Family Photo Album

By Ava Marzo

The pictures included in this photo

album are of my greatgrandparents on my mom and
dad's side of the family as well as
aunts, uncles, and cousins on both
sides.

Overview

Ethnicity of The Families

On my dad's side of the family the Bertucci/Marzos are all
full Italian. My mother's side of the family is the Balga/
Martinos. The Balgas are 100% Hungarian. The Martinos are
100% Italian. My mother is half Italian and half Hungarian.
My father is full Italian. In conclusion I am Italian and
Hungarian.

My Great-Grandparents Joseph and Mary Bertucci

These are my great grandparents on my dad's side they were my Grandma
Rose's parents. They immigrated from Italy and my dad shared with me his
many fond memories that he had with his grandmother cooking ravioli.

My Great-Grandparents John and Agnes Marzo

These are my other great-grandparents on my
Dad's side they would be my Grandpa Frank's
Parents. My Grandpa Frank was actually adopted
by them when he was three years old from a
neighbor down the street.

My Great-Grandparents John and Teresa Balga with my Grandmother Marge and her
brother John.

These are my Great-Grandparents on my Mom's side along with my Grandmother on

the left and my Great Uncle John on the right. My grandmother's parents pictured
immigrated to the United States from Hungary.

My Great-Grandparents John and Concetta Martino

These are my other great grandparents on my Mom's side which would
be my Grandpa's parents. My Grandpa is also in this picture, he is the
boy second from the left and was one of ten children. His parents
were also immigrants, and came to the United States from Italy. My
Grandfather shared that his mother never bothered to learn English so
Italian was the main language spoken in his home.

Grandma Rose
This is my Grandma Rose during her first
communion. She is my grandmother on my dad's
side of the family.
Interesting fact: I am named after my
Grandmother. Her name was Rose and my
middle name is Rose.

My Grandparents Frank and Rose Marzo

This is a picture of my grandparents on my dad's side of the family. It
was their Wedding Day. Grandma Rose is in the wedding dress with my
Grandpa Frank behind her. My Great Aunt Madeline and Great Uncle
Anthony are also in the picture.

My Grandparents Frank and Rose Marzo with My Dad John

This is a picture of my father with his parents a

few months after he was born. He was their only
child.

My Grandparent's Marge and John Martino with my mom Teresa

This picture has my Grandpa and my Grandma along with my
mom. She was an only child growing up because her half brother
and half sister were over 18 years older, and her twin brother
unfortunately passed away at three days old.

My Grandparents Frank and Rose

This picture was taken of my grandparents
later in their lives. Sadly, it was taken only a
year before my grandmother passed away
after a battle with cancer. My grandpa was
widowed for over 25 years until he passed
away in March of 2011 at 85 years old.

My Parents John and Teresa on their Wedding Day

This picture shows the wedding party of my parent's wedding. The entire picture has my Dad's cousins who we are very close to.
My Aunt's(from the left) Susan, Amy, Mia, Janet, Carol, Lara, and Jen
My Uncle's(from the left) Randy, Henry, Dan, and Joe
My cousins(from left) Jack, Nick, Gabby, Sam, AJ, Aidan, Zoe

My Parents Teresa and John

Marzo with Me
This is a picture with me and my parents
at a family friend's wedding.

Me and My Grandpa Frank

This picture was taken when I was
a baby and it was in our old house.
One of my favorite memories from
when I was younger was my
Grandpa coming up to my house
almost every weekend to spend
time with us.

My Uncle Donnie, Aunt Mary, and Me

This is my uncle Donnie who is my mother's half brother and my Aunt Mary, his wife, with me when I
was little around Christmas time.

My Cousins and I
This Picture was taken at my Aunt's wedding. I am
sitting on the banister and being held by my Aunt
Mia.
From the left: Zoe, Aunt Mia, Me, Aunt Carol,
Hannah, Aunt Lara, and Daniel.
In the front from the left; Gabby, Aidan, and
Sammy.

My Grandfathers Frank and John, My Dad John, and Me

This picture was taken on Father's Day 2004. My Grandpa Frank is pictured on the far
left, my Grandpa John in the middle, then me, and then my Dad. These were my
favorite gifts that I've gotten for my Grandfathers and Dad they still wear them
today!

Grandma Marge Martino and I

This picture was taken On the 4th of July at my
grandparent's house in Follansbee, WV. We got to
visit them frequently there before they moved up to
Pennsylvania.

My Grandpa John Martino and I

This picture was my first paddle-boat
experience. We spent a weekend at the
Oglebay Resort in West Virginia.

My sister Ana Lucia Marzo and I

This picture was taken during my sister's first Halloween in the United
States. She was adopted from Guatemala in 2007, and became part of
my family when I was in first grade.

My Mom Teresa Marzo and I

This picture was just recently taken at the May 16, 2016 Penguins Playoff game which we won!!

My Family, John, Teresa, Ava(Me), and Ana Marzo

This is a current picture of my family which was taken when we went to see Sound of Music at the
Benedum Theatre in Downtown Pittsburgh.