Frank DellaPenna is a graduate of West Chester University, The French Carillon School, creator of the musical act Cast in Bronze, and author of several books. As a musician, he performed for the Mass of Pope John Paul II, The NBC Today Show, Walt Disney World's Epcot, and numerous music and renaissance festivals across the U.S. for thirty years. He now spends his time writing and composing music. He lives with his wife, Anne, in St. Peter's, Pennsylvania. More importantly, however, Tombo and Frank DellaPenna have an interesting family relationship. Frank DellaPenna's grandfather, Rocco, came to America as a young boy of 16.His immigration was sponsored by Tombo's grandfather, Thomas Di Fillippo Sr., who agreed to house the young Rocco until he could support himself financially. Why would Thomas Di Fillippo Sr. do such a thing? It was discovered that Rocco's mother and Thomas Di Fillippo, Sr.were brother and sister.