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Justin has dedicated over 20 years to specializing in Italian family history. With fluency in speaking, writing, and reading Italian, he excels in locating the origins of his clients' families in Italy. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Justin now resides in East Haven, CT, and frequently travels to New York City for archival and court visits. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, focusing on research within Connecticut and offering extensive expertise in genealogical research across the USA and internationally, including countries like England, Germany, and Ireland. Justin also maintains contacts in Italy to facilitate obtaining necessary documents for client research plans.

Recently Justin's expertise has contributed to the hit PBS show "Finding your Roots" of Season 11, Episode 2 with the Actor Michael Imperioli exploring his Italian Roots. 

In addition to his proficiency in Italian family history research, Justin is an authority on facilitating dual Italian citizenship, providing comprehensive document assistance from start to finish.

For a complimentary consultation or to inquire further, Justin can be contacted via email at Justin@familyresearcher.com or by phone at +1-203-859-8177.

Geographic Specialties:
- Italy and Sicily (Northern, Southern)
- Connecticut (CT)
- Maine (ME)
- Massachusetts (MA)
- New Jersey (NJ)
- New York (NY)
- Pennsylvania (PA)
- Rhode Island (RI)
- Vermont (VT)
- New England
- Boston
- New York City

Geographic Specialities
Italy, United States of America.

Testimonials
I call Justin the "Genealogy Genius"! In less than 27 hours after contacting Justin, he was able to secure the final document I needed for my Irish citizenship application and meet me to deliver it.  I had tried for a year through attorney's and the courts to get this document, difficult because I'm adopted, and it was astonishing to me when Justin called to say "I got it".  Tears of joy and amazement.  Justin is thoughtful, incredibly responsive, impressively knowledgeable, timely (!) and a genuinely nice guy who is great at his profession. I would recommend him to anyone interested in their family history or finds themselves at a dead end in a genealogy search.  Thanks again!  - Sarah, Centerbrook, CT

My husband was trying to gather together the information required to apply for his Italian citizenship. We had hit a wall in trying to research my husband's Italian ancestors, and nobody seemed to be able to decipher the handwriting on his grandmother's Italian passport or find her records where we thought they should be. I was put in touch with Justin, who through his expertise was able not only to translate the passport, but within
hours had located all the original records we needed in Italian archives, and walked us through them. He was literally a godsend! I can t recommend him highly enough, or thank him enough, for what he accomplished and helping my husband achieve his dream. Jenny Tripp Garibaldi -Essex, CT" "

After struggling for years to find the families my Italian Grandparents left behind when they came to America, I joined an Italian Genealogy group which led me to Justin. In less than a week he was able to locate four sets of Great Grandparents, provided me with all marriage documents and translated everything into English. His research skills and understanding of the culture solved a twenty year search in five days. I am so grateful to Justin and would recommend his services without question. Debbie Marocco Camerota - Saratoga Springs, NY"

" I had been researching my paternal family ancestors in Italy for at least ten years and throughout that time, I met with many road blocks limiting my amount of success. I recently came in contact with Justin and it was only through his knowledge and efforts in being able to obtain the documented information I had been seeking, that goes back to the mid 1700 s. It incorporates at least several generations of history beyond my paternal grandfather. Tony Galietta Saco, Maine

Publications/Media
The U.S. Sun Newspaper-January 10, 2024
Deborah Gregory Author of the book series "The Cheetah Girls" - Discovered her father. 

February 2025
McGee Media-PBS Show "Finding your Roots" of Season 11, Episode 2 with the Actor Michael Imperioli exploring his Italian Roots. 

Youtube-Learn the Facts about DNA Tests
https://www.youtube.com/live/M05xscOVrfg?si=p6h5ql0zuXOI0Xa2


 

Lectures
Family History Lectures in

West Haven, CT
Madison, CT
Woodbridge, CT
Southington, CT
Hartford, CT
Old Forge, PA
San Diego, CA
Manchester, NJ
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT



specializing in Italian genealogy for over 17 years.

Repositories
All Italian national, provincial, town, and military repositories, Archives in Germany, Austria, Italy, France & England, LDS Family History Center, Municipal Archives of New York City, New York Public Library at 42nd Street, State Vital records office in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey.

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Languages
Italian, Italian (proficient), Italian, Latin, English, Old Latin

Affiliations
Connecticut Society of Genealogists
Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council, Inc
Family History Librarian Member
Order of the Sons of Italy in America