Finding My Purpose

My mother, Josephine Castelli, who was born in Italy speaks about her journey to the United States. She tells her story about learning English while going to school. She tells about her job as a makeup artist and hairdresser, and...

Keep It Simple

I talked to my Aunt Lorrie about her childhood, family, and travels for #TheGreatListen2018

The Man, the Myth. Louis Magnanti (interviewed by Molly Cronin)

On his 85th birthday, I interviewed my grandfather about growing up and the people in his life. He’s not ever one to hold his tongue (haha) but I wanted to capture his memories for StoryCorps, since we’re usually cracking jokes...

Grandma Kirchner talks about the past.

Born in 1930 to Italian immigrants, Columbia “Phyllis” Kirchner talks about her family, meeting her husband and raising four kids in Rochester, NY.

Peters/Pedroni APUSH Interview

In this interview we explored the Italian history and culture of our family.

Great Uncle Joe, 90 and Full of Life

My Great Uncle Joe: "I've had a gorgeous life." After the interview, he kept going. Looking at a 60" TV, he said the first TV he bought his father-in-law was a console with a 7" screen that received a single...

St. Jude Pray For Us

Carmella speaks of her Italian background, loss of her husband and explains the special connection she has to St. Jude.