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01/10/2002 News from Mary Zanoni about my Dad
My father (Joe Zanoni, Jr.)
passed away on thursday, January 3rd, 2001. His death was very peaceful
and he was never in any great pain. All his children were able to spend
time with him in the days before he died, and most of us were there with
him as he passed. The funeral was held on Monday, January 7th at St. Barbara's
church in Vulcan, MI. He will be missed by all of us.
11/20/2001 News from Mary Zanoni about my Dad
For those of you that have not
heard: My family learned that our father (Joe Zanoni, Jr.) has terminal
cancer in his
lungs and liver. He is only
expected to live about 6 months. They have sent him home from the hospital
where he will have
Hospice care. Many of my brothers
and sisters are there with him and also my mother. My Mom and Dad are taking
this
wonderfully. My Dad is in great
spirits. He is not in pain - just weak and tires easily. Please keep us
in your prayers.
And if you are so moved, send
a note to my Dad. I am sure he will appreciate it immensely. E-mail me
if you need the address.
Or you can e-mail me a note
for him and I will make sure he gets it. Mary.
9/1/2000 News from Mary Zanoni about webpage updates
My Mother and Father-in-law,
Laura and Gene Louis, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on AUgust
19, 2000. The whole family traveled to Newport, Rhode Island, where Laura
grew up and they were married, to celebrate the occasion. We all had a
wonderful time being together, seeing relatives in the area, and eating
scrumptious seafood. I have added a section for the Louis Family with pictures
from this trip and some of their geneology. Laura's ancestors came from
England in the 1600's. Some fought in the Civil War. Many were seafaring
fisherman. Gene's family came from Germany and from Belgium. Gene's great-grandfather
from Belgium lived and worked at the Fayette steel mill in the upper peninsula
of Michigan in the late 1800's. Fayette is now a beautiful state park showcasing
the ghost town and industrital buildings of the steel mill.
7/30/2000 News from Mary Zanoni (Joseph's daughter)
about webpage updates
My sisters, Theresa and Josephine,
and our Mother, had a wonderful trip to the
Zanolini reunion in Pennsylvania
this month. I have now added a whole lot of info
and pictures about my Mom's
(Zanolini) family tree. For you Zanolini's, be sure to
look under Zanoni pictures for
some historical photos of my family (Joe and Catherine).
In general, my life has been
busy with work and travel this summer. So far I've been to
Lake Tahoe for a good friend's
wedding, Kansas to be with Louie, and Pennsylvania.
In a few weeks I'll be going
to Newport, Rhode Island for my in-laws 50th wedding celebration.
In my family, niece Liz Baciak
will be marrying next Memorial Day, and nephew David Zanoni
(Mike and Valeria's son) will
be marrying soon too. Nephew Jeff Jozwiak and his wife, Heather,
are expecting a child in November.
Everyone is fine. Hope to see many of you here and there!
2/7/2000 News from Bob Zanoni (Serafino's son)
Family and Friends,
Emylia
Rose - born Feb.5th 2:44 AM 6 lbs. l oz. l 9 in. long. Proud
parents, Rose Marie and Paul De
Luca - proud brother, Alex. Proud
grandparents, Ruby and Bob Zanoni.
Emylia is named after great-aunt Amelia
Flor. Baby and mother doing
well.
...and from last fall..
We proudly present
our l0th grandchild. Sarah and John Zanoni adopted
Austin, born on ll-2-99, 6# 8oz.
Congratulations to Sarah and John along
with big sister and brothers, Amanda,
Jacob, and Connor. We all welcome this
precious new life into our family
tree.
Proud grandparents, Bob and Ruby Z.
1/17/2000 News from Mary Zanoni (Joseph's daughter)
about our Noble Heritage.:
I have added the translations
of two letters to my Aunt Paolina Zanoni Rauzi from her (and my father's)
cousin, Giovanna Pancheri. They were written in 1978 in Italy and contain
information about the fact that Poalina's mother, Florence Luchi Zanoni,
was the daughter of Fedele Magagna Luchi, who was the daughter of Giovanni
Magagna and Fedele Zanoniani Magagna. From these letters, it appears that
the Magagna family was of nobility in the town of Revo, Italy in Val di
Non. They were related to other noble families, in particular, Manincor
and Rossi. (I am not sure exactly how yet). Also, Fedele Zanoniani was
of the noble family of the Zanoniani's from San Zeneno. I do not know where
San Zenone is, but perhaps it is another way of speaking of the town of
Sanzeno. I will let you all know whatever I learn.
11/10/99 News from Mary Zanoni Joseph's
daughter) about New Zealand, etc.:
The new picture on the main
web page is of me on a large spectator boat in Auckland, New Zealand. I
was there for a week to watch the races leading up to the America's Cup
in February. The boats were awesome and the country is fabulous. It was
very easy to get around, and every person I met was just a friendly as
could be. I was out on the water most everyday, and when I wasn't I took
a few short tours around the city and up north. It was all fabulous. The
Italians won every race they were in and are in the lead for winning the
right to challenge the New Zealand in February. Check out http://www.louisvuittoncup.com
or http://www.americascup.org
8/4/99 News from Mary Zanoni Joseph's daughter)
about geneology:
Hello all! Recently I have been researching Nonna's heritage
(Luchi->Magagna->Zanoniani).
I have it from sources that Nonna's mother, Fidele Magagna,
was a Marchessa (marquis) which is halfway between a Countess and a Duchess.
I have been trying to verify this, but have not found an official record
of it yet. From stories I have been told, the nobility was given to the
family because of good work. I am thinking that it may have been Nonna's
great grandfather, Mario Zanoniani that was given the title.
If anyone has any information that can help with this
search, or any other helpful information, I would appreciate hearing
from you. I have updated my web page with the geneology as I have it composed
for the moment. Take a look at that, and let me know if there are corrections,
or additions.
Mary
4/12/99 News from Bob Zanoni (Serafino's son)
about David Norris:
Hi Mary,
Have another
note to share with the Zanoni clan.My sister Lucille and
her husband , Tom Norris's son, Commander David Norris
, U.S. Navy, on March
26 th ,1999 took over as Commanding Officer of the Trident
Sub, USS Georgia.
It is a Nuclear Sub which carries 24 missiles . He and
his family reside in
silverdale , Wash.
My cousin , Dominic
(Rauzi) is here in Stockton visiting me.
Talk to you soon , Take care !
Dominic sends his regards !!!!
Ciao , Cousin, Bob Z.
3/30/99 News from Bob Zanoni (Serafino's son):
The twins, Rob & Ron and I are going to Italy in
June.
Ruby doesn't want to go, so, she's staying home. The
first 12 days were going
on a tour from Rome to Milan. That includes Sorrento,Pompeii,
Isle of
Capri,Assisi,San Gimignano,Florence,VeronaVenice, Padua,
and Lake Como. Then
we'll rent a car for a week and visit Turin and Fossano.
then one day at Riva
to visit Ruby's cousin. then to Cloz and Vermiglio for
4 days. We will be
staying in Cloz June 25,26,27,&28th. Our last night
will be in Milan.
Hope all is well ! Hello to
you Mom & Dad !
Ciao, Cousin Bob
3/30/99 News fromFlorence Redman (Joe Zanoni
Jr.'s daughter):
MY GRANDCHILD IS HERE
BORN MONDAY, MARCH 8TH, 8:32 PM
WEIGHT 8LBS 11OZ, LENGTH 21 IN
NAME TIMOTHY WILLIAM DAL PINO
HE IS HEALTHY AND MOM AND BABY ARE HOME GETTING
ADJUSTED TO EACH OTHER. DAD IS BUSTING HIS BUTTONS WITH
PRIDE AND THE GRANDPARENTS ARE LOVING EVERY MINUTE WITH
HIM. FLO (GRANNIE FLO)
11/23/98 News from
Mark Zanoni (Herman's son):
Hello from Wheaton, IL. I'm Herman's 5th child
(2nd son), Mark. I wanted to update everyone on
my Dad's progress from heart surgery, He is doing
great since he had his
triple bypass surgery. He recently passed
his first stress test and his cholesterol levels
are heading down. He is driving my mother
Mary crazy at home, and his is anxious in
getting back to work. I hooked him up with a new
computer and access to our new high speed
internet service called Mediaone express. His e-mail
is hzanoni@aol.com or
hzanoni@mediaone.net.
11/16/98 News from Larry Zanoni: Larry was joyfully married to Doni on August 22, 1998.