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PAPALEO, Nicola & Alfonzina

Born 24 August 1913
2 April 1913 – 14 August 2003

Origin Stilo, Reggia, Calabria
First settled in Geraldton WA

CASTEL FELICE

Departure Port Messina
Arrival Year 1952

Fremantle

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Nicola came out first in 1952 to work and find accomodation for Alfonzina. The family did not arrive here until 06/01/1955. She came over under the name of Verdiglione with six children.

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  • alfonsina verdiglione is sister of my fathar sigfrido verdiglione.

    Sun 13 Jan 2013

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