The Italian American Connection

The Italian American Connection began in 1910 when

my Grandfather, Joseph, came to America by boat and

arrived in New York as all the other immigrants did at that time.

I remember the phrase DP's (Displaced Persons)

used so many times growing up and I couldn't understand

why these hard working people with their incredible

energies and enthusiasm for life, as well as, their excitement

of living their dreams were called "displaced."

All of my Grandparents came to America the same ambitious way.