Descendants of Wawrzyniec Kaminski and Franciszka Kopiec

4. Gustaw Joseph "Gus" KAMINSKI ²⁹ was born on April 28, 1910 in Grodziec, Katowice, Poland,^{²^,8^,30} was baptized on May 9, 1910 in Grodziec, Katowice, Poland,^³¹ died on June 1, 1978 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA^{³²^,33^,34} at age 68, and was buried on June 5, 1978 in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA.^{⁵^,35^,36} The cause of his death was heart disorder. Other names for Gus were Gussie,⁵ Gustav, and⁵ Uncle Gus.⁵

Christening Notes: Gustaw's godparents, as listed on his Baptismal Certificate, were Ignacy Radosinski and Helena Podkowska.

Death Notes: According to a letter from the Veterans Administration (VA), dated July 14, 1978, and received by Gustav's daughter Carole Burghardt, the VA paid a death benefit of $400.00 to the John F. Jurek Funeral Home. The reference number on the letter is XSS 050 10 0716.

His obituary was published in the local New York newspaper, the Daily News. The cost was $54.45.

Burial Notes: Gustav is buried in Section 19, Range 16, Row O, Grave #26 in Calvery Cemetery.

After Gustav's burial in Calvery Cemetery, his daughter Carol, according to Polish custom, invited his family and friends to a "celebration" at the White Eagle Taven at 724 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The total bill was $240.30.

General Notes: Uncle Gus played the violin.

The following is the text of a letter written by Gustaw Kaminski to his daughter Carole. I have tried to retain the exact format of the original letter.

Sat. May-10-1975

To my daughter Carole Kaminski-Burghardt

Just in case.

My strong box is in the cedar chest,the keys to the chest are in my dresser drawer top,and the keys to the chest is hanging near the door chime. I have a few bucks in the chest,that will all be yours. Iam putting in this letter a few withdrawal slips that you can fill in,If and when the time comes you can go to the bank and take it all out for yourself. On one of the slips I have put in the date,which I have made out today,and the other slip I didn't date it,maybe it will be better I don't know.There is also a few bucks in my clothes closet,in a budget book,and a few bucks in the apartment on the left.

There is one thing that you will have to do to earn all of this,I just might leave one of these days,then you will know what you have to do. YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE MY LITTLE FRIEND ( ARDO ) and take good care of her,and Iam pretty sure that you will do just that. In this chest are also Insurance Policys,two are for you,one is paid up and there is also one Policy that is mine,and that is also paid up a very long time. My diamond ring is also in the cedar chest & watch,that will also be yours. There are a lot of old suits that won't fit Jackie,so I am hoping that you will give them to Lukie, also the winter coats.

Your Daddy.

(Signed: Gus Kaminski)

The following is the text of a letter by Gustaw Kaminski to his daughter Carole. I have tried to retain the exact format of the original.

November-12-1977

Dear Carole

I went ove my books last week and I see that I still got to give you another check to make upfor the balance

Dear Carole.

Iam sending you this last check,that will be the balance for the furniture,and the rest will be for the Dehumidifier that I told you that I would pay for,If and when you get it. You did say that you would look around for it,so that will be out of my hands, and I won't have to bother looking anymore Now the other slips that I amsending you in this letter,will beto get the money out of the bank,that is If anything should happen to meor maybe there will be a diffrent way of you getting the money out,with out you having any trouble. Or maybe there will be a better way befor anything should happen to me. With these slips all you will have to do is,put the date and the amount you want to take out. As for the number of the book,I did tell you where it is. I also have a lot of change that is all rolled up and that is in my clothes closet,also in the cedar chest where I have the box with all of the papers in it,your insurance and mine. I have two policy that will help,and they are all paid up,and one or two of yours that are also paid up. I also have the deed from the cemetery,I also would like being buried with mamie and Marilyn,that is when I go.

As for my clothes,well I know that they are to big for Jackie,so you give all my clothes to my sister and I am sure that she could have them fix over for Lukie,and the rest of the furniture,sell it all, but keep the rocking-chair for yourself,as when you get older,you will like rocking yourself to sleep ? I also have a lot of tools,in the closet and in the celler,you can do what ever you want with them,I know that they will come in handy as you own your home.I don't know if Jackie knows how to use them HA,HA. Well that is all that I can think of--

(Signed: Gus Kaminski To my Daughter Carole)

In May of 1933, he applied for a certificate of his arrival in the United States from the U.S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service. The fee was $5.00. ⁴⁷ ^,48

• He immigrated on October 14, 1912 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ² ^,14 ^,25 Gustaw was accompanied to Ellis Island by his mother, Zofia, and sister, Halina.

• He was educated at Public School #8 in October 1915 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA.

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 12, 1920. ¹⁴

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 11, 1930. ¹⁷

• Declaration of Intention: filed with the County Clerk's Office, about July 13, 1933, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴⁹

• Resided: November 24, 1936, 773 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ²⁹

• He received his citizenship on December 1, 1936 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵⁰

• Resided: December 1, 1936, 449 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵⁰

• He was described as having a fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds on December 1, 1936 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵⁰

• He served in the military during World War II in the United States Army January 11, 1944 to January 28, 1946 in Italy. ⁵¹ ^,52 ^,53 Uncle Gussie's service number was 42065111 and he was discharged as a Private First Class.

• Military induction: January 11, 1944. ⁵² ^,54 Uncle Gus' service number was 42065111.

• He was discharged from the military on January 28, 1946. ⁵² He received his "Individual Pre-Embarkation Health Certificate" on January 11, 1946.

• His obituary was published in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ³⁴

• His funeral was held at the John F. Jurek Funeral Home on June 1, 1978 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ³⁵ ^,36

According to the itemized bill, the entire funeral costs were $2628.45 and were paid by his daughter, Carole Burghardt, on July 31, 1978.

• He was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA on June 5, 1978. ⁵⁵ Uncle Gus is buried in Section 19, Range 16, Plot O, Grave 26.

Gus married Stanislawa WILANTEWICZ ⁵⁷ in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA, daughter of Stefan WILANTEWICZ and May KAREZEWSKA. Stanislawa was born on July 2, 1917 in , , New York, USA, was baptized on December 25, 1917 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA,^⁵⁸ died on November 17, 1954 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA^{⁵⁹^,60} at age 37, and was buried on November 22, 1954 in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA.^{⁵⁹^,61} Other names for Stanislawa were Stella KAMINSKA, Stella KAMINSKI, Estelle WILANTEWICZ, Stanislawa WILANTEWICZ, and Stella WILANTEWICZ.

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵⁸

• She was baptized on December 25, 1917 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ⁵⁸

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 728 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on January 6, 1920. ⁵⁷

• Her funeral was held at John F. Jurek Funeral Home on November 22, 1954 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁶⁰ ^,62 According to the itemized bill received by her husband, Estelle's funeral expenses totaled $1605.00.

• She was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA on November 22, 1954. ⁵ ^,63

7 F i. Carole KAMINSKA ⁵ was born on May 25, 1942 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA,^⁶⁴ was baptized in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA, died on March 15, 1997 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA^{²⁰^,64} at age 54, and was buried in Hampton, , New Hampshire, USA.^{⁵^,20} Another name for Carole was Carole BURGHARDT.

• Roman Catholic First Communion: Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵

• High School Graduation: Bay Ridge High School, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: 337 Chesterton Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Carole was the Flower Girl at the wedding of Halina Kaminska and Leo Janice.

Carole married John "Jack" BURGHARDT ⁵ ^,20 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA, son of John BURGHARDT and Valerie UNKNOWN. They had no children.

• Resided: Chesterton Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵

8 F ii. Marilyn KAMINSKA ⁶⁵ was born on August 4, 1948 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA,^⁶⁵ was baptized in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA, died on July 30, 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA^⁶⁶ at age 6, and was buried on August 2, 1955 in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA.^⁶⁶ The cause of her death was encephalitis.²⁰

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁶⁵

• She was educated at Our Lady of Czestochowa School in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ²⁰

• Her funeral was held at the John F. Jurek Funeral Home on August 2, 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁶⁷ ^,68 According to the itemized bill received by her father, Marilyn's funeral expenses totaled $685.00.

• She was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA on August 2, 1955. ⁵ ^,66

5. Halina Stanislawa "Arline" KAMINSKA ³⁷ was born on July 17, 1911 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanow, Poland,^{³⁷^,38^,39^,40} was baptized on July 18, 1911 in Raciaz, Ciechanow, Poland,^³⁸ died on April 16, 2003 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA^{⁵^,40^,41^,42} at age 91, and was buried on April 22, 2003 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA.^⁵ The cause of her death was natural causes (old age). Other names for Arline were Ala,⁵ Babcie,⁵ Arline K. JANICE, Arline Mary JANICE, and⁵ Arline Mary KAMINSKI.⁵

Birth Notes: Mom's name as recorded on her Baptismal Certificate is Halina Stanislawa Kaminski.

Kraszewo-Gaczulty is located approximately 54.6 miles NW of Warszawa.

Following is the English translation of the original Russian Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Halina Stanislawa Kaminski which I received from "RootsPoland.com":

Birth & Baptism Record for Halina Stanislawa Kaminska

Hause # 100 in Kraszewo-Gaczulty.
It happened in Raciaz the fifth /the eighteen/ of July the one thousand nine hundred eleventh year, in the second hour afternoon, (that) Jozef Kaminski, blacksmith residing in the village Kraszewo-Gaczulty, age twenty eight, presented himself personally in the presence of the witnesses: Jan Olszewski thirty eight years, and likewise Jozef Kedzierski, twenty eight years, both farmers in the village Kraszewo-Gaczulty, and showed us an infant of female gender, declaring that it was born in the village Kraszewo-Gaczulty yesterday [on the seventeenth of July, 1911] at eight o'clock afternoon, by his lawful wife Zofia né Krajewska , age twenty three. To this infant, through Holy Christening performed this date by the priest Edmund Waltorski [missionary vicar], was given the name Halina Stanislawa, and the godparents were: Jan Olszewski and Wanda Ciarcin'ska. This record was read to the informant and the witnesses, all illiterate, and then signed by us. Administrator for parish Raciaz in name of State; priest Ludomir Solski.

Christening Notes: Halina's godparents are listed on her birth/baptismal certificate as Jan Olszewski, godfather, and Wanda Ciarczynska (ne Krajewska), godmother.

Jan Olszewski thirty eight years, and likewise Jozef Kedzierski, twenty eight years, both farmers in the village Kraszewo-Gaczulty, are listed as witnesses to the baptism of Halina.

Death Notes: According to the Certificate of Death, Arline died at 8:35pm on April 16, 2003 at the Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New York.

General Notes: Halina immigrated to the United States when she was an infant. She was accompanied by her mother Sophie, and her brother Gustaw. They were processed through the immigration center on Ellis Island, New York.

Halina played the piano as a child.

On October 11, 1944 she received a "Certificate of Literacy" from the University of the State of New York. The examination took place at Public School 40 in Brooklyn, New York. She apparently needed this certificate to become a registered voter.

According to the Certificate of Baptism issued from Raciaz, Poland in November 12, 1956 Alina's name was "Halina Stanislawa Kaminska". Based on this information, Arline (as she was known to her family) was probably an Americanized version of Halina. Mary could very well have been her confirmation name.

In the 1920 Federal Population Census taken in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, Halina was listed under the name "Helen".

In July of 1935, she applied for a certificate of her arrival in the United States from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The fee was $2.50. ¹⁴ ^,38 ^,71

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanow, Poland. ³⁷ ^,39

• Birth2 (conflicting): July 17, 1912, Raciaz, Ciechanow, Poland. ² ^,8 ^,72 ^,73

• She immigrated on October 14, 1912 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ²⁵ ^,72 Halina sailed on the vessel Rotterdam with a third class passenger ticket. The ship departed from Rotterdam, Holland on October 5, 1912.

The following information was obtained from [North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.3,p.913] [Posted to The ShipsList by Ted Finch - 9 January 1998]

S.S. ROTTERDAM

This "Rotterdam" was the fourth of five vessels with this name owned by the Holland America Line. She was built in 1908 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast and was a 24,149 gross ton ship, length 650.5ft x beam 77.4ft, two funnels, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 16 knots. There was passenger accommodation for 530-1st, 555-2nd and 2,124-3rd class.

Launched on 3/3/1908, she sailed from Rotterdam on her maiden voyage to New York on 13/6/1908. She commenced her last voyage on this service on 23/2/1916 and was then laid up at Rotterdam (although Holland was a neutral country during the Great War, several Dutch ships had been damaged by mines). She resumed service between Rotterdam, Brest and New York on 24/1/1919 and in 1920 was converted to oil fuel. In April 1926 her accommodation was altered to carry 1st, 2nd, tourist, and 3rd class passengers; in Jan 1930, 1st, tourist and 3rd class; in June 1936, cabin, tourist and 3rd; and in May 1937, cabin and tourist class.

On 21/11/1939 she sailed from Rotterdam on her final voyage to New York (dep 7/12/1939) and Rotterdam (arr 28/12/1939) and in Jan 1940 was scrapped at Hendrik Ido, Ambacht.

• Resided: about October 19, 1912 to 15 Aug 1937, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁷²

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 12, 1920. ¹⁴

• Resided: about 1920 to about 1930, 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵

• During the 1928-1929 school year, Arline successfully completed a 72 session course in dressmaking in the Troy Evening Schools.

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 11, 1930. ¹⁷

• She was employed as an International Tailoring Company in 1937 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ⁷⁴ It was located at 107 4th Avenue.

• Arline was employed with the Bengran Corporation from 1937 to 1938 which was located at 99 Park Avenue.

• She was employed at the International Lily Company during March 1937 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. The address given for the company on her SS-5 form was "the corner of 4th Avenue and 12 Street, NYC".

• Resided: August 15, 1937, 773 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁷² ^,73

• Membership: Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁷⁵ Arline's membership dues were $1.29 per month ($15.48 yearly). This amount included the premiums for a $1000 life insurance policy (PRCUA Death Claim #173725). The reference book covers the years 1985 through 1993. The current mailing address of the PRCUA is 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622-4101.

• She was employed at the Master Craft Toy Company from 1938 to 1939 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. It was located at 19 West 24th Street.

• Declaration of Intention: about March 16, 1939, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁷²

• She was employed at the Holland Laundry, Inc. from 1940 to 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. The laundry was located at 225 25th Street. Halina's wages averaged $991 over the eight year period.

• She was naturalized on October 1, 1940 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ⁷⁶ ^,77

• Resided: 1962, 725 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,78

• Arline was employed as a general worker at the Hudson Tea and Spice Company located 225 25th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues, in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. Her wages averaged $2460 over the eight year period.

• Resided: 26 Ebbitts Street Apt. 2M, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: 35 Memphis Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: about 1985-2003, 255 Mill Road, Apt. 4D, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,79

• Her funeral was held at the Colonial Funeral Home on April 22, 2003 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,80 All funeral arrangements were made through Ceraso-Gennarelli Funeral Home, 530 Narrows Road South, Staten Island, New York. According to the itemized bill received by her daughter, Linda S. Rinaldo, the total funeral expenses were $9000.00.

• She was buried at the Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA on April 22, 2003. ⁵ ^,81

Arline married Leon Peter "Leo" JANICE ⁵ ^,82 on April 20, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA,⁸³.^,84 son of Michal JANIEC and Magdalena "Babcie" CHUCHLA. Leo was born on February 26, 1913 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA,^{⁸²^,85^,86} was baptized on March 23, 1913 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA,^⁸⁶ died on June 4, 1988 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA^{⁵^,85^,87} at age 75, and was buried on June 7, 1988 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA.^{⁵^,87} The cause of his death was throat cancer. Other names for Leo were Lukie,⁵ Whitey, and⁸⁸ Leon Peter JANIEC.

• Marriage Witness: Emily Prusinowski, April 20, 1947, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁸³

• Marriage Witness: Gustaw Kaminski, April 20, 1947, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁸³

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA.

• Birth2 (conflicting): February 22, 1913, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁸⁷

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 131 23rd Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on January 6, 1920. ⁸⁹ Roll: T625_1154
Page: 12A
Enumeration District: 360
State: New York
County: Kings
City: Brooklyn

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 131 23rd Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on April 5, 1930. ⁹⁰ Roll: 1504
Page: 6B
Enumeration District: 1107

• He was described as white race, blue eyed, blonde hair, light complexioned, five feet seven one-half inches tall, and weighing 165 pounds on October 16, 1940. ⁹¹

• He was described as blond, blue eyed, light complexion, heavy framed, weighing 174 pounds, and standing 66.5 inches tall on June 11, 1941 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ⁹²

• Military induction: rejected, June 11, 1941, New York, New York County, New York, USA. ⁹² ^,93 On October 24, 1945, Leo was permanently classifed as "4A" by his Local Selective Service Board.

• He was employed at the Ward Baking Company, the makers of "Tip-Top" bread as a baker in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA.

• Leo (standing - third from left) Janice at work at Ward's Baking Company. Photo appeared in the February 1959 issue of the "Local 50" newspaper.

• Resided: 1962, 725 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,78

• Anecdote: October 13, 1962, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁷⁸ While residing at 725-4th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, Leo was a registered voter. His voter registration card indicates he was registered in the 68 E.D., 8 A.D., serial number 183732[3].

• He was employed as a Wall Street "runner" in Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. His employer was the brokerage firm of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith Inc.

• In 1969 he was employed by the brokerage firm of Kidder, Peabody & Company as a dispatcher.

• Resided: 26 Ebbitts Street, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: 35 Memphis Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: about 1985-1988, 255 Mill Road, Apt. 4D, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,79

• His funeral was held at the Colonial Funeral Home on June 7, 1988 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA. ⁵ All funeral arrangements were made through the Ceraso-Gennarelli Funeral Home, 4218 Ft. Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.

• He was buried at the Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA on June 7, 1988. ⁵ ^,81 ^,87

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