Retired tailor Nunzio Giovanni “John” DiStefano is one of many Italian immigrants who moved to the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries in pursuit of the American Dream.
Thanks so much, Thalia. I’m curious, how did you find your way to this post? I ported these older posts over from a decommissioned blog, and I’m so delighted when people find them. I’m going to link a couple to my Substack letter this week.
Elisa- Love this story of DiStefano, from Europe to NY to New Orleans. What a wonderful story of perseverance and hope. Beautifully written.
Thanks so much, Thalia. I’m curious, how did you find your way to this post? I ported these older posts over from a decommissioned blog, and I’m so delighted when people find them. I’m going to link a couple to my Substack letter this week.
Giovanni almost made 100 before we lost him in December of 2022, but his stories live on in the novel and in the hearts of his family and friends. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-orleans-la/john-di-stefano-11048209