John Urrutia majored in communication arts at Seton Hall University. In preparing this book, he researched his paternal roots in the Basque country in Vizcaya (Spain) and visited e...view moreJohn Urrutia majored in communication arts at Seton Hall University. In preparing this book, he researched his paternal roots in the Basque country in Vizcaya (Spain) and visited every location through which his maternal ancestors traveled during their migration to the United States. A widower with three adult children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, he currently lives in New York.view less