Calogero Sorce

Calogero Sorce

Calogero Sorce, the seventh child of Giovanna Montagna and Giuseppe Sorce, was born December 18, 1896, in Montedoro, Caltonssetta, Sicily, Italy.

He emigrated to the USA arriving in New York, New York on October 29, 1912. He sailed upon the ship SS Mendoza. Upon arrival in the United States Calogero went by the name Charles.

He settled in Fredonia, New York. This is where he lived when he registered for the WW I draf, on June 15, 1917. On his draft registration he was listed as single, a laborer working for the American Locomotive Company in Dunkirk, New York.

Charles married Frances Oddo who was born in 1901. Charles was twenty four and Frances was eighteen.

Charles & Frances Marraige

Frances died in 1984 and Charles died in 1987 both died in Fredonia.

The couple had two children: Joseph and Janette.

Joseph Sorce

Joseph Sorce, the first child of Calogero (Charles) Sorce and Frances Oddo was born in 1921, in Fredonia, New York

Joseph Sorce the first child of Charles Sorce and Frances Oddo was born in June v26, 1920 in Fredonia, New York.

During World War 11 Joseph served in the United States Army Air Force. from January 17, 1943 to February 12, 1946.

In 1947 Joseph had his own auto repair shop.

On April 5, 1950 Joseph married Mary Virginia "Ginny" Neal.

Joseph died October 5, 2002 asnd is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Millcreek, Pennsylvania.

Joseph’s obituary Joseph J. Sorce, 81, of Erie, Saturday October 5, 2002. Son of Charles and Frances Oddo Sorce. Beloved Husband of Mary Virginia "Ginny" Sorce. Father of Charles C. Sorce, Christopher N. Sorce and wife Mary Ellen, and Gregory J. Sorce and wife Susan. Grandfather of Tyler, Rachel, and Jared Sorce. Brother of the late Jeanette Granada, Marie Seyler, and Charles Sorce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Calling Monday 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brugger Home for Funerals, West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Jude Church, 2801 West 8th Street. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Sorce Family Fund at the Erie Community Foundation, 127 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16501, or the Erie City Mission, 1017 French Street, Erie, PA. 16501.

They had three children Charles C., Gregory J. and Christopher N.

Janette Sorce Granata

Janette Sorce, the second child of  Calogero (Charles) Sorce and Frances __, was born in 1923, in Fredonia ,New York

Janette married Michael Granata. Michael was born in 1921. In 1945, during World War II, Michael served in the United States military

Janette died in 2001 in Fredonia Jeanette’s obituary: Jeanette S. Granata, 18, 16 Cushing St., Fredonia, died Monday Jan. 15, 2001, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, N.Y.., after a breif illness. She was born at Fredonia Aug. 12, 1922, daughter of the late Frances and Charles Sorce. She attended school in Fredonia, then worked as head waitress at the White Inn fir more than 25 years. Shewas a member of St., Anthony vCatholic Church, the Share and Care Group of Fredonia and the Fredonia Senior Citizens Group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Granata, whom she married Nov. 20, 1941, and who died in 1998, a brother, Charles Sorce; and a sister, Marie Seyler. Survivors include a son, Michael Granata of Fredonia, two daughters, Janis latona and her husband, Joseph, and Nancy Coil, all of Fredonia; a brother Joseph Sorce of Erie; eight grandchildren, Shelly Aroraci, Brenda Szukala, Heidi Sobecki, Brian Granata, Laura Gilbert, Jean Borowski, Kara McAfee and Joseph Latona Jr,; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 109 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dunkirk..

They had three children Charles C., Gregory J. and Christopher N.

Michael Granata

Michael Granada a son of Jeanette Sorce and Michael Granata was born June 1, 1943 in Fredonia, New York

Michael Married Linda.

They have a child Brian

Brian Granata

Brian Granata a child of Michael Granata

Janis Granata Latona

Jania Granata a child of Jeanette Sorce and Michael Granata was born August 27, 1946 in Dunkirk, New York.

Janis married Joseph Latona,Joseph a child of Nunzio Latona and Catherine Maria Loria was born January 7, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Joseph died March 21, 2010 in Morris, New Jersey.

Jania died October 12, 2012 in Fredonia, New York.

They have one son Joseph and two daughters,

Joseph Latona, Jr.

Joseph Latona a child of Janis Granata and Joseph Latona

Nancy Ann Granata Coil

Nancy Granata a child of Jeanette Sorce and Michael Granata was born March 9, 1949, in Dunkirk, New Y ork.

Nancy married Mike Coil.

Nancy died January 16, 2003 in Fredonia.

.Giuseppe Sorce

Giuseppe Sorce, the eight child of Giovanna Montagna and Giuseppe Sorce, was born September 27, 1898,  in Montedoro, Caltonssetta, Sicily, Italy.

Giuseppe died March 13, 1921 in Montedoro.

Rosario Sorce

Rosario Sorce, the ninth child of Giovanna Montagna and Giuseppe Sorce, was born December 25, 1900, in Montedoro Caltonssetta, Sicliy, Italy..

Rosario died September 15, 1901 in Montedoro.

Rosario Sorce

RosarioSorce, the tenth child of Giovanna Montagna and Giuseppe Sorce, was born October 29, 1903 in Montedoro, Caltonssetta, Sicily, Italy.

On November 22, 1924, Rosario married Filomena Lumia.