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Family HistoryFamily History - Guiseppe Lazzara


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Guiseppe Lazzara and 68 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Guiseppe Lazzara,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Guiseppe married (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Guiseppe Lazzara and (unidentified):

+2i. Antonina Lazzara, born 28 August 1902 in Castel di Tusa, Messina, Sicily, Italy; died 11 September 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano.

Second Generation
2. Antonina Lazzara2 (Guiseppe1), born 28 August 1902 in Castel di Tusa, Messina, Sicily, Italy;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 11 September 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2, 3 Antonina married, in Sicily, Italy, Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano4, 10 (born 6 March 1898 in Castel di Tusa, Messina, Sicily, Italy, the son of Salvatore Palmisano and Georgina Dyer;1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Peter died 9 August 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut7, 8).

Antonina emigrated on 1 June 1921 from Tusa, Sicily, Italy.1

Peter emigrated on 12 August 1899 from Castel di Tusa, Messina, Sicily, Italy.6, 11 Peter again emigrated on 1 June 1921 from Tusa, Sicily, Italy.1

Evidence for Peter’s birth in Sicily comes from his passenger list entry when he arrived in Boston in 1921. The list indicates both his and Antonina’s birth place as Messina, Tusa, and that Pietro (Peter) was previously in the U.S. 1901-1907. The list also shows the typical handwritten entry indicating that they were both naturalized in 1941. This is considered a more reliable source for his place of birth than the indication in the 1930 census, Connecticut Death Index, and family recollections that he was born in Pennsylvania. Several of Peter’s siblings, however, were born in Pennsylvania between 1901 and 1907.1

Peter and Antonina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November 1970 at a family dinner given by their children at the Groton Holiday Inn. Peter worked at the Harkness Estate, Waterford, Connecticut for 25 years until 1950 when he began working at the Underwater Sound Laboratory, New London, until he retired in 1968.10


Children of Antonina Lazzara and Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano:

+3i. Salvatore Samuel Palmisano, born 15 February 1922 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut. Married Jessie Myrtle Sisson.
+4ii. Georgina ‘Gina’ Palmisano, born 7 July 1924 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island; died 11 April 2015. Married (1) Dr. Joseph Peter Castagna Married (2) Floyd H. Anderson Married (3) Elmer H. ‘Corky’ Coughran.
+5iii. Angelina Marie Palmisano, born 16 September 1927 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 14 December 2005 in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana. Married James Delhart Jackson.
+6iv. Joseph Palmisano, born 31 August 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 16 September 1988 in South Pasadena, Pinellas County, Florida. Married Mary Alice Beebe.
+7v. Roseanna Mary Palmisano, born 7 November 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 26 July 2017. Married Frank Leonard Abell.
+8vi. Gloria Jean Palmisano, born 8 August 1934 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 November 2006 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Married Ronald Edgar Abell.
+9vii. Mary Jean Palmisano, born 24 August 1937. Married Joseph Edward Mullen.

  1. Passenger List, S.S. Princess Matoika, sailed from Napoli, Italy, on 19 May 1921, arrived in Boston, Mass., 1 June 1921; Line 25: Lazzara, Antonina, 19 [hand-written over 18], M (i.e., married) [hand-written over S], father Lazzara, Guiseppe, going to New York, not previously in the U.S., going to visit sister-in-law Palmisano, Cristina, 2862 8th Ave., New York, N.Y. [handwritten over a different address], birthplace: Messina, Tusa. Line 26: Palmisano, Pietro, 23, M (i.e., married), father: Palmisano, Salvatore, going to New York, previously in the U.S. 1901-1907, going to visit sister Palmisano, Cristina (same address as for Antonina), birthplace: Messina, Tusa. [Handwritten over each entry are markings that indicate they were both naturalized in 1941.]
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Antonina Palmisano, no. 043-58-2568
  3. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Antonina Palmisano, 11 Sep 1977
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 6-33, Sheet 12B, family of Peter Pamiscino [a misspelling of Palmisano] (31, Pennsylvania, 23 at first marriage), wife Anna (28, Italy, 20 at first marriage), son Samuel (7, Connecticut), daughter Georgina (5, Connecticut), and son Joseph (8/12, Connecticut). It is not known why Angelina, born in 1927, is not shown with the family in this census.
  5. Williams Family Tree, available at ancestry.com; owner: Antonina Williams. Among other information, this tree lists Peter Palmisano (1898-1981) and his wife Antonina Lazzara (1902-1977), Peter’s mother Georgina Dyer, and three of Peter’s siblings: Georgina, Rocco, and Salvatore. However, no source citations are given for the information in this tree.
  6. Passenger List, S.S. Victoria, sailing from Palermo, 19 Jul 1899, arriving at Port of New York, 12 Aug, 1899; Line 1: Palmisano [hand-written, and Dyer crossed out], Anna, age 28, married; Nativity: Country: Grt. Brit; Province: S. Africa; Line 2: Palmisano, Cristina, age 6, daughter; Nativity: Country: Grt. Brit; Province: S. Africa; Line 3: Palmisano, Giuseppe, age 9, son; Nativity: Country: Grt. Brit; Province: S. Africa; Line 4: Palmisano, Pietro, age 1, son; Nativity: Country: Italy. Common to all four: Last Residence: Castillo di Tusa; Whether ever before in the U.S.: No; Going to join Salvatore Palmisano, Box 103, Phillipsburg, NJ.
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Peter Palmisano, no. 048-14-9791
  8. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Peter Palmisano, 9 Aug 1981
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Easton, Enumeration Distrct 125, Sheet No. 16B, family of Sylvado Palmius [a misspelling of Salvatore Palmisano] (41, Italy, Jan 1859, laborer), wife of 12 years Georgina (24, Africa, Dec 1870, 5 children, 3 living), son Joseph (10, Africa, Oct 1889), daughter Christina (7, Africa, March 1893), and son Peter (2, Italy, March 1898). The census record indicates that family immigrated to the U.S. in 1899.
  10. The Day, New London, Connecticut, 11 Nov 1970, Palmisanos Wed 50 Years.
  11. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Thomas J. Price Jr., b. 1935, and Roberta, b. 1943; Decree Date: 1982, New London County, 2 children under 18.
Third Generation
3. Salvatore Samuel Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 15 February 1922 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut.2 Salvatore married, 19 June 1948 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jessie Myrtle Sisson2, 8 (born 11 March 1925 in Connecticut, the daughter of Henry Everett Sisson and Nellie Dora Burdick;3, 4, 5 Jessie died 17 February 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut6, 7). Salvatore and Jessie are buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.2

Sam, as he was known, was a graduate of Chapman Technical School. He served in Guadalcanal during World War II. Sam worked at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, for over 40 years. He was a pipefitter and worked in the nuclear pipe inspection department. He worked on the first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus.2


Children of Salvatore Samuel Palmisano and Jessie Myrtle Sisson:

+10i. Peter Henry Palmisano, born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Peggy Jean Krupowski.
+11ii. Pia Cecilia Palmisano, born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr..

4. Georgina ‘Gina’ Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 7 July 1924 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island;1, 5, 9 died 11 April 2015.9 Gina married, first, 18 April 1947 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, Dr. Joseph Peter Castagna9, 12 (born 7 March 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined;10, 11 Joseph died 8 September 1982 in Austin, Travis County, Texas10, 11). Gina married, second, 29 September 1984 in Williamson County, Texas, Floyd H. Anderson9, 13 (born 24 August 1921, parents not determined;13, 14 Floyd died 30 July 1991 in Williamson County, Texas14, 15). Gina married, third, 29 June 1996 in Williamson County, Texas, Elmer H. ‘Corky’ Coughran9, 17 (born 15 March 1922 in Tarpley, Bandera County, Texas, the son of Elmer E. Coughran and Mabel E. Harris;5, 16, 17 Corky died 27 May 2013 in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas16). Joseph is buried in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas.10 Corky is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.16

Children of Georgina ‘Gina’ Palmisano and Dr. Joseph Peter Castagna:

+12i. Gina Anne Castagna, born 29 July 1947. Married Edward Joseph Dabkowski, Sr..
+13ii. JoAnn Elizabeth Castagna, born 21 April 1951 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 9 December 2013 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. Married Daniel Ray Campion.
+14iii. Joseph P. Castagna, born 1 April 1953. Married Margaret A. ‘Maggy’ Campbell.

5. Angelina Marie Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 16 September 1927 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;18 died 14 December 2005 in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.18 Angelina married, 14 August 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, James Delhart Jackson18, 19 (born 7 July 1929, parents not determined5).

Angelina was a graduate of Chapman Technical High School, New London, Connecticut. For 15 years she worked as a sales manager for Ayr-Way, a discount store chain in the mid-west that predated the first Kmart and Target stores. The chain was acquired by Target in 1981.18


Children of Angelina Marie Palmisano and James Delhart Jackson:

+15i. Debra A. Jackson, born 24 May 1955. Married Richard Joseph Magers.
+16ii. Denise J. Jackson, born 24 August 1956. Married Grady Evan Boswell.
+17iii. Karen T. Jackson, born 31 May 1962. Married _____ Elliott.

6. Joseph Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 31 August 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;20, 21, 22, 23, 24 died 16 September 1988 in South Pasadena, Pinellas County, Florida.20, 21, 22, 24 Joseph married, 31 July 1950 in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, Mary Alice Beebe27, 28 (born 6 November 1931 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Fred N. Beebe and Bertha Hewitt;25, 26, 27 Mary died 30 November 2006 in Unity, Sullivan County, New Hampshire25, 26, 27). Joseph and Mary are buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, North Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida.20, 25

Joe served in the U. S. Marine Corps in Korea immediately after his marriage to Mary. He worked as a carpenter at the University of Connecticut for over 33 years when he and his family lived in Coventry, Connecticut. They moved to Gulfport, Florida, in 1979. Joe was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, American Legion Post 125, and the Sons of Italy, all in Florida. He was also a member of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Association when he lived in Connecticut.24, 27

Mary graduated in 1950 from Fitch High School in Groton. She enjoyed country music, Elvis, and NASCAR racing.27


Children of Joseph Palmisano and Mary Alice Beebe:

+18i. Joseph P. Palmisano, born 23 April 1953. Married (1) Lynn M. Kukevitch Married (2) Sheila Jean Desmarais (née Bailey) .
 19ii. Robert Edward ‘Robbie’ Palmisano, born 25 April 1958 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut;23, 29 died 8 April 1973 in Norfolk, Litchfield County, Connecticut.23, 29 Robbie is buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut.29
+20iii. Mary Jo Palmisano, born 12 April 1964 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut; died 12 September 1997 in Gulfport, Pinellas County, Florida. Married (1) William Albert Kozlosky, Jr. Married (2) Ronald David Watkins.

7. Roseanna Mary Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 7 November 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5, 30 died 26 July 2017.30 Roseanna married, 24 June 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Frank Leonard Abell30, 31 (born 12 September 1929, parents not determined5).

Children of Roseanna Mary Palmisano and Frank Leonard Abell:

+21i. Frank Leonard Abell, Jr., born 30 March 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Rose Louise Mather.
+22ii. Geraldine Ann Abell, born 14 March 1955. Married Gary David Rubin.
+23iii. Roger Lee Abell, born 14 August 1957. Married (1) Elaine J. Bluss Married (2) Kelli Lynn Morgan.
+24iv. Cindy Rose Abell, born 13 September 1961. Married (1) Patrick J. Stands Married (2) Frank C. Cote.

8. Gloria Jean Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 8 August 1934 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;32, 33 died 21 November 2006 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.32, 33 Gloria married, 2 October 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Ronald Edgar Abell33, 34 (born 30 September 1932, parents not determined;5 Ronald died 10 July 20215). Gloria is buried in Smith Lake Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.33

Gloria attended and graduated from the first class of New London High School in 1952. She worked at Sheffield Tube Company and later at the Holiday Inn in Groton. Gloria had many interests and participated in numerous activities, including bowling, fund raising, bingo, gambling at the local casinos, cooking, baking, crocheting, and traveling.33


Children of Gloria Jean Palmisano and Ronald Edgar Abell:

+25i. Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr., born 3 February 1956. Married (1) Lori Christian Married (2) Holly Lynn Cousins Married (3) Darlene McNeil.
+26ii. Diana Marie Abell, born 29 September 1959. Married Earle A. Williams.

9. Mary Jean Palmisano3 (Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 24 August 1937.5 Mary married Joseph Edward Mullen (born 12 April 1935, parents not determined5).

Children of Mary Jean Palmisano and Joseph Edward Mullen:

+27i. Linda Ann Mullen, born 8 January 1958. Married Terry Alan Hahn.
+28ii. Nina Marie Mullen, born 29 July 1959. Married Luther Randall Payne.
+29iii. Joseph Edward Mullen, Jr., born 20 September 1961. Married Sara E. Torbert.
+30iv. Michael Francis Mullen, born 19 September 1963. Married (1) Dana M. Corbitt Married (2) Karen Sue Maha.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 6-33, Sheet 12B, family of Peter Pamiscino [a misspelling of Palmisano] (31, Pennsylvania, 23 at first marriage), wife Anna (28, Italy, 20 at first marriage), son Samuel (7, Connecticut), daughter Georgina (5, Connecticut), and son Joseph (8/12, Connecticut). It is not known why Angelina, born in 1927, is not shown with the family in this census.
  2. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Salvatore Samuel Palmisano, 12 February 2011, died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheets No. 14B and 15A, family of Henry E. Sisson (60, Connecticut, first married age 21); wife Dora N. Sisson (44, Connecticut, first married age 20); son Kenneth E. Sisson (17, Connecticut, fish cutter, fisheries); son Frank H. Sisson (13, Connecticut); daughter Annabelle E. Sisson (8, Connecticut); daughter Jessie M. Sisson (5, Connecticut); daughter Blanche M. Sisson (2 0/12, Connecticut).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-36, Sheet No. 12B, family of Henry Sisson (69, Connecticut, widow); daughter Jessie Sisson (14, Connecticut); daughter Blanche Sisson (12, Connecticut).
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Jessie Palmisano, no. 040-22-9703
  7. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jessie M. Palmisano, died: 17 February 2001 in New London, Connecticut; age 75; father’s surname: Sisson; spouse’s name: Salva[tore].
  8. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Salvatore Palmisano and Jessie Sisson, married on 19 June 1948 in Montville, Connecticut.
  9. Obituary, tributes.com (website), Georgina Joan “Gina” Coughran, died: 11 April 2005; born: 7 July 1924 in Westerly, Rhode Island. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, three husbands, children and their spouses, siblings and their spouses.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas Joseph P. Castagna, born 7 Mar 1923, New London, CT; died 8 Sep 1982, Austin, Travis County, Texas [from death certificate image on Find a Grave].
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Castagna, Joseph; no. 043-14-1930.
  12. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Joseph Castagna and Georgina Palmisano, married on 18 April 1947 in Windham, Connecticut.
  13. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Floyd H. Anderson, age 63, and Georgina P. Palmisano, age 60, 29 Sep 1984, Williamson County, Texas.
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Anderson, Floyd H.; no. 451-12-7980.
  15. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, available at ancestry.com. Anderson, Floyd, died 30 Jul 1991, Williamson County, Texas.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; Elmer Harris Coughran, born: 15 March 1922 in Tarpley, Bandera County, Texas; died: 27 May 2013 in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas (from record, which indicates he was a LT COL, US Air Force, World War II, Korea, Viet Nam; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and one spouse).
  17. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Elmer H. Coughran, age 74, and Georgina P. Palmisano, age 72, 29 Jun 1996, Williamson County, Texas.
  18. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Angelina Jackson, 25 January 2006, died 14 December 2005 in Fishers, Indiana.
  19. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, James Delhart Jackson and Angelina Marie Palmisano, 25 January 1955, married 14 August 1954.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Joseph Palmisano, born: 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 16 September 1988 in Gulfport, Pinellas County, Florida (from record, which provides the text of his obituary naming his survivors, and the links and names for his wife and two children).
  21. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Palmisano, J.; no. 048-22-9667.
  22. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Palmisano, Joseph, born 31 Aug 1929, died 16 Sep 1988, Pinellas County, Florida.
  23. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Palmisano, Robert, 8 Apr 1973, Norfolk, Connecticut, age 13.
  24. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Joseph Palmisano, 17 September 1988; died 16 September 1988, South Pasadena, Florida.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. Mary A. Beebe Palmisano, born: 6 November 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 30 November 2006 in Unity, Sullivan County, New Hampshire (from record, which provides the text from her obituary naming her survivors, and the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  26. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Palmisano, Mary Alice; no. 043-24-8789.
  27. Obituary, Stringer Funeral Homes, Claremont, New Hampshire, online memorials, archives, 2006 memorials. Mary A. Palmisano, died 30 November 2006, Unity, New Hampshire.
  28. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Joseph Palmisano and Mary Beebe, 23 Aug 1950, married 31 July 1950 in Lexington, North Carolina.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Saint Joseph Cemetery, Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut, Robert “Robbie” Palmisano, born: 1958 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut; died: 8 April 1973 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a brief note possibly from his obituary, naming his parents and siblings, and the names and links for his parents and sister).
  30. Obituary, ramseyfuneral.com (website), Roseanna Mary Abell, died: 26 July 2017; born: 7 November 1931 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, parents, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several in-laws.
  31. Marriage Intentions, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 7 June 1950, Frank Leonard Abell, cabinet maker, and Rose Anna Palmisano, factory worker.
  32. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Abell, Gloria J.; no. 048-26-3291.
  33. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Gloria Abell, 23 November 2006, died 21 November 2006.
  34. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 25 January 1955, marriage of Ronald Edgar Abell and Gloria Jean Palmisano, 2 October 1954.
Fourth Generation
10. Peter Henry Palmisano4 (Salvatore,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Peter married, 28 September 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peggy Jean Krupowski (born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2002 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Children of Peter Henry Palmisano and Peggy Jean Krupowski:

+31i. Paul Christopher Palmisano, born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Kathleen Evelyn Jakob Married (2) Amy Lynn Wooldridge.
 32ii. Laura Marie Palmisano, born 28 May 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

11. Pia Cecilia Palmisano4 (Salvatore,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin.1, 2 Pia married, 31 March 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.1 (born 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Sr. and Ruby Wood Miller;3 Lawrence died 1 June 20203). Lawrence is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.3

Child of Pia Cecilia Palmisano and Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.:

 33i. Ethan Leigh Merriman, born 21 August 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2

12. Gina Anne Castagna4 (Georgina ‘Gina’,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 29 July 1947.2 Gina married, 14 January 1966, Edward Joseph Dabkowski, Sr.4 (born 10 February 1943, parents not determined2).

Children of Gina Anne Castagna and Edward Joseph Dabkowski, Sr.:

+34i. Edward Joseph Dabkwoski, Jr., born 5 July 1969. Married Suzanne L. Baughman.
+35ii. Andrea Jean Dabkowski, born 1 March 1978. Married Joshua H. Raab.

13. JoAnn Elizabeth Castagna4 (Georgina ‘Gina’,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 21 April 1951 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5 died 9 December 2013 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.5 JoAnn married Daniel Ray Campion (born 23 August 1949 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined6).

14. Joseph P. Castagna4 (Georgina ‘Gina’,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 1 April 1953.2 Joseph married, 30 December 1978, Margaret A. ‘Maggy’ Campbell4 (born 26 July 1958, parents not determined2).

Children of Joseph P. Castagna and Margaret A. ‘Maggy’ Campbell:

 36i. Gabriel A. Castagna, born 25 March 1988.2
 37ii. Jackson Castagna, born 21 September 1996.2

15. Debra A. Jackson4 (Angelina,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 24 May 1955.2 Debra married Richard Joseph Magers (born 9 February 1947, parents not determined2).

16. Denise J. Jackson4 (Angelina,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 24 August 1956.2 Denise married Grady Evan Boswell (born 10 April 1957, parents not determined2).

17. Karen T. Jackson4 (Angelina,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 31 May 1962.2 Karen married _____ Elliott (born ____, parents not determined).

18. Joseph P. Palmisano4 (Joseph,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 23 April 1953.2 Joseph married, first, 3 February 1973 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, Lynn M. Kukevitch7 (born 5 April 1956, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 July 1974 in Tolland County, Connecticut.8 Joseph married, second, 14 August 1976 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, Sheila Jean Desmarais (née Bailey) 9 (born 14 April 1945, parents not determined2).

20. Mary Jo Palmisano4 (Joseph,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 12 April 1964 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut;10, 11 died 12 September 1997 in Gulfport, Pinellas County, Florida.10, 11 Mary married, first, 28 September 1985 in Hillsborough County, Florida, William Albert Kozlosky, Jr.12 (born 24 May 1964, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 June 1989 in Hillsborough County, Florida.13 Mary married, second, 6 June 1992 in Pinellas County, Florida, Ronald David Watkins14 (born 29 August 1965, parents not determined2).

Mary Jo lived in Coventry, Connecticut, until 1979 when she moved with her parents and siblings to Florida. She was a member of the Gulfport Church of the Nazarene, and a former member of the American Legion Post 125 Auxiliary.11


Child of Mary Jo Palmisano and William Albert Kozlosky, Jr.:

 38i. William A. Kozlosky III, born 21 October 1986.2

Children of Mary Jo Palmisano and Ronald David Watkins:

 39i. Ronnie Lynne Watkins, born July 1991.2
 40ii. Cody Robert Watkins, born 13 September 1994 in Panama City, Bay County, Florida.15

21. Frank Leonard Abell, Jr.4 (Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 30 March 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2 Frank married, 25 September 1971, Rose Louise Mather16 (born 10 July 1952, parents not determined2).

Child of Frank Leonard Abell, Jr. and Rose Louise Mather:

+41i. Marsha Louise Abell, born 22 August 1972. Partnered with (1) (unidentified) Married (2) Bobby John Cahill.

22. Geraldine Ann Abell4 (Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 14 March 1955.2 Geraldine married, 18 May 1974 in Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Gary David Rubin17 (born 10 January 1953, the son of Marshall L. Rubin and Barbara Ferrigno4, 17).

Children of Geraldine Ann Abell and Gary David Rubin:

+42i. Ginnie Lynn Rubin, born 3 March 1975. Married (1) Eric David Frye Married (2) Eric Scott Pajak.
+43ii. Geralyn Ann Rubin, born 27 April 1978. Married (1) Nicholas Adam Socha Married (2) Mark Broccoli.

23. Roger Lee Abell4 (Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 14 August 1957.2 Roger married, first, 22 October 1996, Elaine J. Bluss4 (born 1 July 1942, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce. Roger married, second, 15 September 2012, Kelli Lynn Morgan4 (born 1 June 1968, parents not determined2).

24. Cindy Rose Abell4 (Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 13 September 1961.2 Cindy married, first, 20 December 1979, Patrick J. Stands4 (born 1 September 1956, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.18 Cindy married, second, 15 August 1998, Frank C. Cote4 (born 29 August 1959 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined;19 Frank died 14 April 2008 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut19). Their marriage ended in divorce.

Children of Cindy Rose Abell and Patrick J. Stands:

+44i. Carolyn Michele Stands, born 25 November 1980. Married _____ McGrath.
+45ii. Brian Stands, born 15 July 1982. Married (1) Jennifer Lynn Gaudreau Partnered with (2) Brittany Rainville.

25. Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr.4 (Gloria,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 3 February 1956.2 Ronald married, first, 14 January 1978 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Lori Christian20 (born ca. 1958, parents not determined20). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.21 Ronald married, second, 14 February 1988 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Holly Lynn Cousins22 (born ca. 1963, parents not determined22). Ronald married, third, 14 May 2005, Darlene McNeil2 (born 31 December 1963, parents not determined2).

Child of Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr. and Lori Christian:

+46i. Randall John Abell, born 22 April 1981. Married Heather Moon.

Children of Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr. and Holly Lynn Cousins:

+47i. Molly L. Abell, born 23 November 1988. Partnered with (1) Jose Rodriguez Married (2) Scott Dewar.
 48ii. Ronnie Abell, born 2 July 1991.2

26. Diana Marie Abell4 (Gloria,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 29 September 1959.2 Diana married, 8 November 1980 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Earle A. Williams23, 24 (born 18 April 1959 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, parents not determined;2, 23 Earle died 31 July 2014 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut23). Earle is buried in Smith Lake Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.23

Child of Diana Marie Abell and Earle A. Williams:

+49i. Antonina ‘Nina’ Williams, born 9 December 1991. Married James Thorstenson.

27. Linda Ann Mullen4 (Mary,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 8 January 1958.2 Linda married, 25 February 1978 in Travis County, Texas, Terry Alan Hahn25 (born 3 December 1958, parents not determined2).

Children of Linda Ann Mullen and Terry Alan Hahn:

 50i. Jennifer Mary Hahn, born 30 December 1987 in Travis County, Texas.26
 51ii. Stephanie Michelle Hahn, born 29 September 1990 in Travis County, Texas.27

28. Nina Marie Mullen4 (Mary,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 29 July 1959.2 Nina married, 21 April 1979 in Travis County, Texas, Luther Randall Payne28 (born 16 October 1959, parents not determined2).

Children of Nina Marie Mullen and Luther Randall Payne:

 52i. Christopher Randall Payne, born 10 October 1983 in Travis County, Texas.29
 53ii. Michael Joseph Payne, born 13 July 1986 in Travis County, Texas.30

29. Joseph Edward Mullen, Jr.4 (Mary,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 20 September 1961.2 Joseph married, 13 April 1991 in Tarrant County, Texas, Sara E. Torbert31 (born 5 August 1968, parents not determined2).

30. Michael Francis Mullen4 (Mary,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 19 September 1963.2 Michael married, first, 11 June 1983 in Travis County, Texas, Dana M. Corbitt32 (born 29 March 1965, parents not determined2). Michael married, second, 17 February 2001 in Bexar County, Texas, Karen Sue Maha33 (born 14 September 1964, parents not determined2).

Child of Michael Francis Mullen and Dana M. Corbitt:

 54i. Kyle Joseph Mullen, born 5 May 1989 in Tarrant County, Texas.34

  1. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Lawrence R. Merriman, Jr., age 39. Bride: Pia Palmisano, age 32. Marriage Date: 31 Mar 1983. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr., born: 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died: 1 June 2020 (from record, which provides a note naming his two wives; and the name and link for his first spouse).
  4. Email between Geraldine Abell Rubin and Lee Gazlay, July 2020.
  5. Obituary, Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Iowa (available at legacy.com), 9 December 2013, JoAnn Elizabeth Castagna, died: 5 December 2013 in Iowa City, Iowa; born: 21 April 1951 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and several surviving family members.
  6. International Who’s Who in Poetry, 2005. 13th Edition. Europa Publications, Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York. Available at books.google.com. Page 260, Campion, Daniel Ray, born 23 August 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois. The entry names JoAnn E. Castagna as his partner, and lists his degrees, memberships, contributions, and honors.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Joseph P. Palmisano, age 19. Bride: Lyn M. Kukevitch, age 16. Marriage Date: 3 Feb 1973. Marriage Place: Coventry, Tolland County, CT.
  8. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Joseph P. Palmisano and Lynn, Decree Date: 19 July 1974, Tolland County, one child under 18.
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Joseph P. Palmisano, age 23. Bride: Sheila J. Desmarais, age 31. Marriage Date: 14 Aug 1976. Marriage Place: Coventry, Tolland County, CT.
  10. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Watkins, Mary Jo; born 12 Apr 1964; died 12 Sep 1997, Pinellas County, FL.
  11. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Watkins, Mary Jo, 15 Sep 1997; died 12 Sep 1997 in Gulfport, Florida.
  12. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, William Albert Kozlosky Jr. and Mary Jo Palmisano, 28 Sep 1985, Hillsborough County, FL.
  13. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William A. Kozlosky Jr. and Mary, 8 Jun 1989, Hillsborough County, FL.
  14. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Ronald David Watkins and Maryjo Palmisano Kozlosky, 6 Jun 1992, Pinellas County, FL.
  15. Birth Announcement, Panama City News Herald, Panama City, Florida (available at newspapers.com), 25 September 1994, Cody Robert Watkins, born: 13 September 1994; parents: Ronald & Mary Jo Watkins; place: Gulf Coast Hospital.
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Frank L. Abell, age 19. Bride: Rose L. Mather, age 19. Marriage Date: 25 Sep 1971. Marriage Place: Old Lyme, New London County, CT.
  17. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Gary D. Rubin, age 21. Bride: Geraldine A. Abell, age 19. Marriage Date: 18 May 1974. Marriage Place: Old Lyme, New London County, CT.
  18. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Patrick J. Stands and Cindy [Stands], divorced in 1995 in New London, Connecticut; married in 1979.
  19. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, available at legacy.com, 17 April 2008, Frank Cote, born: 29 August 1959 in Norwich, Connecticut; died: 14 April 2008 in Norwich, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, son, siblings, nieces and nephews.
  20. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald E. Abell, age 21. Bride: Lori Christian, age 19. Marriage Date: 14 Jan 1978. Marriage Place: Groton, New London County, CT.
  21. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Ronald F. [sic] Abell and Lori, Decree Date: 1986, New London County, no children.
  22. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald E. Abell, age 31. Bride: Holly L. Cousins, age 25. Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1988. Marriage Place: Groton, New London County, CT.
  23. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 8 August 2014, Earle A. Williams, died 31 July 2014 in Groton, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, daughter, other relatives, and place of burial.
  24. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Earle A. Williams, age 21. Bride: Diana M. Abell, age 21. Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1980. Marriage Place: Groton, New London County, CT.
  25. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Terry A. Hahn, age 19, and Linda A. Mullen, age 20, 25 Feb 1978, Travis County, TX.
  26. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Hahn, Jennifer Mary, born 30 Dec 1987, Travis County, Texas.
  27. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Hahn, Stephanie Michelle, born 29 Sep 1990, Williamson County, Texas.
  28. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Luther R. Payne, age 19, and Nina M. Mullen, age 19, 21 Apr 1979, Travis County, Texas.
  29. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Payne, Christopher Randall, born 10 Oct 1983, Travis County, Texas.
  30. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Payne, Michael Joseph, born 13 Jul 1986, Travis County, Texas.
  31. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Mullen, Joseph E., Jr., age 29, and Sara E. Torbert, age 22, 13 Apr 1991, Tarrant County, Texas.
  32. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Mullen, Michael F., age 19, and Dana M. Corbitt, age 18, 11 Jun 1983, Travis County, Texas.
  33. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, Mullen, Michael F., age 37, and Karen Maha, age 36, 17 Feb 2001, Bexar County, Texas.
  34. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Mullen, Kyle Joseph, born 5 May 1989, Tarrant County, Texas.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
31. Paul Christopher Palmisano5 (Peter,4 Salvatore,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Paul married, first, 10 June 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kathleen Evelyn Jakob (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2006. Paul married, second, 7 July 2007 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Amy Lynn Wooldridge (born 23 February 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Richard John ‘Rich’ Wooldridge (born Hoyle), Sr. and Robin Marie Jeffers). Their marriage ended in divorce on 13 December 2016 in Windham County, Connecticut.1

Child of Amy Lynn Wooldridge, adopted by Paul Christopher Palmisano:

 55i. Megan Lynn Palmisano (born Nelson), born 24 October 2001.

Children of Paul Christopher Palmisano and Amy Lynn Wooldridge:

 56ii. Alex Peter Palmisano, born xxxx.
 57iii. Samuel Clayton Palmisano, born xxxx.

34. Edward Joseph Dabkwoski, Jr.5 (Gina,4 Georgina ‘Gina’,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 5 July 1969.2 Edward married Suzanne L. Baughman (born 6 February 1969, parents not determined2).

Child of Edward Joseph Dabkwoski, Jr. and Suzanne L. Baughman:

 58i. Katherine Elaine Dabkowski, born 24 July 2001.2

35. Andrea Jean Dabkowski5 (Gina,4 Georgina ‘Gina’,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 1 March 1978.2 Andrea married, 5 June 1999 in New Plymouth, Vinton County, Ohio, Joshua H. Raab3 (born 5 December 1974, parents not determined2).

41. Marsha Louise Abell5 (Frank,4 Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 22 August 1972.2 Marsha partnered with, first, (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Marsha married, second, 21 June 2008 in La Vista, Sarpy County, Nebraska, Bobby John Cahill4 (born ca. 1972, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.

Child of Marsha Louise Abell and (unidentified):

 59i. Michael Jon Abell, born 9 December 1992.

42. Ginnie Lynn Rubin5 (Geraldine,4 Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 3 March 1975.5 Ginnie married, first, 8 November 1997 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Eric David Frye6 (born 8 December 1975, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce. Ginnie married, second, 24 May 2002, Eric Scott Pajak (born 26 May 1980, parents not determined2).

Children of Ginnie Lynn Rubin and Eric Scott Pajak:

 60i. Skye Nichole Pajak, born 24 October 2002.5
 61ii. Dakota James Pajak, born xxxx.

43. Geralyn Ann Rubin5 (Geraldine,4 Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 27 April 1978.2 Geralyn married, first, 20 May 2003, Nicholas Adam Socha5 (born 31 March 1980, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce. Geralyn married, second, Mark Broccoli5 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Geralyn Ann Rubin and Nicholas Adam Socha:

 62i. Taige Adam Socha, born 28 February 2002.5
 63ii. Laithe Rubin Socha, born xxxx.

44. Carolyn Michele Stands5 (Cindy,4 Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 25 November 1980.2 Carolyn married _____ McGrath (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Carolyn Michele Stands and _____ McGrath:

 64i. Makayla McGrath, born 1 December 2000.2

45. Brian Stands5 (Cindy,4 Roseanna,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 15 July 1982. Brian married, first, 22 September 2007, Jennifer Lynn Gaudreau (born February 1978, parents not determined2). Brian partnered with, second, Brittany Rainville (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Brian Stands and Jennifer Lynn Gaudreau:

 65i. Zachary Stands, born xxxx.
 66ii. Ayla Stands, born xxxx.

Child of Brian Stands and Brittany Rainville:

 67i. Jaxon Stands, born xxxx.

46. Randall John Abell5 (Ronald,4 Gloria,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 22 April 1981.2 Randall married Heather Moon (born 20 July 1981, parents not determined2).

47. Molly L. Abell5 (Ronald,4 Gloria,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 23 November 1988.7 Molly partnered with, first, Jose Rodriguez7 (born ca. 1984, parents not determined). Molly married, second, 8 October 2017, Scott Dewar7 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Molly L. Abell and Jose Rodriguez:

 68i. Adriel Luis Rodriguez, born xxxx.
 69ii. Nile Rodriguez.

49. Antonina ‘Nina’ Williams5 (Diana,4 Gloria,3 Antonina,2 Guiseppe1), born 9 December 1991.2 Nina married, 14 February 2017, James Thorstenson2 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Information provided from personal knowledge by Paul Palmisano.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Wedding Announcement, Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio (available at newspapers.com), 13 February 2000, Andrea Dabkowski and Joshua Raab, married on 5 June 1999 at Ravenwood Castle [New Plymouth, Ohio]. The article provides biographical and wedding details, the names of their parents and the wedding party, and several hosted receptions.
  4. Marriage License Lookup, Sarpy County, Nebraska (website); Cahill, Bobby John and Abell, Marsha Louise; License Date: 11 March 2008; Ceremony Date: 21 June 2008, La Vista, Nebraska.
  5. Email between Geraldine Abell Rubin and Lee Gazlay, July 2020.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Eric D. Frye, age 21, and Ginnie L. Rubin, age 22, married on 8 November 1997 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
  7. facebook.com (website), personal page of Molly Abell.