I am attempting to trace my family roots in Caulonia.  My grandfather’s name was Vincenzo Totino and my grandmother’s name was Carmela.  They had seven children–Francesco, Giuseppe, Ilario, Vittoria, Caterina, Maria and one sister who was a cloister nun in Salerno.  My father was born in 1890 and came to America with his father in the late 1890’s.  Later his brother Giuseppe came to America (Pittsburgh, Pa.), his sister Vittoria also came to America (Baltimore, Md.).  His other two sisters migrated to Buena Aires, Argentina.  Ilario remained in Caulonia.  I do not think he is still alive as he would have to be at least 100.  To my knowledge, the rest have all died.  I am hoping that someone might have some knowledge of this family or a contact.

Emily Totino (ETotino@miami-police.org)