Hi Ron I did some research on Margherit Muscia and her murder Mrs Minnie Miller performed a botched abortion on Margherita. Its a tragic story for all involved
Considering the era, probably many. There is a good Pre Code film The Road To Ruin, where the main character dies from a botched abortion. The film was from 1931.
Aloha Ron! The collar you pointed out in one of the older photos reminded me of a story my Grandfather Victor told me. In Indiana was where he lived with his family. He was a young man in the 1920's( Born 1890- 1991). He said he wore "Shirt Collars" some men's fashion that kept your collar upright. He said he fell in love with my late Grandmother Jessie as she worked as a shop clerk. He saw her first when he went to buy a shirt collar. She had to climb up a ladder to reach them in the old-fashioned wooden shelving units of their general store. He said her legs were SO beautiful (from the view he got from below as she ascended the ladder), that he returned several times for MORE shirt collars before he asked her to Marry him. 😊
This may sound weird. But, the drone shots over the cemeteries when you fly low over the monuments and markers lends an haunting, spiritual aspect to videos like this. Always liked the drone shots of any kind on this channel.
This has to be one of my favourite walkthroughs Ron. So amazingly poignant. It is like we are walking through history with time melting away while you do so. Thank you for remembering the forgotten.
Makes me grateful I had my son for 35 years. I know you also experienced this greatest of all griefs and can appreciate the immense heartache that prevailed. I believe it shortened many a survivor’s life. A broken heart is real. God bless you.
This is absolutely incredible how you inlayed these personal stories on to each stone. What a great touch that I've never seen done before. You know, I always watch these full screen on my tv because I get so involved in your stories. They are mesmerizing. I always miss the chat because of that though but tonight I had to get up and come over to my computer to donate because the way you did this just really touched me! Just incredible. Brings a tear to my eye. I think I'm just getting old because everything seems makes me cry these days. Oh, and the music in the background did me in .... carry on Captain!
Ron, you should have your own tv show. So none of this people are forgotten. Love your video, love your narration, love your story telling. Please don't ever quit doing this. You have inspired me to walk, my own people's cemetery... so many stories RIP
This was truly special Ron. To me it felt from the heart, the pictures, stories, and beautiful music, telling the stories of these people. They had the same emotions, highs and lows, joy and sorrows, as we do. This is why you do what you do Ron. Especially touching was the tender age of many, the babies and children, even young adults. Lives cut short, but because of you we heard some of their stories. Thank you Ron and Deb! 🎄❤️💚
My hat off to the Italian community for keeping the memory alive of their ancestors. These pictures do open a window to the past of these families to show us how they looked in life.
Very hard times in the early 1900’s. So many babies never got the chance to grow up and have a good life. It’s very sad to see this. So much horrible illnesses around at that time period. Another great clip Ron, keep on bringing these peoples stories to life.
I always think about how people fuss nowadays and don't want their babies vaccinated against diseases, and they don't know how many children those vaccinations have saved.
These are the most touching pieces of your work. To not only look at their beautiful stones (and to me these are more beautiful than all the fancy stones of today ) but for you to bring them to life after years of being forgotten. I hope there is someone like you in a 100 years to bring our stories to life! ❤
This was an amazing walk & I found myself selfishly saddened to learn of your move. You've introduced me to so many beautiful cemeteries, this my favorite. I have to admit I teared up thinking you'll be so far away & not able to just stop by. The music is so beautiful. Thank you Ron. Thank you Deb. Chicagoland will truly miss your presence.
Wow. Ron, thanks for sharing. When we see these cameos, those that have passed, they come alive. God bless them all! RIP Immigrant stories… I could start with my grandpa Franz S, he came to Canada in 1961, landing at Halifax. He brought with him his family and his car, a Borgwart Isabella, right hand drive from South Africa. He was a fine cabinet maker and a German Ww2 veteran, serving in France as an infantryman in a Luftwaffe field division. Coming to Canada for a better life. His youngest son my dad, died suddenly in 1993. A year that my grandparents never really recovered from. He told me many interesting stories about my great grandparents, and how life was like in Essen after WW1, the chaotic Weimar Republic and the notorious Hitler time. Grandpa died in 2011. Of all the grandchildren I was the favourite. I take care of the family grave to this day. The German community hardly exits in Montreal, Quebec to this day. It is dwindling. But, they are not forgotten. Ruhe in Frieden. RIP ❤
Thank you for honoring what can be known of their stories. So so very tragic. How much we take for granted never having to face the kinds of heartaches and fears they have had to deal with. It’s understandable why people had large families. Life was fragile. We are so blessed today. Yes we too have serious issues but not like it was then when it was fairly common to lose several loved ones in a short time.
Ron, thank you so much for taking us to the cemetery, and showing us the pictures of these beautiful people, and telling us the stories about them, they are so intriguing, I wish we could meet them and talk to them. I loved your music too.
Ron I too love this cemetery and will miss your walks amongst the passed on love ones here. Thanks to Deb for all the help that you provide Ron and the families of the dearly departed. Good luck with your move.
This is one of the most beautiful and haunting videos yet. I cried throughout it as well. All of these families who immigrated helped build our country, I want to thank them all. 🇺🇸🕊🇺🇸 The kids broke my heart and those who passed so young. 💔
I am in tears. Who will tell more stories in this cemetery? I know your one person but we need to see and learn more. It's history that is not taught anywhere. Your channel has brought these souls to life again. Because of you they are NOT forgotten. Thank you for showing us and sharing these people's story's and pictures. They are still alive by seeing the pictures. When you move will you still tell the forgotten ones story's??? 😢
I'm so glad you did this video. They are my very favorite ones. I hope you will continue to do these in others states and townes. It's heart warming to remember these people and their life's. Thanks Ron
Loved this walk today! The pictures add so much personality to a stone. Seeing the intricate carvings on these stones is amazing! Ron, hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
This was a brilliant post! For some reason, I am sad you are moving to Az. It’s nice having you nearby in Chicago, as I am in Milwaukee. I guess it made me sad that it may be your last visit to this cemetery. An awesome job by you and Deb.
Another great episode. I felt so sad for some reason when you talked about this being a possible last visit to this cemetery. The first time seeing one of your videos it was in this cemetery amongst feet of snow. I guess it's sad to think of anything ending although it's new adventures to look forward to. As long as you produce I and others will be watching and looking forward to your amazing videos. 👏
This cemetery is enjoyable to walk through. The photos on the headstones are always interesting to look at. I did like the history of the people you found. Ron, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
I so enjoyed this episode Ron. You have done a outstanding job on this. All the information from articles, obits and dates you shared was fascinating to me. I love all these old pictures on these headstones showing the different hairstyles, & clothing. There were quite a few sad stories too. So much sickness during that time. Thank you for sharing all of this.
Very well produced video Ron. One of your all-time best! Very sad about how many children died in the early 1900's. Learning their stories is the best part of the videos. Can't wait until the next one!
Beautiful, heart wrenching but powerful images here..what an incredible job you have done telling these stories..makes one very aware of what a fleeting thing life is..make it count. This is one of your very best! A happy, safe and healthy Christmas Ron..it has been a great year since I found your channel
I love it when you do these videos, my grandma was born in Italy and came here with my great grandparents when she was in her early teens .. I need to shout them out Rosario and Francesca Salpietro ❤and my grandma Casimina ❤. Rest in peace, miss you all 😢
Awesome job on this episode, Ron. I can’t begin to imagine the work that went into this. 40:51 My mother was Italian. Her parents were immigrants from Naples, Italy. Everyone has a very rich story. I wonder if there’s more information on that murder? Thanks Ron, awesome job.
Have you been to Naples? My husband was born in Naples and raised on the Isola di Ischia. Beautiful place! Family live next to one of two island cemeteries. Very small cemetery and none of the graves are older than 15 years. They rent graves for 10-15 years, then exhumed and put them in a family crypt. At night time on our balcony, I could see the light from candles on each grave. Just beautiful.
I was surprised to hear that you are moving to Arizona! I lived there for 15 years & my husband of 47yrs passed away June 2020, friends convinced me to move to South Carolina the following year. So the dog & I drove almost 2000 miles. I like it here sort of, I don't care for the winters!!! I really miss Arizona so much & really would love to move back. Maybe someday I'll be able to. Good for you!!!
will be there ONLY in the winters, Wisconsin in the summers. I have lots of planned mountain exploring and western frontier history to tell ! Been planning this move for 25 years! it is no sudden decision.
This has been your BEST video yet. You’ve outdone yourself. I LOVE the music and the details you’ve shared. Well done I’m guessing some of the missing photos may be due to the widowed spouse getting remarried. They may have been buried with their new spouse. Arizona??? Do you know how HOT it gets there? Tucson has great Mexican food, wonderful lightening storms and snow on Mt. Lemon. Always remembere you will be missed here in the Chicago area.
I really love how each person had a story. I noticed that there are a lot of Antionios and Giovannis.I think that this is one of your best. These are the kind of stories I find very interesting. You did a great job. Now off to see Mothman.
I love these cemetery walks where you look at the pictures! I wish you the best of everything as you move to Arizona. Glad you did one last walk in this beautiful cemetery.
I loved this walk! And Mt Carmel; hope to visit one day. This one with the music and stories blended in was especially moving. I don't find those old photos grim - maybe they had bad teeth back in the day. In contrast to our snapshots and selfies, I find these ovals pull me in. They are like spirit photos, so solemn and soulful. Thank You for a great year and I hope you continue on your journey in the next. Good will and blessings to you and yours in 2023. (Oops I just caught myself typing 1923. lol.)
Wow Ron! Just wow! That was an incredible episode! Everything about it! I'm speechless 🙊 Just awesome! And thank you Deb for all the hard work you put into researching these people and their stories! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
My fiancé and I both agreed that this was the best episode of a walk-through that you’ve ever done. The background music and the individual genealogy history really did a lot to keep our attention. I would also like to thank Deb in her genealogy research help. I am positive that it is not an easy task, finding information on people from 100 years ago. We made sure to give both of our accounts a thumbs up for this episode. Keep up the good work, Ron we’ve literally watched every episode you’ve ever recorded.
This is a stunning cemetery! Mt. Carmel is my favorite walk that you’ve done many times over. The beautiful headstones are amazing. Beautifully carved marble. I can see why you want your final resting place here. Have you ever thought of replacing some pictures lost or if in need of repair? I’m in awe of this cemetery! Wonderful walk through today. I will miss you not covering it some more as you move to AZ. Thank you, Ron, for bringing this and all your videos of the Faces of the Forgotten.
Beautiful music and may I say one of your best presentations of your Cemetry walks ...love that you have found out lots of information about all these people...keep presenting your walks this way and your music 🎶 🎵
Thank you for taking the time to tell these stories.I love cemeteries and Mt.Carmel is one of my favorites.I come here every time im in the Chicagoland area.The art in here is amazing.Has anyone ever considered putting a lucite cover on the DeSalvo grave? It would be s shame to see it disintegrate.Thank you,again,Ron.
22:33 Joseph Peter Russo, a checker and store keeper. Born 1/07/1909, died 10/17/1927, 18 years old, buried 10/20/1927. Cause of death was pyelonephritis. Kidney infection aka pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection. A urinary tract infection (UTI). It usually begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to the kidneys. In 1937 sulfanilamide was being given to UTI sufferers, which ended the infection in individuals. There are now antibiotic-resistant uropathogenic E. coli now. Parents: Enrico "Harry" Russo (7/6/1885 to 9/30/1951, age 66) and Jennie Scardina (11/11/1892 to 3/23/1967, age 74).
@29:48 for example, it was common back then to pencil / draw in the clothes of the portraits; some people had only enough money to pay the photographer (expensive), and not enough money pay (or rent) a suit to be worn for only one photo.
Exceptional. Truly exceptional. I lost my beloved Papa' last September and my beloved Mamma this February just gone, and I miss them terribly. The way you have remembered these beautiful Italian immigrants is so special to me. The music, the filming, the stories, I had tears streaming down my face the whole time. Thank you Ron xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤
It's a beautiful and sad cemetery. Hopefully, you'll get back there one day - there is so much more to see. I love the pictures - they bring the story to life, but that doesn't mean you should skip any! They were all something to see.
Remarkable that single labourer income families could afford such spectacular monuments. I can't imagine what these granite and marble headstones and sculptures would cost today.
😅Saw your question concerning grave headstone costs at Mt.Carmel cemetery. 😅Italians are great stone masons. Perhaps the answer lies in the fact that the headstone business was owned by Italians who sold these headstones at a greatly reduced price or long payment plan to fellow immigrants.
The haunting music and BEAUTIFUL drone footage made this video extra poignant!! WELL DONE, RON!! May all the departed ones featured in the video RIP!! XXXX 👍💚💖
12:20 Caterina age 29 years and 7 months (aka Katherine and Clara). Died in hospital from intestinal obstruction. The 3 others on the tombstone are some of her children.
I love those kind ofVideos... always interesting to look on those pictures and the stories behind of. It's like a walk back in time. This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries. Thank u Ron for those amazing video. Greets from Germany and merry christmas to you and your family
My maternal grandparents lost their oldest daughter when she was a month old from SIDS in 1946. Then in 1998 their oldest son in an accident caused by a drunk driver
Ron, loved following this walk with you. You really are the best story teller, empathetic, loving and so kind. ❤ This was kinda of sad. I,ve been following you for 3 years and now you are moving to Arizona. Good luck with your move and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Karen.
Thankd Deb💕 so many children! Love the pictures, feels like you are part of their never ending story, they live on in their photos, thanks for the walk.
Fomusa family- The 4th daughter also died, the same year as her 2 yo sister..she was only 28..and the oldest brother lived up to be 31..i agree, i still don't understand how the parents survived all od those tragedies..and what i also noticed is that parents often lived at least 20 years more in most of the cases..kinda impressive.. On Find a grave i saw alot of similar stories..6/7 children all died year by year in a row, strange accidents and illnesses(many examples of that). Life was much different back then..death was basically peeked behind a corner..
Greetings from the UK. Thanks for a lovely vlog. It makes you wonder about the lives of the people in a cemetery. What would they have thought about the world today. May they all rest in eternal peace.
12:20 young Angelo, 2 years and 2 months, died in hospital from lobar pneumonia (bacterial). The 2 Caterina's are his mother and sister, and Peter is his brother.
Ron and Deb!!! This was by far my most favorite episode EVER!!!!!!!!!!! I am so taken back! Absolutely incredible and 😢made me tear up several times! It’s amazing and so special to bring these people back to life… I know that there are some apps now that will actually take the photos and bring the photos to life! How incredible it would be to add that to another episode! Can’t wait for another walk through this remarkable resting place for so many hard working immigrants!! ❤❤ thank you again Ron and Deb!!!!That was a Christmas present for all of us that’s for sure! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤
15:55 Mercuria "Martha" Panzarella, age 45, single, bakery packer, 10/16/1877 to 9/06/1923. Parents: Stephen Panzarella and Sebastina Leone. Cause of death: Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle, myocardium). It can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood, and can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and irregular heart rhythms. Causes may include viral infection, drug reaction or inflammatory conditions. In severe cases, it can weaken the heart, preventing the rest of the body from getting enough blood supply. It can lead to stroke or heart attack. Treatment may include medications, procedures or surgeries.
What wonderful statues. I wish they would maintain the pictures when the caulk that holds them in starts to chip away so the pictures don't fall out like some of them have. Thank you for the video
The music to accompany this video was so beautiful. I will watch this episode again because there is so much information here and the music so relaxing. I'm sad that you'll be moving but I'm glad you've made arrangements to be buried at Mt Carmel and will have a picture of yourself on the headstone. By the time God takes you, I'll be long gone, I'll make it a point to visit your grave in spirit because you should never be forgotten
Hi Ron, this has to be one of the sadest, most informative ones I have seen. The background you folks find, the presentation and respect is much appreciated. You do these, often forgotten, families kind justice. Thank you Deb for the background information . Much appreciated. Thank you.
Nice program Ron I enjoyed watching since my dad's parents or my grandparents were immigrants from Italy who came to America in 1910 through Ellis Island, I think I Might have mentioned this before but my grandfather first wife died giving birth and the child died soon after he then wrote my grandmother to come to America to marry him , he worked on the railroad for 50 years so it seems like alot of these immigrants and sad loses of children or spouses anyway very nice video thanks Ron
Wow Ron what a gorgeous monument. Thanks so much for sharing! May they all RIP. My family is from Calabria Italy 🇮🇹. I had to watch this 1 twice. Fabulous.
My Aunt passed away at four years old from lukekemia.she was born in 1943 and passed away in 1947. When my dad was one years old. My grandmother lived until she. Was 91 years old (2004) and she never stopped grieving her daughter 💔
I was able to visit this cemetery in July 2022 ! This cemetery is just breathtaking... the mom with the baby, the Capones and many more! Thank you again for sharing.
Hi Ron
I did some research on Margherit Muscia and her murder
Mrs Minnie Miller performed a botched abortion on Margherita. Its a tragic story for all involved
ahhh, intersting!! ty.
I wonder how many of these women died that way
Considering the era, probably many. There is a good Pre Code film The Road To Ruin, where the main character dies from a botched abortion. The film was from 1931.
What a shame Baby and mother died.✝️
thank you for the stories of these people...although quite sad...very interesting....God Bless them....and Thank you again!
Aloha Ron! The collar you pointed out in one of the older photos reminded me of a story my Grandfather Victor told me. In Indiana was where he lived with his family. He was a young man in the 1920's( Born 1890- 1991). He said he wore "Shirt Collars" some men's fashion that kept your collar upright. He said he fell in love with my late Grandmother Jessie as she worked as a shop clerk. He saw her first when he went to buy a shirt collar. She had to climb up a ladder to reach them in the old-fashioned wooden shelving units of their general store. He said her legs were SO beautiful (from the view he got from below as she ascended the ladder), that he returned several times for MORE shirt collars before he asked her to Marry him. 😊
That is job st the sweetest story
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I admire the respect that you always show for the deceased.
This may sound weird. But, the drone shots over the cemeteries when you fly low over the monuments and markers lends an haunting, spiritual aspect to videos like this. Always liked the drone shots of any kind on this channel.
Absolutely NOT weird!
@@Nan-59 Without a doubt. Ron is good at that sort of thing, too. The right music for the right setting and theme.
@@irisheyesofbelfast Thanks for that. People think I am a weirdo anyway. But, thanks! lol 🤪👍
I agree. You get a great view.
No no.... You're 100% right on!
This has to be one of my favourite walkthroughs Ron. So amazingly poignant. It is like we are walking through history with time melting away while you do so. Thank you for remembering the forgotten.
I agree. So touching.
Mine too
Makes me grateful I had my son for 35 years. I know you also experienced this greatest of all griefs and can appreciate the immense heartache that prevailed. I believe it shortened many a survivor’s life. A broken heart is real. God bless you.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. . .and I hope you have peace.
This is absolutely incredible how you inlayed these personal stories on to each stone. What a great touch that I've never seen done before. You know, I always watch these full screen on my tv because I get so involved in your stories. They are mesmerizing. I always miss the chat because of that though but tonight I had to get up and come over to my computer to donate because the way you did this just really touched me! Just incredible. Brings a tear to my eye. I think I'm just getting old because everything seems makes me cry these days. Oh, and the music in the background did me in .... carry on Captain!
I agree with you Flo!!
Flo Costa what happened to these people and the children?? How did they die was it from a disease that was back in the 1800s' century till
1900 's
@Danielle Love There are many stories in this film, so we don't know every detail, but what Ron and Deb have found is incredible all on it's own!
Ron, you should have your own tv show. So none of this people are forgotten. Love your video, love your narration, love your story telling. Please don't ever quit doing this. You have inspired me to walk, my own people's cemetery... so many stories RIP
PBS should hire Ron immediately❤❤❤
This was truly special Ron. To me it felt from the heart, the pictures, stories, and beautiful music, telling the stories of these people. They had the same emotions, highs and lows, joy and sorrows, as we do. This is why you do what you do Ron. Especially touching was the tender age of many, the babies and children, even young adults. Lives cut short, but because of you we heard some of their stories. Thank you Ron and Deb! 🎄❤️💚
My hat off to the Italian community for keeping the memory alive of their ancestors. These pictures do open a window to the past of these families to show us how they looked in life.
Very hard times in the early 1900’s. So many babies never got the chance to grow up and have a good life. It’s very sad to see this. So much horrible illnesses around at that time period. Another great clip Ron, keep on bringing these peoples stories to life.
I always think about how people fuss nowadays and don't want their babies vaccinated against diseases, and they don't know how many children those vaccinations have saved.
These are the most touching pieces of your work. To not only look at their beautiful stones (and to me these are more beautiful than all the fancy stones of today ) but for you to bring them to life after years of being forgotten. I hope there is someone like you in a 100 years to bring our stories to life! ❤
This was an amazing walk & I found myself selfishly saddened to learn of your move. You've introduced me to so many beautiful cemeteries, this my favorite. I have to admit I teared up thinking you'll be so far away & not able to just stop by. The music is so beautiful. Thank you Ron. Thank you Deb. Chicagoland will truly miss your presence.
So sad but also so heartwarming. It would be great if these people knew they are being remembered.
Wow. Ron, thanks for sharing. When we see these cameos, those that have passed, they come alive. God bless them all! RIP Immigrant stories… I could start with my grandpa Franz S, he came to Canada in 1961, landing at Halifax. He brought with him his family and his car, a Borgwart Isabella, right hand drive from South Africa. He was a fine cabinet maker and a German Ww2 veteran, serving in France as an infantryman in a Luftwaffe field division. Coming to Canada for a better life. His youngest son my dad, died suddenly in 1993. A year that my grandparents never really recovered from. He told me many interesting stories about my great grandparents, and how life was like in Essen after WW1, the chaotic Weimar Republic and the notorious Hitler time. Grandpa died in 2011. Of all the grandchildren I was the favourite. I take care of the family grave to this day. The German community hardly exits in Montreal, Quebec to this day. It is dwindling. But, they are not forgotten. Ruhe in Frieden. RIP ❤
Thank you for honoring what can be known of their stories. So so very tragic. How much we take for granted never having to face the kinds of heartaches and fears they have had to deal with. It’s understandable why people had large families. Life was fragile. We are so blessed today. Yes we too have serious issues but not like it was then when it was fairly common to lose several loved ones in a short time.
Ron, thank you so much for taking us to the cemetery, and showing us the pictures of these beautiful people, and telling us the stories about them, they are so intriguing, I wish we could meet them and talk to them. I loved your music too.
Ron I too love this cemetery and will miss your walks amongst the passed on love ones here. Thanks to Deb for all the help that you provide Ron and the families of the dearly departed. Good luck with your move.
This is one of the most beautiful and haunting videos yet. I cried throughout it as well. All of these families who immigrated helped build our country, I want to thank them all. 🇺🇸🕊🇺🇸 The kids broke my heart and those who passed so young. 💔
It's the history we did not learn in school. This is the true history. Thank you
I am in tears. Who will tell more stories in this cemetery? I know your one person but we need to see and learn more. It's history that is not taught anywhere. Your channel has brought these souls to life again. Because of you they are NOT forgotten. Thank you for showing us and sharing these people's story's and pictures. They are still alive by seeing the pictures.
When you move will you still tell the forgotten ones story's??? 😢
Love the ones you do at this cemetery. The pictures and history you painstakingly reasearched out is the best. Thank you Ron
I'm so glad you did this video. They are my very favorite ones. I hope you will continue to do these in others states and townes. It's heart warming to remember these people and their life's. Thanks Ron
Loved this walk today! The pictures add so much personality to a stone. Seeing the intricate carvings on these stones is amazing! Ron, hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
This was a brilliant post! For some reason, I am sad you are moving to Az. It’s nice having you nearby in Chicago, as I am in Milwaukee. I guess it made me sad that it may be your last visit to this cemetery. An awesome job by you and Deb.
Fantastic episode Ron, i really appreciate you taking us along!
Another great episode. I felt so sad for some reason when you talked about this being a possible last visit to this cemetery. The first time seeing one of your videos it was in this cemetery amongst feet of snow. I guess it's sad to think of anything ending although it's new adventures to look forward to. As long as you produce I and others will be watching and looking forward to your amazing videos. 👏
This cemetery is enjoyable to walk through. The photos on the headstones are always interesting to look at. I did like the history of the people you found. Ron, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
This is the best walk with the stories and pictures just brings them back to life Great job
I so enjoyed this episode Ron. You have done a outstanding job on this. All the information from articles, obits and dates you shared was fascinating to me. I love all these old pictures on these headstones showing the different hairstyles, & clothing. There were quite a few sad stories too. So much sickness during that time. Thank you for sharing all of this.
Always enjoy the stories,Ron.Keep them coming, please.
Very well produced video Ron. One of your all-time best! Very sad about how many children died in the early 1900's. Learning their stories is the best part of the videos. Can't wait until the next one!
Beautiful, heart wrenching but powerful images here..what an incredible job you have done telling these stories..makes one very aware of what a fleeting thing life is..make it count. This is one of your very best! A happy, safe and healthy Christmas Ron..it has been a great year since I found your channel
I love it when you do these videos, my grandma was born in Italy and came here with my great grandparents when she was in her early teens .. I need to shout them out Rosario and Francesca Salpietro ❤and my grandma Casimina ❤. Rest in peace, miss you all 😢
Awesome job on this episode, Ron. I can’t begin to imagine the work that went into this. 40:51 My mother was Italian. Her parents were immigrants from Naples, Italy. Everyone has a very rich story. I wonder if there’s more information on that murder? Thanks Ron, awesome job.
I tried finding more info on the murder when I was researching for Ron, but didn’t have any success other than finding that the woman was indicted.
Have you been to Naples? My husband was born in Naples and raised on the Isola di Ischia. Beautiful place! Family live next to one of two island cemeteries. Very small cemetery and none of the graves are older than 15 years. They rent graves for 10-15 years, then exhumed and put them in a family crypt. At night time on our balcony, I could see the light from candles on each grave. Just beautiful.
I would see how she killed her and why? Very sad.
Great live today!!
Waiting for another wonderful story...the best storyteller of all!!👏👍🏻😇
I'm watching the live right now at him in front of the fireplace and now playing the piano...
The music is so reverend, honoring, respectful. My heart just fills with love for these people. Thank you!
I was surprised to hear that you are moving to Arizona! I lived there for 15 years & my husband of 47yrs passed away June 2020, friends convinced me to move to South Carolina the following year. So the dog & I drove almost 2000 miles. I like it here sort of, I don't care for the winters!!! I really miss Arizona so much & really would love to move back. Maybe someday I'll be able to. Good for you!!!
will be there ONLY in the winters, Wisconsin in the summers.
I have lots of planned mountain exploring and western frontier history to tell ! Been planning this move for 25 years! it is no sudden decision.
This is one amazing video! It's like we are walking back in time. Thank you, Ron, for what you do! FOTF is the best on TH-cam❤
This has been your BEST video yet. You’ve outdone yourself. I LOVE the music and the details you’ve shared. Well done I’m guessing some of the missing photos may be due to the widowed spouse getting remarried. They may have been buried with their new spouse.
Arizona??? Do you know how HOT it gets there? Tucson has great Mexican food, wonderful lightening storms and snow on Mt. Lemon. Always remembere you will be missed here in the Chicago area.
What a Beautiful job, Ron. So Sad to see so many children die young., that brought me to tears. May God Bless them all.
These are my favourite videos, seeing the pictures and reading the stories of people who may have been forgotten over the decades, fascinating x
I really love how each person had a story. I noticed that there are a lot of Antionios and Giovannis.I think that this is one of your best. These are the kind of stories I find very interesting. You did a great job. Now off to see Mothman.
I love these cemetery walks where you look at the pictures! I wish you the best of everything as you move to Arizona. Glad you did one last walk in this beautiful cemetery.
I'm loving the extra added stories and picture to go along with the headstones ❤❤ you're bringing them to life for us ❤
I loved this walk! And Mt Carmel; hope to visit one day.
This one with the music and stories blended in was especially moving. I don't find those old photos grim - maybe they had bad teeth back in the day. In contrast to our snapshots and selfies, I find these ovals pull me in. They are like spirit photos, so solemn and soulful.
Thank You for a great year and I hope you continue on your journey in the next. Good will and blessings to you and yours in 2023. (Oops I just caught myself typing 1923. lol.)
Such a beautiful place. Thank you for your hard work.
This one made me tear up. Those pictures w/that music and their stories are sad to me. 🙏✍🌴🎬= A+++
I teared up as well! Such a good one...
Wow Ron! Just wow! That was an incredible episode! Everything about it! I'm speechless 🙊 Just awesome! And thank you Deb for all the hard work you put into researching these people and their stories! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
My fiancé and I both agreed that this was the best episode of a walk-through that you’ve ever done. The background music and the individual genealogy history really did a lot to keep our attention.
I would also like to thank Deb in her genealogy research help. I am positive that it is not an easy task, finding information on people from 100 years ago.
We made sure to give both of our accounts a thumbs up for this episode.
Keep up the good work, Ron we’ve literally watched every episode you’ve ever recorded.
You raised the bar on this one Ron!
The best yet, loved it! JayhawkMike
This is a stunning cemetery! Mt. Carmel is my favorite walk that you’ve done many times over. The beautiful headstones are amazing. Beautifully carved marble. I can see why you want your final resting place here.
Have you ever thought of replacing some pictures lost or if in need of repair? I’m in awe of this cemetery!
Wonderful walk through today. I will miss you not covering it some more as you move to AZ. Thank you, Ron, for bringing this and all your videos of the Faces of the Forgotten.
What a beautiful video. I wonder what they put on the photos to keep them from fading. So many young people and children buried there!
Beautiful work as always. Makes my day watching these. I rarely comment but this one is perfect.
Beautiful music and may I say one of your best presentations of your Cemetry walks ...love that you have found out lots of information about all these people...keep presenting your walks this way and your music 🎶 🎵
Thank you for taking the time to tell these stories.I love cemeteries and Mt.Carmel is one of my favorites.I come here every time im in the Chicagoland area.The art in here is amazing.Has anyone ever considered putting a lucite cover on the DeSalvo grave? It would be s shame to see it disintegrate.Thank you,again,Ron.
they should do, like some of the other iconic sculptures here. sadly, it is almost too late now, it is pretty degraded. such a shame...
@@FacesoftheForgotten Still worth saving,IMO.
Such a beautiful cemetery. The stones & photos are so precious. Such a shame the mortality rate was so high back then. RIP to all who rests here. ♥️🥀💔
22:33 Joseph Peter Russo, a checker and store keeper. Born 1/07/1909, died 10/17/1927, 18 years old, buried 10/20/1927. Cause of death was pyelonephritis.
Kidney infection aka pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection. A urinary tract infection (UTI). It usually begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to the kidneys.
In 1937 sulfanilamide was being given to UTI sufferers, which ended the infection in individuals. There are now antibiotic-resistant uropathogenic E. coli now.
Parents: Enrico "Harry" Russo (7/6/1885 to 9/30/1951, age 66) and Jennie Scardina
(11/11/1892 to 3/23/1967, age 74).
Another great walk on the cemetery, beautiful pictures and stones, mnice stories with it, and also AMAZING drone images, so beautiful. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👋🏻😁😘
I’ve got tears in my eyes and goosebumps as soon as the music starts 😢🇬🇧
Same. On so many of the FOTF. I'm glad I'm not the only one. So beautifully done, each one.
@29:48 for example, it was common back then to pencil / draw in the clothes of the portraits; some people had only enough money to pay the photographer (expensive), and not enough money pay (or rent) a suit to be worn for only one photo.
Exceptional. Truly exceptional. I lost my beloved Papa' last September and my beloved Mamma this February just gone, and I miss them terribly. The way you have remembered these beautiful Italian immigrants is so special to me. The music, the filming, the stories, I had tears streaming down my face the whole time. Thank you Ron xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤
The detail on that first monument is astounding. The lace, the hat, the bracelet. So fantastic!! Thank you Ron for sharing.
Best one yet. Thank you so much, it was beautiful.
You and your family went on after losing a child..... God guides you and keeps you going....blessings to you and your family.
Ron that music is just incredible, What is the name of this particular piece, it goes so beautifully with this cemetery walk.
It's a beautiful and sad cemetery. Hopefully, you'll get back there one day - there is so much more to see. I love the pictures - they bring the story to life, but that doesn't mean you should skip any! They were all something to see.
I have 22 episodes there, not planning to go back. I have covered practically all sections there.
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Remarkable that single labourer income families could afford such spectacular monuments. I can't imagine what these granite and marble headstones and sculptures would cost today.
😅Saw your question concerning grave headstone costs at Mt.Carmel cemetery. 😅Italians are great stone masons. Perhaps the answer lies in the fact that the headstone business was owned by Italians who sold these headstones at a greatly reduced price or long payment plan to fellow immigrants.
The babies and children are so very sad. Thank you so much Ron.
The haunting music and BEAUTIFUL drone footage made this video extra poignant!! WELL DONE, RON!!
May all the departed ones featured in the video RIP!! XXXX 👍💚💖
12:20 Caterina age 29 years and 7 months (aka Katherine and Clara). Died in hospital from intestinal obstruction. The 3 others on the tombstone are some of her children.
I love those kind ofVideos... always interesting to look on those pictures and the stories behind of. It's like a walk back in time. This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries. Thank u Ron for those amazing video. Greets from Germany and merry christmas to you and your family
Thank you for the Sunday night video. I enjoyed the tour and appreciate your hard work. Merry Christmas from Arizona!
My maternal grandparents lost their oldest daughter when she was a month old from SIDS in 1946. Then in 1998 their oldest son in an accident caused by a drunk driver
absolutely gorgeous work in this video Ron
Ron, loved following this walk with you. You really are the best story teller, empathetic, loving and so kind. ❤ This was kinda of sad. I,ve been following you for 3 years and now you are moving to Arizona. Good luck with your move and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Karen.
Thankd Deb💕 so many children! Love the pictures, feels like you are part of their never ending story, they live on in their photos, thanks for the walk.
I could watch these videos all day. As I type this comment, it is 3:19 am in Texas!
Fomusa family- The 4th daughter also died, the same year as her 2 yo sister..she was only 28..and the oldest brother lived up to be 31..i agree, i still don't understand how the parents survived all od those tragedies..and what i also noticed is that parents often lived at least 20 years more in most of the cases..kinda impressive..
On Find a grave i saw alot of similar stories..6/7 children all died year by year in a row, strange accidents and illnesses(many examples of that).
Life was much different back then..death was basically peeked behind a corner..
Greetings from the UK. Thanks for a lovely vlog. It makes you wonder about the lives of the people in a cemetery. What would they have thought about the world today. May they all rest in eternal peace.
12:20 young Angelo, 2 years and 2 months, died in hospital from lobar pneumonia (bacterial). The 2 Caterina's are his mother and sister, and Peter is his brother.
I love the way you told a little story of each family. So interesting
Ron and Deb!!! This was by far my most favorite episode EVER!!!!!!!!!!! I am so taken back! Absolutely incredible and 😢made me tear up several times! It’s amazing and so special to bring these people back to life… I know that there are some apps now that will actually take the photos and bring the photos to life! How incredible it would be to add that to another episode! Can’t wait for another walk through this remarkable resting place for so many hard working immigrants!! ❤❤ thank you again Ron and Deb!!!!That was a Christmas present for all of us that’s for sure! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤
That cemetery touched my heartstrings... Unbelievable beautifull, lots of stories... Amazing...
Thank you for all your hard work This touched my heart so deeply.
Thank you, DEB!!! Thank you, RON!!!
15:55 Mercuria "Martha" Panzarella, age 45, single, bakery packer, 10/16/1877 to 9/06/1923. Parents: Stephen Panzarella and Sebastina Leone.
Cause of death: Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle, myocardium). It can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood, and can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and irregular heart rhythms.
Causes may include viral infection, drug reaction or inflammatory conditions.
In severe cases, it can weaken the heart, preventing the rest of the body from getting enough blood supply. It can lead to stroke or heart attack.
Treatment may include medications, procedures or surgeries.
What wonderful statues. I wish they would maintain the pictures when the caulk that holds them in starts to chip away so the pictures don't fall out like some of them have. Thank you for the video
The music to accompany this video was so beautiful. I will watch this episode again because there is so much information here and the music so relaxing. I'm sad that you'll be moving but I'm glad you've made arrangements to be buried at Mt Carmel and will have a picture of yourself on the headstone. By the time God takes you, I'll be long gone, I'll make it a point to visit your grave in spirit because you should never be forgotten
Hi Ron, this has to be one of the sadest, most informative ones I have seen. The background you folks find, the presentation and respect is much appreciated. You do these, often forgotten, families kind justice. Thank you Deb for the background information . Much appreciated. Thank you.
The photographs along with the beautiful music bought tears to my eyes. Thank you Ron for bringing these stories to us.
That is the most beautiful cemetery stones I have ever seen. Thank for sharing. RIP all God's children.
Nice program Ron I enjoyed watching since my dad's parents or my grandparents were immigrants from Italy who came to America in 1910 through Ellis Island, I think I Might have mentioned this before but my grandfather first wife died giving birth and the child died soon after he then wrote my grandmother to come to America to marry him , he worked on the railroad for 50 years so it seems like alot of these immigrants and sad loses of children or spouses anyway very nice video thanks Ron
I love this. Thank you for being so gentle hearted. This is where you really shine!
Wow Ron what a gorgeous monument. Thanks so much for sharing! May they all RIP. My family is from Calabria Italy 🇮🇹. I had to watch this 1 twice. Fabulous.
Ron, I really enjoyed this. It’s what I subscribed to your channel for.
My Aunt passed away at four years old from lukekemia.she was born in 1943 and passed away in 1947. When my dad was one years old. My grandmother lived until she. Was 91 years old (2004) and she never stopped grieving her daughter 💔
Thank you for a great episode! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄
Wonderful tour Thank you
Hi Ron and FOTF fam,
Can’t wait for video from my favorite youtuber.❤️
Thanks Mary. And I hope to see you at 2 PM central today. We’re going to walk in the sunshine and snow.
A very beautifully done video. I’m going to miss Mount Carmel.
I was able to visit this cemetery in July 2022 ! This cemetery is just breathtaking... the mom with the baby, the Capones and many more! Thank you again for sharing.