Brittell, Ronald N. D.

Knox during the Vietnam War

Ronald N. D. Brittell

Birth

Ronald N. D. Brittell was born in Albany, on Aug. 8, 1938, son of the late Guy and Florence (Schuff) Brittell. His siblings were:

• Creighton Brittell
• Owen Brittell
• Karl (Chubby) Brittell
• Elaine Murray
• Virginia (Jinnie) Dobiel
• Harry June
• Betty Dobies
• Chester June.

Education

Ronald Brittell was a graduate of Albany High School.

Military

Ronald N. D. Brittell was a veteran of the United States Air Force,

Occupation

Ronald N. D. Brittell was employed by the United Parcel Service for 28 years until his retirement in 1992.

Marriage & Children

Ronald N. D. Brittell married Nancy L. Lang (February 11, 1942 - ) in 1966. Their children were:

• Mark Brittell and his partner, Kathy Brogan
• Karen Tassone and her husband, Sal
• Dawn Wier and her husband, Greg
• Valerie Howard and her husband, John
• Julie Baldes and her husband, Fred.

Death

Knox Cemetery - RONALD N D BRITTELL
AIC US AIR FORCE
AUG 8 1938 - MAR 13, 2008

Knox Cemetery - BRITTELL
NANCY L. LANG
FEB. 11, 1942
RONALD N. D.
AUG. 8, 1938 - MAR. 13, 2008

Ronald N. D. Brittell, of Guilderland Center, died peacefully at his home in the presence of his Wife and family on Thursday, March 13, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.

Obituary

Ronald N. D. Brittell Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — March 20, 2008

Ronald N. D. Brittell

GUILDERLAND CENTER — Ronald N. D. Brittell, of Guilderland Center, died peacefully at his home in the presence of his Wife and family on Thursday, March 13, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

He was born in Albany, on Aug. 8, 1938, son of the late Guy and Florence (Schuff) Brittell. He was a graduate of Albany High School, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was employed by the United Parcel Service for 28 years until his retirement in 1992.

He was a long-time member of St. Boniface Episcopal Church and a past member of the Great North Eastern Rail Road Association. Mr. Brittell devoted much of his energies as a very active member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in Guilderland.He is a Past Exalted Ruler, served as House Chairman, and was involved in major projects for many years.

Mr. Brittell spent much of his leisure time at his family's summer residence at Thompson's Lake and devoted himself to his many grandchildren.

He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his wife of 46 years, Nancy L. (Lang) Brittell; along with their five children and families: Mark Brittell and his partner, Kathy. Brogan; Karen Tassone and her husband, Sal; Dawn Wier and her husband, Greg; Valerie Howard and her husband, John; and Julie Baldes and her husband, Fred.

He was greatly proud of his 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He is also survived by his siblings; Creighton Brittell, Owen Brittell, Karl (Chubby) Brittell, Elaine Murray, and Virginia (Jinnie) Dobiel. Three of his siblings died before him: Harry June, Betty Dobies, and Chester June.

A funeral mass was held at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Guilderland on Tuesday March 18, with interment afterward, at the Knox Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center and to the staff of The Community Hospice for their loving care of our husband and father.

Memorial contributions may be made to BPO Elks Guilderland Lodge 2480 — Major Projects, 3867 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303 or to The Community Hospice, 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany NY 12208.

Altamont Enterprise — March 20, 2008

Social Security

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Ronald N. Brittell
Name: Ronald N. Brittell
Last Residence: 12009 Altamont, Albany, New York
Born: 8 Aug 1938
Died: 13 Mar 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1957-1958)

Census

Below is his father's family and his older siblings. 1940 United States Federal Census about Guy Brittell Name: Guy Brittell Age: 40 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1940: Albany, Albany, New York View Map House Number: 93 Inferred Residence in 1935: Albany, Albany, New York Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 62B Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 59 Occupation: Roofer House Owned or Rented: Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 20 Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40 Class of Worker: Working on own account Weeks Worked in 1939: 50 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Guy Brittell 40 May Brittell 39 Creighton Brittell 20 Anton Brittell 18 Karl Brittell 16

My guess is Florence is the second wife of Guy Brittell and Ronald took on his Step-father's name. 1940 United States Federal Census about Ronald June Name: Ronald June Age: 1 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Home in 1940: Albany, Albany, New York View Map Street: Lark Street House Number: 160 Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 5A Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: None Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: No Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Florence L June 42 Virginia June 15 Elaine June 11 Ronald June 1 Katherine Reisinger 32

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