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From Volcanoes We Sailed : A History of the Aeolians in Australia
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01. Giovanni Alaimo
02. F. Alacqua
03. Enrico Anzilotti (Cavaliere)
04. G. Barbuto
05. G. Barbuto
06. Salvatore Barnao
07 Francesco Basile
08. F. Basile
09. Antonino Bongiorno
10. Antonino Bongiorno
11. Bartolo Canestra
12. V. Canestra
13. V. Canestra
14. Antonio Cappadona
15. A. Casamento
16. Antonino Casamento
17. Giuseppe Casamento
18. Giuseppe Casamento
19. M. Casamento
20. Mariano Casamento
21. G. Cincotta
22. A. De Lorenzo
23. Bartolo Dimattina
24. Domenico Dimattina
25. Frank Dimattina
26. A. Famularo
27. B. Famularo
28. A. Favaloro
29. A. Favaloro
30. A. Ferlazzo
31. B. Ferlazzo
32. G. Ferlazzo
33. Vincenzo Ferro
34. G. Fiume
35. Giuseppe Fonti
36. A. Fraumano
37. Giuseppe (Iacono) Yacono
38. Vincenzo (Iacono) Yacono
39. S. Lamacchia
40. Antonio Licciardo
41. Alessando Licciardo
42. A. Licciardo
43. G. Lopes
44. A. Lo Piccolo
45. Gaetano Lo Piccolo
46. G. Lo Schiavo
47. Francesco Matisi
48. J. Mecca
49. Antonino Megna
50. Dottore G. Merlino
51. A. Mirabito
52. Bartolo Natoli
53. Bartolo Natoli
54. G. Natoli
55. G. Natoli
56. G. Natoli
57. A. Originale
58. Domenico Panettieri
59. Gaetano Peluso
60. N. Pittari
61. S. Quadara
62. Giacomo Rando
63. Salvatore Rando
64. A. Ravesi
65. S. Ristuccia
66. A. Russo
67. Domenico Russo
68. Damiano Russo
69. Giuseppe Russo
70. Vincenzo Russo
71. Giuseppe Santamaria
72. G. Santamaria
73. B. Taranto
74. B. Taranto
75. G. Taranto
76. G. Taranto
77. Domenico Tesoriero
78. Pietro Tesoriero
79. Salvatore Tesoriero
80. Salvatore Tesoriero
81. Stefano Tesoriero
82. Vincenzo Tesoriero
83. V. Tesoriero
84. A. Troia
85. G. Virgona
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01. Giovanni Alaimo
b. 1 April 1883, Stromboli
d. 16 June 1952, Malvern
Husband of Luigini D'Alterio (b. 28 April 1890 Stromboli m. 18 August 1908, Melbourne d. 12 February 1950 Malvern)
Children Names: Giovanni, Alessandro, Caterina, Adelina, Iolanda, Remo, Maria, Gloria, Veronica
Involvement in the Societa: Was a inaugural member of the SMSIE
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02. F. Alacqua
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03. Enrico Anzilotti (Cavaliere)
b. 8 February 1898, Florence, Italy
d. 17 December 1983, Uzzano, Italy
Son of Dionisio
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04. G. Barbuto
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05. G. Barbuto
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06. Salvatore Barnao
b. 14 February 1887, Stromboli
d. 12 September 1966, Melbourne
Son of Vincenzo Barnao (b.25 February 1854 - d.10 February 1920) & Caterina Rando
Married Vincenzina Tesoriero (b.12 October 1897 - d.15 August 1964
Children: Kathleen Barnao married Dante Tesoriero and had 6 children
Vincent Joseph Barnao (b.2 September 1927 - 5 June 2010 married 14 September 1957 to Maria Concetta Yacono 26 June 1936 - 15 November 2017 and had 3 children
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07 Francesco Basile
b. 2 July 1896, Leni, Salina
d. 6 September 1959, Hawthorn
Son of Giuseppe Basile and Concetta Russo
Husband of Maria Rosa Palamara, (18 Apr 1916, St Patrick's Cathedral)
Children Names: Giuseppe, Francesco, Vincenzo, Maria Concetta, Antonio, Salvatore, Rosina
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08. F. Basile
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09. Antonino Bongiorno
b. 21 May 1877, Stromboli
d. 30 August 1955, Stromboli
Son of Antonino & Francesca Tesoriero
Married Francesca Famularo
Children: -Franceschina, -Maria Rosa, married Antonino D’Angelo and had Frances (Cecelia), Antonietta (Nina), & Anita (Married Rocco D'Andrea, and had Antonietta, Anthony & Daniel) -Maria Antonietta (Ninetta), -Diana, -Antonino Bongiorno (No.10) -
10. Antonino Bongiorno
b. 14 July 1905, Stromboli
d. 29 April 1973, Melbourne
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11. Bartolo Canestra
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12. V. Canestra
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13. V. Canestra
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14. Antonio Cappadona
b. 26 March 1910, Stromboli
d. 24 September 2001, Melbourne
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15. A. Casamento
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16. Antonino Casamento
b. 15 December 1905, Ballarat, Victoria
d. 15 September 1962
Son of Antonio Casamento (d.1923) & Giuseppa Palmisano (d.Jan 1942) (M. 12 February 1905)
Husband of Cecilia Davies
Children Names: Marie
Antonino (Tony) Casamento's parents Antonio and Giuseppa (nee Palmisano) had a fruit and mixed business at 421 Sturt St Ballarat, and opened up a 2nd fruit business at 905 Sturt Street Ballarat which was later taken over by Giuseppa's brother - Angelo Palmisano.
In April 1910 Giuseppa took Tony to Lipari where she collected two of her husband's nieces - Santa 15 y.o. and Angelina 9 y.o., to bring them back to Melbourne, as their father had died, leaving their mother and 9 children destitute.
In 1919 the family moved to a fruit business at 356 Queens Parade Clifton Hill (North Fitzroy). Unfortunately both parents passed away suddenly - Antonio in 1923 at 49 years of age and Giuseppa in 1924 at 53 years of age.
Tony and his younger sister Nancy were left the business which they sold to Bartolo Ferlazzo, who had been managing it for them. Tony worked in the shop until he enlisted in the Australian Army on the 8th January 1942. He served in New Guinea, his rank was 'Private' and he became a cook. One of his duties was to deliver food to troops on the frontline. He narrowly escaped being shot by a Japanese sniper, due to the sharp eye of a native escort who detected the threat and cleared the track ahead. After 4 years, on the 18th February 1946 Tony returned home, and on discharge worked at Myrl Shoe Company in Preston.
He married Cecilia Davies and they had one daughter Marie Casamento, who became a nun in the Good Samaritan Order.
Unfortunately Tony passed away on the 15th September 1962 at the age of 56. He is buried in a combined grave in Coburg Cemetery with his wife and parents. -
17. Giuseppe Casamento
b. 7 June 1907, Lipari
d. 27 February 1985, Melbourne
Son of Dominico Casamento & Teresa Liccardo
Husband of Angelina Ristuccia (b.26/01/1911)
Children Names: Teresa b.25 March 1934), Dominic (b.4 January 1936, Frances(b.19 April 1937), Cecilia (b.11 February 19141) Jeanette (b.3 June 1948)
Also known as Joe. Giuseppe was 1 of 10 children to parents Dominico Casamento & Teresa Liccardo. Joe was 3 years old when his father passed away, he left school aged 7 to work on the family property.
Joe immigrated alone to Australia aged 15 years on the Ormonde arriving on the 10th of September 1922. Sponsored by his brother Antonio, he was naturalized on 29thg December 1939.
He spent 5 years at brother Antonio’s Fruit Shop at 149 Glenhuntly Rd Elsternwick. In Joe 1927 moved to his own fruit shop at 454 Sydney Rd Coburg. His cousin Tony Casamento introduced him to Angelina Ristuccia (b.26 January 1911) who lived in Sydney. They married 15/07/1933 at St Joseph’s Church, Newton Sydney. The next day travelling by train to Joe’s shop at 454 Sydney Rd Coburg where they started their life together, and 3 children were born. In 1940 they purchased the Fruit shop at 356 Queens Pde Clifton Hill from Bartolo & Santa (Joe’s sister) Ferlazzo. Living there for 9 years, where 2 more children born.
Due to Joe’s ill health in 1949 they left the Fruit Shop moving to 89 Michael St North Fitzroy living for 7 years while Joe worked at a plastic factory in Thornbury and a concrete factory next door making laundry troughs. In 1955 Joe returned to work in the Fruit Shop at 454 Sydney Rd Coburg to help his brother Mariano Casamento (no.20). In 1957 the family moved to 230 Reynard St Coburg where they lived for 20 years, saw children marry and Joe retired. In 1977 Joe & Angelina moved to 32 Diane Cres Viewbank where Joe enjoyed growing fruit & vegetables in his front and back yard spending time with family including their 18 grandchildren. He attended gatherings at the club for as long he could, often attending with his brother Mariano Casamento, his son Domenic and son-in-law Bartolo Casamento.
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18. Giuseppe Casamento
b. 1 October 1910, Lipari
d. 7 Jan 1999, Melbourne
Son of Pietro Casamento (1872-1955) & Felicia Marino (1874-1925)
Husband of Nunziata Casamento
Children Names: Peter & Felicia (Bellofiore)
Giuseppe arrived in Australia at 17 years of age in 1927. He joined his brother, Marino Casamento and they both worked with relatives in a fruit shop in Clifton Hill.
His future wife, Nunziata had been left an orphan at 12 years of age and after having spent 6 years at boarding school in Ballarat, she too came to Melbourne. She lived with relatives and became employed at the same fruit shop as Giuseppe. They courted and married and then moved to Moonee Ponds, where they worked with Giuseppe’s sister and brother in law in another fruit shop. They finally returned to Clifton Hill where they set up their own fruit shop in Queens Parade. After a number of years, they closed this business and moved to Thornbury, where Giuseppe worked as a factory hand in Preston until he retired.
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19. M. Casamento
b. 31 August 1907, Vulcano
d. 21 October 1976, Melbourne
Son of Pietro Casamento (1872-1955) & Felicia Marino (1874-1925)
Husband of Rosina Natoli (m. 4 June 1933, Melbourne)
Marino Giacomo Giuseppe Casamento was born on 31st August 1907. He came from the island of Vulcano. His father was Pietro Casamento, born 1872 and died 1955. His mother was Felicia Casamento (nee Marino), born 1874 and died 1926. Marino’s parents remained in Italy with their eldest son, Bartolo. Marino was a ship’s boy in the Italian Merchant Navy from the age of twelve. He migrated to Australia on the steamship Palermo and arrived in Australia (Sydney) on 25th September 1925. Marino’s other brother, Giuseppe and his sisters Rosalia and Maria also migrated to Australia.
Marino met Rosina Natoli on 30th November 1931, the first day she arrived in Australia on the Orama. Marino and Rosina married on 4th June 1933 in St Joseph’s Northcote. They had a fruit shop in Queen’s Parade, Clifton Hill for two years and in 1935 moved to Northcote to their fruit shop at 237 High Street. They lived there with their seven children till 1956 when they moved to 230 Clarke Street Northcote which remained the family home till their deaths. Marino finished his working life as an insurance agent. He died on 21 st October 1976. Rosina died on 10th December 1987.
Marino was a member of the Societa from 1930 and on the executive from 1935. He was president in 1951 and 1952 and again from 1961 to 1970. After his last term as President he was declared Honorary President for Life. Marino was treasurer on the first executive committee of the Confraternita San Bartolo which was constituted on 26th May 1966. In 1968, during Marino’s term as President, the Societa bought the hall in Lygon Street. Both Marino and Rosina were foundation donors to St Anthony’s Shrine in Hawthorn and donors to many other organizations. Marino was made an Honorary Life Governor of the Royal Children’s Hospital in 1964. In 1967, the Italian Government conferred on Marino the title of Cavaliere nell’Ordine Al Merito della Repubblica Italiana for his years of service to the Eolian immigrant community.
Marino’s children and their families value their Eolian heritage, maintain their connection with the islands and the Eolian community in Melbourne and are grateful to Societa Isole Eolie for its advancement and support of all things Eolian in Melbourne. -
20. Mariano Casamento
b. 7 February 1903, Lipari
d. 25 February 199, Melbourne
Son of Dominico Casamento & Teresa Liccardo.
Husband of Frances Freeman
He was one of 10 children. Close brother of Guiseppe (Joe) Casamento (no. 17). Affectionately known to many as Uncle Morie. He arrived in Melbourne on the 26th of December 1925 on Citta Di Genoa ship with his mother Teresa and youngest brother Francesco. Mariano applied for naturalization on 7th of June 1944.
He lived and worked at Fruit Shops; 282 Sydney Rd and later in partnership with brother Joe at 454 Sydney Rd Coburg. Around 1946 Mariano married late in life to Jewish woman Frances Freeman (known as Aunty Dolly), they had no children.
For a short time, Mariano and Frances ran a Hotel in Melbourne CBD with relatives Joe & Lina Cavello. Mariano & Frances lived together at 206 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South, where he remained after Frances unexpectedly died in 1969. Mariano acquired several properties around Melbourne and was known to be generous man. He enjoyed hunting rabbits in the early days with his brothers, and spending time with extended family. He enjoyed attending the Società Isole Eolie club meetings and events with brother Joe and nephews Dominic and Bartolo. Mariano died 25th of February 1998 at the age of 95 years old. He is buried with his wife Frances and Mother Teresa at Fawkner Cemetery. -
21. G. Cincotta
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22. A. De Lorenzo
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23. Bartolo Dimattina
b. 15 October 1900, Stromboli
d. 2 April 1965, Melbourne
Son of Domenico Dimattina & Francesca Barnao
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24. Domenico Dimattina
b. 25 February 1898, Stromboli
d. 10 June 1959, Melbourne
Son of Domenico Dimattina & Francesca Barnao
Husband of Annetta Cincotta (Daughter of Giuseppe Cincotta & Rosa Ristuccia, b. 1 Sept 1905, Malfa, m. 7 Apr 1926, Melbourne, d.28 Aug 1980 Melbourne)
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25. Frank Dimattina
b. 10 June 1909, Stromboli
d. 9 August 1963, Melbourne
Son of Domenico & Francesca Barnao
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26. A. Famularo
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27. B. Famularo
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28. A. Favaloro
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29. A. Favaloro
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30. A. Ferlazzo
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31. B. Ferlazzo
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32. G. Ferlazzo
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33. Vincenzo Ferro
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34. G. Fiume
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35. Giuseppe Fonti
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36. A. Fraumano
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37. Giuseppe (Iacono) Yacono
b. 19 March 1889, Stromboli
d. 15 April 1971, Melbourne
Son of Vincenzo Iacono & Eugenia Liello
Married to Maria Concetta Frizza b. August 1889, m. June 1908, d. 18 August 1965
Children Names: Vincenzo(No.38), Eugenia, Annunciata, Bartholomew (Deceased in infancy)
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38. Vincenzo (Iacono) Yacono
b. 2 April 1911, Stromboli
d. 26 November 1991, Melbourne
Son of Giuseppe (Iacono) Yacono (No.37) & Maria Concetta Frizza
Married to Santa Amelia Mirabito b. 12 December 1914 m. 4 July 1935 d. 13 July 1998
Children Names: Maria Concetta, Angelina, Giuseppe, Antonio, Vincenzo
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40. Antonio Licciardo
b. 12 May 1897, Vulcano
d. 20 May 1978
Husband of Giuseppina Virgona (b.1898, Alicudi, d. 9 Aug 1967)
Children Names: Felice, Maria, Antonino
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43. G. Lopes
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44. A. Lo Piccolo
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45. Gaetano Lo Piccolo
b. Isole Eolie
d. 11 Jan 1951, Fitzroy, Melbourne
Son of Gaetano and Maria Rose Giardina (Married 28 Feb 1889, Lipari)
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47. Francesco Matisi
b. 4 June 1901, Pirrera, Lipari
d. 7 August 1979, Melbourne
Son of Bartolo Matisi and Angela Maggiore
Husband of Anna Natoli (1905-1996)
Children Names: Robert and Angelina
He arrived in Melbourne on 23 Sept 1927 on Regina d'Italia and was naturalized 21 Nov 1945. He married Anna Natoli 7th Feb 1932 in St Joseph's church Northcote.
Francesco established a fruit shop at 597 High St Northcote (Croxton) in the late 1920s. They had two children Robert 1932-2009 and Angelina 1934-2012. After Francesco died, his son took over the business until 2007. Francesco is buried in the Preston cemetery. Francesco had a younger brother Antonino 1914-2008, who became mayor of Northcote. -
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49. Antonino Megna
b. 7 June 1880, Lipari
d.30 September 1961, Melbourne
Son of Antonino Megna & Angela Paino
Husband of Giuseppina L'Ambrosa (m.24 Feb 1906, Lipari)
Children Names: Angelina
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50. Dottore G. Merlino
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52. Bartolo Natoli
b. 18 Feb 1900, Lipari
d. 10 July 1980, Melbourne
Son of Bartolo (1871-1913) and Maria Natoli (1880-1963)
Husband of Giuseppina Cincotta
Bartolo born in Lipari on 18th Febraury 1900 was was the eldest child and only son of Bartolo Natoli (1871-1913) and Maria Natoli (1880-1963)
He arrived in Melbourne 1st March 1922 on the Orvieto. On arriving in Melbourne he stayed with Bartolo and Bartola Palamara at 237 Brunswick St Fitzroy for four months. (They were his future uncle and aunt). He then lived and worked with Michele Capichiano at 237 High St Northcote for fourteen months, followed by one year with Angelo Schibeci at 271 High St Northcote. He then worked in partnership with Bartolo Palamara for one year at 267 Brunswick St Fitzroy. It was during this time that he sent for future wife Giuseppina Cincotta (1901-1997), who arrived 25th May 1925 on the Re d'Italia. She stayed with her uncle and aunt Palamara at 237 Brunswick St Fitzroy. They were then married in St Patrick's Cathedral on 5 July 1925.
They subsequently moved to fruit shops in High St Northcote. Number 261 (1926), 271 (1928) and 263 (1930), the last being their home until 1950, when they moved to 133 Flinders St Thornbury. While in High St they had 4 children. Bartolo (Bob) Natoli (1926-1906)[Ex.President of the Societa), Maria(Mary)(1927-1979),Giuseppina (Joyce) (1928-1961), Giuseppe (1931-1933).
Bartolo sent for one of his sisters, Anna to come to Australia in 1927 (She later married Francesco Matisi who is number 47)
In 1931 he sent for his mother and two other sisters to come to Australia. The youngest sister Rosina Natoli subsequently married Marino Casamento, no.19, also President of the Società. There was a fourth sister Concetta who died in 1910 as an infant.
Bartolo was one of the founding members of the Confraternity of St Bartolo in 1966 and held the stendardo in his home at Flinders St Thornbury, until the present hall was purchased in 1968.
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53. Bartolo Natoli
b. 30 July 1890, Lipari
d. 1966, Melbourne
Son of Giuseppe Natoli (1844-1897) and Anna Mirenda (1852-1899)
Husband of Giuseppina Natoli (1888-1968) married on 12 April 1911 in Lipari.
Children Names: Anna (1912-1996), Giuseppe (1920-1979), Bartolo (1924-2013) and Giuseppina (1926-1931)
He was the 5th child Bartolo arrived in Melbourne on the14 October 1927 on the Palermo. He initially worked with his cousin Bartolo Natoli in High St Northcote and then worked for Bartolo Ferlazzo at 256 Queens Pde Clifton Hill. His son Giuseppe came to Melbourne in 1931 and then his wife and other son and daughter came in 1934. He then had a fruit shop at 276 Queens Pde Clifton Hill in 1935, but lived around the corner at 10 Delbridge St.
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56. G. Natoli
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57. A. Originale
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58. Domenico Panettieri
b. 1897, Stromboli
d. 1977, Melbourne
Son of Giovanni Panettieri (1858-1934) & Nunziata Panettieri (1864-1946)
Husband of Maria Giuseppa Panettieri
Children Names: Nunziata (Nancy) and John
Domenico was one of 7 children. Siblings in order of birth- Salvatore, Giuseppe, Vincenzo, Domenico, Maria, Giuseppina, Giovanni.
In 1913 he came to Australia on the Orient line of Royal Mail Steamers- he, Osterley. He boarded the ship in Naples. He was only 16, but the age on the manifest says 22 years old! Profession- Labourer.
He travelled with Stefano Tesoriero, 27 years old.
The ship sailed through Port Said.
Early life: As he knew few people, other Italians from the same islands used to meet up to support each other financially to get a start in life. He met with others from the Eolian Islands and they started the club in Lygon Street.
He worked in a fruit shop with a relative to learn English and understand the fruit shop business, then started a fruit shop in Sydney Road Brunswick. (next to the Town Hall). Sydney road had no tram lines yet. It was horse and cart back and forth to the Victoria Market to the shop in Sydney Road. -
59. Gaetano Peluso
b. 26 Sept 1906, Lipari
d. 8 May 1983, Melbourne
Son of Francesco Peluso & Luisa Biancheri
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60. N. Pittari
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61. S. Quadara
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62. Giacomo Rando
b. 26 July 1858, Stromboli
d. 8 July 1940, Elsternwick, Melbourne
Son of Salvatore Rando & Margarita Tesoriero
Husband of Mariannina Paino (b. 11 November 1867 Stromboli, m. 25 March 1890 Stromboli, d. 13 July 1943 East St.Kilda, Melbourne)
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63. Salvatore Rando
b. 2 November 1893, Stromboli
d. 27 December 1981, Melbourne
Son of Giacomo Rando (No.62) & Mariannina Paino
Husband of Giuseppina Italia Russo (b. 23 October 1903, m. May 1923, Stromboli, d. 12 april 1987)
Children Names: Nina, Carolina, Giacomo
Salvatore migrated to American when he was 16 years of age. He lived in Brooklyn, New York. While he was there he was part of the Circolo Progresso Stromboli.
Photo: Circolo Progresso Stromboli 1922- Salvatore (shown circled) at the age of 29. -
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64. A. Ravesi
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65. S. Ristuccia
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66. A. Russo
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67. Domenico Russo
b. 27 March 1901, Stromboli
d. 11 September 1990, Melbourne
Son of Gaetano Russo & Carolina Alaimo
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68. Damiano Russo
b. 19 June 1895, Alicudi
d. 2 July 1975, Melbourne
Son of Onofrio Russo & Giuseppa Taranto
Husband of Maria Grazia Taranto (b. March 1895, Alicudi)
Children Names: Josephine (Russo), Sarina (Taranto), Rose (Fonti)
At the age of 15 Damiano worked for relatives in Brooklyn, New York, USA as a young fruiterer before returning to Alicudi to enlist in the navy. Damiano was in the Italian Merchant Navy around the time of WW1 and was a cook on board. When he came to Australia, he was a fruiterer in Camberwell and Brighton. He sponsored many individuals who came out from Italy. He and his wife offered them lodgings whilst they were able to get established here in Melbourne.
He had 2 outdoor bungalows built in the back of his house with an outhouse for them. For many years their doors were revolving with the many individuals and families that arrived and that they so generously supported in getting established. He was an avid gardener and had a whole extra block attached to his house block that was the vegie garden and chook pens where he grew a lot of produce.
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70. Vincenzo Russo
b. 1 March 1889, Alicudi
d. 26 Aug 1953, Melbourne
Son of Giuseppe Russo & Rosa Barbuto
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71. Giuseppe Santamaria
b. 11 May 1886, Rinella, Salina
d. 3 March 1970, Melbourne
Son of Bartolo & Giuseppa Sabbato
Husband of Maria Terzita Costa (m.19 Aug 1914, Maryborough Victoria)
Children: 1 Daughter, 5 Sons.
Involvement in the Società: President of the Società in 1931, 1940-1949.
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73. B. Taranto
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74. B. Taranto
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75. G. Taranto
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76. G. Taranto
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77. Domenico Tesoriero
b. Date, Stomboli
d. 1964, Place
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78. Pietro Tesoriero
b. 29 June 1908, Ginostra, Stromboli
d.1 November 1990, Melbourne
Son of Giovanni Tesoriero and Maria Concetta Cincotta
Husband of Maria Concetta Costa
Children Names: Francesco & Maria Concetta (Graffeo)
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79. Salvatore Tesoriero
b. 30 July 1910, Ginostra (Stromboli)
d. 30th May 1976, Melbourne
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80. Salvatore Tesoriero
b. 9 July 1885, Stromboli
d. 4 April 1940, Melbourne
Son of Antonino Tesoriero (b. 18 May 1843, Stromboli d. 6 April 1926, Stromboli) & Maria Bongiorno (b. 28 July 1852, Stromboli d. 1 June 1911, Stromboli
Husband of Margherita Rando (di Giacomo) d.1950
Children Names: Antonio, Giacomo, Dante, Vittorio, Maria, Nina.
Involvement in the Societa: Was Treasurer of the S.M.S.I.E.
Salvatore was brother of Stefano Tesoriero (No. 81)
Family Photo: Salvatore Tesoriero and Margherita Rando with their children Anthony and Giacomo. Margherita is also the sister of Salvatore Rando #63 and daughter of Giacomo Rando #62. -
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81. Stefano Tesoriero
b. 28 June 1888, Stromboli
d. 19 May 1957, Melbourne
Son of: Antonino Tesoriero (b. 18 May 1843, Stromboli d. 6 April 1926, Stromboli) & Maria Bongiorno (b. 28 July 1852, Stromboli d. 1 June 1911, Stromboli
Husband of Eugenia Rando m. 1919 (sister to No. 63 Salvatore Rando and sister to Margherita Rando who married No. 80 Salvatore Tesoriero)
Children Names: Josie (Benjamin)
Brother of Salvatore Tesoriero (No.80)
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82. Vincenzo Tesoriero
b. 19 November 1905, Ginostra (Stromboli)
d. 29th January 1967, Carlton, Victoria
Son of Giovanni Tesoriero and Maria Concetta Cincotta
Husband of Caterina Lopes - (m. 16 October 1932)
Children Names: Maria, Marianina and Giovanni
Involvement in the Societa: One of the first members to help set up the Societa
Vincenzo came to Australia in 1919 and went to work in a fruit shop for Giuseppe Tesoriero at 268 Carlisle St, Balaclava. Eventually bought the business from Giuseppe and it stayed in the family for 3 Generations until 2015. His brothers are also in the 1934 photo - Pietro and Salvatore Tesoriero. His nickname was ‘Sant d’Oro’ because of help he gave so many people who migrated to Australia. -
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84. A. Troia
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85. G. Virgona
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EXPLORE
100 Year Anniversary
The Founding of the Società Isole Eolie
As an organisation serving and promoting Aeolian culture, the Societa Isole Eolie, (SIE) is known to most people as the ‘Isole Eolie Club’ or the ‘Aeolian Club’. When founded in 1925 by Bartolo Di Mattina & brothers Giuseppe and Stefano Tesoriero, our charter was to be a social, cultural and welfare point of reference, aiming to help Aeolian migrants settle in Melbourne, offering them a place to meet, as well as providing moral and financial assistance in times of need.
The idea of a benevolent society was brought to Melbourne by Giuseppe Tesoriero, who had migrated to Melbourne after having been to New York, where he had belonged to the local Benevolent Society of Stromboli, and had personally witnessed the usefulness and merit of such an association. The New York Statute was then used as the model for the Melbournian Society’s Constitution, which did incorporate the aims and regulations that were to govern the life and activities of the Victorian Societa Mutuo Soccorso Isole Eolie.
Today as times change and a newer generation is stepping forward, we have a more general focus operating within the wider Italian community, to retain traditional links with the Aeolian Islands and their rich ties with the sea, while keeping alive, in an Australian social setting, customs and practices, such as our history, music, arts, Mediterranean cuisine and renowned pastries.
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Remembering those who were part of and contributed to the
Società Isole Eolie Melbourne since 1925.
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MANDARANO Luciano (1960-2023)
REITANO Bartolo (1939-2024)
SALTALAMACCHIA Antonino (1931-1989)
NARDUZZO Pino (1933-2023)
BARCA Giuseppa (1928-2023)
CASAMENTO Dominic (1936-2023)
MAGGIORE Joe (1952-2023)
BARBUTO Assunta (1946-2023)
NATOLI Bartolina (SCAFFIDI) (1933-2023)
TOSCANO Vincenzo (1905-1981)
CASAMENTO Giuseppe (1907-1985)
CASAMENTO Bartolo (1937-2014)
D'ANDREA Anita (1941-2020)
PELUSO Gaetano (Tom) (1906-1983)
SCAFFIDI Vincenzo
PANETTIERI Francesco (1915-1983)
TESORIERO Pietro (1908-1990
ROSITANO Maria (1924-2015)
LOSCHIAVO Sam (1930-2019)
MOLLICA Caterina (Rene) (1928-2017)
ZIINO Bartolo
NATOLI Bartolo (1928-2018)
ISCHIA Giuseppe (1915-2005)
NATOLI Gino (1926-2003)
NATOLI Bob (1926-2006)
TARANTO Angelo (1913-1987)
PAINO Giuseppe (1905-1997)
MOLINIA Tony (Anthony) (1940-2014)
FERLAZZO Giovanni (1930-1998)
ZAIA Tony (1930-2021)
D'AMICO Nick (Nicola) 1935-2019
D'AMICO Vincenzo (Father)
MARTELLO Giovanni (1931-2021
BENJAMIN Jose (TESORIERO) 1936- 2021
LUCA Giuseppe (Joe) 1932-2021
BOCCABELLA ANGELA (BROCCIO) 1922-2020
BARCA Giuseppe (Joe) 1928-2021
SANTAMARIA GIUSEPPE
FONTI Giuseppe
CASAMENTO Marino
SCAFFIDI Leo 1926-2017
TESORIERO Giuseppe
LUCA Marianina (Nina) (TESORIERO) 1939-2019
CANESTRA Bartolo
DI MATTINA Bartolo 1900-1965
BONGIORNO Antonino
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MANDARANO Luciano (1960-2023)
b.8 October 1960, Lipari
d. 16 September 2023, Melbourne
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REITANO Bartolo (1939-2024)
b.1939, Quattropani Lipari
d. 22nd July 2024, Melbourne
Bartolo was a member of the Società for many years. He was a big supporter of the social functions held at Eolian Hall, on bus trips around Victoria, the annual picnic at Seaford, and the Christmas party where he attended with his grandchildren. Bartolo had a big personality and was known to everyone.
Bartolo's family and former Vice President Joe Luca’s family, always shared a table at the dinner dances held at Eolian Hall. Both Joe and Bartolo enjoyed these good times until their health declined. -
SALTALAMACCHIA Antonino (1931-1989)
b.18 March 1931, Lipari
d. 02 April 1989, Melbourne
Antonino was a member from 1973 up until his passing in1989. Before that he frequently attended some of the dinner dances, the picnic and other functions like the Christmas lunch. He was usually invited by Leo Scaffidi and was also nominated by him to join the club. -
NARDUZZO Pino (1933-2023)
b. 6 June 1933, Piscita’ Stromboli
d. 27 November 2023, Melbourne
Pino joined the SIE in 1973 and celebrated 50 years of membership before his passing. He was was Vice-President of the SIE for several years and a long-time member of the Confraternita' San Bartolomeo.
Well known in the broader community as the ‘King of Fruiterers’, Pino was born in Piscita’ Stromboli in 1933 and migrated to Australia after serving in the Italian Navy. Soon after arriving in Melbourne, he celebrated marriage in 1958 to Maria Pittorino (also from Stromboli) and they set up a fruit business in High St, Prahran. They next moved on to Prahran Market where the familiar stall ‘Pino’s Fine Produce’ continues today to bear the name.
He was a man of generous spirit and his contribution to so many fields, led to the awarding of an Order of Australia (OAM) medal in 2004.
Pino became a prominent presence in the community of Stonnington until he stepped back from active engagement as his health declined.
We best remember him as a regular at our SIE functions and are grateful for his donations of produce to our events, esp. the annual Seaford Picnic where he continued to attend until recent times. The holding of the Miss Isole Eolie Quest on the deck of his fruit truck has become an enduring memory of this event. -
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BARCA Giuseppa (1928-2023)
b. 27 March 1928, Varisana, Lipari
d. 14, November 2023, Melbourne
Wife of the late Giuseppe Barca (Once Committee member of the Societa), mother of Gaetano, Antonio, Rosa Marisa, and Giovanina. Nonna to one of our regular performers, Soprano Rebecca Gulinello and sister Naomi. -
CASAMENTO Dominic (1936-2023)
b. 4 January 1936, Melbourne
d. 20, March 2023, Melbourne
Dominic was on the committee in the 1970s with his father Giuseppe Casamento. Over the years he attended various events including the annual picnic and dinner dances etc. -
MAGGIORE Joe (1952-2023)
b. 24 July 1952, Melbourne
d. 4 June 2023, Melbourne
Joe Maggiore was a former ANZ bank manager and was instrumental in obtaining finance for the SIE in times of need.
He was our Treasurer leading up to our 90th Anniversary in 2015 and on our Executive Committee for 4 years. He played a leading role in major raffles and always acted as Race Marshal at the Seaford Picnic after collecting the medals from Ascot Vale Trophies. -
BARBUTO Assunta (1946-2023)
b. 14 August 1946, Vulcano
d. 20 January 2023, Melbourne
Wife of the Long-Standing President Tony Barbuto. -
NATOLI Bartolina (SCAFFIDI) (1933-2023)
b. 21 September 1933, Vulcano
d. 4 February 2023, Melbourne
Betty was born in Vulcano, Italy and was the sister of Leo Scaffidi Betty helped in setting up SIE functions in the 1970s & 80s and was quite active at the time, while her husband Gino (d. 2003) was on our committee pre-2003, and so too her son Claudio who died at a young age.
Her son, Vince Natoli, was our Golden Sponsor at the 70th annual picnic at Seaford. He found the rope we used to use for the Tug-of-War in his dad’s garage and gifted it to us after a 35-year period since it was last used. The family, like many Aeolian families, were fruit shop owners and one of the last prominent figures from the post-WW2 Aeolian Fruit Shop Era. -
TOSCANO Vincenzo (1905-1981)
b. 29 July 1905, Stromboli
d. 22 February 1981, Wellington, New Zealand
Vincenzo was one of the founding members of the S.M.S.I.E in 1925. He migrated from Stromboli to Melbourne in 1922 -
CASAMENTO Giuseppe (1907-1985)
b. 7 June 1907, Lipari
d. 27 February 1985, Melbourne
Giuseppe (Joe) had been a member since the mid-1920s as part of the S.M.S.I.E. -
CASAMENTO Bartolo (1937-2014)
b. 23 January 1937, Melbourne
d. 24 June 2014, Melbourne
Bartolo (Bob) joined as a member in the mid 1950's. He was the S.M.S.I.E treasurer from 1980 until 1983. He was the Son of Marino Casamento, president of the Società from 1950 to 1951, 1963 to 1970. -
D'ANDREA Anita (1941-2020)
b. 19 June 1941
d. 11 August 2020, Melbourne -
PELUSO Gaetano (Tom) (1906-1983)
b. 25 September 1906, Lipari
d. 8 May 1983, Melbourne -
SCAFFIDI Vincenzo
b. 23 October 1902, Sant'Angelo Di Brolo
d. 19 February 1984 -
PANETTIERI Francesco (1915-1983)
b. 23 February 1915, Stromboli
d. 28 August 1983, Melbourne -
TESORIERO Pietro (1908-1990
b. 29 June 1908, Ginostra
d. 12 November 1990, Melbourne -
ROSITANO Maria (1924-2015)
b. 9 December 1924
d. 5 April 2015, Melbourne -
LOSCHIAVO Sam (1930-2019)
b. 14 October 1930
d. 23 January 2019, Melbourne -
MOLLICA Caterina (Rene) (1928-2017)
b. 5 May 1928
d. 13 May 2017, Melbourne -
ZIINO Bartolo
b. 18 May 1943
d. 28 June 2018, Melbourne
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NATOLI Bartolo (1928-2018)
b. 22 July 1928
d. 29 September 2018, Melbourne -
ISCHIA Giuseppe (1915-2005)
b. 27 September 1915
d. 4 February 2005, Melbourne -
NATOLI Gino (1926-2003)
b. 4 April 1926, Canneto, Lipari
d. 24 July 2003, Melbourne
Husband of Bartolina Scaffidi The family, like many Aeolian families, were fruit shop owners and one of the last prominent figures from the post-WW2 Aeolian Fruit Shop Era. -
NATOLI Bob (1926-2006)
b. 9 May 1926
d. 20 September 2006, Melbourne
Bob was club president between 1984-85, and was awarded the Medal of the Order ( (OAM) of Australia in 1991. -
TARANTO Angelo (1913-1987)
b. 26 January 1913, Alicudi,
d. 18 June 1987, Melbourne
Aged 74 -
PAINO Giuseppe (1905-1997)
b. abt 1905,
d. 5 July 1997, Melbourne
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MOLINIA Tony (Anthony) (1940-2014)
b.19 August 1940
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FERLAZZO Giovanni (1930-1998)
b. 5 January 1930, Lipari
d. 19 February 1998, Melbourne -
ZAIA Tony (1930-2021)
b. 21 July 1930
d. 16 October 2021, Melbourne
Tony was a loyal member of the Societa’ Isole Eolie and the Confraternita’ San Bartolomeo for over 20 years and generously supported the SIE financially during our 1980s Renovation Program. He and his late-wife Barbara always attended our social functions and festas at St. Anthony’s (both as attendees and to also help set up events at the Hall).
As a fruiterer, Tony displayed the typical Aeolian knowledge of the trade in his role as Fruit Department Manager at Coles Supermarkets in the 1980s and 1990s, after working during the 1970s with former-President Joe LoSchiavo at his Bay Street, Brighton fruit shop.
Tony’s is the uncle of Maria-Lucrezia Giorgianni (the wife of Lipari Mayor, Marco), and attended the function in early 2020, when we welcomed them to Eolian Hall.
As a club member, assistant on the Committee and a good friend to many, he will be sadly missed very much. -
D'AMICO Nick (Nicola) 1935-2019
b. 5 April 1935, Malfa
d. 8 June 2019, Melbourne
Nicola or commonly know as "Nick" joined the SIE on 13th July 1976 and to gain membership he was sponsored by the late Bartolo Ziino. He was introduced by his brother Marcello who has been a member since 1966. His other brother was Fr. Vincenzo D’Amico, who was SIE chaplain from 1960 to 2002 - for 42 years.
Nick actively supported the club throughout the years and spent time behind our bar as a barista. We will always remember him as a warm, lovely person with a great smile and sense of humour. He was Maria D'Amico's husband, who has been a long-time committee member of the Società Isole Eolie (SIE).
He was a registered member of the Australian Chiropractic Association and founding member of the Acupuncture Society of Victoria. Nick was also an accomplished Mandolin player. -
D'AMICO Vincenzo (Father)
b. 28 December 1925, Malfa
d. 25 June 2002, Melbourne
Padre (Father) Don Vincenzo D’Amico was the Chaplin of the Società from 1960 to his death in 2002 (42 years)
On the 31st of May in 1967, it was his initiative that the Confraternita San Bartolomeo was constituted. -
MARTELLO Giovanni (1931-2021
b. 26 June 1931, Vulcano
d. 28 July 2021, Melbourne
Giovanni legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren who have been and are great supporters of the club. -
BENJAMIN Jose (TESORIERO) 1936- 2021
b. 30 October 1936, Place of Birth
d. 16 March 2021, Melbourne
Josie (Giuseppina) is the daughter of Stefano Tesoriero who was elected SIE’s first President in the year of its foundation in 1925. His brother (her uncle Giuseppe Tesoriero) was the main instigator to the founding of the SMSIE in 1925. They emigrated to Melbourne after being part of the tightly organised Aeolian community of New York - with Bartolo Dimattina they rallied the support to found a formal body here in Melbourne.
Josie spent numerous years on the Committee acting as the Treasurer’s assistant, but her main role was Membership Officer.
Josie featured in the documentary film ‘Amuninni’, which celebrated the club’s 90th Anniversary in 2015. She spoke of the history of the role of women in the Società. -
LUCA Giuseppe (Joe) 1932-2021
b. 28 October 1932, Place of Birth
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BOCCABELLA ANGELA (BROCCIO) 1922-2020
b. 30 October 1922, Lipari
d. 1 September 2020, Melbourne
The Società Isole Eolie (SIE) is saddened by the loss of its oldest member and oldest serving Committee Member.
Angela came to Australia by ship at the age of 10. She was accompanied by her mother and younger sister. Upon arrival, they joined father Santo who had previously come to Australia to prepare the way for the rest of the family. Her two brothers were subsequently born here.
Like most Aeolians, while attending school, she helped out in their family fruit shop in Elwood. During World War 2, her father was detained, and having been born overseas to “Aliens”, Angela and her sister had to report to the Police Station every week.
As the eldest child and barely 20 years old, she took a leading role in keeping things going until the War ended in 1945 and the family was reunited.
Typical of many other Italians, Bernardino her husband, and Angela accommodated fellow immigrants during the critical housing shortage of the late 1940s and 1950s, helping them until they settled down and found their own premises. -
BARCA Giuseppe (Joe) 1928-2021
b. 14 April 1928, Varisana-Pianoconte, Lipari
d. 11 June 2021, Melbourne
Joe came to Australia in the early 1950s and worked all his life in Fruit shops.
Joe is remembered by the Committee as a very jovial, friendly and family-oriented person. He and his family attended many of the Società’s functions including the Annual Picnic at Keast Park. Joe valued the Società and its achievements and always acknowledged his Aeolian heritage.
Joe Barca was a very active member in the 1980s and 1990s. Together with his brother-in-law, Bob Natoli (former President) and his son Tony Natoli in the late 90s, Joe attended many meetings. -
SANTAMARIA GIUSEPPE
b. Date of Birth, Place of Birth
d. Date of Death, Place of Death -
FONTI Giuseppe
b. Date of Birth, Place of Birth
d. Date of Death, Place of Death -
CASAMENTO Marino
b. 31, August 1907, Lipari
d. 21 October 1976, Melbourne
Marino was president of the Società from 1950 to 1951, 1963 to 1970. -
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SCAFFIDI Leo 1926-2017
b. 4 April 1926, Sant'Angelo Di Brolo, Sicilia, Italy
d. 10 July 2017, Melbourne
Leo was Treasurer of the Società from 1983-2005 -
TESORIERO Giuseppe
b. Date of Birth, Place of Birth
d. Date of Death, Place of Death
Giuseppe was one of the founders of the Societa Mutuo Soccorso Isole Eolie. He was president of the Societa from 1926-1927. -
LUCA Marianina (Nina) (TESORIERO) 1939-2019
b. 28 August 1939, Melbourne
d. 20 November 2019, Melbourne
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CANESTRA Bartolo
b. Date of Birth, Place of Birth
d. Date of Death, Place of Death
Description -
DI MATTINA Bartolo 1900-1965
b. 15 October 1900, Place of Birth
d. 2 May 1965, Melbourne
One of the founding members of the Società Isole Eolie Mutuo Soccorso. Bartolo was President for 10 years from 1952- 1962. -
BONGIORNO Antonino
b. 21 May 1877, Stromboli
d. 1955 , Stromboli
Son of Antonino & Francesca Tesoriero. Husband of Francesca Famularo.
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Supporters Wall
Supporters Wall - Plaques
This wall commemorates the individuals and families who are or were great supporters of the Società Isole Eolie Melbourne.
Would you like your name or your past families’ names written on bronze plaques on our Supporter’s Wall in our entry hall?
We are offering the Aeolians of Melbourne this unique opportunity by giving you the eternal remembrance of your family’s heritage on these specially-designed plaques.
Each plaque measures 18cm wide by 11cm high and can contain the following as shown in the examples:
First Line: Family Surname (Max 16 Characters including spaces)
Second Line: Family First Names (Max 40 Characters including spaces)
Third Line: Additional names or words (Max 40 Characters including spaces)
Please Note: Maximum characters per line includes spaces and symbols
PAYMENT
Payment will only be accepted when we send you a confirmation form via email, for you to confirm and see what your plaque will look like.
In the email form, you will also receive a reference number to add to your bank transfer or Paypal payment.
Payment can be made by the following options.
BANK TRANSFER
Account Name: Società Isole Eolie
BSB: 083 269
Account No.: 515506799
Reference: (“Your Reference Number E???”)
(Transfer the value of the Plaque $300, $450 or $600)
(No Surcharge applies)
PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD (ONLINE)
You can pay Online Via Paypal Below if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE: Paying by this method incurs an additional $17 surcharge to cover Paypal Fees.
If you prefer to not pay the additional surcharge, we suggest you do a Bank Transfer of the plaque value.
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Historical Photo Archive
Historical Photographic Archive
If you have any photographic memories of the Societa Isole Eolie please feel free to e-mail them into us.
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Contact Our Historical Archives Department
Contact us if you have your own historic Società Isole Eolie photos or can provide additional information on the above photos.
If you would like to donate any objects to our museum we are happy to hear from you.