Italian American Information

The Italian American Connection

The Italian American Connection began in 1910 when my Grandfather, Joseph, came to America by boat and arrived in New York as all the other immigrants did at that time.

I remember the phrase DP's (Displaced Persons) used so many times growing up and I couldn't understand why these hard working people with their incredible energies and enthusiasm for life, as well as, their excitement of living their dreams were called "displaced."

All of my Grandparents came to America the same ambitious way.

Joseph was born in Caserta, a town outside of Naples overlooking the bay with its beautiful blue waters and he roamed the lush green countryside, just as my wife and I did last year celebrating our anniversary and getting re-married in Italy.

Joseph brought Italy with him when he came to America and he passed it on to his nine children and their grandchildren, one of them being "ME", The Italian American Connection.

I grew up in an Italian American neighborhood where people came together sharing conversations, exchanging secret recipes and many memories over good food, wine and music.

Every year we all made wine, grew our gardens, canned our vegetables and fruits, made fresh pastries and crafts to place in baskets completed with colored ribbon and ready to give for any occasion.

Everyone was so delighted with their creations because they were done with so much passion and eagerness to please their friends and families, as well as, the new neighbors arriving in their town daily.

When my wife and I met, we shared identical backgrounds and made a commitment to continue this beautiful trend we inherited from our families by sharing with "you" the Italian American Tradition filled with delicious treats and personal gift items designed for your "Special Occasion".

"Everyday Occasions" makes each Day a "Very Special Occasion" whatever the Occasion, so let us create one for you..

Alla Vita!
(To life!)

Andrew & Irene