Tuesday, June 02, 2009

THE LA NOSTRA COSTA STORY CONTINUES - JENNA, JESSUP AND KADIN SWANEY

JENNA (CENTER) AND FRIENDS

JESSUP - JOANNE - KADEN
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IVANO SAYS: In "La Nostra Costa" (Our Coast), I write about the improbable marriage of a 'Figlio della Costa' (Son of the Coast), Joe Gemignani and a 'Figlia del Friuli' (Daughter of Friuli), Lina Bressani (LNC: pgs. 191-197). The marriage was arranged by mother, Valentina (Lina's sister) in 1947. Lina came to the America as a "War Bride", after Joe who had served as a US soldier in Europe during WW II, agreed to marry her (sight unseen, except for a famous photo). Joanne (Gemignani) Swaney is the daughter of Joe and Lina. Joanne and her husband Jan Swaney make the following announcement:
Ivano
Jan and I are our proud to inform you that your cousin (our daughter), Jenna graduated with her jurisdoctorate on May 9, 2009 and was recognized by the school for her academic achievement in tort law. She is now studying for the Bar Exam which she will take in July. Please wish her luck.
We also want to let you know that your cousins (our twin sons), Jessup and Kadin also graduated. Jessup graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Civil Engineering and with honors in general studies from Chico State on May 23, 2009. He's looking for a job! Wish him luck too! Kadin graduated with a degree in Construction Management from Chico State on May 23, 2009. He is currently in his second round of interviews with Ghilotti Brothers Construction Company which is based in San Rafael Ca. Keep your fingers crossed! Jan and I are extremely proud of the achievements of our daughter and sons. They worked very hard and deserve the best.
Your Cousin (Prima),
Joanne
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IVANO SAYS (CONT'D): Wow! Congratulations to one and all. Quite an achievement. Joanne, I know that your father Joe would have been extremely proud. And I know that Lina, your mother (who I failed to mention in a previous article is also the Great-Great Aunt of Andrew Roubal), is bursting at the seams. What a year for the 'La Nostra Costa' story (in continuance). Best wishes e Buona Fortuna to all.
Ivano
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5 comments:

IL Ferruccio said...

Carissime Lina & Joanne:

Congratulazioni per le tre Lauree di Jenna Jessup e Kadin

Mi fa molto piacere ricevere le notizie tramite “ La nostra Costa di Ivano”

Auguro a questi bravi ragazzi che io conosco personalmente un mondo di bene sappiano portare avanti la nostra italianità nella lora carriera nel mondo del lavoro e delle loro familie

Un augurio di cuore a questi tre meravigliosi ragazzi di buona fortuna

Spero di ritornare in California molto presto

Magari per la inaugurazione del Fogolar Furlan

Auguroni a tutti
Tu nipote/cugino
Ferruccio

Ivano Franco Comelli said...

Grazie 'Il Ferruccio'. Hope to see you soon in l'america.

What I always tell these fine young adults (and also all my nephews and cousins)is that most probably none of this would have happened, had my father Bronco not decided to return to Fruili, Italy in 1931, to seek a wife. He did return and there he found a young vivacious Valentina Bressani (18). One year later they were married. One year after that my mother-to-be immigrated to the United States.

As a result of that Comelli-Bressani marriage, my mother Valentina, subsequently arranged for Joe Gemignani to meet her youngest sister, Lina.

As I write in 'La Nostra Costa': "It's(the marriage)one for the books - at least for this (my) book".

ivno

Canadian Furlan said...

Ivano and Famiglia
This is great! There is nothing more satisfying than a family that continues to grow and remains united and most importantly supports each other. And of course maintaining the roots, the root that Bronco planted back in 1923!! Beautiful family !! Keep the motto going "Sempre Avanti" Also as your cousin's daughter is named Jenna I also have a daughter named Genna ( I like to be different so I changed the J to a G). Ciao and Congratulations to all the graduates and remember the sacrifices and work ethic of Zio Bronco !!!

Ciao e Mandi

Doriano

JOANNE said...

Ivano:

Thank you so much for posting the announcement of the kid's graduation and all of the kind responses from everyone who reads the blog. Ferruccio, I will try to write you a note when I get some free time. It was also good to hear that Andrew graduated as well. Congratulations Andrew! We have once again been very lucky! Jessup has landed a position with ERRG in Martinez, Kadin was also successful in his second interview and will be working with Ghilotti Brothers, and Jenna has been offered a full time position as a paralegal with Diduca & Stearns Law Firm in Chico until and after she gets her results from the Bar. Take care everyone. Joanne

IVANO said...

GREAT JOANNE. SEMPRE AVANTI WITH THE "LA NOSTRA COSTA STORY" . CON UN BACIN DA MOR. IVNO