by Silvia Donati

If it were not for her nonna, Mary Tedesco would not be doing the work she is doing today: helping people from around the world find their Italian roots. A professional genealogist, Mary established ORIGINS ITALY, an Italian genealogy research firm, after an investigation of her own Italian roots, fueled by her grandmother's enthusiasm, ignited a passion for reconnecting people of Italian descent with their families' histories.

Mary is also featured on the PBS television series "Genealogy Roadshow." As we celebrate Italian American Heritage Month in October, it seems fitting to discuss Italian ancestry research.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano