Joe Mantello – “The Normal Heart” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – The Ziegfeld Theatre – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joseph R. Mantello

Place of Birth: Rockford, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 27, 1962

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian
*25% likely British Isles

Joe Mantello is an American actor and director.

Joe is the son of Judith Ann “Judy” and Richard David Mantello. Joe was raised Catholic.

Joe has stated:

I do [have Italian background]. My father is full Italian and my mother is half. My family is from Calabria.

Joe’s paternal grandfather was Giuseppe “Joseph” Mantello/Montello. Giuseppe was Italian.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Lena R. Pansino (the daughter of George/Girolamo Pansino and Serafina/Sarafina Falvo). Lena was born in Illinois, to parents from Italy.

Sources: Joe’s paternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s paternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Frederick Alfred Porcello III

Place of Birth: Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 27, 1988

Ethnicity: Italian, possibly English and other

Rick Porcello is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.

Rick is the son of Patricia and Frederick Alfred Porcello, Jr.

Rick’s paternal grandparents may have been Frederick Alfred Porcello Sr. and Glenda Joy Allen.

Birth Name: Mathew Norman Vairo

Place of Birth: Orange County, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 15, 1989

Ethnicity: Italian, English, Irish, possibly other

Mat Vairo is an American actor.

Mat’s maternal grandfather was Norman Joseph Wheeler, son of Isaac Newton Wheeler and Ruby Opal Woody. Isaac was the son of Isaac Wheeler and Helen M. Walker. Ruby was the daughter of Joseph Woody and Anna.

Mat’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Louise Evers, daughter of Joseph Leo Evers/Clark and Mabel Olive Bradley. Joseph was the son of Alfred Edward Clark (Christian Anton Evers was his stepfather) and Margaret Frances Ward. Margaret was an Irish immigrant. Mabel’s parents were Clarence Wilbur Bradley (son of Julius C. Bradley and Mary E. Carle) and Tacy Margaret Thomas (daughter of Lorenzo D. Thomas and Martha Keel). Julius was the son of Elliott C. Bradley and Mahala Joy Troy.

Source:

Marriage record of Mat’s maternal grandparents-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal grandfather on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal great-grandfather Isaac Newton Wheeler on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal great-grandmother Ruby Opal Woody on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal grandmother on 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mat’s maternal great-grandparents Joseph Leo Evers and Mabel Olive Bradley-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal great-grandfather Joseph Leo Evers on 1910 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal great-grandmother Mabel Olive Bradley on 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Marriage record of Mat’s maternal great-great-grandparents Clarence Wilbur Bradley and Tacy Margaret Thomas-familysearch.org

Mat’s maternal great-great-grandfather Clarence Wilbur Bradley on 1880 U.S. census-familysearch.org

Birth Name: Tobias Bloéb

Place of Birth: Gries am Brenner, Tyrol, Austria

Date of Birth: July 11, 1959

Ethnicity: Austrian, Italian

Family Background: Tobias Moretti is an Austrian actor. He is mostly known for his role on the TV series Inspector Rex.

Tobias is the son of Waltraud Moretti and Harry Bloéb.

He speaks German, Italian and English fluently

Photo by Denis Makarenko/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Noah Gregory Centineo

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, United States

Date of Birth: May 9, 1996

Ethnicity: Italian, other

Noah Centineo is an American actor. He is the son of Kellee Janel (Andes) and Gregory Vincent Centineo.

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Joe Piscopo – 2014 USC Institute of Urology Changing Lives and Creating Cures Gala – Photo Credit: Billy Bennight / PR Photos

Birth Name: Joseph Charles John Piscopo

Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 17, 1951

Ethnicity: Italian

Joe Piscopo is an American actor, comedian, musical entertainer and radio talk show.

Joe is the son of Edith (LaMagna) and Joseph P. Piscopo (born Pasquale Giuseppe Piscopo). Joe’s parents had Italian ancestry. Joe was raised in North Caldwell, New Jersey.

Joe’s paternal grandparents were Rosario Piscopo and Carmela/Carmella Spiezio. Rosario and Carmela were from Avellino, Campania region, Italy.

Joe’s maternal grandparents were Frank LaMagna and Susan. Frank and Susan were Italian.

Sources: Genealogy of Joe Piscopo – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Joe’s father – http://www.newjerseyhills.com

Joe’s paternal grandparents on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s paternal grandfather – http://www.findagrave.com

Joe’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Al Sapienza – Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” World Premiere – Arrivals – El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 31, 1956

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Al Sapienza is an American actor. He has appeared on the shows The Sopranos and House of Cards.

Al is the son Joseph Richard Sapienza, Jr., and Angela Louise (Caldi). His father was a used car dealer and restaurant owner.

Al’s paternal grandparents were Alfio “Alfred” Sapienza (the son of Giuseppe Sapienza and Lucia Di Stefano) and Rosaria/Rosarie Fazio (the daughter of Gaetano Fazio and Domenica Rizza/Frizza). Alfio and Rosaria were both from Sicily, Italy. Rosaria was from Augusta, Province of Siracusa.

Sources: Al’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Al’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Information about Al’s father’s family – https://www.italiangenealogy.com

Danny Bonaduce – NBC Fall Preview Party – Arrivals – Boulevard 3 – Hollywood, CA. USA – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Dante Daniel Bonaduce

Place of Birth: Broomall, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 13, 1959

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Irish, German, 1/16 Swiss-German, possibly Scottish (mother)

Danny Bonaduce is an American radio and television personality, comedian, professional wrestler, and actor.

Danny is the son of television writer/producer Joseph Bonaduce and Elizabeth “Betty” (Steck).

Danny’s paternal grandparents were John Bonaduce and Madeline Minicozzi. John and Madeline were both born in Pennsylvania, and all their own parents were Italian.

Danny’s maternal grandfather was John Joseph “Jack” Steck, Jr. (the son of John Joseph Steck, Sr.,  and Cecilia). Jack was a radio broadcaster. John Joseph, Sr., was born in Louisiana, to a Pennsylvania-born father and a German mother. Cecilia was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents.

Danny’s maternal grandmother was Alice McTague (the daughter of Edwin J. McTague and Mary Hildebrand). Edwin was the son of Thomas McTague and Emma A. Bruce, who likely had Irish and/or Scottish ancestry. Mary was the daughter of ? Hildebrand, who was Swiss-German, and of Martha “Mattie”, who was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish-born parents.

Sources: https://www.wikitree.com

Danny’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Danny Bonaduce (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Danny’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Danny’s maternal grandfather, John Joseph “Jack” Steck, Jr., on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Information about Danny’s maternal grandfather, John Joseph “Jack” Steck, Jr. – http://www.broadcastpioneers.com

Danny’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Hildebrand, on the 1880 U.S. Census: https://www.familysearch.org

Andy Mientus – “Thanks for Sharing” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – ArcLight Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew M. Mientus

Place of Birth: Ross Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Polish, possibly some Austrian (father)
*Irish, Italian (mother)

Andy Mientus is an American stage and television actor and singer. Andy is married to actor, singer, and composer Michael Arden.

Andy is the son of Jean Marie (Gleeson) and Robert J. Mientus. Andy has stated that he is of one half Polish, one quarter Italian, and one quarter Irish, descent.

Andy’s paternal grandfather was Joseph A. Mientus (the son of John/Jon Mientus and Annie/Anna Pokracki/Pocratsky). John was Polish. Annie was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland.

Andy’s paternal grandmother was Josephine Chernek (the daughter of Joseph Chernek and Elizabeth Steish/Steis). Joseph was from Poland. Elizabeth was born in Poland, to parents from Austria.

Andy’s maternal grandfather was Morgan Francis Gleeson.

Andy’s maternal grandmother was Mary Rose Lavachielli (the daughter of Matteo “Matthew” Lavacchielli/Lavachielli and Ernestina Costa). Matteo and Ernestina were Italian.

Sources: Marriage record of Andy’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andy’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Andy’s aunt (father’s sister), Joanne (Mientus) Nedrow – http://www.legacy.com

Andy’s paternal grandfather on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andy’s paternal grandfather – http://www.newspapers.com

Andy’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andy’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Harry T. Chernek – http://www.legacy.com

Andy’s maternal grandmother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andy’s maternal grandmother – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Jasmine Trinca – 74th Annual Venice International Film Festival – “Downsizing” Premiere & Opening Ceremony – Arrivals – Palazzo del Cinema – Venice, Italy –  Photo Credit: Landmark / PR PhotoS

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Date of Birth: 24 April, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian

Jasmine Trinca is an Italian actress. Besides her starring roles in Italian and European productions, she had a major role in The Gunman (2015), alongside Sean Penn.

Birth Name: Thomas Kenneth Pallotta

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 25, 1968

Ethnicity:
*Italian, English, possibly other (father)
*Mexican (mother)

Tommy Pallotta is an American film director and producer.

Tommy is the son of Maria Elena (Lopez) and Thomas Francis Pallotta.

Tommy’s paternal grandfather was Joseph/Giuseppe J. Pallotta (the son of Nicholas/Nicola Pallotta and Anna/Annie). Nicholas and Anna were Italian.

Tommy’s paternal grandmother was Kathleen Young.

Tommy’s maternal grandfather was Jose G. Lopez.

Tommy’s maternal grandmother was Julia Martinez (the daughter of Pablo Martinez and Paula Medina). Pablo was the son of Domingo/Domuigo Martinez and Isabel, whose own parents were Mexican.

Sources: Birth record of Tommy Pallotta – http://www.familysearch.org

Tommy’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Tommy’s paternal grandfather on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Tommy’s maternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Tommy’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by Prphotos.com

Toby Huss – “42” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tobias Edward Huss

Place of Birth: Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 9, 1966

Ethnicity:
*German, Irish (father)
*Italian (mother)

Toby Huss is an American actor.

Toby is the son of Elma Jean (Michieli) and Gerald Louis “Jerry” Huss. Toby’s father was mostly of Irish and German descent. Toby’s mother had Italian roots.

Toby’s paternal grandfather was Edward Francis “Eddie” Huss (the son of Frank Huss and Mary Gillespie). Frank was born in Iowa, to parents from Germany. Mary was born in Iowa, to parents from Ireland.

Toby’s paternal grandmother was Charlotte Mary Dugan/Deegan (the daughter of William Dugan/Deegan and Julia Murphy). William was born in Wisconsin, to a father from Ireland and a mother from Canada. Julia was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Ireland.

Toby’s maternal grandfather was Tobias “Toby/Tobe” Michieli/Micheli (the son of Joe Michieli/Micheli and Josephine). Toby’s grandfather Tobias was born in Italy, to Italian parents.

Toby’s maternal grandmother was Carrie M. Bertapelle (the daughter of Antonio Bertapelle and Mary Piazza). Carrie was born in Missouri, to parents from Italy. Mary was born in the Province of Vicenza, Veneto, the daughter of Antonio Maria Piazza and Amelia Penzo.

Sources: Obituary of Toby’s father – http://www.journal-advocate.com

Marriage record of Toby’s paternal grandparents, Edward Francis “Eddie” Huss and Charlotte Mary Dugan/Deegan – http://www.familysearch.org

Toby’s paternal grandfather, Edward Francis “Eddie” Huss, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Toby’s paternal grandmother, Charlotte Mary Dugan/Deegan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Toby’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Toby’s maternal grandfather, Carrie M. Bertapelle, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Drake Doremus – GQ 2011 “Men of the Year” Party – Arrivals – Chateau Marmont – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Drake Depietro Doremus

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 29, 1983

Ethnicity: Italian (maternal grandfather), English, Welsh, Scottish, German, 1/8 Swedish

Drake Doremus is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

Drake is the son of Cherie Belle (Depietro) Kerr and Richard Lundin “Rick” Doremus.

Drake’s paternal grandfather was Richard H. Doremus (the son of Cornelius Richards Doremus and Margaret Ann/Anita Hand). Cornelius was the son of Abraham Fairbanks Doremus and Pauline Richards, whose mother was English. Margaret was the daughter of Hyrum Hand, who was English, and of Margaret “Maggie” Wride, whose mother was English.

Drake’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy L. Lundin (the daughter of Lester V. Lundin and Esther V. Bixler). Lester was the son of Gustaf William “Gust” Lundin, who was from Stockholm, Sweden, and of Fylena/Filina “Lena” Wolf, whose parents were German. Esther was the daughter of William O. Bixler and Bettie/Betty Olson, who was Swedish.

Drake’s maternal grandfather was Charles James Depietro (the son of Eugene James De Pietro and Frances/Francis). Eugene and Frances were Italian.

Drake’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Irene “Marge” Littlewood (the daughter of Frank Littlewood and Margaret Jane Scott). Frank was born in England, the son of George Littlewood and Sarah A. Whitty. Drake’s great-grandmother Margaret was born in Scotland, the daughter of Robert Scott and Margaret Grant.

Sources: Birth record of Drake Doremus – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Drake’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Drake’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Drake’s paternal grandfather, Richard H. Doremus, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Drake’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy L. Lundin, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Drake’s maternal grandfather, Charles James Depietro, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Drake’s maternal grandfather, Charles James Depietro – http://www.findagrave.com

Drake’s maternal grandmother, Margaret Irene “Marge” Littlewood, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Drake’s maternal great-grandparents, Frank Littlewood and Margaret Jane Scott – http://www.familysearch.org

Danny Amendola – 2017 ESPY Awards – Arrivals – Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Daniel James Amendola

Place of Birth: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

Date of Birth: November 2, 1985

Ethnicity: Italian father, Irish mother

Family Background: Danny Amendola is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

Danny Amendola is the son of Alfred Alfonso Amendola and Rosemarie Marie (McCarthy) Amendola. Alfred is of Italian descent and Rosemarie is of Irish descent.

Source: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VDTY-52N (census including Danny’s older brother and parents)

http://www.patriots.com/news/2013/12/12/inside-helmet-danny-amendola

Birth Name: Ronald David Carlivati

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 25, 1968

Ethnicity: Italian

Ron Carlivati is an American screenwriter.

Ron is the son of Mary Jo (Fasino) and Ronald S. “Ron” Carlivati. Ron’s parents have Italian ancestry.

Ron’s paternal grandfather was Philip C. Carlivati/Carlevati (the son of Peter Carlivati/Carlevati and Louise Casta). Philip born in Italy.

Ron’s paternal grandmother was Clara M. Rossi (the daughter of Antonio “Tony” Rossi and Antonelli/Anna Amore). Clara was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Ron’s maternal grandfather was James “Jim” Fasino (the son of Sam Fasino and Mary Cantalano). James was born in Italy.

Ron’s maternal grandmother was Constance R. “Chris” Murano (the daughter of Paul Murano and Josephine Schwletti/Scheletti). Constance was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Sources: Marriage record of Ron’s paternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Ron’s paternal grandfather on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ron’s paternal grandfather – http://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Ron’s paternal great-grandmother, Antonetta/Anna Rossi – http://www.newspapers.com

Marriage record of Ron’s maternal grandparents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Ron’s maternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Dawn Orienne Olivieri

Place of Birth: Seminole, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 8, 1981

Ethnicity: Italian, Irish

Dawn Olivieri is an American actress. She is the daughter of Nancy Carroll (Covill) and Salvatore A. Olivieri.

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 3, 1963

Ethnicity:
*German [including Alsatian] (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Lisa Ann Walter is an American actress, comedian, writer, and film producer.

Lisa is the daughter of Catherine Gloria (Pompa/Pampa) and Louis Simon Walter. Lisa’s father was born in New York, to ethnic German parents from France. Lisa’s mother was also born in New York, and has Italian/Sicilian roots.

Lisa has four children, including two with her former husband, actor Sam Baum.

Lisa’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Simon Walter (the son of Louis Walter and Marie Riosh). Joseph was born in Rosheim, Grand Est/Alsace, France, to a father from France and a mother from Germany.

Lisa’s paternal grandmother was Stephanie/Stephenie Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach (the daughter of Adolf Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach and Stephanie Riffel). Lisa’s grandmother Stephanie was also born in France, of German descent.

Lisa’s maternal grandfather was likely Domenico/Dominick Pompa/Pampa (the son of Antonio/Antonino Pompa and Caterina/Catherine Lagrutta/Lagrotta). Domenico was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Antonio was the son of Luigi Pompa and Rosa Maria Sacchetti. Caterina was the daughter of Domenico Lagrutta/Lagrotta and Cicilia Russo.

Lisa’s maternal grandmother was likely Vincenza Mansuetta/Mansueto (the daughter of Francisco Mansueto and Clotilde/Clatilda Venetti/Vinetti). Vincenza was born in New York, to parents from Italy. Francisco was the son of Yante/Santo Mansueto and Vincenza Spinelli.

Sources: http://articles.mcall.com
http://www.instagram.com
http://www.instagram.com

Marriage record of Lisa’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lisa’s father – http://www.washingtonpost.com

Marriage record of Lisa’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Simon Walter and Stephanie/Stephenie Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach – http://www.familysearch.org

Lisa’s paternal grandparents, Joseph Simon Walter and Stephanie/Stephenie Ferrenbach/Fehrenbach, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lisa’s paternal step-grandmother, Barbara Schmitt – http://grayparkerfuneralhome.com

Possibly Lisa’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of possibly Lisa’s maternal grandparents, Domenico/Dominick Pompa/Pampa and Vincenza Mansuetta/Mansueto – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of possibly Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Domenico/Dominick Pompa/Pampa – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of possibly Lisa’s maternal great-grandparents, Antonio/Antonio Pompa and Caterina/Catherine Lagrutta/Lagrotta – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of possibly Lisa’s maternal great-grandparents, Francisco Mansueto and Clotilde/Clatilda Venetti/Vinetti – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Birth: November 1, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Croatian (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Robert Luketic is an Australian director.

Robert has stated:

My parents thought that I could be creative and expend my energy in other ways if I couldn’t play sports. I grew up watching a healthy diet of classic Italian movies – everyone from Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, to Luchino Visconti – because my mother, who grew up in an Italian family, had a love for movies. That was the real connection.

Source: https://www.tportal.hr (in Croatian)

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Peter J. Porte

Place of Birth: Greenwood Lake, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 29, 1984

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Polish (mother)

Peter Porte is an American actor.

Peter is said to be a first-generation American; his father has roots in Italy and his mother is from Poland.

Peter has stated:

Well, the first show I ever did was when I was in third grade. Basically, it was a pageant about Christopher Columbus, and I know I only got the part because I had a somewhat period costume. My mother is from Poland, and she had a very traditional Polish garb that looked somewhat European. So they made me Christopher Columbus.

Source: http://www.bellomag.com

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Birth Name: Philip X. Mauceri

Place of Birth: New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: 1961

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Philip Mauceri is an American political scientist and author. He is most known for his books, Politics in the Andes, The Peruvian Labyrinth, and State Under Siege.

Philip Mauceri was the son of Anthony Mauceri and Fances R. (Peralta) Mauceri.

Philip’s paternal grandparents were Thomas Mauceri and Lena Giaruputo. His maternal grandparents were Frank Peralta and Angelina Curatolo. All four of Philip Mauceri’s grandparent’s were Italian immigrants.

Mauceri, Giarupto, and Curatolo tend to be southern Italian surnames (usually Sicilian). Peralta is more commonly a Spanish surname and sometimes Sephardic Jewish, however Philip’s maternal grandmother almost certainly is not Jewish, and likely has no Spanish ancestry. Peralta can often be of Italian origin.

Sources: https://www.amazon.com

http://www.copelandfhnp.com (mother’s obituary)

https://www.familysearch.org (census of maternal grandparents)

https://www.familysearch.org (census of paternal grandparents)