Barnish, Richard A.
Birth
Richard A. Barnish was born in 1925, probably in Chicopee, MA, the son of John Barnish and Evelyn. His brother and sisters were:
- Delia (Barney) Barnish Palombo
- Lena Belisle of North Truro, MA
- Francis E. Barnish of Knox
==Occupation==
He was a crane follower in the turbine department of the General. Electric Co., in Schenectady for 25 years.
Military
Army Veteran of World War II
Death
Richard A. Barnish died March 23, 1991 and was buried at Knox - High Point Cemetery –
Obituary
RICHARD A. BARNISH KNOX —Richard A. Barnish, 66, of Township Road, died at home Saturday after a long illness. Born and raised in Chicopee, Mass., Barnish moved to Schenectady in 1950 and to Knox in 1955. He was a crane follower in the turbine department of the General. Electric Co., in Schenectady for 25 years. Barnish was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church and a member of Boyd Hilton Poet 7062, VFW, both in Altamont. Survivors include two sisters, Delia "Barney" Palombo of Knox and Lama Belisle of North Truro,. Mass; and a brother; Francis E. Barnish Of Knox. A service was held Tuesday at St. Lucy's Church. Burial will be later in the spring in High Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Schenectady or to the Altamont Rescue Squad. Altamont Enterprise - March 28, 1991
Additional Media
1930 United States Federal Census about Richard Barnish Name: Richard Barnish Home in 1930: Holyoke, Hampden, Massachusetts Age: 5 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's name: George Belanger Mother's name: Irene Belanger Race: White Household Members: Name Age George Belanger 43 Irene Belanger 48 John Barnish 47 Evelyn Barnish 40 Francis Barnish 10 Delia Barnish 7 Richard Barnish 5 Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Holyoke, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 906; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 265.0. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, Social Security Death Index about Richard A. Barnish Name: Richard A. Barnish SSN: 029-16-2889 Last Residence: 12009 Altamont, Albany, New York, United States of America Born: 18 Mar 1925 Died: 25 Mar 1991 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951) Source Citation: Number: 029-16-2889;Issue State: Massachusetts;Issue Date: Before 1951. Source Information: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Richard A Barnish Name: Richard A Barnish Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, Citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State of Residence: Massachusetts Enlistment Date: 7 Jun 1943 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Springfield Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 44 Weight: 349 Source Information: National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.
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