Salem Ilese

Birth Name: Salem Ilese Davern

Place of Birth: Mill Valley, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 19, 1999

Ethnicity:
*father – Irish
*mother – Italian, German

Salem Ilese is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her viral singles “Mad at Disney” and “PS5.”

Salem’s paternal grandfather was Timothy James Davern (the son of James J. Davern and Grace M. Sullivan). Timothy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, and all of his grandparents were Irish.

Salem’s paternal grandmother is Patricia Welch (the daughter of William Bernard Welch and Anne Dyer Connolly). Patricia was born in Salem, to Irish parents.

Salem’s maternal grandfather was Peter Cetti, Jr. (the son of Peter Cetti and Mary Manara). Salem’s grandfather Peter was born in Newark, New Jersey.

Salem’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Ann Richter (the daughter of Rudy Rishter and Erma). She was born in Boonton, New Jersey, to German parents.

Sources: Obituary of Salem’s paternal grandfather, Timothy James Davern – https://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Salem’s paternal grandmother, Patricia Welch – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Salem’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Salem’s maternal grandfather, Peter Cetti, Jr. – https://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Salem’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary (Manara) Cetti – https://obits.nj.com