If anyone knows the name of Joe Todaro Sr.'s parents, his ancestry may be easier to determine. I've never had any luck when trying to find out where his parents were from.

Josephine D. Todaro, who is Todaro Sr.'s wife, had the maiden name Santamauro. Some time ago I found what I believe is her father's World War I Registration Card -- go to https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-916P-97JH. Rosario Santamauro was born in Ventimiglia di Sicilia, in the province of Palermo.

Giacomo Luppino was born in Castellace di Oppido Mamertina, in the province of Reggio Calabria. I suspect his wife, Domenica (née Todaro), was born in Castellace too.

Last edited by antimafia; 09/26/18 07:38 PM. Reason: Changed "Santomauro" to the correct spelling: _Santamauro_.