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In 1945, Rosa was living in the town of Loci with husband, Pietro, and young daughters Marietta, Angelina and Teresa - when tragedy struck.

Angela was a petite powerhouse of energy, only slowing down when forced to by either childbirth or recurring miscarriages.

With wheat supplies replenished, happiness swept through the family and Peppe played his lira in celebration of another successful harvest.

The water-powered mill Peppe Trimboli operated was located on the bank of the Novito River at Contrada Oliveto.

Around 1889, Giuseppe Trimboli visited the Galea home to discuss a marriage proposal with Angela's parents.

Genny and Martino returned to their wedding reception dressed in their 'secundu vestitu' and thanked their guests with 'bomboniere' gifts.

As patriarch of a large family, Salvatore Moshilla had a huge responsibility in arranging the marriages of his daughters to suitable men.

Defying her strict father, Genny made a frightening but courageous decision to dance with a handsome stranger at a wedding.