Ann-Margaret Ferrante recently traveled to Sicily, a cross-cultural trip that became a homecoming in many ways as Gloucester’s state representative met with relatives all along the way.
A first-generation American, Ferrante grew up spending every other summer with her extended family in Sicily. Much of her latest 10-day trip was spent reuniting with relatives as well as visiting elected officials. She also speaks both Sicilian and Italian, and spoke all three languages during the trip.
“As we drove around, we see all these familiar names and business names that you would associate with Gloucester,” Ferrante said.
She and her parents had planned a trip to Sicily to visit her father’s family, but he died in the fall of 2024. It had been 28 years since Ferrante had gone to Sicily.