Sicily, Italy

Carmelo and Francesca lived in Sant'Angelo di Brolo with their large family of nine children born between 1889 to 1908 (inclusive).

Carmelo was born in 1860 in Sant'Angelo di Brolo. Casella photographs of his generation are rare, yet two group images have been discovered.

The name Giuseppe Casella is traced back to Sant'Angelo, in 1777. From here, many others with the same name are found on the family tree.

As she walked down the church aisle, bride Cuncia could feel the two-lire coin her mother placed in her right shoe for good luck.

In 1939, Giuseppe, Basilia and their children gathered for a photo. Today, this remains the only image capturing the entire family together.