Notes:

Cuba NY Patriot - 5/26/1993

REBECCA O'CONNOR
HAYWARD. Calif-Word has been received
of the death of Rebecca (Becky)
O'Connor, who died March 26,1993. in
her home after a long illness.
Born April 24.1958, in Niagara Falls,
NY., she was a daughter of Ernest and
Karen Englander Bevacqua. In June
1979, she was married to Michael
O'Connor, who survives.
Surviving besides her husband are
her mother and stepfather. Karen and
Richard Reeves of Largo. Fla.; two
daughters, Kelly O'Connor and Melanie
O'Connor, both at home; a brother.
Bert Bevacqua of St. Petersburg, Fla.;
and maternal grandmother, Winnie
Putnam of Bolivar, N.Y.
She was predeceased by her father.
A memorial service was held April
24,1993, at the Mission Way Baptist
Church in Fremont.
Memorials may be made to the
Cancer Research Society.
Arrangements were under direction
of the Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary,
Hayward.

Rebecca married O'CONNOR, Michael in Jun 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. O'CONNOR, Kelly
2. O'CONNOR, Melanie

Ernest married ENGLANDER, Karen on 15 Oct 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced on 17 Dec 1960 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bolivar NY Breeze - 10/27/1955

Baskets of white chrysanthemums
and vases of white pompons
and mums adorned the altar
of St. Joseph's Church in Niagara
Falls, N.Y., for the wedding of
Miss Karen Englander, daughter
of Mrs. J. Elson Putnam, Richburg
and Morey Englander of Niagara
Falls and Ernest Bevacqua,
son of Peter Bevacqua and the late
Mrs. Bevacqua Saturday morning
(Oct. 15, 1955) at 9 o'clock. The
Rev. Michael DelVecchlo officiated
at the double ring ceremony.
Escorted to the altar by
her stepfather, Elson Putnam,
the bride wore a gown of
(Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with
pleated nylon tulle with pleated
nylon tulle accenting the neckline
of illusion and lace applique and
sequins enchancing the neckline
and cathedral-length train. Her
veil of imported illusion fell from
a matching lace head piece. She
carried a white Satin prayer book
topped with a white orchid and
streamers of lilies of the valley
and white stephanotis.
Mrs. Charles Guagenti, matron
of honor was attired in a ballerina
-length dress of American Beauty
rose velvet with a cawl collar, and
Soft-flared skirt. The head piece,
was of matching velvet. She carried
a cascade of American Beauty
.-roses interspersed with white pom-
3>oms.
Miss Norma Bevacqua, sister of
the bridegroom, Miss Peggy Maulis,
and Miss Sally Walsh Allegany,
cousin of the bride were bridesmaids
and were attired as the matron
of honor. They carried a cascade
of pink roses with pink
gloves, they also wore pink highheeled
shoes.
Francine Anne Bevacqua, niece
Of the bridegrQom, acted as flower
girl. She was Stttred in a dress of
American Beauty rose velvet with
a pink ruffled petticoat. She carried
a small white basket of Amerian
Beauty roses, and her head
piece was a band of lucite topped
with a matching bow similar to
her outfit. She wore pink gloves,
pink socks, and pink sandals.
Charles Yabaldo was best man,
and Charles Guagenti, Harlan Neilson,
and Sperry Oliver ushered
guests to their seats.
Breakfast and dinner and the
reception were held a t the Country
Club.
The mother of the bride was
attired in a royal blue knit suit
with navy blue accessories and
had an orchid corsage. The grandmother
of the bride was attired in
a black suit with white accessories
and wore a corsage of red rose
buds.
For the departure on the wedding
trip to Washington, D.C., and
southern states, . Mrs Bevacqua
wore a charcoal gray shantung
suit with rhinestone buttons, with
black and white accessories, accented
with a white orchid corsage.
The bridal couple will reside
at 633, 16th St. Niagara Falls.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 12/7/1960

Karen Bevacqua from Ernest
Bevacqua. They were
married Oct.. 15, 1955,. in Niagara
Falls. The mother re-
celved custody of two children
and $20 a week support
The father retained v i s it
rights.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/1964

BEVACQUA-In Memorial H o s p i t a l,
Thursday, April 16, 1964, Pietro
Bevacqua, age 78, of 620 16th St.
Husband of the late Maria (Carolina)
Bevacqua. Father of William J. Bevacqua,
Mrs. Marshall (Carrie) Lago,
Paul F. Bevacqua, Mrs. James (Margaret)
Riggi, Frank R. Bevacqua,
Mrs. Charles M. (Mary) Guagenti,
Ernest W. Bevacqua, Mrs. Harlan L.
(Norma) Nielsen, all of this city;
and the late Bert L. Bevacqua and
the late Mrs. Sam (Elizabeth) Pontepinto.
Brother of Mrs. Theresa Grananto
of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and Mlchele
Bevacqua of Italy. Also survived by
15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held from the Spallino Funeral Home,
1300 Pine Ave., Monday,-April 20,
1964 at 8:45 a.m. and St. Joseph's
Church at 9:15 a.m. Interment St.
Joseph's Cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1964

Pietro Bevacqua, 78, of 620 16th St., a Dobbie Foundry
and Machine Co. millwright 34 years, died Thursday
(April 16,1964).
Mr. Bevacqua was stricken
in his yard. He was pronounced
dead on arrival at Memorial
Hospital.
A native of Spezzano Grande
in Calabria, Italy, he came
to this city in 1904. He retired
from Dobbie Foundry in 1953.
Mr. Bevacqua was a member
of St. Joseph's Church
Holy Name Society and a
past member of the Knights
of Columbus. His wife, Maria
Carolina) Bevacqua, predeceased
him.
Surviving are four sons and
four daughters, all of this
city, William J., Paul F.,
Frank R. and Ernest W. Bevacqua
and Mrs. Marshall
(Carrie) Lago, Mrs. James
(Margaret) Riggi, Mrs. Charles
(Mary) Guagenti and Mrs.
Harlan L. (Norma) Nielsen;
a sister, Mrs. Theresa Gra-,
nanto, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and
a brother, Michael Bevacqua
in Italy; 15 grandchildren and
13 great grandchildren.
The services will be at 8:45
a.m. Monday at Spallino Fu-
neral Home and at 9:15 at St.
Joseph's Church. Burial will
be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Peter married CAROLINA, Maria about Apr 1904. Maria was born about 1886 in Italy; died on 8 Jul 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/8/1954

Mrs. Maria C. Bevacqua, 69,
of 633 16th St, ,wife of Petro
Bevacqua, died early today at Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Bevacqua was born in Italy
and came to this country in 1906.
Last April, she and her husband
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Bevacqua was a
member of the Medonna del Perpetuo
Soccorso, Society delle
Anime Santa del Purgaturio and
Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Society.
In addition to her husband, she
is survided by four sons, William,
Paul, Frank and Ernest Bevacqua;
four'daughters, Mrs. Marshall Lago,
Mrs. James Riggt, Mrs. Charles
Guagenti and Miss Norma Bevacqua;
and 11 grandchildren, all of
this city.
Funeral services will be held at
9 a.m. Monday at the Spallino Funeral
Home, with a Solemn High
Mass of Requiem at 9:30 a.m. at
St. Joseph's Church, Interment will
be in St Joseph's Cemetery

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1944

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bevacqua of
633 Sixteenth street, were "at home"
to friends and relatives yesterday,
the occasion being their fortieth
wedding anniversary. With one exception.
Corporal Frank Bevacqua,
who is stationed at Ft. Eustis, Va.,
all of the couples children-William.
Paul. Ernest. Mrs. Marshal Lago,
Mrs. James Riggle, Mary and Norma-
and five grandchildren-Mary
Lucille. Bill. Bobby and Betty Anne
Bevacqua and Gloria Pontpinto-
were able to be present
A delicious buffet luncheon was
served, using a "ruby and white
color scheme in honor of their forty
years of marriage.
*Mr. and Mrs. Bevacqua were the
recipients of many beautiful and
useful gifts.