Al Di Meola and Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Al Di Meola and Gonzalo Rubalcaba in Concert at Aula Magna in Lisbon – December 11, 2012 – Aula Magna – Lisbon, Portugal – Photo Credit: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos

Birth Name: Al Laurence Di Meola

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

Date of Birth: July 22, 1954

Ethnicity: Italian

Al Di Meola is an American guitarist. He performs jazz, jazz fusion, and world music.

Al is the son of Carlo “Charles” Di Meola and Teresa. His parents are/were of Italian descent, from Campania.

Al’s paternal grandfather immigrated from Cerreto Sannita, Province of Benevento, Campania, Italy.

Al’s mother was born in Italy, near Naples, and immigrated to the United States at thirteen years old.

Source: http://luminosityitalia.com

Brannon Braga – 2016 PaleyLive LA – “Salem” TV Series Season 3 Premiere Screening and Conversation – Arrivals – The Paley Center for Media, 465 N Beverly Drive – Beverly Hills, CA, USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Brannon Michael Braga

Place of Birth: Bozeman, Montana, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 14 or August 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Italian, Serbian, English, possibly other

Brannon Braga is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.

Brannon is the son of Scherry Elaine Novakovich and John Mark Braga. He has a sister, Tasha.

Brannon’s paternal grandfather was Felix John Braga (the son of Antonio/Anthony Braga and Angelina Toti). Felix was born in Minnesota, to Italian parents.

Brannon’s paternal grandmother was named Ann Rudman.

Brannon’s maternal grandfather was Leslie Vladimir “Monk” Novakovich (the son of Milan Nikolai Novakovich and Agnes O. Ozanich). Leslie was born in Wyoming. Milan was born in Andrijevica, Yugoslavia (now Andrijevica, Montenegro), the son of Nik Novakovich and Mary Marinovich. Agnes was born in Austria, the daughter of Johann/John Ozanich/Ozanic and Margaret. Milan was listed as a Serbian speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Brannon’s maternal grandmother was Bertha Louise “Bettie/Betty” Newsone (the daughter of Ed/Jack R. Newsone and Bertha Tennessee Winchester). Ed and Bertha were born in Tennessee.

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

Obituary of Brannon’s maternal grandfather, Leslie “Monk” Novakovich – http://www.familysearch.org

Stephen Martinez – 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards – Arrivals – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PR Photos

Birth Name: Stephen Scott Martines

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 23, 1975

Ethnicity:
*Italian, English (mother)

Stephen Martines is an American actor, musician, and model. Stephen is sometimes credited as Coltin Scott.

Stephen is the son of Marlene Marina (Lombardo) Currier and Stephen J. Martines.

Stephen’s maternal grandfather was August Frank “Gus” Lombardo. Gus had Italian ancestry.

Stephen’s maternal grandmother was Dorthy/Dorothy Mae “Toni” Huett (the daughter of Delbert Arthur Huett and Alice Ellen Clore). Delbert was the son of Aaron Huett and Daisy Lee Pyles. Alice was the daughter of George Levi Clore and Laura N. Baldwin.

Sources: Obituary of Stephen’s maternal grandfather, Gus Frank Lombardo – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Stephen’s maternal grandmother, Dorthy/Dorothy Mae “Toni” (Huett) Lombardo – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Nicholas F. Stabile

Place of Birth: Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 4, 1971

Ethnicity: Italian, likely English

Nick Stabile is an American actor.

Nick Stabile was married to Tricia Small, with whom he has a daughter.

Nick is the son of Sandra Jo “Sandy” (Raggio) and Nicholas F. Stabile, Sr.

Nick’s paternal grandfather was Nicholas F. Stabile, III (the son of Joseph Stabille and Rose Acito). Joseph and Rose were Italian.

Nick’s paternal grandmother was Josephine M. “Josie” Popeleo/Popaleo (the daughter of Larry Popaleo and Theresa Nucifev). Larry and Theresa were Italian.

Nick’s maternal grandparents were surnamed Raggio and Horne.

Sources: Obituary of Nick’s paternal grandmother, Josephine M. “Josie” (Popeleo) Stabile – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of Nick’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Mikaela Straus

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

Date of Birth: December 19, 1998

Ethnicity: Dutch [including Frisian], English, 1/4 Ashkenazi Jewish, 1/8 Irish, 1/8 Italian, as well as distant Cornish, French, Scottish, and Welsh

King Princess is an American musician.

Her father, Oliver Herbert Straus, Jr., is the owner and chief engineer of studio, Mission Sound. Her mother, Agnes Patricia “Aggie” Mullaney, is a businessperson and civil rights activist.

King Princess’ patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her sixth great-grandfather, Lazarus Straus.

King Princess’ paternal grandfather was Oliver Herbert Straus (the son of Herbert Nathan Straus and Therese Kuhn). Oliver was born in Manhattan, New York City. King Princess’ great-grandfather Herbert’s father, Isidor Straus, was a German Jewish-born American businessman and politician, from Otterberg, Rhineland-Palatinate. King Princess’ great-grandfather Herbert’s mother, Rosalia Ida Blun, was a German Jewish-born American homemaker, from Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate. They both died in the sinking of RMS Titanic. Therese was also of German Jewish descent, and was the daughter of Edward Kuhn and Amelia “Millie” Senior.

King Princess’ paternal grandmother was Sally Goodrich Strong (the daughter of Henry Walbridge Taft Strong and Isabella Landon Liecty). Sally was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Henry was the son of Charles Worthington Strong and Sarah Elizabeth Burghardt. Isabella was the daughter of John Louis Liecty, Jr., who was of Frisian Dutch descent, and of Sallie Goodrich Fiske.

King Princess’ maternal grandfather is Richard F. Mullaney, Jr. (the son of Richard F. Mullaney and Helena Mary Taccelli). Richard was the son of an Irish emigrant, John Mullaney, and of Catherine Smith, who was also of Irish descent. Helena was the daughter of Italian emigrants, Giuseppe (later Joseph) Taccelli and Miranda Di Fruscio.

King Princess’ maternal grandmother is named Mary Lou.

Sources: Genealogy of King Princess’ father (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

King Princess’ paternal grandmother, Sally Goodrich Strong, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of King Princess’ paternal grandmother, Sally Goodrich (Strong) Straus – http://www.legacy.com

King Princess’ paternal great-grandfather, Henry Walbridge Taft Strong, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of King Princess’ paternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Worthington Strong and Sarah Elizabeth Burghardt – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of King Princess’ paternal great-grandmother, Isabella Landon Liecty – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of King Princess’ paternal great-great-grandparents, John Louis Liecty, Jr. and Sallie Goodrich Fiske – https://www.familysearch.org

King Princess’ maternal grandfather, Richard F. Mullaney, Jr. on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of King Princess’ maternal grandaunt, Phyllis Jean (Mullaney) Ackerman – https://obittree.com

King Princess’ maternal great-grandfather, Richard F. Mullaney, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of King Princess’ maternal great-grandfather, Richard F. Mullaney – https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of King Princess’ maternal great-grandmother, Helena Mary (Taccelli) Mullaney – https://www.familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Bogotá, Colombia

Date of Birth: 1 August, 1976

Ethnicity: Colombian (Spanish [Andalusian, Asturian, Canary Islander, Cantabrian, Castilian, Extremaduran, Leonese], Basque, Catalan, Galician, as well as small amount of African, and Indigenous [Muisca and Tahamí]), as well as remote French, Indigenous Ecuadorian [Quechua], Italian [including Sicilian], and Portuguese

Iván Duque Márquez is a Colombian lawyer and politician. He is the President-elect of Colombia, set to assume office on 7 August, 2018. He was a member of the Senate of Colombia, from 20 July, 2014 to 10 April, 2018.

His father, Iván Duque Escobar, was a lawyer, journalist, and politician. His mother, Juliana Márquez Tono, is a political scientist.

President-elect Duque is married to María Juliana “Maju” Ruiz Sandoval, with whom he has three children.

President-elect Duque’s paternal grandfather was Abdón Duque Villegas (the son of Genaro Duque Monsalve and Ana Rosa Villegas Celis). Genaro was the son of Abdón Duque and Rosa Monsalve Gómez. Ana Rosa was the daughter of Juan Nepomuceno Villegas Ramírez and Paulina Celis Montoya.

President-elect Duque’s paternal grandmother was Carolina Escobar Sanín (the daughter of Ricardo Escobar Jaramillo and Eva Sanín Arango). Ricardo was the son of Daniel Escobar Ruiz and Mercedes Jaramillo Álvarez. Eva was the daughter of Ricardo Sanín Cambas and Beatriz Arango Cadavid.

President-elect Duque’s maternal grandfather was Hernando Márquez Arbeláez (the son of Adolfo Márquez Villegas and María Arbeláez Vélez). Hernando was born in Ibagué, Tolima. Adolfo was the son of Ancízar Márquez Ceballos and María Dolores Faustina Villegas González. President-elect Duque’s great-grandmother María was the daughter of Jesús Arbeláez Echeverri and Inés Vélez Upegui.

President-elect Duque’s maternal grandmother was Stella Tono Caicedo (the daughter of Antonio Tono de la Espriella and María de la Luz Caicedo Buenaventura). Stella was born in Cartagena, Bolívar. Antonio was the son of Augusto Tono Macía and Rosa de la Espriella Abadía. Luz was the daughter of Gentil Caicedo Montealegre and Ana Joaquina de Jesús Buenaventura Durán.

President-elect Duque’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his fourth great-grandmother, Lucrecia Galindo.

Sources: Genealogies of Iván Duque Márquez https://www.geni.com
https://gw.geneanet.org

Birth Name: Richard Charles Herbst

Place of Birth: Howard Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 4, 1965

Ethnicity:
*Italian (mother)

Rick Hearst is an American actor.

Rick is the son of Anna/Ann Carmela (Follo) Polin and Charles Herbst. Rick’s mother was born in Italy. Rick is married to Donna Smoot, with whom he has two children.

Rick’s maternal grandparents were Arturo Follo and Josephine.

Source: Marriage record of Rick’s mother and stepfather – http://www.familysearch.org

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Bryan Dattilo – Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Celebrates 45 Years of “Days of Our Lives” – Arrivals – Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre – North Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – 0 – Photo Credit: Tatiana Beller / PR Photos

Birth Name: Bryan Ronald Dattilo

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

Date of Birth: July 29, 1971

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

Bryan Datillo is an American actor.

Bryan is the son of Margaret Anne “Peggy” (Harbour) and Daniel C. “Dan” Dattilo. Among Bryan’s siblings is actress Kristin Dattilo. Bryan has two children.

Bryan has said:

I have more of a temper, and that’s the Italian in me. I just can’t help it. Even when I’m talking and people say, “Why are you yelling?” I say, “I’m not yelling! I’m very adamant about what I’m talking about! THIS is yelling!

Bryan’s maternal grandfather was Ronald Gaston “Ron” Harbour, Jr. (the son of Ronald Gaston Harbour, Sr. and Pearl O. Lowry). Bryan’s great-grandfather Ronald was the son of Shelva Kirtley “Shelby” Harbour and Ida Frances Burdett/Bindith. Pearl was the daughter of James Lowry and Virginia.

Bryan’s maternal grandmother is/was Mary V. O’Connor (the daughter of Francis John “Frank” O’Connor and Alva May Worby). Frank was the son of Thomas O’Connor and Mary Brannan. Alva was the daughter of John Worby, whose parents were from England and Germany, and of Virginia Jane/Jennie Bouley/Boulee.

Source: Birthday announcement of Bryan’s maternal grandmother, Mary V. (O’Connor) Harbour – http://www.daily-journal.com

Trishelle Cannatella – Svedka Vodka’s “The Future of Reality TV” – Arrivals – Lexington Social House – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos

Birth Name: Trishelle Elaine Cannatella

Place of Birth: Cut Off, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 4, 1979

Ethnicity: Italian (one eighth), French, some English, Irish, and Canary Islander

Trishelle Cannatella is an American reality television personality, model, and actress.

Trishelle is the daughter of Sharon A. (Plaisance) and Andrew “Drew” Cannatella. Trishelle has a sister, Buffy.

Trishelle’s father has Italian, French, Irish, and English roots. Trishelle’s mother was mostly of French, along with some English and Canarian Spanish, descent. Her Spanish ancestry can be traced back to Joseph Cevallos/Cevalos, who was born, c. 1785, in the Canary Islands, Spain, the son of Domingo José Cavallos and Rita Elvira Ferron.

Trishelle’s paternal grandfather was Andrew Jerome Cannatella (the son of Joseph Paul Cannatella and Rose Lee Walker). Joseph was the son of Italian parents, Andrew Cannatella and Providence Licari. Rose was the daughter of Leander Logan Walker and Katherine/Catherine E. Colston.

Trishelle’s paternal grandmother was Gloria Mae Orgeron (the daughter of Juan/John Joseph Orgeron and Lillian Marie “Lilia” Kieff/Kiffe). Juan was the son of Joseph Eugene Orgeron and Rosela/Rosella Pauline Williams. Lillian was the daughter of Garres Kiff and Lucie Marie Chouest.

Trishelle’s maternal grandfather was Dudley Anthony “Bolo” Plaisance, Sr. (the son of Horace Able Plaisance and Virginia Ethna Orgeron). Horace was born in Louisiana, the son of Napoleon Migno Plaisance and Françoise Marcelline Allemand. Virginia was the daughter of Paul Jean Orgeron and Augustine Marie Cantrelle.

Trishelle’s maternal grandmother was Yvonne Frances Lorraine (the daughter of Arcene Alsindor Lorraine and Antoinette Lorenza Chabert). Arcene was born in Louisiana, the son of William Charles Lorraine, who was English, and of Philomene Marcelline “Melina” Bruce. Antoinette was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Louis Sacerdos Chabert and Ernestine Eve Lefort.

Sources: Obituary of Trishelle’s paternal grandfather, Andrew Jerome Cannatella – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Trishelle’s paternal grandmother, Gloria Mae (Orgeron) Cannatella – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Trishelle’s mother – http://files.usgwarchives.net

Genealogy of Trishelle’s maternal grandparents, Dudley Anthony “Bolo” Plaisance, Sr. and Yvonne Frances Lorraine – http://www.findagrave.com

Frankie Jonas – 2011 Five-Star PR Holiday Party – Arrivals – Rubix Hollywood – Hollywood, CA, USA -Photo Credit: Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos

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

Date of Birth: September 28, 2000

Ethnicity: German, English, Scottish, Irish, Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian

Frankie Jonas is an American actor. He is the brother of singers and actors Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas, who make up the band The Jonas Brothers.

Frankie’s father, Paul Kevin Jonas, who is from a Southern family, has German, English, and Scottish ancestry. Frankie’s mother, Denise (Miller), who is from the New Jersey area, has Irish, Italian/Sicilian, and French-Canadian ancestry.

The Jonas Brothers have also stated that they have Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Frankie is related to congressmen Charles A. Jonas (1876-1955), and Charles’s son, Charles R. Jonas (1904-1988), both of North Carolina. Frankie descends from the same Jonas line.

It is not publicly known who Frankie’s biological paternal grandfather is.

Frankie’s paternal grandmother, now Cecilia Lucas, was born under the name Cecilla/Cecilia Paulette Jonas (the daughter of Paul Adam Jonas and Nellie May/Mae Fox). Cecilia was born in North Carolina. Paul was the son of Henry Walter Jonas and Nora Lee/Leigh Campbell. Nellie was the daughter of Nathan/Walter Henry Fox and Elizabeth/Lizzie Mae Hamilton. Through the Jonas line, Frankie is descended from German immigrants to the United States in the 1700s.

Frankie’s maternal grandfather was named Gerald “Jerry” Miller.

Frankie’s maternal grandmother is Frances Madonia (the daughter of Fortunato Angelo “Frank” Madonia and Margaret Anna Berard). Fortunato was born in New York, the son of Angelo Madonia and Maria Chimero, who were of Italian descent, with Maria’s family being from Sicily. Margaret was born in Bennington, Vemont, the daughter of Milton Dewey Berard and Anna Mary/Rose Ducharme, who were of French-Canadian ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Frankie Jonas – https://www.geni.com

Information on Frankie’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Adam Jonas – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Frankie’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, Daniel Jonas (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Frankie’s paternal great-grandmother, Nellie May/Mae (Fox) Jonas – http://www.legacy.com

Family history of Frankie’s maternal grandmother, Frances Madonia – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Birth Name: Kyler Mackenzie Pettis

Place of Birth: Orange, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 16, 1992

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Italian, Irish, English, Scottish (mother)

Kyler Pettis is an American actor.

Kyler is the son of Margaret “Peggy” L. (Difilippo) and baseball player and coach Gary Pettis (born Gary George Pettis). Kyler’s father is African-American. Kyler’s mother has Italian, Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry. Among Kyler’s siblings is football player Dante Pettis. Among Kyler’s cousins is football player Austin Pettis.

Kyler’s paternal grandparents’ surnames are Pettis and Ellison.

Kyler’s maternal grandfather was Sam John Difilippo (the son of Domenico Difilippo and Agnes/Agnese Cimmarusti/Gemarusta). Domenico was born in Bari, Italy, to a mother surnamed Luperulo. Agnes was also Italian.

Kyler’s maternal grandmother was Muriel Ann Clark (the daughter of William Conway Clark and Isabel/Isabelle Helen Hyslop/Hislop). Muriel was born in Minnesota. William was born in Illinois, the son of Isaac J. Clark and Katie Plunkett. Isabel was the daughter of Walter Hislop, whose father was Scottish, and Abbie/Abbe L. Sample, whose parents were Canadian.

Sources: Birth record of Kyler Pettis – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Birth record of Kyler’s mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Record of Kyler’s maternal grandparents, Sam John Difilippo and Muriel Ann Clark – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kyler’s maternal stepgrandmother, Judith Ann “Judy” (Doyle) Difilippo – http://oconnormortuary.com

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James Lastovic – 12th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Hosted by CURE JM Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – Arrivals – Avalon Hollywood Nightclub, 1735 Vine Street – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: James Joseph Prejean

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 15, 1994

Ethnicity:
*French, English, Swedish, German (father)
*Croatian, Italian (mother)

James Lastovic is an American actor, writer, and producer.

James is the son of Lucienne Michelle Lastovic and Kevin James Prejean. James’ father has French, English, Swedish, and German, ancestry. James’ mother is of Croatian and Italian descent.

James’ paternal grandfather is James Stamford “Jim” Prejean. James was born in California, to a mother surnamed Watts.

James’ paternal grandmother is Linda Marie Shogren/Swogren (the daughter of Norman C. Shogren and Marie Emma Witt). Norman was born in Minnesota, the son of Swedish parents, William Shogren and Hannah Swanson. Marie was born in Iowa, the daughter of John Henry Witt, who was German, and of Augusta Caroline Brandt, whose parents were German.

James’ maternal grandfather was Joseph L. LaStovic (the son of Joseph Louie “Joe” Lastovic and Katherine “Katie” Cikar). James’ grandfather Joseph was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Yugoslavia, and were possibly of Croatian descent.

James’ maternal grandmother was Lucienne Muriel Fina (the daughter of Donald P. Fina and Lucille Gastaldi). Lucienne was born in Wisconsin. Donald was born in New York, to Italian parents, Joseph Fina and Vincenza. Lucille was born in Missouri, also to Italian parents, Dominic M. Gastaldi and Blanche.

Sources: Birth record of James Lastovic – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of James’ aunt (father’s sister), Danielle Louise Prejean – http://www.legacy.com

Birth record of James’ paternal grandfather, James Stamford Prejean – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of James’ paternal great-grandmother, Marie Emma (Witt) Shogren – http://lacrossetribune.com

Birth record of James’ mother – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of James’ maternal grandmother, Lucienne Muriel (Fina) Lastovic – http://www.newspapers.com

Natalie Eva Marie – The Art of Elysium presents John Legend’s HEAVEN – Celebrating the 11th Anniversary – Arrivals – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Natalie Evamarie Nelson

Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 19, 1984

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

Eva Marie is an American actress, fashion designer, model, and professional wrestler.

Eva is the daughter of Josie (Torres) and Barry Nelson.

Eva has said:

In my family my mom is Mexican and my dad’s Italian, so I really wish that both my grandparents on my mom’s side were still alive to kind of see me doing this. […] I feel the Latinas and Latinos are kind of taking over. It doesn’t really matter what ethnicity you are, but I love that I’m bringing light to not only my Mexican side but also my Italian side.

Eva’s maternal grandparents were Rafael Torres and Maria.

Sources: Birth record of Eva Marie – http://www.familysearch.org

Owen Vaccaro – “Daddy’s Home 2” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton Avenue – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 2005

Ethnicity: Italian, other

Owen Vaccaro is an American actor. He will star in the film The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018).

Birth Name:Zahra Bani

Place of Birth:Mogadishu, Somalia

Date of Birth:31 December 1979

Ethnicity:

*Italian (father)
*Somali (mother)

Family Background:Zahra Bani is a Somali-Italian javelin thrower.Bani was born to an Italian father and a Somali mother. In 1989, she moved to Torino, Italy with her family and started playing volleyball.

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zahra_Bani

Raymond De Felitta – “City Island” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – The Landmark
– West Los Angeles, CA. USA – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Raymond P. De Felitta

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

Date of Birth: June 30, 1964

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Raymond De Felitta is an American independent film director, screenwriter, and musician.

Raymond is married to Sherry Brennan, with whom he has a son.

Raymond was the son of Dorothy Helene Gilbert and author, producer, and film producer Frank Paul De Felitta. Raymond’s sister is actress Ivy Jones (born Ivy-Eileen De Felitta).

Raymond has been described as “half-Jewish”. Raymond’s mother is said to be of Polish Jewish descent.

Raymond’s paternal grandparents were Pasquale De Felitta and Genevieve Sibello. Pasquale and Genevieve were Italian.

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

John DeLuca – “Tomorrowland” World Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Downtown Disney 12 – Anaheim, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Longmeadow, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 25, 1986

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

John DeLuca is an American actor and singer. John is also known as Johnny DeLuca.

John is the son of Deborah L. “Debbie” (Topor) and John DeLuca. John’s father is of Italian descent. John’s mother likely has Polish ancestry.

John’s paternal grandfather was Thomas A. DeLuca (the son of Thomas DeLuca and Madeline/Madoline Insardi). John’s grandfather Thomas was born in New York. John’s great-grandparents Thomas and Madeline were born in New York, each to Italian parents.

John’s paternal grandmother was Vivian M. Daffara (the daughter of John Daffara and Albina Masoero). Vivian was born in New York. John was born in Italy. Albina was born in New York.

Sources: Obituary of John’s paternal grandfather, Thomas A. DeLuca – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of John’s paternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Joanne (Daffara) Rebeiro – http://www.legacy.com

NEW YORK-APR 19: Chef Michael Symon attends the Food Bank for New York City’s Can-Do Awards Dinner 2017 at Cipriani’s on April 19, 2017 in New York City.

Birth Name: Michael D. Symon

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 19, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Rusyn/Ruthenian, possibly other (father)
*Greek, Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Michael Symon is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author.

Michael is the son of Angeline/Angela “Angie” (Mavias) and Dennis F. Symon. Michael’s parents have been described as “Greek, Italian, and Eastern European American.” He is married to Liz Shanahan.

Michael has said:

I grew up in a big food household. My mom is Greek and Sicilian. My father is Ruthenian, so food was a central part of our family.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Preston A. Symon (the son of Joseph B. Symon/Simon and Bertha M. Riley). Preston was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Czechoslovakia or Austria, who were listed as “Slovak speakers” on the 1920 U.S. Census. Bertha was born in Pennsylvania.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Olga Duranko (the daughter of Joseph “Joe” Duranko and Eva Lanzchik/Lescharchik). Olga was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from either Slovakia or Hungary, who were listed as “Magyar speakers” on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Constantine/Constantino “Gus” Mavias/Mavis. Constantine was born in Greece.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Concetta/Consetta. Concetta likely was of Sicilian Italian descent.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Francis Xaviar Symon – http://www.findagrave.com

Michael’s paternal great-grandparents, Joseph B. Symon/Simon and Bertha M. Riley, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Olga (Duranko) Symon – http://www.newspaperarchive.com

Death record of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Olga (Duranko) Symon – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandfather, Constantine/Constantino “Gus” Mavias/Mavis – http://www.newspapers.com

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Zak Bagans – “VEGAS! the Show” 1st Anniversary Celebration – Arrivals – Saxe Theater at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Keywords: Ghost Adventures Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: PRN / PR Photos

Birth Name: Zachary Alexander Bagans

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: April 5, 1977

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandmother), German, Irish, French-Canadian, Scottish, at least 1/64 Chippewa (Ojibwe) Native American

Zak Bagans is an American actor, television personality, paranormal investigator, and author.

Zak is the son of Jeanne K. (Kilroy) and Lawrence J. “Larry” Bagans.

Zak’s paternal grandfather was Clarence Willis Bagans (the son of Henry C. Bagans and Martha M. A. Wenzel). Zak’s great-grandfather Henry was born in New York, to parents from Germany, Henry Bagans and Justina/Justine Glonacki. Martha was born in Michigan, the daughter of parents from Germany, Rudolph Wenzel and Louise Isabel.

Zak’s paternal grandmother was Grace Gorno (the daughter of Nick Gorno and Josephine Conflitti). Grace was born in Michigan, to parents from Italy.

Zak’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph Kilroy, Sr.

Zak’s maternal grandmother was Edythe/Edith M. Grow (the daughter of Neil Harris Paul Grow and Dolly B. Branchaud). Edythe was born in Minnesota. Neil was born in Minnesota, the son of Adolphus Edwin Grow/Groulx and Edith Amanda Ross. Dolly was born in the White Earth Reservation, Minnesota, the daughter of William Branchaud and Viola Armstrong.

Zak’s great-great-grandmother Viola Armstrong was the granddaughter of Benjamin Green Armstrong, whose father was Scottish, and of Charlotte Ma Dwa Gwan Buffalo. Charlotte was born, c. 1830, in Wisconsin, to Chippewa (Ojibwe) Native American parents, Chief Moses/Moyses Medweigwan Buffalo and Magdalena or Ne wa da no kwa do kwe/Me Wa Dan A Kwead Okwe.

Sources: Obituary of Zak’s paternal grandfather – http://www.familysearch.org

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

Genealogy of Zak’s maternal grandmother, Edythe/Edith Grow – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Zak’s maternal grandmother, Edythe/Edith (Grow) Kilroy Wilhelm – http://articles.baltimoresun.com

Zak’s maternal great-great-great-great-grandmother, Charlotte Ma Dwa Gwan Buffalo Armstrong, on the 1880 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Information about Zak’s great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, Chief Moses/Moyses Medweigwan Buffalo – http://www.chiefbuffalo.com

Ryan Buell – 2010 A&E Upfront – Arrivals – IAC Building – New York City, NY, USA – Keywords: – 0 – – Photo Credit: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos

Birth Name: Ryan Daniel Buell

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

Date of Birth: July 8, 1982

Ethnicity: Czech or Slovak (one eighth), English, Scottish, German, Italian

Ryan Buell is an American paranormal investigator, author, and producer.

Ryan is the son of Shelly Anne (Bonavita) Lundberg and Timothy D. “Tim” Buell. Ryan was raised in Sumter, South Carolina.

Ryan has described himself as “Native American and Italian.” It is not clear whether this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented.

Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Eric D. Buell (the son of Eric Loyal Buell and Edith Victoria Crawford). Ryan’s grandfather Eric was born in Pennsylvania. Ryan’s paternal great-grandfather Eric was born in Pennsylvania, the son of David Daniel Buell and Georgia Ann Kerr. Edith was born in New York, to Canadian parents, Gideon R. Crawford and Anna B.

Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Jeanette A. Proper (the daughter of Milton Theodore Proper and Mary Skalos). Jeanette was born in Pennsylvania. Milton was born in Pennsylvania, the son of James Ray Proper and Lola Belle Bisbee. Mary was the daughter of parents from Czechoslovakia, Michael J. “Mike” Skalos and Anna F. Tokar.

Source: Obituary of Ryan’s paternal grandmother, Jeanette A. (Proper) Buell – http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net