This week's photograph is of Ambrose Mirota, who was born in Pławna, Poland on 16 November 1903. The Polish version of his first name is Ambroży, as seen on the back of the picture. I find his somber gaze mesmerizing, as he looks directly into the camera while his portrait was taken. His large hands … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Ambrose Mirota
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Photo of the Week – Mary Mirota’s First Holy Communion Day, 1924
This lovely photograph of Mary Mirota making her First Holy Communion in 1924 is so sweet, because she looks solemn and yet pleased to show off her new prayer book and blessed candle. She was one of 40 young children receiving the sacrament that day at a brand new Roman Catholic church called Our Lady … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Mary Mirota’s First Holy Communion Day, 1924
Featured Funeral Prayer Card – Joseph P. Mirota
Joseph P. Mirota Dies Here at 79 "Joseph P. Mirota Sr., 79, of Mountain road, Whitehouse, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, on Monday afternoon. Mr. Mirota was born in Poland and had resided in the Whitehouse area most of his life. He was a retired railroad man, employed by the Jersey Central … Continue reading Featured Funeral Prayer Card – Joseph P. Mirota
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