Thats awesome I'm not a Mother either, but had nieces and nephews who went through school sadly its true, I was the one who told the youngest now 13 about the Holocaust, we read about Anne Frank watched movies like The Boy with the Stripped Pajamas, she's Thirteen now and I hope she carries that with her.
My Great Grandparents immigrated from Verona between 1910 and 1914, we aren't exactly sure, enjoy the time with your Grandmother (Nonna) they are definitely gifts to be cherished for sure.
And thank you for your friendship and support...