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NJShore4Life wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:31 am Skinny Joey traces his Italian heritage to the Abruzzo region at least on one side of his family. South Philly has TONS of Abruzzo Italians

Which I always found interesting as Western PA/West Virginia/Ohio had TONS of Calabrians.

Skinny Joey traces his Italian heritage to the Abruzzo region at least on one side of his family. South Philly has TONS of Abruzzo Italians

Looking forward to what you find out Felice

Ok thanks guys. I believe Sal and Larry may have another brother who even legally changed his surname. I will know more in the next days, I just wanted to be prepared

Mothers name is Rita

Lawrence has a son named Joey Merlino as well. Salvatore and Lawrence's father was named Joseph. Not 100%, but I believe the Merlinos originally come from Messina, like many Italians in Philly.

Joey Merlino has a couple of sisters, one named Natalie (the Nat-Nat company was named after her) and the other Maria, who was engaged to Testa.

I need a help with that family, even women and girls please, especially on Lawrence's side

I just know:
Brothers:
1. Salvatore Merlino 2 .Lawrence Merlino
1a: Joey Merlino

Thanks