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My maternal grandparents, Francesco Coppola and Antonetta Sodano, are shown below. Also shown are: (1) the Coppola & Sodano Pedigree Chart; (2) their 1900 Marriage Record; (3) Francesco's 1877 Birth Record; and (4) Antonetta's 1880 Birth Record. I wish you success and joy in finding your Italian grandparents and family.