Memories & Stories
If you’ve ever tried wringing out a sopping wet beach towel, you know how much strength it takes.
- Grandma Magelli
The oldest of the grandchildren, I lived with Grandpa and Grandma Magelli in their Mt. Clare home until I was 15. I have so many fond memories of them both. Here’s what I recall about Grandma.
- Castel di Casio, Harry Swanson, Theresa Swanson
It was the first time members of the American side of the family walked the village’s stone paths.
- Grandpa Magelli
With only a carbide lamp on his helmet, Grandpa Magelli toiled 500 feet underground in one of Illinois’ underground coal mines, loading chunks of black gold onto mule-drawn carts.
- Grandpa Magelli
Our grandparents were poor. Not destitute—but poor.
- Grandpa Magelli
In 1907, at the age of 16, Biagio emigrated to the U.S. with paternal cousins, Attilio, 17, and Amelio, 32. Steamship companies hawked $30 tickets, often sold by traveling salesmen.
The Magellis
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The Maretas
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Aunts & Uncles
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