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Robert Sicilian

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Robert sicilian

By Kiersten Sicilian
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Where he originated from

  • Bari,Italy
  • Came in 1916
  • Born in 1894
Photo by Daniele Zanni

Why he came

  • He was offered to be in the Mafia and turned it down
  • He didn't want to risk him and his wife getting hurt
  • His wife's great aunt lived in Arizona so they had some family there
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Challenges

  • Did not speak very good English
  • Hard to get a job without the requirements necessary
  • He didn't have very much money qnd his wife was pregnant

Advantages

  • His in laws helped paid for some financial needs
  • His wife knew English and could translatep

Culture Value

  • He keep his culture by still making some traditional foods
  • One of his favorites is his pasta with homemade sauce recipe
  • My grandma actually still makes it and homemade pizza
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