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This section contains helpful information and links for those who would like to
visit the home of our ancestors, and stories about travels to the Cofrancescos' home land.
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VISITING MASSA
The Charm of Staying in an Old Farmhouse
If you plan to visit the homeland of your Cofrancesco ancestors, consider staying at “Casolare Ceselenardi” in Massa di Faicchio. This ancient stone structure dates back to 1828. It is located at the foot of Mount Acero and is surrounded by olive, oak, and pine trees. It has been recently renovated, and offers all the amenities of a modern hotel. For more information visit the website:
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Ceselenardi - Massa di Faicchio (Benevento, Italy)
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TRAVELS TO ITALY
Since the start of our efforts to trace the Cofrancesco genealogy a number of Italian American Cofrancescos* have visited the homeland of their ancestors. Many have seen the towns where their ancestors lived, and met some of their Italian relatives. The following table lists those who have made the journey. Certainly the list is incomplete and we would welcome information about those who we could add. For those of you who may be planning your first trip, and are seeking information, you can contact those individuals who have registered as a Site Friend by clicking on their Yes answer and sending them an email. We are sure they will be pleased to answer questions you may have about travel to Italy.
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Susan Cofrancesco Green and Michael Green (MA, USA) visiting Italy on October 2008 together with Matteo and Pacifico Cofrancesco at Garlasco (Pavia, Italy)
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ID No.
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Recent visit |
Site Friend |
Albert Cofrancesco and wife Phyllis
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Connecticut |
I0101 |
2007 |
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Alberto Carlo Cofrancesco
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Florida |
I1735 |
2000 |
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Anthony Cofrancesco Papandrea
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New York
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I2003 |
2008
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Augustine Cofrancesco with wife Romily
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Connecticut |
I1621
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2005
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Yes
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Carol Cofrank** Swensen
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Colorado |
I0238
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2000 |
Yes
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Francis J. (Buck) Cofrancesco
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Texas
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I0386
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2004
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Yes
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Frank Morico
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Connecticut
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I290
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2002
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George A. Cofrank** and wife Pat
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Colorado
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I0359
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2000
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John A. Cofrancesco and wife Carol
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Maryland
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I1300
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2005
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Yes |
Joseph Cofrancesco with wife Deborah
and son Joseph Jr
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Connecticut
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I1712
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2006
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Louis M. Cofrancesco, wife Kathleen
and children
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Connecticut
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I1830
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2006 (?)
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Yes |
Michael J. Cofrancesco and wife Lori Ann
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Florida
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I1996 |
2005
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Pamela Cofrancesco Manno Biller and daughter
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Maryland
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I0517
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2007
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Yes
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Paul W. Cofrancesco
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New Jersey
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I0321
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2005
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Yes
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Ryan M. Cofrancesco
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Connecticut
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I2001
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*** |
Yes
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Steven Cofrancesco
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Arizona
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I1978
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2003
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Yes
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| Susan Cofrancesco Green and husband Mike Green |
Massachussets
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I1977
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2008
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Yes
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Arlene Cofrancesco Willis and husband Michael Willis
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Canada, Florida
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I2034
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2009
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Yes
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Arlene Cofrancesco Willis and her daughters Adrienne and Megan
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USA, Canada
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2011
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John Kaye (*)
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New York
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2011
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| Steven Cofrancesco |
Arizona
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2012
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Jo-Ann Cofrancesco Walter with her sister Arlene Cofrancesco Willis
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New Jersey
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2012
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Lucy Cofrancesco Papandrea and her son Anthony Papandrea
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Massachussets
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* Born as Cofrancesco or whose mother was a Cofrancesco
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** Name change from Cofrancesco to Cofrank
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*** Now living in Rome, Italy
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Papers
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Thanks a lot grandpa!
by John Kaye
Somewhere ‘twixt Naples & Foggia, or should I say between the rainbow’s end and beyond, lies the little village of Massa—or should I say, Shangri-La.
This little village in Italy, not far from Benevento, is home to around 600 people; about 500 of them are Cofrancescos or related to them, my mother’s family. Two of her Uncles, Biagio & Giuseppe remained in Massa to head two prominent families living there today!
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Our Trip to Massa to meet my Family
by Arlene Cofrancesco Willis
"I
had been anticipating meeting Pacifico and Anna for over a year.
Pacifico and I started corresponding after he found my Grandfather’s
name on Ancestry.com"
 Read full paper...
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Traveling
to Italy... meeting Cofrancescos
by Susan Cofrancesco Green
I had the opportunity to travel with my husband Michael on
a business trip to Italy. For both of us this would be our first time traveling
to Italy. We flew into Milan and spent most of the ten days staying in Chiavari
so that we would be close to his work, which was the boat show in Genova.
Read full paper...
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Our Trip to San Lorenzello
by Phyllis Masotta Cofrancesco
When I married my husband my name changed from Phyllis
Masotta to Phyllis Cofrancesco. I have always loved my marriage name but thanks
to John Cofrancesco, Ivan Cofrancesco and others, I knew a lot about the
Cofrancesco ancestors and little about my Masotta ancestors. So my goal was not
only to learn about the Cofrancescos but also to walk where my ancestors had
walked and learn something about the Masotta family while in San Lorenzello.
Read full paper...
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A Travel
Guide to visit
the Home of our Ancestors
by John A. Cofrancesco
If you are an
Italian American who has never been to Italy you are in for a treat. Many people
consider Italy to be among the most beautiful and historically significant
countries in the world. And even if you have been to Italy before, there is
nothing like a return trip to visit the birthplace of the Cofrancescos, San
Lorenzello, and the nearby towns in the Province of Benevento, particularly if
you have been fortunate enough to have established contact with a relative in
the area. Take a look at A visit to the Home of our Ancestors by John A. Cofrancesco,
on this web site to get an idea of what a trip can be like. Then look for
information on our web site about San Lorenzello and the nearby towns under Our Towns.
Read full paper...
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A Visit to
the Home of our Ancestors
by John A. Cofrancesco
As the 19:50 Trenitalia from Naples
approached our destination station of Telese-Cerreto my thoughts were of how it
all began in 1994 with the purchase of a certificate providing a brief, and as I
was to later learn, erroneous history of the Cofrancesco surname. This was the
start of my efforts to learn more about my Italian ancestors.
Read full paper...
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TO LEARN MORE...
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Italy Now
The Official Guide to Italian Tourism
A free 64 page guide to touring Italy. Contains descriptions and contact information for 18 firms that specialize in tours to Italy. Also features:
Quick Facts and Essentials
Climate
Communications
Art and Culture
Festivals and Festivities
Food and Wine
Shopping
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Outdoors and Sports
Health and Beauty (Spas)
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Useful Addresses
Italian Government Tourist Board
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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 December 2013 )
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