICCIOTTA.

He was married to Filomena PORRECA about 1877 in Torricella Peligna. Children were: Nicola PORRECA.


bullet Carly PORRECA was born on 20 Oct 1996 in Sicklerville, NJ. Parents: Michael PORRECA and Laureen MILANO.


bullet Catherine PORRECA was born on 31 Jul 1991. Parents: James Joseph PORRECA and Jennifer SUMMERS.


bullet Charles Anthony PORRECA was born on 4 Jan 1939 in Pennsylvania Hospital, Phila. He was baptized in St. Leo's Church, (Tacony) Philadelphia. His elementary education was at in St. Leo's, St Henry's and Incarnation, in Phila between 1943 and 1952. He graduated in 1956 from West Philadelphia High School. He served in the Air Force from July 1956-June 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. While in the military, his basic training was in San Antonio, TX. He also had short tours in New York, New Hampshire, California, and the Azore Islands.
He had professional training in 1960/61 in Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. He was an employee of Campbell Soup Company between 1962 and 1966 in Camden, NJ. Subsequently he was a Computer Programmer in 1967/68 at the Penn Central Railroad. He graduated in 1971 as a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University, Camden NJ. He was an Information Technology Manager 1969-present with Rohm & Haas, Bristol, PA. He resides at 15 Warrington Court currently in Mt. Laurel, NJ.
He was married to Barbara MEYER in Oct 1961 in Elkton, MD. He was divorced from Barbara MEYER in 1992. Barbara MEYER was a Registered Nurse. Barbara's father, Herbert, was a Lutheran minister, and the pastor of various churches including in Pennsauken, NJ.
Charles was married to Lorraine HELLWORTH in Aug 1993 in Pocono Mts., PA. Lorraine was born on 12 Aug 1947 in Einstein Medical Center, Phila. She graduated in 1965 from Little Flower High School, Phila. She was a Computer Assisted Design Operator (CAD) in Rohm & Haas, Bristol Engineering Plant. Lorraine is an avid golfer. Parents: Albert Angelo PORRECA Sr. and Antoinetta FIETTA.

He was married to Barbara MEYER in Oct 1961 in Elkton, MD. Children were: Kathleen Denise PORRECA, Cynthia Lee PORRECA, Robert Joseph PORRECA.

He was married to Lorraine HELLWARTH in Aug 1993 in Pocono Mts., PA.


bullet Christian Michael PORRECA was born on 28 Jun 1995 in Voorhees, NJ. Parents: Michael PORRECA and Laureen MILANO.


bullet Christina PORRECA(1) (60) was born on 6 Oct 1897 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. She resided in South Phila. She immigrated to Phila. At the time of her birth, her address was Contrada Taverna Vecchia 3 in Torricella Peligna. After immigrating, she lived in south Philadelphia. Parents: Angelo PORRECA and Giacinta DI MARCO.

She was married to Antonio DIMASCIO. Children were: Guido DIMASCIO , Mario DIMASCIO, Joseph DIMASCIO , Rocco DIMASCIO, Angelo DIMASCIO .


bullet Cynthia Lee PORRECA was born on 22 Apr 1967 in Willingboro, NJ. "Cyndi" is a graduate of Delran HS and of the Fashion Institute of New York. In addition to raising two children, Cyndi is also a travel agent.
Parents: Charles Anthony PORRECA and Barbara MEYER.

She was married to Robert COLLUZZI on 30 Dec 1990 in St. Peter's Church in Riverside, NJ. Children were: Alex Robert COLLUZZI, Kenneth Michael COLLUZZI .


bullet Domenicantonio PORRECA(61) (28)(62) (63)(30) (16) was born on 6 Mar 1807 in Torricella Peligna. Domenico was the elder son of Giovanni, and lived on Rua Sansone in Torricella Peligna. His godparents were don Vencesio de Sanctis and Donna Emilia Andreoli. His marriage record states his mother Carmina Teti had died on 9 September 1830.
Domenico was a widower living with the family of his son Nicolantonio at the time of the documenting of Stato dell Anime in about 1887. He also had a sister (? name) who was married to Berardino di Cino (Berardino is her son-in-law and a witness to her death.) Parents: Giovanni PORRECA and Carmina Antonia TETI.

He was married to Perseda PELLICCIOTTA on 6 Jul 1835 in Gessopalena, Chieti. Children were: Giovanni PORRECA, Nicolantonio PORRECA, Camillo PORRECA, Angelo PORRECA, Maria Nicola PORRECA.


bullet Domenico PORRECA(64) was born in 1867 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Giovanni PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.


bullet Domenico PORRECA(26) was born in 1897 in Torricella Peligna (probably). He immigrated on 10 May 1905 to Phila. Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Angiolina MARINO.


bullet Edwin PORRECA was born on 26 Jan 1923 in Phila, PA. Parents: Pantaleone Gabriele Nicola PORRECA and Giovina CRIVELLI .

Children were: Anthony PORRECA.


bulletEleanor PORRECA was born about 1904 in Phila?.(5) She died about 1910. Parents: Pantaleone Gabriele Nicola PORRECA and Giovina CRIVELLI.


bullet Enrico (Henry) PORRECA was born on 12 Jul 1906 in Philadelphia. He died on 20 Aug 1985 in Philadelphia.(5) Henry was my Dad's cousin and best friend growing up.
....Albert M. Porreca (Albert Porreca Jr.) Parents: Pantaleone Gabriele Nicola PORRECA and Giovina CRIVELLI .

He was married to Rosa PORRECA (NEE ?) in 1937 in Phila. Children were: Henry, Jr. PORRECA, ? (twin 1) PORRECA, ? (twin 2) PORRECA.


bullet Evelyn PORRECA(5) was born about 1901 in Phila?. She died about 1911. Parents: Pantaleone Gabriele Nicola PORRECA and Giovina CRIVELLI.


bullet Filomena PORRECA(65) was born in 1848 in Torricella Peligna.

She was married to Camillo PORRECA about 1877 in Torricella Peligna. Children were: Nicola PORRECA .


bullet Florentina PORRECA Parents: Luigi PORRECA and Lily PORRECA (NEE?).


bullet Francesco PORRECA was born in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy.


bullet Francesco PORRECA(66) was born in 1877 in Torricella Peligna. Parents: Nicolantonio PORRECA and Camilla DI MARINO.


bullet Frank PORRECA was born on 31 Jul 1919 in Phila?.(5) Parents: Pantaleone Gabriele Nicola PORRECA and Giovina CRIVELLI.


bullet Frederick PORRECA was born in 1958. Fred is a welder by trade, and is living in Haley, OH with significant other Betsy Lewis. Parents: Richard PORRECA Jr. and Regina MCEACHRON.


bullet Giovanni PORRECA was born in 1748 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. He died on 18 Mar 1831 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. Witnesses:
His son, Angelo, (40) farmer, domiciled at Torricella strada della Coste
His grandson, Germano di Iorio (24) shoemaker, Torricella, starda del Forno

Giovanni was the son of deceased Nicola Porreca, farmer, domiciled in Torricella, and of the deceased Doralice di Paolo, domiciled in Torricella.

Giovanni's wife, Emilia deLaurentiis, survived him. He was an Imbastaro. Parents: Nicola PORRECA and Doralice DIPAOLO .

He was married to Emilia DILAURENTIS about 1775 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy (probably). Children were: Angelo PORRECA.


bullet Giovanni PORRECA(67) (30) was born on 24 Aug 1838 in Torricella Peligna. Witnesses to the birth include Giuseppe Porreca (29 years) strada Colle della Croce, and Antonio diNicola Teti (30 years) strada Colle della Croce. Parents: Domenicantonio PORRECA and Perseda PELLICCIOTTA .

He was married to Rosa FICCA about 1866 in Torricella Peligna. Children were: Domenico PORRECA, Maria PORRECA, Marziale PORRECA, Vincenzo PORRECA.


bullet Giovanni PORRECA(68) (69)(63) (11) was born about 1770 in Torricella Peligna. Giovanni and Carmina Antonia Teti also had a daughter (?name) who married Berardino di Cino (Berardino was a witness to Carmina's death). Giovanni resided with his son Domenicantonio at the time of Domenicantonio's marriage in 1835. Parents: Adamo PORRECA.

He was married to Carmina Antonia TETI about 1806 in Torricella Peligna (probably). Children were: Domenicantonio PORRECA, ? PORRECA.


bullet Giovanni PORRECA(26) was born in 1904 in Torricella Peligna (probably). He immigrated on 10 May 1905 to Torricella Peligna (probably). Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Angiolina MARINO.


bullet Giovina PORRECA(1) was born after 1880 in Torricella Peligna Chieti Italy. She resided in West Phila. She immigrated to Phila. Parents: Angelo PORRECA and Rosa FICCA.

She was married to Joseph LATANZIO .


bullet Giuseppe PORRECA(30) was born in 1808 in Torricella Peligna (probably). Witness to birth of Giovanni Porreca 24 August 1838. Possibly therefore a relative.


bullet Giuseppe PORRECA(26) was born in 1895 in Torricella Peligna (probably). He immigrated on 10 May 1905 to Phila. Parents: Antonio PORRECA and Angiolina MARINO.

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