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ST. ANTHONY PARISHIONER STORIES

For generations, St. Anthony of Padua Parish has been a spiritual home for Italian immigrants and their families in Hamilton. This project documents the stories of those who left their homeland in search of a better future, built new lives in Canada, and found faith, friendship, and belonging within our parish. By preserving these memories, we honour the legacy of those who came before us and inspire future generations.

FRANCO ROTELLA

SETTINGIANO, CATANZARO, CALABRIA, ITALY

92 Years old

Occupation: Tailor

RENATO & ONELIO ANTONELLI

RIONERO SANNITICO, ISERNIA, MOLISE, ITALY

78 Years old (Renato), 80 Years old (Onelio)

Occupation: Steelworker (Renato), Driver (Onelio)

CONCETTA IPPOLITO

RACALMUTO, AGRIGENTO, SICILY, ITALY

 

Occupation: Seamstress

MARIA GIAVEDONI

BIAUZZO, CODROIPO, FRIULI, ITALY

 

86 Years old

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