Rocco Brienza

This book is important to me because it’s my dream to publish a book on my Italian heritage where I can dedicate this to my parents and grandparents hometown of Monteleone Di Puglia, Italy.

This story is dedicated to my Mama. I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers always and thank you for being the best mom in the world to me. I will always have you in my thoughts and in my soul and heart. I miss you so much!

Love you always, your son, Rocco                       

My memories growing up in South Ozone Park, Queens were great because I lived into a two family house and I was always surrounded with family and friends.

I love to spend time with family and friends and going to Italian festivals and listening to Italian music. I really enjoy making pasta and homemade meatballs with Italian red wine sauce and singing in Italian.

I love spending time with my dog Monteleone (Monte), which I named him after my families hometown in Italy. I love holding Italian events and having get togethers. I love sharing stories of my family and my Italian heritage.