Thomas Bacarella was born on June 21, 1895 in Brooklyn to Caspar and Anunzia Bacarella.
He enlisted on September 28, 1917. He served overseas from June 15, 1918 to May 16, 1919. During his time in the service, Bacarella was assigned to Company K 307 Infantry to November 7, 1917. He was transferred to Company E 307 Ammunition Train to discharge. Thomas Bacarella enlisted as a Private. He was honorably discharged on May 16, 1919.
After the war, Thomas Bacarella was married to Jennie and had two children. At various points, he worked as a chauffeur, and as a mechanic both on automobiles and airplanes. Thomas Bacarella passed away on September 16, 1978.
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Frank James Baldwin was born on October 3, 1891 in Farmingdale. He enlisted on June 4, 1918. He was a member of the Camp Quartermaster Corps Depot Brigade in Camp Upton. He was discharged on January 31, 1919.
He married Carrie B. Floyd on October 22, 1919. They lived in Brookhaven with their two daughters. He worked as a butcher for his trade. Frank Baldwin died on January 4, 1982.
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Fred P. Baldwin was born on October 29, 1893 in Farmingdale to Edward and Emma Baldwin.
He enlisted on July 22, 1918. Baldwin did not serve overseas. During his time in the service, Fred P. Baldwin was assigned to the 1st Company 152nd Depot Brigade till December 5, 1918. He was then relocated to the 19th Company 152nd Depot Brigade till December 14, 1918. Fred P. Baldwin was finally transferred to the Camp Utilities Division in Camp Upton, New York till discharge. Baldwin enlisted as a Private and left as a Sergeant. Fred P. Baldwin was honorably discharged on May 31, 1919.
After the war, Fred P. Baldwin married Ruth and had two children. He worked as a contractor for over twenty years.
Fred P. Baldwin passed away in January of 1973. He is buried at the Powell Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.
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Joseph M. Balcuk managed to launch a new game company, manufacture products, and secure more than 150 retail outlets nationally, all during the last year of his self-funded venture.
And now, the Farmingdale High School and Adelphi University graduate is about to see his efforts on a national stage.
"It is an unbelievable experience to present my games to buyers that have the power to reach the masses," said Balcuk, 36, a Farmingdale class of 1994 graduate. "This is what every inventor dreams."
Balcuk began by building a grassroots game company, RoosterFin Inc., and released four new trademarked family games - "PongCano," "Shufflin' Feet," "Monkeys Up,", and "Masheroo."
He brought his games to the Toy Preview convention in Dallas recently, and the Toy Industry Association's annual Toy Fair at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Feb. 10-13, 2013 in New York. Each show brings in the likes of Toys R Us, and Walgreens among all other major worldwide retailers.
PongCano and Shufflin' Feet already received Creative Child Magazine Awards and are now available for purchase on Amazon.
After graduating from Farmingdale, he received a BS in Mathematics from Adelphi University and an MS in Integrated Mathematics from Dowling College. Then, he began his own business. He now lives in Moriches in Suffolk County, but family members still reside in Farmingdale.
Balcuk's vision is to bring families and friends together around the table. "The toy and game industry is giving me great opportunity to bring my vision to fruition," said Balcuk. "I pinch myself every time I wake up."
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Dowd, Joe. “Farmingdale Graduate Enters World Stage of Gaming.” Farmingdale, NY Patch, Patch, 23 Jan. 2013, patch.com/new-york/farmingdale/farmingdale-graduate-enters-world-stage-of-gaming
Bar-Boy was originally created by Edward De Felice Sr. and his wife Josephine in 1966.
They began by selling out of a station wagon, then a garage, then a store on Broadway in Massapequa. The Farmingdale store officially opened in 1975.
It is now co-owned by their sons, Edward Jr. and Leonardo De Felice. It began as a go-to resource for Long Island Restaurants since their 1966 start, but now the sons have expanded it to non-commercial use as well.
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“Bar-Boy in Farmingdale.” Newsday, Newsday, https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/food-shop-bar-boy-in-farmingdale-1.1716412
Fabian F. Barry was born in France on May 28, 1892. He immigrated to America through Ellis Island and arrived on September 12, 1910. Barry enlisted on December 5, 1917. He served overseas from April 16, 1918- April 30, 1919. During his time in the service, Fabian F. Barry was in the 302 Ord Mobile repair shop till December 29th, 1917. He was transferred to another unit until his discharge. Barry was also promoted to Private. 1st Class on May 17, 1918 and to Corporal in May 1919.
Fabian F. Barry married Helen on September 23, 1925 and had two children. He worked as an auto mechanic and carpenter. Fabian F. Barry passed away on October 8, 1983.
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Barth's Bakery was located at 222 Main Street. It was owned by Gattlob & Pauline Barth. They lived in the apartment above the bakery. It was sold in the late 1930s.
Robert James Bartlett was born on May 18, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY. He is an American comedian, actor impressionist, and writer who gained widespread fame on the radio show “Imus in the Morning.”
He graduated Farmingdale High School in 1975.
Bartlett started in stand-up comedy at Richard M. Dixon's White House Inn, a talent showcase club on Long Island. While working there, he met Eddie Murphy, and together, they formed two-thirds of the improvisational trio, “The Identical Triplets.” After the two separated, he worked at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, Mohegan Sun, and Foxwoods Resort Casino.
He made his Broadway debut in More to Love, which he wrote and starred in, with Dana Reeve and Joyce Van Patten. In 1999, he starred in Tabletop, for which he received a Drama Desk Award. On Network Television, Bartlett had a recurring role as Defense Attorney Milton Schoenfeld on “Law & Order SVU.” He wrote and starred in the Public Television special, “Rob Bartlett's Not For Profit T.V. Special,” which was nominated for five Emmy Awards and won for Best Writing and Best Entertainment Program.
In 1986, Bartlett became a regular in-studio guest of Don Imus at radio station WNBC 66AM. When the station was sold and the Imus in The Morning Program moved to the WFAN studios in Astoria, Rob became a contract player, and has since written and performed some of the show's popular cast of characters.
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“Rob Bartlett.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 July 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Bartlett
“Welcome to Robshow.com, Official Site of Rob Bartlett.” robshow.com
The Farmingdale Baseball League was established in 1951. It became a certified not-for-profit corporation in 1964. The people named in that document include L. Norman Oakes, Robert Gibson, Thomas Torrance, Gene Leyendecker, Joan Musci, Frank Gelish, George Stecker, and Murray Tuck. At the time, the league rented out the Bethpage State Park ball field and the basement for their equipment.
Until the mid-1980s, the league was franchised through the Little League. It them to franchise its games through Pony Baseball. The equipment was moved to a shack behind Rosemarie’s Pizza before moving to its location on Hempstead Turnpike in the mid-1990s. The League now has its home on Motor Avenue.
The League provides baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. The League’s philosophy: have FUN, be positive, to provide a healthy environment, teach fundamentals, teach life lessons along the way, encourage participation, create a love of the game, promote teamwork, and create an environment of fair play and competitiveness.
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“Farmingdale Baseball League Philosophy.” Farmingdale Baseball League Inc, www.fdalebaseball.com/content/23080/FBLI-Philosophy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024
Sabellico, Tom. “A Minute of History: Farmingdale Baseball League Celebrates 5oth Anniversary.” Farmingdale Observer. August 3, 2001
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Clifford M. Bausch was born on September 5, 1897 in Farmingdale to Edward and Irine Bausch. He enlisted in the military on November 24, 1917 and served overseas from April 30, 1918 to July 21, 1918. During Bausch’s time in the service he was part of the Quartermaster Crops in Camp Johnston FL, until April 21, 1918. He was transferred to Quartermaster Crops American Expeditionary Forces till discharge. Bausch was also promoted to Private 1st Class on April 19, 1919. He was honorably discharged on July 17, 1919.
After his time in the service, Clifford married Mildred on July 5, 1924 and they had one child. He worked as an auditor for over twenty years.
Clifford M. Bausch passed away on March 13, 1968 and is buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale, New York.
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Russell E. Bausch was born on September 23, 1895 in Farmingdale to Edward and Irine Bausch.
He enlisted on November 23, 1917. Bausch did not serve overseas. Russell E. Bausch served at various training stations as an electrician from November 23, 1917 to September 13, 1918. Bausch also was assigned to a boat from September 13, 1918 to November 11, 1918. He was discharged on July 31, 1920.
After his time in the service, Russell E. Bausch married Gladys and had one child. He worked as a firefighter.
Russell E. Bausch passed away on October 10, 1972. He is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland County, Vermont.
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One of Farmingdale’s earliest industries was the lumber company started by Mr. La Vine. It was started in the latter half of the nineteenth century and was located on the east side of Main Street, on the corner of Rose and Richard Streets. The building was across from the Main Street School. In the 1880s, Richard Bausch bought the business and turned it into a family business that employed his seven sons. When he opened the building, he wrote on it, “Bausch and Sons, Dealers in Lumber and mason’s materials and ladders, manufacturers of picture frames and mouldings.” This variety of offering required a large amount of space, so the factory was located in an open field and surrounded by piles of lumber and materials.
Adolph Bausch bought the business from his father and kept it as a family business, employing some of his brothers. He also employed many Farmingdale residents. When he took over the business, Adolph expanded it by opening a window sash factory and then a factory that made the ornate gilded picture frames that were popular in the late 219th and early 20th centuries. By 1909, the business employed 100 people and had an annual payroll of $36,000. At some point, the company changed names to Bausch Picture Frame and Moulding Manufacturing Company. In 1910, the company moved to a newly constructed brick building on Eastern Parkway where it continued to manufacture picture frames and moulding. This building was said to be extremely close to the train station for shipping purposes, and located at 361 Eastern Parkway.
By 1917, Lawrence Sperry bought the property near the Main Street School. By the 1950s, the Bausch factory on Eastern Parkway was housing another company, therefore the company eventually dissolved.
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Hanc, John. “Tracing the trail of a house's history.” Newsday, Newsday, 15 July 2004, www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/tracing-the-trail-of-a-house-s-history-1.733876
Junior Historical Society of Farmingdale. Farmingdale's Story: Farms to Flight. The Society, 1956
“Many Proofs of Progress at Hicksville and Farmingdale.” 3 Sep 1911, Page 23 - The Brooklyn Daily Eagle at Newspapers.Com. Brooklyn Public Library, http://bklyn.newspapers.com/image/53899087
John S. Baylis was born in West Neck in 1888. He was orphaned at age 2 and educated at the Melville School.
He began working at the Bank of Farmingdale as a clerk in 1909. He was then promoted to assistant cashier and then cashier in 1918.
He married Ruth A. Van Sise in 1912.
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Hazelton, Henry I. The Boroughs of Brooklyn & Queens Counties of Nassau & Suffolk 1609-1924. Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1925
The Beau Sejour Hotel was built in 1853 by William Hauxhurst. It was purchased by French chef Bernard Pauchon in 1908. He sold it to his sister-in law Elizabeth Wilson and her husband Harry in 1917. The Hotel closed its doors in 1975.
The Beau, was the first stop off the Turnpike and had all the facilities needed by the carriage trade traveler for an overnight stay. There was a four-unit carriage house and a barn with a hayloft and a half a dozen stalls for the horses.
The Beau Sejour continued catering to the 'carriage trade' under the hands of Edward and Paul Wilson until it's closing in 1974. Among the early guests were the Vanderbilts and their friends the Astors.
Its location is now a National Landmark.
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“Beau Sejour - 1908 - 1972.” Beau Sejour - 1908 - 1972 - Central Park Historical Society Encyclopedia, http://www.bethpagehistory.org/wiki/index.php?title=Beau_Sejour_-_1908_-_1972
Willet Bedell enlisted in 1863 in New York City, NY. He was 21 years old. He was mustered in on September 2, 1863 with the 41st Regiment of the New York Volunteer Infantry. He served as a private in Company E. He mustered out with his company on December 9, 1865 in City Point, Virginia.
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New York State Military Museum
George L. Beierling was born on April 11, 1895 in Farmingdale to August and Emma Beierling. He enlisted on September 28, 1917. Beierling served from November 26 1917-May 19, 1919. During his time in the service, Beierling served in the Company D 501 Engineers until his discharge. Beierling joined the service as a Private 1st Class and left promoted to a Private on March 25, 1919. He was honorably discharged on June 6, 1919.
George was married to Alberta and they had three children. He was a surveyor for over twenty years.
George Beierling passed away on July 31, 1958 and is buried at the Bethpage Cemetery.
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Roger Clark bell was born on March 28, 1916. After graduating high school, he entered the Marin Corps. After his service, he worked as a supervisory for the P-47 Thunderbolt at Republic Aviation. By the end of the war, he had personally signed off 15,600 Thunderbolts as ready for combat.
He was married to Mary Loretta. e was a member of the Farmingdale Fire Department.
Roger Bell died on August 27, 2003. At his funeral, there was a P-47 flyover.
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Lowe, Ed. "High-Flying Salute for a Man's man." Newsday. September 7, 2003
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The mill was built in 1888 on Stewart Avenue. George Benkert inherited the mill. The mill would press apples and turn it into cider until the 1940s. George Benkert was a charter member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
George's son, George Benkert Jr. was drafted in 1918 and died shortly after being shipped overseas. The VFW Post in Farmingdale is named after him.
Bernie's Army & Navy Store was located at 282 Main Street. The store opened in 1940 and was run by Jacob Bernstein. After he passed away, Bernie Bernstein took over managing the business. Before moving to Farmingdale, Bernie lived in Sayville and Islip.
Bernie served four years of active service in World War II in the US Army. He received commendations for valorous service during his time.
The store carried a full line of work clothes and men's furnishings.
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Farmingdale Post
The Bert and Bob Shoe store opened in 1950 and was located at 202 Main Street. Bert Mann moved to Farmingdale and opened the store January of that year. His brother Bob was a partner in the business. They had another store at 26 Broadway in Massapequa, which Bob managed.
The store was redecorated and they added to their stock some of the most well-known brands including Florscheim, Stride-Rite, and others.
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Farmingdale Post
Edwin Binder was the chair of the Finance Committee of the USFD #22 School Board. He was President of the Farmingdale Civic Association. He was part of the battle against Central Park over which town would have their name changed to Bethpage. Central Park won the battle and the name was changed in 1936. He was a member of the Farmingdale Liberty Party and acted as their Treasurer.
He was one of the members of the Farmingdale Commuters League that were successful in getting the South Farmingdale Railroad Station opened on the Babylon Express Line.
He was a member of the Joint Citizens Beach Committee in 1932. The committee’s goal was to defeat the efforts of the Long Island State Park Commission in buying a two mile strip of land near Jones Beach.
He was a partner at George F. Jones & Son, they were members of the New York Cotton, Coffee, Sugar, & Silk Exchange
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“Bethpage Plans Name Ceremony.” Nassau Daily Review. September 15, 1936
Edwin Binder Collection courtesy of the Farmingdale Public Library
“35 Civil Leaders Join Beach Fight.” Nassau Daily Review. October 24, 1932
Young, Philip. Golf for the People: Bethpage and the Black. AuthorHouse, 2000
James W. Blackmore was born in 1949. He originally hailed from Ozone Park, the son of Elizabeth and Robert Blackmore. He was the second of seven brothers and sisters and the only career firefighter in the family. He went to several colleges, but never finished his degree in education. He served in Vietnam in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971. He became a firefighter in 1977 and was cited for bravery five times.
When he was not battling fires, Lieutenant Blackmore was playing with his children in his backyard and spending time with his wife Susan. They had four children Sara, Jackie, Claire, and Brian.
Lieutenant Blackmore died in 1998 battling a five-alarm fire.
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Ojito, Mirta. “Heroic Firefighter Remembered as Careful and Loving.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 7 June 1998, www.nytimes.com/1998/06/07/nyregion/heroic-firefighter-remembered-as-careful-and-loving.html
Clifton T. Bolton was born on February 12, 1895 in Riverhead to Robert and Augusta Bolton.
Clifton T. Bolton enlisted in the service on July 22, 1918. He did not serve overseas. During his time in the service, Bolton served in the 152nd Depot Brigade in Camp Upton, NY until September 11, 1918. He was then reassigned to the Company D Medical Detachment Base Hospital in Camp Upton, NY to November 26, 1918. Bolton was also moved to the Medical Replacement Unit #79 to December 16, 1918. Bolton was finally transferred to the Salvage Company Quartermaster Corps in Camp Upton until his discharge on March 7, 1919.
After his time in the service, Clifton T. Bolton married Gertrude on January 7, 1921. He worked as a painter in the building industry for over thirty years.
Clifton T. Bolton passed away on November 22, 1973. He is buried in the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.
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Theodore Bolton was born on July 9, 1890 in Farmingdale to Robert and Augusta Bolton.
Bolton enlisted in the service on June 27, 1918. He did not serve overseas. Theodore Bolton was assigned to the Company A Training Detachment Technical High School in Buffalo, NY until August 24, 1918. He was relocated to the 1st Provisional Regiment Ordinance Training Corps in Camp Hancock, GA till September 14, 1918. Bolton was then moved to the 29th Provisional Ordinance Depot Company in Camp Upton, NY Finally, Theodore Bolton was finally moved to the 153rd Depot Brigade until his discharge.
After his time in the service, Theodore Bolton married Catherine and had two children. Throughout various points in his life, Bolton worked as a house painter, a repairman and a mechanic.
Theodore Bolton passed away on October 4, 1967. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York.
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Stuart Brand was born about 1894. He lived at the Nazareth Trade School in 1915.
He enlisted on April 27, 1918 with the US Army. He served at the 152nd Depot Brigade at Camp Upton, NY. He served with Battery C of the 343rd Field Artillery in France from June 1918 to June 1919. He was discharged on June 11, 1919.
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Thomas Brawley enlisted in 1861 in East New York. He was 30 years old. He was mustered in on December 6, 1861 with the 90th Regiment of the New York Volunteer Infantry. He served as a private in Company K and was promoted to Corporal on January 1, 1864. He reenlisted as a veteran on February 20, 1864. He was wounded in action on October 19, 1864 at Cedar Creek, Virginia. He was transferred to Company A on November 28, 1864. He mustered out with his company on February 9, 1866 in Savannah, Georgia.
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New York State Military Museum
Walter Brem graduated from Farmingdale High School 1955. Mr. Brem continued his education at SUNY Brockport and studied health and physical education, and he received his masters at Stonybrook University. After playing three sports in high school, Mr. Brem became the JV football coach for nineteen years and the JV soccer coach for ten years. He also was the winter track coach and played a key role in starting the program.
The school now holds Walter Brem track meets, an idea started by Coach Katie Dunne and Coach Walter Henning in honor of Mr. Brem’s work and dedication.
Mr. Brem was also the recipient of the National Scholastic Athletic Foundation-Allen Dawson Award in 2006. As a member of the community, Mr. Brem works with SEPTA Splash program, the Special Olympics, and has been a part of the Farmingdale Youth Council for 63 years.
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Corey, Elizabeth Pearl. “Welcome to the Wall of Fame.” Paper Lion, paperlion.org/1936/school-news/welcome-to-the-wall-of-fame
William Brescia was born on February 7, 1896 in Farmingdale.
He enlisted on September 19, 1917. Brescia served from April 29, 1918 to June 6, 1919. During Brescia’s time in service, he was part of Company C 304 Machine Gun Battalion until November 8, 1917. He was transferred to the Company F Infantry from November 8, 1919 until his discharge on June 12, 1919. Brescia joined the service as a Private and left as a Sergeant. He was honorably discharged on June 12, 1919.
William was married to Bridget and had three children. He worked as an elevator operator.
William Brescia passed away on November 6, 1971 and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens.
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In 1855, Ephraim Smith had one of two brickmaking establishments. Smith purchased the property in 1848 and began the brickworks shortly after. Bethpage was a good choice due to the clay being free from refuse matter. In addition, there was a good source of sand and water on the property. The brick yards were purchased by Alexander Turney Stewart in 1870.
Stewart worked with the Flushing & North Side Railroad Company, a rival of the LIRR to build the Central Rail Road. This rail had services from the Brick Yards to Garden City. Mr. Stewart was responsible for creating many of the buildings in Garden City including the Garden City Hotel. After his death, his heirs kept the property until 1905. The company was then incorporated into Meyer’s Brickyards, an adjacent company. Martin Meyer was a major land owner and builder in Farmingdale. His brickyard was called The Queens County Brick Manufacturing Company. After that, the site was owned by the Long Island Brick Company.
Jotham Post of Glen Head owned Post Brick Company. In 1924, Frances Gaynor became a partner. He took over the business in 1928 and in 1936, he purchased the land in Farmingdale. The company was then re-named Nassau Brick Company. The company closed in 1981. The Town of Oyster Bay acquired the property for use with its adjoining landfill site. At its height, the brick works produced 100,000 bricks a day, 6 days a week. In 1984, two structures still remained in place: the office, which was built between 1860-1875 and the former machine shop.
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“Bethpage Branch.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Sept. 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethpage_Branch
Carr, Thomas. Plainview-Old Bethpage. Arcadia Publishing, 2017
“Gaynor, Frances.” Long Island- Notable Families from Nassau & Suffolk Counties (Requested Names), http://bklyn-genealogy-info.stevemorse.org/LI/LI.Notable.Requests.html
Hammond, Gary R. “The Saga of L.I.’s Most Prolific Brickworks.” Long Island Heritage, June 1984
THE STEWART LINE 1, https://www.arrts-arrchives.com/about1.html
John W. Bruckner was born in December 20, 1897 in Jamaica, New York to John and Mary Bruckner.
He enlisted in the service on October 19, 1918. Bruckner did not serve overseas. During his time in the service, John W. Bruckner was assigned to the Motor Transport Corps in Camp Jos E Johnson, Florida. Bruckner enlisted as a private and left as a Private 1st Class. John W. Bruckner was honorably discharged on March 17, 1919.
After his time in the service, John W. Bruckner married Blanche. He worked in the real estate industry for over twenty years.
John W. Bruckner passed away in October 1978.
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Abner Brown was born in Watertown, NY on June 29, 1861. He moved to Vermont before coming to New York City. He worked for meat packers Swift & Company.
When he arrived in Farmingdale, he opened Brown's Hotel. It became one of the best known eating places on Long Island. After he sold the hotel, he opened an automobile salesroom in Amityville.
He died suddenly on April 23, 1925.
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"A. M. Brown Died Yesterday at Home." Farmingdale Post. April 24, 1925
Budget Corner was located at 294 Main Street. The store was run by Rose Nielson and Ethel DeVoe. It was originally located on the corner of Front and Main Street, but the building was torn down to make room for new stores. They moved to the Main Street location in 1949.
Ethel was the manager of the shop, while Rose ran the business. The shop carried dresses of all types.
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Farmingdale Post
The daughter of Mildred and Joseph Stern, Barbara Stern Burstin was raised in Farmingdale.. Aaron Stern, her grandfather, was one of the first Jews to settle in Farmingdale, and operated Stern's Pickle Factory.
Burstin earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Vassar College, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1962 and went on to gain her master's in history education from Columbia University in 1963 prior to acquiring her doctorate in history from the University of Pittsburgh in 1986.
She is an adjunct professor in the history departments at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. She has published several books and articles relating to the Holocaust and the history of Jews in Pittsburgh.
Burstin is a past chairwoman of the UJF Foundation and a past vice chairwoman of the UJF, chaired the 2004 UJF Community Campaign, which raised more than $11.7 million — the highest total raised in federation history to that point. She is also past chairwoman of the Holocaust Commission of the Holocaust Center of the United Jewish Federation, a past president of the Rose and Ed Berman Hillel Jewish University Center and a past president of the American Jewish Committee.
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“Barbara Stern Burstin.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 8 Mar. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Stern_Burstin
“A New Challenge.” TribLIVE, 11 Dec. 2005, archive.triblive.com/news/a-new-challenge
Henry B. Button was born on October 5, 1897. He enlisted on April 9, 1917 with the US Navy as a Seaman Boatswain 2nd Class. Her served in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He was discharged on January 8, 1919.
He married Isabella Stoddard on March 12, 1924. Henry Button died on July 10, 1965.
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