Notes:

Ruth M. Paterniti, 95, a life-long resident of Niagara Falls, NY, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2020 at Elderwood Nursing Home in Lockport. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Captain Frank Paterniti; and two daughters, Judith and Lynn.
For over 40 years Ruth and her husband, Frank, shared a passion for making, painting and selling ceramic dolls. Ruth was an expert at sewing and making clothes. She also enjoyed reading, listening to music, attending garage sales in addition to caring for her dogs and cats.
Ruth will be greatly missed by her three grandsons, Patrick J. Letourneau II and his girlfriend, Amy House, Noel J. Letourneau and his wife, Kelly, Christopher P. Letourneau and his wife, Kim; and two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Victoria.
Ruth's wishes were for a cremation and due to COVID-19 memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her favorite organization, the SPCA.
Arrangements by Michael R. Goodlander, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences or send a memorial gift to the family at GOODLANDERCARES.com.

Ruth married PATERNITI, Francis on 5 Feb 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/10/1944

Mr and Mrs. Joseph Birmingham,
of 1435 Ferry avenue, announce the
marriage of their daughter. Ruth, to
Pharmacists ' Mate. Third Class,'
Francis Paterniti of the U.S. Naval
Reserve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Dangelo, of 2445 Linwood avenue,
this city.
The ceremony took place Saturday
morning, February 5, in Our Lady
of Lebanon church. The marriage
was solemnized by the Rev. Francis
B. Hinton.
Miss Carol Bonfielio and Mr. An-
thony Dangelo were the attendants.

1. PATERNITI, Judith A was born on 7 Jan 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Jun 2017 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
2. PATERNITI, Lynn and died.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/15/1963

A. retired, captain of the
city's Fire Department, Joseph
F, Birmingham, 71,. of 717
Augustus Place, died Thursday
in Mount St. Mary's Hospital
after a month's illness..
Capt. Birmingham was appointed
to the F i r e Department
Jan, 12;. 1920 and named
a captain on Oct. 23, 1950. He
spent most of his time at Fire
Headquarters. However, for
the last eight years before his
retirement on June 4, 1958,
he was at Fire Hall No. 5, Buffalo
Avenue at the City Water
Works. He was a member "of
the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters
Association,
He was born in C o u n ty
Clare, Ireland, and lived here
55 'years* .
In World. War I he served
with the U.S. Army t h r ee
years in France and Germany,
taking part in six different
battles. He received the medal
of bravery.
Surviving a r e his wife,
A n n a M. Birmingham; a
daughter, Mrs. Frank (Ruth)
Paterniti; a sister, Mrs. Clyde
Swartz, all of this city, and
two granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held
at 9 a.m. Monday at the Otto
Redanz Funeral Home and at
9:30 at Our Lady of Lebanon
Church. Burial will be in Gate
of Heaven Cemetery.'

Joseph married Anna M about 1924. Anna was born on 13 Aug 1900 in New York; died on 28 Feb 1991 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

+ Nellie. Nellie was born about 1861 in London, Middlesex, England; died on 20 Nov 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/21/1950

Nellie Brimingham (sic) Sweet. 89. of
202 Niagara street, died late yesterday
at Ml. St. Mary's hospital follow,
ing a long illness.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sweet will
be held at the Gridley Funeral home
at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. David
H. Weeks will officiate at the services.
Mrs. Sweet had lived in Niagara
Falls for Ihe last 25 sears. She was
born in London. Fngland.
Surviving are a son, Thomas W.
Birmingham, and three grandchildren.
Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery.