Family/Spouse: 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 - 1/12/1937

BIRMINGHAM-In St. Mary's hospital.
Jan. 11. 1937, Patrick Birmingham, age
66. husband of Mary; father of John.
William, Francis, Joseph, Edward. Theresa
of this city: brother of Joseph, this
city, Thomas of Buffalo. Mrs. Anna
Higglns. Mrs. Clyde Swartz, Elizabeth
of Connecticut. Agnes of New York
City. Margaret of Ireland. Funeral from
the home. 330 Sixth street, Thursday at
8:30 and 9 o'clock from St. Mary's
church. Interment In Riverdale cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 1/15/1937

The funeral of Patrick Birmingham,
father of Captain William Birmingham,
of the Falls fire department;
and a resident of Niagara Falls for 40
years, was held yesterday morning
from St, Mary's church, with Interment
In Riverdale cemetery. The
bearers were Timothy Crotty, Joseph
Crowe, Edward Kennedy, John R.
Barron, Leo Tevens and Charles Mahoney,
all members of the fire department.
Mr. Birmingham died Monday in
Mt St. Mary's hospital of a complication
of diseases. He was 65 years
old and resided at 336 Sixth street. For
25 years he was engineer at the Cataract
Consumers' brewery and also
was engineer at Mt. St. Mary's hoe:
pital, retiring six years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary
Burmingham, and six children, William,
John, Frank, Edward, Joseph
and Teresa, all of this city; two
grandchildren and three sisters, Elizabeth,
in Ireland, and Mrs. Anna Higgins
and Mrs. Clyde Swartz, of this
city, and two brothers, Joseph Birmingham,
this city, and Thomas Birmingham,
of Buffalo.

Patrick married HOFFMAN, Mary about 1895. Mary was born in Jul 1868 in Germany; died on 25 Feb 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HIGGINS, Michael. Michael was born about 1882 in Irish Free State; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Teresa married SWARTZ, Clyde Nathan about 1920. Clyde was born about 1895 in Emporium, Cameron County, PA; died on 19 Oct 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/31/1962

Thomas W. Birmingham, 63,
of 312 Ferry Ave., a resident
here for the last 41 years, died
at Memorial Hospital Monday
(July 30, 1962).
He was born in London,
England. Mr. Birmingham retired
in March from the Carborundum
Co. after 40 years
of service In the marking department.
He was in the British Army,
with the Royal Fusiliers, in
World War I and was a member
of the British American
Legion.
Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Dorothy Birmingham; a
son, Ronald W. Birmingham,
this city; two daughters, Mrs.
Robert (Doreen) Witter, this
city, and Mrs. John I. (Nellie)
Jenklnson Suffield, Conn.,
and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held at the Grldley Funeral
Home Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
with Rev. Ray K. Hallin officiating.
Burial will be In
Riverdale Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Dorothy. Dorothy was born on 22 Apr 1898 in England; died in Sep 1980 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/6/1947

John L. Birmingham. 51. assistant
secretary of the Niagara Permanent
Savings and Loan association and a
World War 1 overseas veteran, died
last night at his home. 426 Ninth
street. He had been ill three
months.
Born In Buffalo. October 20. 1885.
he had been a resident of this city
for 50 years. Mr. Birmingham attended
St. Mary's schools and Niag-
ara university. His parents were the
late Patrick and Mary Hoffman
Birmingham.
Prior to his employment by the
loan association 26 years ago he was
employed the passenger department
of the New York Central railroad.
He was promoted to assistant
secretary of the loan association six
years ago.
During World War 1 he was as-
signed to Company F. 174th Regi-
ment Second Division and served
overseas for two years. He was dis-
charged as a corporal.
Mr. Birmingham was a communi-
cant of St. Mary of the cataract
church, a member of the Niagara
Council 247 Knights of Columbus
and the John J. Welch Post 381,
American Legion.
On September 11, 1922, he was
married to Miss Theresa D. Field,
who survives.
Other survivors Include: four
brothers and a sister. William H..
Prank M., Edward P. Joseph D.
and Theresa M.- Birmingham, this
city.
Funeral services anil be held at
9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Beatty
Funeral home, 1136 Main street and
a half hour later at the church. In-
terment will be in the Gate of
Heaven cemetery.

John married FIELD, Theresa D on 11 Sep 1922. Theresa (daughter of PARSONS, Ana Harriet) was born about 1898 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/7/1958

William H. Birmingham, 60,
of 1350 North Ave, former
Fire Department captain and
a firefighter for 39 years, died
today (June-7, 1958) after an
apparent heart attack. He had
been in failing health for some
time.
Mr.- Birmingham, pronounced
dead upon arrival at Mt. St.
Mary's Hospital, was stricken at
his home at 8:30 a.m. Firemen
administered oxygen for 17 minutes.
Born in Buffalo, he came to
this city with his family in 1898,
He joined thjc Fire Department at
19 years of. age in 1917. Four
years later, he was appointed an
engineer and in 1934 he was appointed
captain. He retired in
1945.
Mr. Birmingham was a member
of Sacred Heart Church and
Niagara Lodge No. 838, Loyal
Order of Moose. He was a veteran
of World War 1 and saw
service in France.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Beatrice L. Birmingham, and a
daughter, Mrs. Betty Jean, this
city; two brothers, Frank and Jo-
seph D. Birmingham, both Niag-
are Fals firefighters; one sister,
Mrs. Edward Rozyczko, this city,
and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from the
Redanz Funeral Home and at
9:45 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
Burial will be in Gatae of Heaven
Cemetery.
Friends may call after 2 p.m.
Sunday.

Family/Spouse: Beatrice L. Beatrice was born on 15 Sep 1901 in MI; died in Sep 1986 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Frances about 1923 in New York. Frances was born about 1904 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/24/1952

Edward P. Birmingham, 48, who
came to Niagara Falls as a boy and
lived here until five years ago, died
Tuesday of a heart attack at New
ark. N.Y.
He is survived by three brothers,
William H., Frank M. and Joseph
D. Birmingham, all members of the
Niagara Falls Fire department, and
a 'sister, Mrs. Teresa Rosyczko,
also of this city.
The body is at the Beatty Funeral
home. A Requiem Mass will be
celebrated Saturday at 9 a.m. at St.
Mary's of the Cataract church and
interment will be in Gate of Heaven
cemetery.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/28/1964

BIRMINGHAM-In this city March 27,
1964, Joseph Birmingham, age 58 of
556 Meadowbrook Dr., husband of
Letitia (Pat) and father of Michael,
both of this city; David of Fort Slocum.
N. Y.; Mrs. William (Joann)
Ryan of Gloversville, N. Y.; brother
of Frank Birmingham and Mrs. Edward
(Theresa) Rozyczko, both of this
city and one grandson. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Monday at 9 a.m.
from the Otto Redanz Funeral Home
Inc., Michigan and 10th St. and 9:30
a.m. from St. Mary's of the Cataract
Church. Burial Gate of Heaven Ceme-
tery. Friends may call after Saturday
noon, hours 2-5 and 7-9.

Family/Spouse: JAMIESON, Letitia G. Letitia was born on 10 Aug 1911 in Canada; died on 25 Aug 1998 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Theresa M. Rozyczko
Theresa M. Rozyczko, age 89, entered into rest on Friday, August 29, 2003, unexpectedly at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born September 1, 1913 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Hoffman) Birmingham. Theresa attended St. Mary's grammar school and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She then worked at NY Central as a switchboard operator. Theresa married the late Edward Rozyczko in 1947. She then began her career with Niagara County as a telephone operator, for the last 15 years before her retirement in 1972. Theresa was working as a switchboard operator. Mrs. Rozyczko was a member of St. Mary of the Cataract Church and enjoyed ceramics.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Rozyczko, who passed away on August 1, 2002; a son, Patrick E. Rozyczko; brothers, Joseph, Francis, William, Edward and John Birmingham. She is survived by her son, Michael C. (Linda) Rozyczko; and a grandson, Michael Karl Rozyczko, a1l of Niagara Falls; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home, 2215 Military Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary, 339 22nd Street, Niagara Falls with Rev. Michael Burzynski officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Theresa married ROZYCZKO, Edward on 22 Nov 1947 in Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of ROZYCZKO, Julian and LASKOWSKI, Josephine) was born on 7 Sep 1919 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY; died on 1 Aug 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAVASSER, Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Family/Spouse: JENKINSON, John I. John was born on 26 Sep 1907; died in Aug 1976 in Suffield, Hartford County, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WITTER, Robert M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married JOSEPH, Jacqueline [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married STACK, John Francis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married PALUMBO, Paula Jean on 17 Aug 1968 in Great Lakes, Lake County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joann married RYAN, William John [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David P. Birmingham  of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, NY.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 18, 1942, the son of the late Joseph and Letitia [Gawley] Birmingham.
Mr. Birmingham graduated from Trott Vocational High School and served with the US Army.
He was a police officer with the Niagara Falls Police Department for 20 years, retiring in 1986 and later became a postal supervisor with the US POSTAL Service for the next 18 years.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and attending all their sporting events, talking politics. He loved Niagara Falls and the drive from Lewiston to Youngstown along River Road.

Mr. Birmingham is survived by his wife Elizabeth [Balys] Birmingham, one son Justin (Jill) Birmingham, two grandsons Tyler and Eli, a sister Joann Ryan and two nephews Patrick (Jackie) and William (Amy) Ryan.

He was the brother of the late Michael Birmingham.

His family will be present on Saturday from 3-6 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY, where Funeral Services followed Military Honors will be held at 6:00 PM, with the Rev. Matthew Kofahl officiating.
Memorials may be made in his name to Niagara PAL.

Family/Spouse: BALYS, Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WALCK, Linda Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Patrick E. Rozyczko
Patrick E. Rozyczko, age 50, of Orchard Parkway, Niagara Falls, NY, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Saturday, December 1, 2001, after having an apparent heart attack at his home. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on December 30, 1950, the son of Edward and Theresa (Birmingham) Rozyczko. Patrick was a graduate of the former St. Mary's Elementary School, a 1968 graduate of the former Bishop Duffy High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Niagara University in 1973. Mr. Rozyczko was a caseworker for child welfare at the Niagara County Department of Social Services in Niagara Falls for 16 years. Patrick the transferred to the NYS Parole Bureau where he has been a Parole Officer for the past 12 years. A member of St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Church, Patrick currently was the Head Usher at the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays. In his youth, he enjoyed playing street basketball with his friends. PatrIck was also a model-railroading enthusiast and often went to model railroading exhibits held in Niagara Falls. He often enjoyed going to local air shows with his twin brother Michael. His parents, Edward and Theresa (Birmingham) of Niagara Falls; a brother, Michael (Linda) Rozyczko of Lewiston; a nephew, Michael Rozyczko of Lewiston, survive Patrick. Visitation is Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. at the Otto Radanz Funeral Home, LaSalle Park Chapel, 2215 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, where funeral services will begin on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Church, with its pastor, the Rev. Michael H. Burzynski officiating. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston.

Notes:

George Higgins, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022 at his residence. Born in Tupper Lake, NY, he was the son of the late Emmitt and Mary (Lavasser) Higgins.
George moved to Niagara Falls as a young child with his family and graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School. On October 9, 1965, he married his beloved wife, Barbara Ann (Ackerman) Higgins at St. John De LaSalle Church.
George was employed by the Carborundum Company as a heavy equipment operator for over 39 years prior to his retirement in 2003. He was a gifted athlete and a member of the golf, bowling, racquetball and softball teams while working at the plant.
George enjoyed the outdoors and belonged to the LaSalle Sportsman’s Club for many years. He also had a love for corvettes, and cherished the times he spent with his loving family.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, George is survived by his children, Dawn (Gerald) Riddlebarger and David (Tabitha) Higgins; his grandchildren, Davon (fiancé Christopher Gruver) Riddlebarger, Garrett Riddlebarger, Morgan Riddlebarger, Kristyn Higgins, Ashley Higgins, Emily Higgins and was predeceased by his grandson, Patrick Higgins. Mr. Higgins is also survived by his brother, Timothy (Ida) Higgins, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his grandson, he was also predeceased by his brother Kevin (Lisa) Higgins.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 18 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in N.F. Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to the Make-A-Wish foundation in memory of George’s grandson, Patrick Higgins, at wish.org, the Niagara County S.P.C.A., or Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

George married ACKERMAN, Barbara Ann on 9 Oct 1965 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Judith A. (nee Paterniti) Letourneau, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Friday, June 30, 2017.  Born on January 7, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, Judy, as she was known to family and friends, was the daughter of Ruth Mary (Birmingham) Paterniti and the late Francis Paterniti.
Judy was a lifelong Niagara Falls resident.  She graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned her Associates Degree in Business from Niagara County Community College. Judy was employed by the Niagara Falls Board of Education and later retired from the City of Niagara Falls, where she worked in various departments at Niagara Falls City Hall.  She was an animal lover and always cherished her pet dogs and cats.  Judy enjoyed reading John Grisham books.
In addition to her mother, Judy is survived by three children, Patrick J. (Amy House) Letourneau, II, Noel (Kelly) Letourneau and Christopher (Kim) Letourneau; two granddaughters, Victoria and Elizabeth and several cousins.  In addition to her father, Judy was predeceased by her sister, Lynn and former spouse, Patrick J. Letourneau.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, July 7th from 6-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, in the Town of Niagara, where a funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Laura Norris-Buisch officiating. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to honor Judy in the form of a contribution are asked to consider, SPCA Niagara.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com to view her obituary, light a candle or leave a note of condolence.

Family/Spouse: LETOURNEAU, Patrick J. Patrick and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]