Hello, Barry,
My, my, that is wonderful--moving to where your family was. Your situation parallels mine in that your grandparents lived there and now you and your wife are moving there.

My maternal and paternal grandparents were all from Giarre, Sicily. My grandfather was born in Piedmonte Aetna area of Catania, where Giarre is.
We went to Sicily in 2003 and were near Giarre, but unfortunately since it was a tour, we did not have the time to go to Giarre. I saw it in the distance from a lovely lounge where we danced one night, in lovely Taormina. The bartender pointed out the window to the sea and it was maybe a 20 minute ride. The bus situation prevented us going there.
I spoke Italian before I learned any English as a baby and was raised in a close-knit Italian family. My grandparents lived upstairs and my uncle and his Italian bride who spoke no English lived on the top floor. Having been the only child, close to my parents and losing them in Oct. 2005 and Mar. 2006, well, I just miss the Italian culture. I feel more at home there than here,honestly. As I said to Judy, the toughest part is leaving my daughter, who is 25, in medical school.
I hope that we continue to be in touch because we intend to save money and try to travel around a bit when we move there. When are you moving there? Wouldn't it be wonderful to meet?
That is terrific to find your family. I am 58 and I jsut can't picture relatives being alive. I wonder now... I have a common last name-mom's maiden is Pennisi and Dad's is Puglisi.
Write again-I am now calling a moving company to price what is worth bringing (car, furniture...)Would appreciate input.

The best,
MaryAnn