I grew up in Jessup, graduated from Jessup High in 1959, and now live in State College. Ever since grade school I have known that Jessup was named after Judge William Jessup from Montrose, a coalmine owner responsible for building the Jessup branch of the Lackawanna Railroad. What I didn’t know until recently was the origin of his surname. It turns out that the name “Jessup” is derived from the name Joseph—or, more precisely, the Italian equivalent, “Giuseppe.” Jessup is simply Giuseppe Anglicized. The first Jessups were, in fact, Roman soldiers of the fourth century occupation of Britain. (One more remarkable Jessup connection to Italy.)

My name is Lou Knapp and I currently live in Williamsport, PA. My father, Lou (Basil) Knapp, grew up in Jessup (my grandmother is Anna Knapp) and we spent all of our youth participating in the festival. I have some of the best memories of my youth being in Jessup and participating in the festival with my cousins. The website is fantastic, it's been a long time since I've been up to Jessup but after visiting the website I think my wife and I are going to come up this weekend. I've been telling her about it for twenty years and I think it would be a great way to spend the weekend.

IN MEMORY OF GUERINO "CAB" RENZINI WHOSE DEDICATION TO THE TOWN OF JESSUP AND THE SAINT UBALDO SOCIETY HELPED MAKE THE FESTA DEI CERI WHAT IT IS TODAY.

I come from a family of pure-bred Italians., recently I found some family members that live in Jessp I drove up to Jessup from North Carolina, Iam originally from Philadelphia, I met some family and drove to the grave sites where my great-great grandparents and many others from italy are burried, I did this in refernce to doing my geneaology. I heard about the ST.UBALDA being held every year where my ancesters originated to from Italy my family and I are planning to join the festival next year!!!

Congratulations to the 2009 St. Ubaldo Society Scholarship winner: Dominick Augustine. The $500 scholarship is awarded to the Valley View High School Senior who has the highest grade average in Italian Class.

I just happend to come across this site.was wondering about my own heritage and found that there was a St. Ubaldo. dont know much about my family history but know my grand dad come from italy and the lived in Villanova pa. witch is where i am from.

My wife and I live in Chicago and were married in Gubbio, on September 20, 2007. We returned to Gubbio last year for our first anniversary, and always talk of returning for La Festa dei Ceri. Perhaps, in 2009, we will visit Jessop. Glad I found this site and look forward to learning more. We also offer prayers to those affected by the earthquake in the L'Aquila vicinity.

Hi everybody, Antonio Giorgi here, originally from Gubbio, i live and work in Toronto, Ontario since 2006, hope to have the opportunity to meet you all one day.

The Family of Saint Anthony would like to announce its 1st annual Feast Day Celebration of St. Anthony (the Abbot) on January 17th. There will be a mass at 5:30pm at St. James Church on 605 Church St. to honor the living and dead ceraioli of St. Anthony, followed by a reception in the downstairs hall of St. Mary's Church on 516 3rd Ave until 8PM. Specialty coffees, authentic Gubbio dolce (sweets), and a special presentation by the Gail Ercoli Dancers and a themed door prize are all available. Tickets are $10 and children under 13 are free. For tickets contact Al Anelli at 570-815-7217 or email the Saint Anthony Family at info@saintanthonyfamily.org. Tickets will also be available at the door, but we are trying to get an estimated head count, so please purchase your tickets asap. Tickets can also be purchased through the Family of Saint Ubaldo and Saint George. Saint Anthony Family Calendar

The Family of Saint Anthony has recently incorporated as a non-profit organization and is now accepting member applications. Our Constitution/Bylaws were ratified and approved by the St. Ubaldo Society. Election of Board members is slated for September 30, 2008. All paid members may vote and full members can be considered for the Honorary Captain position of "Capodieci" for 2009. For more information, news, and a calendar see our new website at http://www.saintanthonyfamily.org. Download a member application here > member application.