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No need to cry. (Non necessitą di piangere).
I know very very little Italian. I hope that by being here I will understand more. Reading is better then writing. So I appologize if when i do type something in Italian it is not exactly correct. Please let me know.
My Italian Background:
Both of my grandfather's parents were born in Italy. They came to America sometime before the last turn of the century.
Amedio was my father's father. His family, Contini, was originally from Rome.
Joseph was my mother's father. His family, Caponero, was from a small town near Mt Vesuvius. I do not know the name of the town.
My grand mother, Theresa, was born in Caserta in 1917. Her family,Gentile, move to New York when she was around 12 years.
I remember that growing up, Italian was spoken by my grandparents, their siblings and my mother primarily to my Great Grandmother Grazia (who died when I was about 10). They also spoke when they did not want us to understand what they were saying. In later years it was hardly ever spoken. Which is really sad.
When Mom and I went to Caserta, three years ago to visit with relatives. She had a hard time understanding the "Younger" generations (anyone under 40). But she could understand better those who were more around her age. She understond the old dialect that they were using because that is what was spoken in her home when she was a child.
I can not understand much at all, even with the 2 semester studying it in college and then living in Roma for 3 months while studying Architectue with the Roman Studies Program in 1988 that the college i attended had offered. Those 3 months were the best of all my College years. I loved living in Rome and traveling through out Italy. It was the greatest experience. I have been back twice since college.
Now, I am in Iowa due to my husbands work. Iowa has to be one of the place with the least amount of Italian heritage. The thing I miss most about the New York Area (after family of course) is all the Italian Pastry Shops, Deli's and Speciality food shops.
My Family has always been big on tradition. It is very important.
Anyway, that is my history. Sorry to bore you.
Just thought that I would let all of you know, that being here with you, is not just about being a fan of Jason.
Thank you,
Donna
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