Today I went on a search to find WW1 information on my grandpa. To my amazement, my search brought me to this page where his timeline has been created. It seems that 23 years after Vincent's death, his memory is still alive in me and in the internet. And, I know for sure he is alive in Heaven!

Vincent Casertano came to America from Caserta, Italy on a boat named the Regina Elena, along with his family when he was 10 years old in the year 1904. Vincent fought in WW1 and was proud to be an American. He helped raise his 6 younger sisters. At the age 46, Vincent married Florence D'Andrea. She was 34. My mother, Anne Marie arrived 1 year later. Finally, 19 years after, I was born followed by my sister 2 years later. We have children.

Vincent, surrounded by girls, took care of each and every one of us. He protected us. He was strong, and humble. He thanked God for his life and his family. Grandpa prayed and sang every day.

I loved him. Rae Ellen