The Area of Bergotto
The original home of Ralph Nevy, Bergotto consists of an old Catholic church, the village watering fountain, the cemetery and perhaps ten or so houses clustered nearby. It is a frazione (fraction or hamlet) [...]
Directions to Nonno’s House in Castagna, outside of Bergotto
This was written with the intention that it will be used by current and future generations of Nevy descendents. Nonno’s house is located about half way along route A15 between La Spezia and Parma in [...]
Names and locations in Italy
Aosta—an important Roman outpost on the road across the Alps. Has well-preserved 2,000 year old sites. Ralph Nevy was stationed here in the Alpini Corps. Bagnone—30 miles from Bergotto. Near this town is Villa Mimosa, [...]
Current Nevi Relatives in Bergotto, Italy
There is a young doctor in Arlington, Virginia, named Scott Spagnoli whose family is from Bergotto. He put the Orsingers in touch with the Spagnoli family you see in the family video. On the tape, Arnerio [...]
Current Nevi Relatives in Parma, Italy
By Kristin Adolfson Many years ago we were contacted by Massimo Nevi, who lives in Parma, Italy. He had found our website and was interested in exploring the family genealogy and finding perhaps that [...]
Family Reunions
More photos from past Family Reunions can be found on the private Family Forum. Family members can login or create an account to access the Family Forum here. Nevy Reunion 1969 Western Maryland. [...]
Italian Songs
Quel Mazzolin Di Fiori Quel massolin di fiori Che vien dalla montagna. Quel massolin di fiori Che vien dalla montagna. E guarda ben che non si bagna Ché lo voglio regalar. E guarda ben [...]
Fiori di Zucchini Fritti
Fried Zucchini Blossoms 18 zucchini blossoms Pastella per Frigere (see below) Oil for frying 2 lemons cut into wedges. Make Pastella per Frigere. Remove the stems and pistils from the flowers and wash them. Gently [...]
Nonnie’s Tortelli
For the Pasta: 2 cups of flour a dash of salt a splash of olive oil 3 eggs 1/2 egg shell of water Mix and use hands to form dough. Divide into four balls. If [...]
Nonnie’s Spaghetti Sauce
Serves 6 1 medium onion 1 lb. hamburger, veal, pork or beef 1/3 c. red wine (optional) 1 can tomato pages 1 large can tomato puree 1 whole carrot peeled 1 stalk celery with leaves [...]
