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Joseph Coletta (1) xxxx-c1930's Antonia DiCurtiss (1) xxxx-c1930's They lived in Italy, but they moved to England so that their son Vincent could go to the seminary and study to become a priest. Thier grandson Fernando (Nando) Coletta (3) was once asked what his grandparents did for a living, he said he thought they grew potatoes, he remembered potato fields.

Children (order of birth unknown)

1. Vincent Coletta (2) Believe to be the oldest son. He did realize his ambition to become a priest. He was elevated to Monsignor. The Pope wanted him to become Apostolic Delegate to the United States, since he was educated in England and spoke fluent English. Uncle Vincent loved Rome and begged to be allowed to stay there. His request was granted and he was appointed as secretary to Pope Pius XII. My mother (his sister Georgina) was so proud of him! Occasionally she would receive a gift from him. I especially remember a silk bedspread that was reversible. One side was patterned in pink and the other side was gold. I (Anna Florence Galardi) still have a beautiful lace shawl that he sent to her. Of course Mother never wore it, because there was no occasion to wear it. However, it was one of her greatest treasures.

2. Anthony Coletta (2) married to Sara Fascia, married LeOra Shackleford. He fought in World War 1 he was captured by the Germans. He tried to escape two different times, but was unsuccessful. The third time he tried, he succeeded.

1. Joseph Coletta (3) married Flora De Franceschi who died in 1985

1. George Fernando Coletta (4)

2. Eugene Albert Coletta (4)

3. Diana Maria Coletta (4) married _____ Tice

4. Mary Elizabeth Coletta (4) married to Carl Brueckner

2. Fernando (Nando) Coletta (3) married Dorothy ______

1. Ronald Coletta (4)

2. Richard Coletta (4)

3. Louise Coletta (4)

4. David Coletta (4)

5. Patrick Coletta (4)

6. Francis Coletta (4)

7. Mark Coletta (4)

8. Cecilia Coletta (4)

3. Orlanda (Billie) Coletta (3) (2nd marriage) married Luis Halpert

1. Teresa Ann Festa (4) (from Orlanda's earlier marriage)

2. Hudson Bigly, Jr (4) (from Orlanda's earlier marriage)

3. Peter Anthony Halpert (4)

4. Anatoinette (Ann) Mae Coletta (3) (2nd marriage), married _____ Leatherwood

5. Anthony Sam Coletta (3) (2nd marriage)

3. Emil Coletta (2) was married to Candida Colella, married Alaida _____, married Letitia. (Cleva) ______ He fought in World War 1.

1. Robert Claude Coletta (3) eloped with Cloti Vera Dozier. He was born on August 21, 1914, died on January 24, 1978 from a brain tumor. He retired from the Memphis Fire Department, as a Captain

1. John Alfonso Coletta (4) married Marcia Kay Sperry

1. Sarah Katharyn Coletta (5)

2. Mary Louise Coletta (5) married Ray Lee Davis

1. Leigh Ann Davis (6)

2. Kimberly Lynn Davis (6) born 20 October 1980, died 11 April1981

3. Michael Joseph Davis (6)

4. Amy Lynn Davis (6)

5. Lauarie Jane Davis (6)

3. John Alfonso Coletta, Jr. (5) married Dana Lynn Black

1. Caren Danielle Coletta (6)

2. Donna Marie Coletta (6) married Dana Alton Yarbrough

1. Jonathan Alton Yarbrough (7)

2. Daniel Aaron Yarbrough (7)

3. Joshoa Alan Yarbrough (7)

2. Robert Edward Coletta (4) married Claudette Ridinger Chandler

1. Patrice Lynn Coletta (5) married Gregory Gene Hollman

1. Ryan Robert Hollman (6)

2. Morgan Rachel Hollman (6)

2. Careen Ann Coletta (5) married Thomas Vincent Thillen

1. Rachel Coletta Thillen (6

2. Craig Thomas Thillen (6)

3. Craig Edward Coeltta (5) born 29 June 1961, Died 28 December 1984

3. Dolores Candida Coletta (4) married John Joseph Gardino III

1. Donald Gabriel Gardino (5) married Virginia Carlyle Hawkins

1. Amelia Carlyle Gardino (6)

2. Lauren Abigail Gardino (6)

2. Christopher Edward Gardino (5) married Allison Ivey divorced, married Allison Wilhelmina Leirer

1. Jessica Ellen Gardino (6) (1st marriage)

3. Andrew Michael Gardino (5)

4. Deborah Ann Coletta (4) married Gary Steven Ford

1. Tiffany Dolores Ford (5) married Michael James Everett

2. Robert Anthony Ford (5)

3. Amanda Patrice Ford (5)

2. Horest Joseph Coletta (3) married Laverne Cavasino

1. Vincent Coletta (4) married Sandra Schroeder divorced

1. Paul Coletta (5) married to Catherine Taggart

2. John Coletta (5) married Michelle Quinn

1. Melanie Coletta (6)

2. Taylor Coletta (6)

3. David Coletta (5)

4. Anna Coletta (5)

2. Jerry Coletta (4) married to Diane Dino

1. Lisa Coletta (5) married to Jerry Kyle

1. Lindsey Kyle (6)

2. Stephen Coletta (5)

3. Kristina Coletta (5)

3. Marilyn Coletta (4) married to Edward Discenza

1. Travis Discenza (5)

2. Justin Discenza (5)

3. Zachary Discenza (5)

3. Gabriel Paul Coletta (3) married to Mary Frances Phinner divorced, married Sarah Frances Wilburn. He was born on March 4, 1920 in Viticuso, Italy, died on January 13, 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee.

1. Benita Joy Coletta (4)

4. Olga Coletta (3) died young

4. Nicandro Coletta (2) lived in Viticuso, Italy, and was the towns Mayor until he died, I believe in 1980. Wife's name unknown. He fought in World War 1.

1. Ninetta Coletta (3) married to Enzo Mazilla

2. Maria Rosaria Coletta (3) married to General Aldo Piangerelli

3. Vincenzo Coletta (3) (twin)

4. Antonietta Coletta (3) (twin)

5. Georgina Coletta (2) married Albert Carmello Galardi. She was born on May 10, 1883 in Provincia de Caserta, which later was changed to Provincia Frozinone, in Viticuso, Italy, she died in Jackson, Michigan on February 28, 1947. "Georgina" is "Giaginta" in Italian. She was only 10 years old when her family moved to England. She never went to school, at that time it was thought that an education was unnecessary for a female. However, she could speak fluent English, as well as Italian. Children listed on the Galardi Family Page.

6. Dolorosa Coletta (2)

7. Adelina Coletta (2)