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Birth Name: Michael Andrew Sembello
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 17, 1954
Ethnicity: * father – Italian, Irish * mother – Italian
Michael Sembello is an American singer, musician, songwriter, composer, and producer.
He is the son of Carmella Maria/Marie “Dolly” and Benedict Joseph Sembello. His brother was songwriter and musician Danny Sembello.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Sembello. He was likely of Italian descent.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Alice D. Toner (the daughter of Joseph Toner and Mary E.). Alice was born in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born in Northern Ireland. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Irish parents, from Northern Ireland.
Michael’s maternal grandfather was named Nicholas Morroney/Morrone (the son of Louise). Nicholas was born in Italy.
Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Mary. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.
Sources: Michael’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org Michael’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Michael’s paternal grandmother, Alice D. Toner, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org Alice D. Toner on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Michael’s mother – http://www.stretchfuneralhome.com
Michael’s mother’s family on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org