| Author | Subject: Grandfather was steerage passenger on Republic |
| Ercole Paul Colella | Posted At 12:50:48 09/19/2000
My grandfather, Ercole Colella (for whom I am named) was a steerage passenger on Republic in January 1909. He departed New York for his village in Italy, to see a newborn son (my father, Antonio Colella, born 21 January 1909). Antonio is currently living outside of Boston, and has told me many times of his father's adventure on the ship during the collision. Your website adds an interesting perspective to a story I have heard many times from my father. Thank you. Ercole Paul Colella |