Longtime San Pedro real estate agent Libby DiBernardo tells the epic story of how his dad immigrated from the Italian island of Ischia, returned to Ischia get married, have kids, and bring the tribe to San Pedro!
SOLAHA Vol. V, No.2 –Libby DiBernardo – father emigrates from Iscia to USA
The story of his father’s emigration from Italy to the USA is “classic” demonstrating determination, courage, strong work ethic of When it was time to marry he returned to his home in island of Iscia to find a bride and “commuting” over seven years, then finally stating no more and he moved the family to the USA in 1937, though had to gain official status first.
From his career as a commercial fisherman to real estate “mogul” Libby is well known in the San Pedro community. He arrived the seaside harbor With his dynamic personality, ageless energy (he’s 93)he goes to work every day and is an inspiration to all!
We eagerly await more of his stories…..
August 8, 2024
SOLAHA Vol. V, No.8 –Libby DiBernardo WWII after Pearl Harbor bombed Italian fishermen banned
93 years old, Libby DiBernardo, who walks miles daily, is longtime real estate broker in San Pedro and relates the story of how his father built his fishing boat and the interruption that World War II caused him when he and other Italian fishermen who were not U.S.A, citizens were banned from fishing, causing loss of livelihood.
From his career as a commercial fisherman to real estate “mogul” Libby is well known in the San Pedro community. One of seven children, Libby was born in the isle of Ischia, Italy, he arrived in the seaside town at young age.
With his dynamic personality, ageless energy = he goes to work every day – he is an inspiration to all!