Family/Spouse: KEEFE, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. KEEFE, William
2. KEEFE, Jamie
3. KEEFE, Joseph

Howard married SOOS, Patricia Amelia on 23 Nov 1957 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Patricia was born on 20 Oct 1936 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Apr 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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For more information on this family - see the Soos1 file

Patricia A. Neuman (nee Soos), age 83, of North Tonawanda, passed away Monday, April 27th 2020, while in the company of her loving family. Born October 20th 1936, she was one of 3 children born to the late Albert and Bertha Soos. She was a 1954 graduate of North Tonawanda High School. On November 23rd 1957 she married Howard “Pickle” Neuman who preceded her death on May 17th 1991. Patricia worked at Niagara County Social Services, Bell Aircraft, and the Wurlitzer Plant. She enjoyed painting, quilting and was a member of the Twin Cities Quilters Guild. She also loved her dogs Katie and Gracie. Surviving are two sons and a daughter. Michael (Janet) Neuman, Kristine (William) Keefe, David (Lisa) Neuman; 9 grandchildren, Carl (Jillian) Neuman, Derek (Dena) Neuman, Trina Neuman, Emily (Nicholas) Gonzales, William Keefe Jr., Jamie (Nicholas) Hossfeld, Joseph Keefe, Madeline Neuman, Delaney Neuman; and great-grandchildren Charlotte Neuman, Isiah Neuman, and Cole and Evelyn Hossfeld. Sister of the late Loretta (late Gary) Meisenburg and the late Robert Soos; sister-in-law of Charleen Soos. The family will have a celebration of life to be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements for immediate family are under the direction of Fretthold Funeral Home. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Rd Niagara Falls NY 14304. Guest register available at fretthold funeralhome.com

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/7/1957

St. Joseph's Church was
the s e t t i n g Nov. 23 for the
wedding of Miss Patricia
A. Soos, daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Albert Soos, 80
Washington St., to Howard
C. Neuman, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Rudolph Neuman, 384
Schenck St.
The Rev.Chester Polewicz of-
ficiated before an altar enhanced
with white gladioli and chrysan--
themums.
Given in marriage by her fa-
ther, the bride wore a gown of
Chantilly lace and tulle over net
and bridal satin. The lce bodice
featured an empie waist, a por-
trait neckline, and long sleeves.
The full skirt had three tiers of
tulle, each accented with lace.
Her fingertip veil was held in
place with a crown of iridescent
pearls. She carried a cascade bou-
quet of white roses, button chry-
santhemums and carnations and
placed fowers at the altar of the
Virgin Mary.
Mrs. Gary Meisenburg was ma
tron of honor for her sister. The
Misses Janice Kovach and Jud-
ith Wysko, the bride's cousins, and
Miss Alice Berry were brides-
maids. They wre gowned in crys-
talette ballerina length dresses,
the matron of honor in Ballet blue
and the bridesmaids in Romance
blue. The gowns were styled with
snug bodices, scoop necklines and
flared skirts. They wore queen's
crowns of velveteen and circular
veils.
The matron of honor carried a
casade bouquet of pink roses,,
white chrysanthemums and car-
nations and the bridesmaids bou-
quets combined yellow roses with
white chrysanthemums and car-
nations.
John Koszelak was best man
and Sherwood Body, John Stein-
er and Richard Broecker, the
ushers.
Mrs.. Soos chose a blue lae over
blue satin dress for her daughter's
wedding. A navy blue dress was
the choice of the bridegroom's
mother. Each wore a corsage of
pink roses, white carnations and
chrysanthemums.
Breakfast was served in Am-
vets Post 26 hall following the
ceremony and a reception for 350
guests was given in the hall.
Hostesses at parties for the
bride before her marriage wre
Mrs. Ronald Topolski, Mrs. Mei-
senburg,, Mrs. Soos, Mrs. August
Toth, Mrs.. Neuman, Mrs. James
Howland, Mrs. Lena Braeges and
Mrs. Albert Drier.

Rudolph + BRAEGAS, Hedwig. Hedwig (daughter of BRAEGAS, Carl M and SCHNITTKER, Wilhelmina) was born on 16 Sep 1896 in Germany; died in Feb 1984 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo NY Courier Express - 11/22/1944

Medical Examiner Rocco N. De-
Dominicis is investigating the
deaths of Carl Braegas. 71, who
was found yesterday morning hanging
in a garage behind his home
at 287 Morgan St., Tonawanda.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 11/22/1944

TONAWNDA, N.Y., Nov.22 -
Carl M. Braegas, 71, died yesterday
at. the home of his daughter, Mrs
William Koepsel, 387 Morgan street.
A native of Germany, 'he ,had resided
in Tonawanda the last 37
years. He leaves two sons, William
and Carl F„ of North Tonawanda;
three daughters, Mrs. Koepsel. Mrs.
Rudolph Neuman, of North Tonawanda,.
and Mrs. Robert Carrlgan,
of Merriton, Ont: 24 grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
Funerl services will be private and
win be conducted, Friday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock at the Hamp funeral
home, 17 Adam street. Burial will
be In Resthaven cemetery.

Carl married SCHNITTKER, Wilhelmina about 1895. Wilhelmina was born about 1876 in Germany; died on 9 Jul 1943 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/9/1943

Mrs. Wiihelmina Braegas, 68,
died this morning at her home, 287
Morgan street. Born in Germany,
she had resided in Tonawanda the
past 38 years. She was a member
\ of the Immanuel Lutheran church.
Surviving are her husband, Carl;
three daughters, Mrs. William
Koepsel and Mrs. Rudolph Neuman
of Tonawanda and Mrs. Robr
art Corrigan of Thorold, Ont; t wo
sons, William and Carl Jr., of
Tonawanda; 24 grandchildren, one
great grandchild, a brother, Frederick
Schnittker of Lockport, and
seven sisters, Mrs. Walter Westphal
of Tonawanda and six residing
in Germany. Rites will he
held Monday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the residence. The
Rev. Theodore Schroeder will of-
ficiate. Burial will be in Rest
Haven.