- Enrico (harry) &Sisters Anna & Louise circa 1962 (29 KB)
Enrico (Harry) Apicella and sisters Anna Apicella-Leonelli on his right and Louise Apicella-Mansolillo on his left, outside St. Gregory's Church in Bellrose, Queens, NYC. The event is Joan Apicella's marriage to Galen Dullmeyer. - Louis Apicella and family c.1898 New York City (39 KB)
Louis Apicella (age 56) and wife Rose Giannattasio(age ?)with their children residing at 64 Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan, NYC. Louis owned abarber shop in Manhattan. He came to NYC from Salerno, Italy in 1874. - Enrico (Harry) Arthur Apicella circa 1960's (17 KB)
Taken in front of 237-16 92nd Road, Bellrose, NYC - Apicella Family Crest (29 KB)
Apicella derives from the Latin "Apis" meaning "Bee", and the diminuative suffix "icella" meaning small.Used as a pun (play on words)to "nickname" a person that was a diligent,and industrious,or energetic individual.The nickname served as that person's identifier in the community. When a system of surnames evolved, "Apicella" became the surname. - Frannie/ Vinnie Apicella, Rose Basso-LaRocca- '50s (23 KB)
Taken in front of 237-16 92nd road, Bellerose, NYC. Frannie on US Army leave(stationed in Korea), holding his 1st.(Jamie?)of eight children, with cousin Rose Basso-LaRocca and brother Vinnie holding cousin Stanley DeGasperis(son of Dottie and Louie DeGasperis)circa mid 50s - Rose Giannattasio-Apicella & Husband Luigi & Sons (62 KB)
Rose Giannattasio-Apicella, Husband & sons,ie.,Husband Luigi Apicella,Sylvester(Oldest boy),Enrico (Harry without curls),Fred (baby) - DeGasperis Family Crest (24 KB)
DeGasperis derives from the Latin "de" meaning of and "Gasparus" meaning the personal name Gaspare. Gasparus being a derivative from the Persian Gathaspar, meaning "bright" or "brilliant". An ancient Persian astrologer, and keeper of sacred things was one of the three "Wise Men"(aka Magi), that followed a "bright" star to Bethlehem.They were Gaspar, Melchior & Balthasar. - Rose& sons with"Andy" Stephen P. Andrews- '50s (21 KB)
Double exposure photo taken in front of 237-16 92nd Road, Bellrose, NYC, of "Rosie" in her famous apron with son Frannie holding 1st born son Jamie? Background Son Vinnie and two images of "Andy" (Stephen Pearl Andrews...Stephen Apicella's namesake)circa mid '50s.Note that faintly showing in far left side of photo is image of (Uncle)Louie deGasperis, and to the left of Rosie's arm is Rosemary LaRocca (Daughter of Rose Basso & Nick LaRocca). - Rose and Harry (Enrico) and son Vinnie Oct.1962 (52 KB)
Photo taken at Joan Apicella & Galen Dullmeyer's wedding Oct. 26, 1962 Queens, NYCNote: An oil painting that was made of Harry was copied from this picture, thanks to son Richie.It is hanging in Joan Apicella-Dullmeyer's home on Orlando, FL. - DeGasperis Brothers Stanislao and Pasquale & sons (31 KB)
Two photos: One showing Stanislao Degasperis and his Godson(?), and the other showing Pasquale Degasperis with his sons Carmine on his rightand Louis on his left. When the brothers (Stanislao age 26, and Pasquale age 16) left Sora, Italy for NYC, the year was 1900. - The Apicella "Clan" @ Markos's Wedding 2002 (524 KB)
Photo taken in Daytona Beach Hotel,FL August 2002.Some of the persons in photo: Joan Dullmeyer& children/spouses;Stan/Vinnie/Richie Apicella & their children; children/spouses & grandchildren of Francis Apicella;and "strays"! - Mary Apicella-Basso and Her Daughters circa 1940s (33 KB)
Left to Right: Rose Basso-LaRocca, Loretta Basso-Arduvino, Mary Apicella-Basso, Terry Basso-McDonough. - Harry and Rose (198 KB)
Wedding Picture - Seven Apicella siblings -Oct. 2002 (96 KB)
Taken at Arthur Jr. & Maureen Apicella's wedding October 11th, 2002, held at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn,Long Island,NY.LtoR(sitting): Louie(oldest),Joan,TonyLtoR(standing):Stan,Artie,Richie(youngest),VinnieMissing: Anna(first born died from pneumonia 1927 3 years old),Frannie(died from heart attack 1968 38years old) - Mary Apicella-Basso & Grandaughter Loretta 1940's (22 KB)
Mary Apicella-Basso and grandaughter Loretta(Lori) Arduvino. Taken in Corona,Queens,NYC circa early 1940s.Mary(Born in Manhattan circa early 1890s)oldest of Louis Apicella and Rose Giannattasio-Apicella six children. Loretta Arduvino-Gina(when she married Hank Gina (grandson of Raffaele Gianatasio-brother of Rose Giannattasio),changed from Gianatasio, which in Salerno,Italy was formally Giannattasio). - Four youngest Apicella siblings - Oct. 2002 (36 KB)
Taken at Debbie Apicella-(Jim)Magrone's new home in Conn. LtoR: Stan(68), Richie(59),Joan(?), Vinnie(65). - Stanislao DeGasperis,Son Louis & wife Dottie 1940s (45 KB)
Stanislao DeGasperis(born Sora,Italy 1874)drinking his homemade wine with son Louis(born Manhattan, NYC 1911)and his wife Dottie Naughbaer, in Corona,Queens,NYC circa 1940s. - Francis(Frannie) Apicella &Patricia MacDowell Wedd (217 KB)
June 29,1952 Left to RightRainie (Patricia's Sister) Patricia, Frannie, Artie Apicella - Rose / Harry& 5 youngest children circa 1945 (88 KB)
Taken at 237-16 92 Road,Bellerose,Queens County,NYC circa 1945LtoR:(sitting)Frannie,Rose holding Richie,Vinnie,StanLtoR(standing):Harry(Enrico),Joan - Louis DeGasperis and Son Stanley 1950s (9 KB)
Louis DeGasperis(born Manhattan,NYC 1911)holding his youngest child Stanley in their home in Bayside,Queens,NYC circa 1950s. - Francis ( Frannie) and Patricia Apicella Wedding p (182 KB)
June 29 1952left to right,Harry(Enrico)Apicella,Patricia,Frannie,Artie,Richie(in front of Artie),Rosie DeGasperis-Apicella,Joanie, Cousin Columbia(Terry),Vinnie(behind Terry), Stan(Navy uniform) - Rose Apicella and son Vincent Jude circa 1949 (174 KB)
Taken at 237-16 92 Road during Vincent Jude's (St. Gregory's Catholic Church) "confirmation" celebration. - Rose & family, bro Louis,& C. Leone circa 1968 (31 KB)
Rose DeGasperis-Apicella top center,to her right, bro Louis,son Louis,son Francis,son Richard,daughter Joan,son Vincent(above Joan),son Stanley(Joan's Left),son Arthur, son Anthony,Rose's best man Compare Charles Leone (born in Bari,It.).Taken circa 1968 at neice Margret Gianatasio's wedding, NYC - Rosie Degasperis-Apicella and her labor of love. (47 KB)
Rosie posing with the results of the labor of her magical hands in the kitchen of our home at 237-16 93nd Road, Bellrose, NYC - RoseApicella and Sons circa 1953 (32 KB)
taken in backyard of 237-16 92nd Road,NYCForeground: Rose Apicella and RichieBackground: Vinnie and Artie
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