When my grandfather, Frank, came through Ellis Island in 1903
from Fano, Italy, little did he know that he would later meet
Adela, also from the same town in Italy. They married in Big Run,
Pennsylvania and raised their new American family. My other
grandparents, Peter and Angela, also came through Ellis Island,
from Genoa, Italy in search of new life and new opportunity.
Eventually my family would migrate East to West, settling in
California. I honor my family's legacy, which was built on the
courage and commitment of my ancestors to chase their dreams. I
cherish the love and hope that has guided my family's lives and
has made it possible for me today to reach for the stars.