Enrico (Henry) Ciolli
by Phyllis Zeck
This photo was sent to me from Val, thank you so much for sharing. Left is Robert R Ciolli 1911 – 1962. Center is John Serritella (Val’s godfather). Right is Robert P. Amabile Ciolli 1910 – 2000.
Robert R.’s father was Enrico (Henry) Ciolli. Robert P.’s father was Carmino (Charles) J. Ciolli. Enrico and Carmino were the brothers of my great grandmother Elvira. You can read more about the Charles Ciolli by clicking here and by clicking here.
Enrico (Henry) Ciolli was born 01 Jan 1876 in Italy. Henry married Carmela Petrella (1888-1954) and they had six children. Frank (born in Italy), Phyllis, Mary, Robert R., Josephine (Gigi), and Nancy.
I can’t find a record of his immigration but you can click here to read his Naturalization Record dated 13 Dec 1893. The record shows he was living at 165 Forquer St in Chicago. That must have been a huge apartment, many Ciolli’s lived at that residence!
The 1920 census lists the family’s address at 1023 Peoria in Chicago and says Henry immigrated in 1895 however that doesn’t match his Naturalization date. It also lists his occupation as Plasterer and states he owns his home but has a mortgage. His children are listed as Fred, Philamena, Mary, Abraham, Josephine, and Nancy. This census taker has made several mistakes, in fact he spells the family’s last name Ciole.
Henry passed away 15 Jun 1958 at the age of 82 and is buried at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery. I think it’s time for me to dig deeper into researching Enrico’s family. So many relatives, so little time!
11 years ago by Valerie Ciolli Stockmar
First of all, I just love this picture. Thank you for posting it. Looks to me like Henry Ciolli’s sponsor when he came to America was Charles Ciolli and that Forquer address may have been the home of Charles. The Peoria St address is unfamiliar to me, as well, but I may have forgotten.
11 years ago by Valerie Ciolli Stockmar
Census taker must have made a few mistakes so long ago. My uncle’s name was Frank not Fred but that’s ok.
5 days ago by Nancy Cioll(i)
Henry Ciolli resembles my father so much. My father was Rubin “Nick” Nicholas Cioll(i) II, the “i” somehow was dropped from his name, as well as my sister, brother and self. Our cousins all grew up in Chicago area and they do have the “i”, their mother was Mary Ciolli. Myself and sibling we all born and raised in New Orleans. Our grandfather was Rubin Nicholas Ciolli. We do have several immigration documents for “Ciolli” and our not really sure who they are. Wen have tried throughout the years to grow my leaves on our family tree with not much luck. If interested, I will find the time to dig them out and share. Ciao