Well, not so recent but some background about me. My grandparents, Camillo Porreca (chis di Scipp, Stazzo dei Cavalli) and Camilla Teti (chis di Mastariel, Sologna di Pennadomo)were born in Torricella. They married in San Giacomo in 1901 and shortly after left for America. I have visited Torricella three times and hope to be there with my wife Leah in August 2007. I have a cousin there, Gabriella Teti, and I'm looking forward to visiting her and her family, and my good friends the Di Marino's.
Camillo's parents were Angelo Porreca and Rosa Ficca. Camilla's parents were Nicola Teti and Filomena Teti.
You can read about my first trip to Torricella at:
http://www.abruzzo2000.com/tour/reports/al_porreca.htm