2. In the first part of the XXth century a lot of Italian people
left from their country because of poverty. They needed to
find better jobs to get better life conditions.
4. Also some of my dad’s relatives went to the United States of
America at the end of the1960s.
5. My family in Genova
1969 before we moved to
America
Rosanna says
Uncle Raffaele
Aunt Luigia
Vincenzo, the 1st cousin
Pasquale,
the 2nd cousin
Salvatore, the 3rd cousin
Rosanna
6. … Rosanna continues
I left Italy on February 22, 1969, from my
birthplace of Genova. I was 5 1/2 months old with
3 older brothers.
I was only an infant so I wasn't aware what was
going on around me. I was told my eardrums blew
on the airplane coming in for a landing at JFK
which went indiagnosed for about a week and
caught an infection.
We left Italy because my father's brothers had all
moved to the United States and my parents were
looking for a better life for their children.
7. I am extremely proud of my Italian heritage. It is
who I am. It defines me. I never hesitate to let
someone know that I am Italian. I try to teach my
daughter the language as well.
I would love to have the opportunity to return to
Italy! I would like to visit family and also show my
husband and daughter where I came from.
8. Since Italian was the only language spoken in my
home, my kindergarten teacher thought I would
find it difficult to communicate in class. However,
I did pretty well. In fact, I was the first student in
that class to memorize the ABCs!
I do enjoy Italian cuisine, especially pasta!
I follow Italian traditions and have also passed
them onto my daughter.
