Michigan Woman Fulfills 86 Year Promise to Return to Ragusa, Sicily

Paula promised her grandfather Salvatore Massarello who left Sicily in 1906 for the US, that she would return to his homeland. And she did bringing her family. For more in depth about Ragusa watch this • Breathtaking Baroque R... .
At the age of 86 she returned with one of her sons and three grandchildren. She even managed to find some cousins. The reunion was very emotional. Paola's parents came in 1967 and her father took many pictures that she brought to show her cousins. Many of them spotted themselves in the photos.
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[@YouMeandSicily]

For more in depth about Ragusa watch this th-cam.com/video/PXAzZPdxnTw/w-d-xo.html.

[@anamariaedwards5869]

What a beautiful story! It made me cry so much as I have a similar story only in Spain.
I love to see how affectionate the Italians are and the sicilians are, And I'm so happy this beautiful woman got to see her family!!
And now her daughter and granddaughter can we visit Sicily with their children... Just a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing❤

[@freeplace5243]

It was beautiful to see her being made complete by finding her family. All the best!

[@stevenhornback782]

Best trip of my life with my family and so happy that my mother was able to make the trip to Sicllly to see long lost relatives.

[@YouMeandSicily]

Was great meeting you and your family!

[@Smoke-N-Shot]

Such a wonderful story and so happy for her... 🥰

[@candacegriswold5958]

I can feel Her Joy..... Thank you again Eszter.. You have brought so much Joy to so many people..

[@YouMeandSicily]

Was such a pleasure bringing you to Adrano. Will never forget your reaction when we found your grandfather's house.

[@Sabrina.LC17]

God bless her, what an inspiration!

[@sallyvoelker4274]

Beautiful story, it brought tears to my eyes.❤

[@mq3873]

Wow good for her such a beautiful experience 💗 Bravo Eszter for bringing people back to their roots & family. How wonderful they had pictures & video to share. God bless 💗

[@marilynsue4273]

My great-grandmother, Beulah, graduated high school in 1907. Her father came over from Lancashire, England where they had to swear fealty to the local lord. He and his brother came over because they were the younger brothers and had no opportunities.

[@vincenzafiorica]

Thank u for posting this ,it was so emotional..I cried tears of joy for this family

[@MAstanco]

So very touching. God Bless. I remember meeting my Sicilian cousins for the first time, Unforgettable.

[@MsFranF]

Oooh, God BLESS YOU!
I will remember your words when I make my trip next year and I'm from Michigan, too!
❤❤❤❤

[@franchuba4995]

Great Video - as usual - you are a gem. Thank you

[@tinkertron]

I found Salvatore burial in Denver, Colorado, when and why did he end up there? Also I notice that Salvatore wife pass several year before him? Whatever happen to Paola? I couldn't find her burial. I also notice she was older then her husband.

[@stevenhornback782]

Salvatore went to Denver to live with his eldest son and passed there. His wife Paola died about 10 years before in Michigan. Not sure where she is buried, I'll have to ask my mother.

[@manitheman0806]

Great, heart-warming story....Brought me to tears...GOD BLESS

[@YouMeandSicily]

:)

[@JH-mv5jk]

Beautiful family reunion!! Thankyou for sharing!❤

[@grazialionti5677]

This was so emotional 😥 happy tears ❤

[@damianscardamaglia7857]

My Great grandfather come thru Ellis in 1906 then his wife and children came to America 7 years later from Camporeale Sicily

[@florencehendrick4781]

This is so special because my parents settled in Michigan as well. My grandparents on both sides worked in the car factories in Detorit.....hard work.

[@christa333]

Heart warming story.

[@jodidelucca4190]

She is an amazing woman!!! So happy for her ❤😊🎉

[@danieltrafecante3813]

That was cool very cool Ezta
Paula very nice lady and beautiful family she found waiting for her you really know your business with their family tree lol!

[@gamacaluso]

Thank you Esther for translating and assisting in this beautiful family gathering! 🥰

[@santinadiponti6402]

Omg, what a wonderful reunion. So happy for them.

[@tizianacuscito]

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[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

So sorry I missed the live show this morning!

[@jodidelucca4190]

An amazing episode! Alfred I liked your 5 visit Ragusa tips!

[@florencehendrick4781]

Oh my goodness, you just gave my heart a huge hug. I know that when I get there.....I will be filled with tears as well.

[@YouMeandSicily]

For sure you will!

[@spideraxis]

Lovely story. I, too, have family in Sicilia. But it's been so long that I have no idea how to be in touch with them.

[@YouMeandSicily]

it's doable! Paola did it!

[@alkemystica]

Nice video!

[@Eiretraveller]

Thank you 👍

[@mf5531]

Soooo cool!!

[@josejoaquindearrillaga-id7gb]

❤️

[@jerryriccio5680]

Tears just kept rolling down my cheeks...how beautiful! Most of my family lives in Italy and I love going back to see them. I'm ready to move to Italy to be with all of them.❤🇮🇹

[@jamesingram7203]

Looks great😊

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

I got very emotional while watching this story unfold! I can't wait until I can visit there and I will also start looking on FB to try and find my long lost cousins! I will be there one day! Thank you both Eszter and Alfred for all you are doing to reconnect families! Such a wonderful video! I loved it. Annette

[@YouMeandSicily]

Can't wait to see you here!

[@rosatellu]

This is a treasure ! I have had the same experience finding one of my Nonnas sides in Palermo. It is an amazing experience. You did a wonderful job Eszter. Paola and her family are lovely and the epitome of a Sicilian and American family joined together. Thanks for sharing this video. It is truly precious

[@rosatellu]

I cried and cried

[@YouMeandSicily]

Thank you so much!

[@edwardlacorte6357]

What a Beautiful Lady!!! God Bless Her!!! A Wonderful Story!!!

[@YouMeandSicily]

Thank you!

[@nanakomcentire7605]

What a beautiful reunions!! I am sure their ancestors are smiling in Heaven!!

[@YouMeandSicily]

Grazie

[@dailybackup8372]

Ciao from Australia. I would love to do what Paula has done and visit my mothers town of Castelvetrano. I wish I knew how to find relatives without using those Ancestry website. This video put a tear in my eye and glad I found this channel. I have lots of watching to do.

[@YouMeandSicily]

Grazie mille ! We love Castelvetrano. Here is a video from there th-cam.com/video/p2jQ5Hv2MBU/w-d-xo.html

[@dailybackup8372]

@@YouMeandSicily Thank you