Acknowledgements.

"To say that I am impressed by the quality of work by John Cavallone would be an understatement. I find John's research rigorous and thorough—his record keeping of documents and notes meticulous! His work is truly professional—and he is highly knowledgeable in the field of genealogy! He is able to sift through documents in ways I cannot. John took on the project of researching my family tree as eagerly as if it were his own. He was able to accomplish in a short time what I could not do after several years of interviewing family members about our family tree. I know more about my family now than I ever imagined possible!"

"Looking for a genealogist? Look no further than John Cavallone. Prior to meeting John, I worked with three other professional genealogists on the other three branches of my tree. There is no comparison. I have been working on my family tree for at least thirty years. In record breaking time, John broke through what I believed were impermeable brick walls using not just historical records but other sophisticated methods including DNA. The cost was reasonable and well worth it!"

"As a ghostwriter specializing in family histories, I often need genealogical background to add colour to clients' recollections. A recent engagement was for a family from Sassano, Italy and while researching the town, I found John's website. I cannot stress what a wealth of information he provided, unearthing documented evidence that not only verified family lore but revealed fascinating information that the clients never knew! His expertise made my job so much easier."

"John is a dedicated genealogist and has helped me make discoveries about my Italian ancestry that would have taken me years to find on my own (if at all!). I'm so grateful for John's work and highly recommend him."

"I connected with John through a website after I found out he was a genealogist as a side profession. After meeting with him and explaining my situation John was stellar in getting me answers and providing crucial information in my quest. He is smart, caring, amicable and professional. A true find if anybody needs help in this area."

"Thank you, John! You are worth your weight in gold for helping me overcome my genealogy roadblocks when trying to build my Sassano, Italy lineage. While I was able to infer relationships and lineage through sites like Ancestry, I didn't have hard proof or documentation. Thanks to your research guidance and document work in Italy, I've now traced my lineage to the 1600s."

"When I finally decided to look into my Italian ancestry, I had no idea that I would stumble upon the most generous and knowledgeable individuals who had amassed decades of research on Sassano. One of these people was John. He immediately stepped in with his research and trees and very quickly determined that he and my dad were distant cousins, making us related! I'd recommend John to anybody interested in finding their Sassano family roots and family members who are alive today."

"I met John while researching my great grandfather. I had tried to find a match for him on Antenati, Ancestry.com, and Family Search for well over a year, but always hit a dead end. I noticed a potential match in John's Sassano family tree and reached out. John responded right away, and was kind enough to share his research with me. Within days, John solidified my confidence that I had finally found the correct match for my great grandfather."

"This book [From Sassano to 48th & Federal Street] is a work of love and passion, a tribute to those who have come before their trials and tribulations... While reading this genealogy this quote kept running through my mind: 'I am bound to them, though I cannot look into their eyes or hear their voices. I honor their history. I cherish their lives. I will tell their story. I will remember them.' Cavallone has done that and much more. Bravo John Cavallone and thank you for all you have done with the master Peter Barbella and Pat Cirullo on documenting Sassanese history!"