The Erasmo Siino Family
The following is a collection of edited videos or images of Siino/Seeno family gatherings and events: for more information about the family read Master Boat Builders of Italy by Janet Magno Martinez available at Amazon.com.
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The Siino/Seeno brothers: Angelo Siino, Francesco Seeno and Gaetano Seeno.
Movies of the Seenos in early 1930s were provided by the GE Seeno Family Films (Pittsburg CA). The Siino/Seeno brothers and their father Erasmo built the 60 ft. fishing boat, General Pershing, launched in 1930. INSTRUCTIONS 1) Click on each of the tabs above to see the video described. 2) Click on the video to start, then click on arrows (Lower right) of movie to make screen larger or smaller. |
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This family gathering took place in Pittsburg CA, The Siino brothers introduce their families. Since audio was not available back then, verbal introductions are lacking. Most family members have been identified by descendants.
Video duration: 04:17 |
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Angelo and Gaetano's appearances in the video are labeled so they won't be missed. This is evidence that they were there.
Video duration: 09:40 |
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Wedding videos or images of Angelo's family: Ray, Rose,
Stella and Frank. Angelo owned and operated the Monterey Boat Works in Monterey CA. The next generation of "Siino Brothers" continued ownership of the family business into the 1970s. Movies of Angelo's sons and daughters weddings were provided by the Siino family archive (Aromas CA). COMING SOON FALL 2022 Look for Angelo Siino and Lena Marinello stories in the book titled, Italian American: "We aren't just Fishermen!" published by Italian Heritage Society of the Monterey Peninsula. |
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This video was created for Ray and Veglia (Val), Ray called her Val, as an anniversary gift. They enjoyed it in VHS tape format. The original has been reformatted and edited.
Married in San Carlos Church Monterey CA May 4, 1941 Video duration: 14:16 |
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Married at St.Angela's Church in Pacific Grove CA.
January 25, 1941 COMING SOON FALL 2022 Look for Frank Domingo Magno's story in the book titled, Italian American: "We aren't just Fishermen!" published by Italian Heritage Society of the Monterey Peninsula. Video duration: 05:56 |
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Oct. 21, 1941
Stella Jean Siino and Joseph Coehlo United in Marriage At seven o’clock last Saturday evening, Miss Stella Jean Siino was escorted down the aisle of St. Angela’s Catholic Church by her father, Angelo Siino. Waiting at the altar were Joseph Coehlo, who claimed Stella as his bride, and her brother, Frank Siino, who was the best man. Father Charles T. Kerfs officiated at the ceremony in the presence of several hundred guests. The bride wore a lovely white satin and lace gown, fashioned with a V-neckline, long sleeves and a long train. Inserts of lace alternated with strips of satin to the elbows, and lace to the wrists. Her four-tier veil, lace-trimmed, was held by orange blossoms, and she wore a single strand of pearls. Gardenias and bouvardia formed the pennant-shaped bouquet carried by the bride. Mrs. Frank Magno was her sister’s matron of honor, and Miss Elvera Jean Seeno, cousin of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Mercedes Coehlo, sister of the bridegroom, and Misses Florence Salomone, Alice Ingram, Mary Selbicky, Jeanne Del Monte and Madaline Di Mercurio, the latter two from Pittsburg. |
They wore light blue water-marked taffeta frocks that were fashioned with long bodices, V-necklines, short puff sleeves and full circular skirts. Their elbow-length gloves were white, and they carried pennant-shaped bouquets of gardenias. Three fresh gardenias adorned their hair, and single strands of pearls were their only jewelry. Mrs. Angelo Siino, the bride’s mother, wore a wine-colored ensemble, with royal blue accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Pedro Coehlo, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy redingote over a print dress, navy accessories and an orchid. A reception followed in the home of the bride’s parents. A handmade lace cloth covered the table, and the four-tier cake was topped with gardenias. The same flowers were arranged at the base of the cake, and extended to the crystal candelabra on the table. Arrangements of white blossoms adorned the other rooms of the home. When the newlyweds left for a southern honeymoon, the bride wore a beige dress with her brown fur coat, brown accessories and a corsage of two green orchids. When Mr. and Mrs. Coehlo return from their wedding trip, they will establish a home on San Carlos street in Carmel. Last Thursday, before the wedding, Stella was the guest of honor at a Hotel Del Monte luncheon party, given by her maid of honor and by Misses Jeanne Del Monte and Madaline De Mercurio. Gardenias in a low silver bowl formed the central arrangement on the table and while tapers were placed on either side. At each place was a tulle-wrapped package, adorned with sprays of valley lilies, which contained “confetti,” the Italian candy traditional for brides. At the honor guest’s place was an orchid, and a handsome silver tray.
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Frank Siino (WWII veteran) apprenticed at the Monterey Boat Works and became a well known Master Boat Wright highly sought after to solve complex wood boat repair issues.
Video duration: 04:37 |
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Frank and Barbara Siino had 3 sons also known as
"The Siino Brothers:" Andy, Randy and Mark. The 3 brothers took on the challenge to preserve the legacy of the Monterey Boat Works. See their wood boat preservation accomplishments at montereyboatheritage.org |
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Annabelle and Sabrina are Andy's daughters and Ben is his son. This brief slide show contains the wedding of Sabrina & Michael on May 18, 2014 at Los Laureles Lodge, original hotel and hunting lodge of Carmel Valley for over 100 years Michael proudly took the Siino surname.
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Randy with his daughter Heather on her wedding day.
Cachagua Community Park |
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Mark's only daughter Kiana was married on May 14, 2016. The wedding and reception was hosted by the Siino Brothers on their property in Carmel Valley CA. Mark, as father of the bride, he is prominently featured in this video.
Kiana chose between two wedding gowns; one worn by Rose Magno the other by Veglia Siino both married in 1941. Video duration: 22:57 |
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NOW PLAYING, the movie: The Last Monterey Felucca
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Movie duration: 7:48
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About Richard and Janet Magno:
A video series of 5 episodes show Rickey and Janet growing up. Episode 1) Janet's Baptism, Episode 2) In the Navy, Episode 3) Steppin' Out, Episode 4) Cowboy Up, and Episode 5) Remember When. Episode 2 and Episode 3 includes segments with the Coelho cousins and father Joe and mother Stella. |
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This 1975 wedding video suffered from the lack of photos, the photographer lost most of the photos so this video relies on snapshots from friends and relatives. The underlying theme was the era of Folk music and Folk Mass. Janet sings two Folk songs in this video from the "God Spell" musical and as she performed them in the Cursillo'73 album, "O Bless the Lord, My Soul" and "I've Got The Joy, Joy, Joy"
Video duration: 13:00 |
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The newsletter below, describes the anniversary event and related activities.
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In 2015, Richard and Arita celebrated 50 years of marriage in the company of their original wedding party, friends and immediate family in Las Vegas.
This video takes place at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. Video duration: 06:08 |