Re: frank john conti cleveland oh 1907-1962
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Re: frank john conti cleveland oh 1907-1962
SUSAN MIDDLEMISS 8/10/04
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Frank and Catherine (Porfidio) Conti
Hi Susan Steward,
I am married to David Porfidio, son of Nick Porfidio who is Catherine's little brother (total of 16 siblings).We have some photos of Catherine and Gloria, and will soon have some of Catherine as well.We just had a Porfidio reunion in Richmond Indiana and we are trying to collect all the photos we can.I am not totally clear on all the relationships but Catherine's sister Viola has 2 daughters that could clear up some of this.If this reaches you, I will forward your email to them and they can sort it better than I can.The only living relative of Catherine is Frank who lives in Tequista, FL.Nick died 7 years ago and Connie Porfidio died last year.Nick's wife Betty is still alive and between her and Frank, I am sure we can get some dialog going.There is also a cousin Lorenzo (Larry) whose father was Tommaso's brother Salvatore.
We would love to see any photos you have as well.The photo we have of Catherine is from Gerri (adopted daughter of Dick Porfidio and Janie)...she has her christening photos from Cincinnati (Wishing Well Restaurant) that show Catherine at her crib, along with Catherine's sibs and father Tommaso who came over from Italy through Ellis Island in 1905 - his wife Anna Concetta Maiorino came a few months later with their daughter Maria Giuseppa (Josephine).The name is actually Porfidia but Ellis Island made up papers misspelling it as Porfidio.
Would love to hear from you!
Diane Porfidio