Nonna and Nonnu

Joseph Abosso never legally changed his name from Giuseppe Abossida. He arrived in the US through Ellis Island in 1914. He was 22 years old. In 1919 he marries the girl next door, Josephine Capalbo. On September 22, 1926, while 30 years old Joseph became a naturalized citizen of the United States. By 1930 the couple had 4 of their 6 children. They lived on Church Street, Bradford, RI which was rural and a great place to raise their children. Many of the grandchildren of Joseph and Josephine can remember the large gardens and exploring the neighborhood between the two-family homes made of the Abosso/Capalbo connection. Many of us recall picking strawberries in the summer! Perhaps bring half a basketful in and our faces and hands showing where the rest went. Only mild rebukes, and sometimes laughter were we met with. It was a loving and long legacy to grow up in this family. It wasn't perfect but it was ours.