This page is made up from excerpt's taken from "MEMORIES AND HEARSAY" the history of the Galardi Family written by: Anna Florence Galardi Lienhart.

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Nicola Galardi (1) xxxx-xxxx
Caroline Bruno (1)
xxxx-xxxx

xxxx. Both were born in Italy.

190x. They immigrated to the United States at the turn of the century. About 1902. They settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

xxxx. What Nicola did for a living is unknown.

xxxx. They lived in a small two bedroom home in Philadelphia, in later years Caroline ran a small candy store. She also made raisin wine and sold it, even though it was during the prohibition years.

xxxx. Caroline was said to be a small woman, with a will of her own. That trait shows up quite often in the Galardi family.

xxxx. They spent some time in Abruzzi, Venice, Rome, Holland, London, Paris and then back to England where they lived in Huddersfield.

xxxx. Nicola lived to be 94 years old. His son Albert said many times he would have lived to be a 100, if a window had not fallen on his head. This was indirectly responsible for his death. It seems he became very senile after that incident, and often wandered away. Caroline would take him for long walks to tire him out and keep him from wandering off. He finally was hurt on one of his excursions, and was taken to Philadelphia General Hospital, where he died the next day.

xxxx. Caroline died of stomach cancer, she was in her 80's.

Six Children
     

1. Albert Carmello Galardi (2) Married Georgina Coletta on October 27, 1898. Coletta Family Page. Albert was born on January 20,1869, in Provincia de Campo Basso, Abruzzi, Italy, he died in Jackson, Michigan on March 16, 1953. Georgina 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.

Albert was a shoe cobbler by trade, Georgina was often an interpreter for the courts.

Georgina took in boarders to add to the family income, she did their laundry and cooked for them. There were nine boarders altogether. Plus her six children to take care of as well.

On January 9, 1918 the house burned to the ground, there was nothing left but the clothes on their backs. Georgina was blind for two months after the fire possibly from the smoke and the trauma.

          1. Mary Elizabeth Galardi (3) Married Charles Todaro. Mary was born on February 16, 1900 in Chesterfield, England, died on June 21, 1977. She was a little over two years old when she immigrated to the United States with her parents.
              1. Rose Angeline Todaro (4) Married Edward Nathanial Hamilton. Rose was born on August 26, 1915, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, died August 20, 1952.
                  1. Marcia Jean Hamilton (5) Married Patrick Maes divorced, Married Jim Melton
                    1. Patrick _____ (6)
              2. Vincent Paul Todaro (4) Married Loretta Whelen. He was born on January 17, 1916, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, died in 1990 from cancer. She was born on November 1, 1917, died in 1991 from cancer.
              3. Anna Adeline Todaro (4) Married William Clark divorced, married Henry Mohr
                  1. Judith Ann Clark (5) Married Michael Forrest
                    1. Ann-Marie Forrest (6)
                    2. David Michael Forrest (6)
                    3. Michele Forrest (6)
                  2. Barbara Jo Mohr (5) Married Ronnie Smith divorced, married Burnell Ziebell
                    1. Ronald Henry Smith (6)
                    2. Melanie Rose Smith (6)
                    3. James Nicholas Smith (6)
                  3. Jacquelyn Sue Mohr (5) Married Paul Howard
                    1. Joshua Howard (6)
                  4. Mary Beth Mohr (5) Married Patrick Filbin divorced, married Mark Barnes
                  1. Jeannine Filbin (6)
                    2. Amy Elizabeth Filbin (6)
              4. Anthony Charles Todaro (4) Married Antoinette Anderson divorced, married Hazel ______. Anthony was born on July 12, 1920, in Chelsea, Michigan, died 1969/70.
                  1. Antoinette Todaro (5)
                  2. Billie Todaro (5)
                  3. (a boy) Todaro (5)
                  4. Randy Todaro (5)
              5. Charles Joseph Todaro (4) Married Janice Hazel Glazebrook
                  1. Mark Joseph Todaro (5) Married Kathleen Eve Staron
                    1. Daniel Joseph Todaro (6)
                    2. Elise Nicole Todaro (6)
                  2. Bettinna (Tina) Marie Todaro (5) Married to John Curtis Pillsbury III
                    1. Erica Rose Pillsbury (6)
                    2. Timothy Curtis Pillsbury (6)
                  3. Richard Charles Todaro (5) Married Julie Ann Cummings
                    1. Michael Anthony Todaro (6)
                    2. Steven Charles Todaro (6), born December 28, 1990 died on December 14, 1992
                    3. Anthony Steven Todaro (6)
          2. Frank Louis Galardi (3) Married Costanza Le Donne on January 25, 1923. Frank was born on March 6, 1902 in Chesterfield, England. He was 13 months old when his parents immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The date was either March 25, 1903, or April 7, 1903 (conflicting dates). Costanza was born on October 29, 1905, in Roseto Valfortora, Foggia, Italy. She arrived in the United States, Port of Entry, Boston, Massachusetts, on August 25, 19212. She traveled aboard the S.S. Cretie. She had two sisters, Rose and Immaculata. Her father's name was Alphonse Le Donne and her mother was Rosemarie Zito. He held a number of jobs. Eaton Manufacturing Company, Jackson Bumper, Alloy Steel. and Kelsey Hayes, among others. He and Costanza also owned an Ice Cream Parlor in Chelsea, Michigan. Frank was on his way home from work on December 30, 1967, when he met his death, a victim of an automobile accident. After a lingering illness, Costanza died of a liver ailment on May 3, 1980, in Homestead, Florida
              1. Albert Tony Galardi (4) (Not Anthony), married Clementina (Tina) Marie Mussio. He was born December 10, 1923 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, died in a car truck accident September 2, 1987. Albert served three years during World Was II in the U.S. Army
                  1. Robert Anthony Galardi (5) married Susan _____.
                    1. Angela Beth Galardi (6)
                    2. Anthony Charles Galardi (6)
                  2. Janet Marie Galardi (5) married unknown, married Steven Popper
                    1. Aimee ____ (6) (1st marriage)
                    2. Jessica Popper (6)
                    3. Julia May Popper (6)
                  3. Richard Albert Galardi (5) married to Mary Lou Bennett, divorced
                    1. Jeff ____ (6) (Mary Lou's previous marriage)
                    2. Joseph Anthony Galardi (6)
                  4. Kathryn Ann Galardi (5)
              2. Alphonse Raymond Galardi (4) married Frances Angela Sica at St. John's Church, on October 27, 1946. He was known as "Fonzie" by his family and "Al" by his friends. He was born on August 20, 1925. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he died of a stroke at sixty three years old. She was born on January 7, 1926 died of cancer date unkown (but it was before he died). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was the Building Superintendent at the State Prison of Southern Michigan. She was Financial Secretary and Office Manager at Master Photo Dealers International Associates. She worked there for thirty-five years.
                  1. Frank Raymond Galardi (5) married Frances Kozka
                    1. Lisa Galardi (6)
                    2. Chris Galardi (6)
                  2. Thomas Michael Galardi (5) married to Sharon Cubic
                    1. Coby _____ (6) (Sharon's previous marriage)
                    2. Anthony Thomas Galardi (6)
                    3. Andrew Thomas Galardi (6)
              3. Joseph Edward Galardi (4) married Myrtle Richter, married Miki _____
                  1. Mark Galardi (5)
                  2. Sheila Galardi (5)
                  3. Mary Sue Galardi (5)
                  4. Patricia Galardi (5) married Ed Cormier
                    1. Corinne Cormier (6)
                    2. Caroline Cormier (6)
                  5. Susan Galardi (5) (2nd marriage)
              4. Georgina Rosemary Galardi (4) married John Conner, divorced
                  1. John Edward II Conner (5)
              5. Irene Helen Galardi (4) married Delbert Jepson, divorced, married Wesley Bittle
                  1. Diane Marie Jepson (5)
                  2. Julie Beth Jepson (5)
                  3. Dena Renee Jepson (5), born September 24,1964 died May 31, 1988 in a car
truck crash near Denton, Texas
              6. Mary (Baby Mary) Antoinette Galardi (4) married Chester Renfro, divorced, married
Larry Smith, divorced
                  1. Rick ______ (5) (adopted during 1st marriage)
                  2. Greg ______ (5) (adopted during 1st marriage)
          3. Nicholas Anthony Galardi (3) Born 1905 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died at the age of 13 months.
          4. Nicholas Anthony Galardi (3) married Angela Palazzola. Nicholas was born on January 2, 1908, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he died, on March 30, 1982. Note: Angela had a sister named Pietrina. They did not have any children but they raised a grand niece, Susan ______, from the time she was three years old.
          5. Philomena (Philly) Catherine Galardi (3) married Ricardo Cinat. He was born on August 19, 1903, he died of Leukemia on April 28, 1978.
              1. Elisa (Betty) Ann Cinat (4) married Bob Brouwers. Bob was born on July 7, 1924 died December 27, 1993, of cardiac arrest. Bob made a living as a building inspector in Los Angeles.
                  1. Teresa Lynn Brouwers (5) married to Sam Sanchez, divorced
                    1. Erica Josephine Sanchez (6)
                  2. Lissa Ann Brouwers (5)
                  3. Rick Robert Brouwers (5) married Luz Rubio, marriage was annulled, married
Doris Santana, divorced, married Mary Helen Torres
                    1. Reina Elizabeth Brouwers (6) (2nd marriage)
                    2. Jason Patrick Brouwers (6) (2nd marriage)
                    3. Elena Marie Brouwers (6) (3rd marriage)
                    4. Alexandra Christelle Brouwers (6) (3rd marriage), born on August 20,
1988, and died on June 9, 1989 from a very rare disease called "Failure to Thrive Syndrome."
                  4. Marie Catherine Brouwers (5)
                  5. Joanne Brouwers (5) married Michael Gerard Whitney
                    1. Neil Robert Whitney (6)
                    2. Sarah Elizabeth Whitney (6)
                  6. Antoinette (Toni Jo) Josephine Brouwers (5) married Bryan Loden. His parents are Judith Domingus, and his biological father is Manuel Miller. He was adopted by James Loden
                    1. Joshua Payne Robert Loden (6)
              2. David Ricardo Cinat (4) married Alice Perez
                  1. Marchelle Ann Jeanine Cinat (5) married Ricardo Reyes
                  2. David Raymond Cinat (5)
                  3. Daren Ricardo Cinat (5)
          6. Amerigo (Amy) Edward Galardi (3) married Sarah Donaldson divorced, married Rose Rahl "Eileen" Henderson, who died June 18, 1970, married Ena _______. Amerigo Edward Galardi was born on January 20, 1913, died of cancer January 16, 1973. When he sent for a birth certificate his name was officially changed to Edward Americo
              1. Patricia Ann Galardi (4) (1st marriage, adopted by mothers parents renamed to Donaldson) married Melvin Richard Nelson
                  1. Lawrence Richard Nelson (5) married Viki Doty
                    1. Brian Richard Nelson (6)
                    2. Melissa Ann Nelson (6)
                  2. Michael Alan Nelson (5) married Susan Jane Servies
                    1. Megan Elizabeth Nelson (6), born November 8, 1983, died December 20, 1983
                    2. Matthew Alan Nelson (6)
                    3. Johnathan Andrew Nelson (6)
                  3. Donald Eugene Nelson (5) married Susan Lynn Burke
                    1. Kyle Richard Nelson (6)
                    2. Lauren Alyce Nelson (6)
                  4. Cindy Lee Nelson (5) married Don Rayfrans Lindstrom
                    1. Sarah Ann Lindstrom (6)
                    2. Kristina Marie Lindstrom (6)
              2. Richard Lee Galardi (4) (1st marriage, adopted by mothers parents renamed to Donaldson) married to Arlene Mason, divorced, married Estella _______, she died in 1991, married Pat _____.
              3. Donald Ray Hinton (4) (another possible son) was adopted by his mother's cousins Ray and Hazel Hinton. Adoption certificate, it stated that Amy was the father. He married Nancy ______.
              4. David Albert Galardi (4) (2nd marriage)
              5. James Edward Galardi (4) (2nd marriage) married Sandra Kae Trolz, divorced, married Jewel (Julie) Lee Wilcenski
                  1. Christopher James Galardi (5) (1st marriage)
                   2. Matthew David Galardi (5) (1st marriage)
                  3. Victoria Lyn Tubbs (5) (Julie's daughter from previous marriage)
                  4. Gwendolyn Michelle (5) (Julie's daughter from previous marriage)
          7. Louis Claude Galardi (3) married Irene Huebner divorced, married Marian Shuart divorced, married Allie Mae, married Joy _______. He was born January 25, 1915 in Chelsea, Michigan, he died of cancer on October 23, 1993.
              1. Shirley Ann Galardi (4) (2nd marriage)
                  1. Debbie _____ (5) married Dick Lowe
                    1. Michael Lowe (6)
                    2. Leane Lowe (6)
                  2. Diane_____ (5)
                  3. Richard _____ (5)
                  4. Denise_____ (5)
                  5. Eric _____ (5)
          8. Anna (Ann) Florence Galardi (3) Married Benjamin (Benny) Ambrose Lienhart his family. Anna is the author of "MEMORIES AND HEARSAY" the source document for this page. He was born on July 3, 1912, in Bunkerhill, Michigan, he died on April 25, 1983, from Alzheimer's disease.
              1. Arthur Joseph Lienhart (4)
              2. William James Lienhart (4) (twin) married Tenia Earp, divorced, married Vickie Elaine Eversole
                  1. Bryan Duane Le Bouef (5) (child of 2nd wife from previous marriage)
                  2. Ryan Whitney Le Bouef (5) (child of 2nd wife from previous marriage)
              3. Robert John Lienhart (4) (twin) married Deborah (Debbie) Ann Pelmulder
              4. Michael Edward Lienhart (4) married Carolyn Ann Rinta
                  1. Janelle _______ (5) (Carolyn's child from previous marriage)
          9. Alfred Leo Galardi (3) (twin) married Janice Bradford, married Lucille ____, married Marian ______, and she was killed by a train at a crossing.
              1. Shirley Louise Galardi (4) married Michael Hrab
                  1. Teresa Kay Hrab (5)
                  2. James Michael Hrab (5)
                  3. David Paul Hrab (5) married Lisa ____, divorced
                  4. Michael Pietro Hrab (5) married Tonda ____
                  5. Stephen Timothy Hrab (5) married April ____
                  6. Deborah Elizabeth Hrab (5) married Richard ____
                  7. Michelle Anna Hrab (5)
                  8. Jonathon Andrew Hrab (5)
              2. Richard Galardi (4)
              3. Milton Galardi (4)
         

10. Frederick Vincent Galardi (3) (twin) married Dorothy Tennies divorced, married Mae _____, married Pauline ____. He died on July 25, 1989.

During the Depression he enlisted in the Army. After basic training, Fred was sent to the Philippine Islands. When World War II broke out on December 7, 1941, Fred was on the island of Corregidor. After General Douglas MacArthur left the island with his famous words, "I shall return", Fred was in the death march that has been written up in the History books. He was a Prisoner of War, and spent 42 months in Mukden, Manchuria. Fred was a healthy young man of nineteen years, and weighed 220 pounds. He was 6' 1 1/2" tall, so he wasn't fat. When he was finally liberated by the Russians, undernourishment and ill treatment had whittled him down to 110 pounds.

              1. Bill Galardi (4)
              2. Bonnie Galardi (4) married ____ divorced, married Vic Calvi
                  1. Denise ____ (5) (1st marriage) married ______ Velasquez, married to Don Holdworth
                    1. Andrew Velasquez (6) (born after his father was killed in an auto accident)
                  2. Nicole ____ (5) (1st marriage)
              3. Brenda Galardi (4)
              4. Fred Jr. Galardi (4)
                  1. Matthew Galardi (5)
          11. Marguerite "Margie" Mafalda Galardi (3) married Evan Sharpe Jones. He was born on November 9, 1920. He was an only child and grew up in Peerless, Utah, a coal mining town. He died on December 8, 1991.
              1. Tom Albert Jones (4) married Diane Feeley, married Michelle Rae Beams
                  1. Thomas Evan Jones (5) married Bonnie Heather Pardini
                    1. Casey Thomas Jones (6)
                    2. Tyler Peter Jones (6)
                  2. Traci Lynn Jones (5)
                  3. Kimberly Jones (5) (2nd marriage)
              2. Nancy Elizabeth Jones (4) married Christopher Henry Lutz
                  1. Ryan Alexander Lutz (5)
                  2. Shaun Michael Lutz (5)
                  3. Patrick Lutz (5), still-born on June 7, 1987
          12. Rosalie Antoinette Galardi (3) married Gordon Haack, married Russell _______, married J.D. Smith. Rosalie was born August 11, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan, she died on May 4, 1974 from Cirrhosis of the liver
              1. Mark Haack (4)
              2. Neil Haack (4) married Barbara Bullard divorced
                  1. Jennifer Haack (5)
              3. Gail Haack (4)
                  1. Rebecca ____ (5)
                  1. Robbie ____ (5)
      2. Alexander Galardi (2) Married Rose _____. Alexander is believed to be have been born in Provincia de Campo Basso, Abruzzi, Italy. Later he lived in Rochester, New York. (order of children's birth unknown)
          1. Caroline Galardi (3) Married _____ Triano
          2. Nicholas P. Galardi (3) Married Clara _____
              1. Alexander Galardi (4)
              2. Debbie Galardi (4)
          3. Mary Galardi (3) Married _____ Figlioli
          4. Dorothy Galardi (3) Married _____ Galbo
          5. Josephine Galardi (3) Married _____ Leone
          6. Margaret Galardi (3) Married _____ Garrizio
          7. Antoinette Galardi (3) Married _____ Russo
      3. Marianna Galardi (2)
      4. Ernest Galardi (2) Married Barbara Ann Grenci. He was born in Provincia de Campo Basso, Abruzzi, Italy. Later he lived in Rochester, New York.
          1. Mary Galardi (3) Married Peter Catone
              1. Erine Catone (5)
              2. Peter Catone (5)
          2. Catherine "Katy" Galardi (3) Married Elmer Latini. She was born on March 1, 1916, he was born October 4, 1912, he died on March 18, 1995 after suffering a stroke.
              1. Robert Latini (4) Married ______
                  1. Bob Latini (5)
                  2. Michael Latini (5)
                  3. Sherry Latini (5) Married ____
                    1. Nicholas ____ (6)
                    2. Joshua____ (6)
                  4. Felicia Latini (5)
              2. Barbara Latini (4) Married Paul McCarthy
                  1. Paul McCarthy (5)
                  2. Lynn Marie McCarthy (5)
                  3. David McCarthy (5)
          3. Nicholas Galardi (3) Married Mary ______
              1. Ernest Galardi (4)
              2. Robert Galardi (4)
              3. Nicholas Galardi (4)
              4. Debbie Galardi (4)
          4. Rose Galardi (3) Married _____ Frustochi
          5. Carmella Galardi (3) Married Sam di Salvo
              1. Samuel di Salvo (4)
              2. Charles di Salvo (4)
              3. Karen di Salvo (4)
              4. Barbara di Salvo (4)
      5. Donatella Galardi (2) Married Giovanni Di Cicco
          1. Maria Antonia Galardi (3) Married Romano Federici
              1. Joseph Federici (4)
              2. Alfred Federici (4)
              3. Helen Federici (4)
              4. John Federici (4)
              5. Donatella "Donna" Federici (4)
              6. James Federici (4)
              7. Richard Federici (4)
          2. Gaetano Galardi (3) Married Mildred _____
              1. Donna Galardi (4)
              2. Caroline Galardi (4)
              3. Teresa Galardi (4)
              4. Madeline Galardi (4)
          3. Angelina Galardi (3) Married John Dandrea
              1. Nicholas Dandrea (4)
              2. Lillian Dandrea (4
              3. John Dandrea (4)
          4. Rosa Galardi (3) Married Vincent De Angelis
              1. Rita De Angelis (4)
              2. Jean De Angelis (4)
              3. Rosie _____ (4) (relationship unknown)
          5. Genoffia "Janet" Galardi (3) Married Guido Di Camillo
          6. Pasquali Galardi (3) Married several times
              1. Patricia Galardi (4)
              2. Janet Galardi (4)
              3. Pasquali Galardi (4)
              4. Jean Marie Galardi (4)
          7. Anna Galardi (3) Married Vincenzo Di Cola
              1. Pasquali Di Cola (4)
              2. Teresa Di Cola (4)
      6. Caroline Galardi (2)