Michael Gaeta had a connection to Italy through Renata Polverini going back to 2010.

"Yesterday (11/15/10), personnel from the FBI’s New York Office met with Renata Polverini, president of the Lazio region of Italy (ROME). Special Agents…and Supervisory Special Agent Michael Gaeta met with President Polverini and other Italian officials to share ideas and discuss the continued cooperation efforts in combating international crime. "

Side note, I'm not sure if connected in any way (maybe House of Gaetani) but there is a small town in her region named Gaeta.

https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/newyork/press-releases/2010/nyfo111610a.htm