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LOS ANGELES – MAY 21: DeLorenzo at the “Perpetual Grace, LTD” Los Angeles Premiere at the Linwood Dunn Theater, on May 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA, photo by kathclick /Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Dana Rose DeLorenzo
Place of Birth: Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 1, 1983
Ethnicity: Italian, including Sicilian
Dana DeLorenzo is an American actress, radio personality, and producer. She starred as Kelly Maxwell on the horror-comedy series Ash vs Evil Dead and in the video game Evil Dead: The Game . Her roles also include the films The Moleman of Belmont Avenue and Friendsgiving , and the shows Barely Famous , Impress Me , and Perpetual Grace, LTD .
Her parents are both of Italian descent.
Dana’s paternal grandfather was George Frances “Lawrence” DeLorenzo (the son of Peter DeLorenzo and Margaret Manzo). George was born in Pennsylvania. Peter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of James DeLorenzo and Jennie. Margaret was Italian.
Dana’s paternal grandmother was Dolores C. DeCiero (the daughter of James V. DeCiero and Lucille “Lucy” DiGregorio). Dolores was born in Ohio, to Italian parents.
Dana’s maternal grandfather was Victor/Veto Porcase (the son of Joseph Porcase and Angela Rich). Victor was born in Ohio. Joseph was born in Palermo, Sicily. Angela was born in Ohio, to Italian parents, Frederick Icere and Adeline.
Dana’s maternal grandmother was Rose Warino (the daughter of Egidio “James” Warino and Felicetta “Fannie/Fanny” Green). Rose was born in Ohio, to parents from Italy. James’ and Felicetta’s surnames were changed from “Guarino” and “Verde” upon their arrival in the U.S.
Sources: Obituary of Dana’s paternal grandmother, Dolores C. (DeCiero) DeLorenzo – http://tributes.com
Obituary of Dana’s maternal grandmother, Rose (Warino) Porcase Liguore – http://rossifunerals.com