Angelina

An impending War forces a gut-wrenching decision for the Rossi family to separate. Antonio, the youngest of the three brothers decides to make the perilous journey to the new world with his new wife Sofia. Success, failure, heartache & tests of faith all challenge the young couple as their family grows and traditions are embraced. Morality, life, death, fortitude, success, failure, tradition & love all compile the story of Angelina in this fiction that resonates deeply with Italian Americans.


About the Authors


John Resini was born in Wilmington Delaware to Italian immigrants. He served in the United States Marine Corp as a Lance Corporal. Following his service he worked as a union meat cutter for 35 years and has since retired.


John holds both American & Italian citizenship


Ben Resini is a 4th generation Italian American born in Wilmington Delaware.


He works as a painter & mixed media artist.



Italian American Herald Review

September 2021

"A sweeping and easy-to-read saga that deftly chronicles the determination of Italian immigrants, a story that should stir the soul of any of today's Italian Americans."