My grandfather, Pasquale Filice, left San Nicola as a young man for Morgan Hill, CA. They were quite poor and were not able to give his grandmother a proper burial. Upon arriving in the US he promised that he would return to his hometown one day and build a mausoleum in her honor. After traveling twice to Cosenza in southern Italy and exploring San Nicola, Piane Crati and the surrounding area I finally found the mausoleum, barely recognizable. I was also able to reconnect with family in Piane Crati. This connection is on my mother's side but my father's family (Maida) is from the same area. I have such wonderful memories of these two trips and am so eager to return. I would love to hear from you. Rosalind Maida Farotte
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My grandfather, Pasquale Filice, left San Nicola as a young man for Morgan Hill, CA. They were quite poor and were not able to give his grandmother a proper burial. Upon arriving in the US he promised that he would return to his hometown one day and build a mausoleum in her honor. After traveling twice to Cosenza in southern Italy and exploring San Nicola, Piane Crati and the surrounding area I finally found the mausoleum, barely recognizable. I was also able to reconnect with family in Piane Crati. This connection is on my mother's side but my father's family (Maida) is from the same area. I have such wonderful memories of these two trips and am so eager to return. I would love to hear from you. Rosalind Maida Farotte