Beretz, Frank

Birth

Frank Beretz was born about 1921, the son of John and Bessie Beretz of Schoharie Turnpike, Duanesburgh. His siblings were:

• Julia Beretz
• Margueret Beretz
• Frank Beretz
• John Beretz, Jr.
• Joe Beretz

Education

Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year

Military Service

World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties, 1941-1945 about Frank Beretz
Name: Frank Beretz
Relative Name: Mr. John Beretz Senior
Relative Relationship: Father
Home: Route 3, Delanson State: New York
Country: United States
Type of Casualty: Wounded In Action
Roll: ww2c_27

Occupation

Frank Beretz was a carpenter and employed in Albany in 1947.

Marriage & Children

Frank Beretz married Miss Lois Frubeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Furbeck of Settles Hill, Altamont, RD, at two o'clock Sunday (February 16, 1947)

Frank Beretz and Lois Furbeck Marriage - Altamont Enterprise - February 21, 1947

Frank Beretz

Beretz-Furbeck

Duanesburgh - Miss Lois Frubeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Furbeck of Settles Hill, Altamont, RD, and Frank Beretz, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beretz of Schoharie Turnpike, Duanesburgh, were married at two o'clock Sunday (February 16, 1947) afternoon at the Princetown Reformed church at Giffords. Rev. Marion Pennings, pastor, performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. The attendants were Miss Helen Furbeck, sister of the bride, and John Beretz, Jr., brother of the bridegroom. The ushers were Raymond Furbeck and Joseph Beretz.

The wedding was attended by nearly 100 relatives and friends. A reception, attended by 30 relatives, was held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony.

The bride is a graduate of Draper High school and is employed at Clark Witbeck's in Schenectady. Mr. Beretz is a carpenter and employed in Albany. The couple will live in Albany.

Altamont Enterprise - February 21, 1947

Death

Frank Beretz

Census Records

1930 United States Federal Census about Frank Beretz Name: Frank Beretz Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1921 Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York Map of Home: View Map Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: John Beretz Father's Birthplace: Hungary Mother's name: Bessie Beretz Mother's Birthplace: Hungary Name Age John Beretz 44 Jessie Beretz 39 Julia Beretz 15 Margueret Beretz 13 Frank Beretz 9 John Beretz 6 [6 7/12] Joe Beretz 3 [3 4/12]

1940 United States Federal Census about Frank Beritz Name: Frank Beritz Age: 18 Estimated birth year: abt 1922 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York Map of Home in 1940: View Map Street: Gage Corners Road Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 7A Occupation: Farm Help Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 270 Income Other Sources: No Household Members: Name Age John Beritz 54 Hassie Beritz 49 Julia Beritz 25 Frank Beritz 18 John Beritz 16 Joseph Beritz 13

Additional Media

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 about Frank Beretz
Name: Frank Beretz
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1921
Address: 12 Crow Hill Rd # Rr3, Delanson, NY, 12053

Gerald E. Furbeck

GUILDERLAND — Gerald E. Furbeck, 80, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at St. Clare's hospital in Albany following a long illness. He graduated from the former Draper High School in Rotterdam. Mr. Furbeck retired from Voorheesville High School as a custodian and from the state's Health Department Griffan Laboratory in Guilderland.

He was a member of the Tri-City Pony Club, the Guilderland Historical Society, the Dutch Settlers Society, the Helderberg Reformed Church, and was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Altamont Fair Association.

Mr. Furbeck is survived by his son, Ronald Furbeck and his family of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; one brother, Raymond Furbeck and his family of Guilderland; three sisters, Eleanor Hakes and her family and Helen Brown and her family, both of Barefoot Bay, Fla., and Lois Beretz and her family of Duanesburg. He is also survived by his beloved companion, Jean Jackson, and her family.

His wife, Marie, and his brother, Donald died before him. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Helderberg Reformed Church in Guilderland Center. Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Guilderland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Helderberg Reformed Church, Route 146, Guilderland Center, NY 12085.

Arrangements are by Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont.

Altamont Enterprise - May 16, 2002

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