Radio Flyer fun on the roof! I love this photo of my grandmother up on the roof of her apartment on Ferry Street in Newark, New Jersey. Based on the ages of her first two grandchildren, Joseph and James, it was taken around 1951. Also shown are two of her sons, Bernard and William, her … Continue reading Radio Flyer Fun On the Roof – Six Word Saturday
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William J. Doran (1929-2004) – A Quiet Man
William John Doran was born on June 22, 1929, along with a twin sibling that died the same day. He was named after his father's brother. Billy was born in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey, to Bernard and Mary Mahoney Doran, and joined siblings - Bernard, James, Margaret, John, and Peter. In 1932, Elizabeth joined … Continue reading William J. Doran (1929-2004) – A Quiet Man
Photo of the Week – Doran Godparents
In this beautiful and simple photograph, siblings Margaret Mary Doran Sikora and Joseph John Doran are shown on the day they became my godparents. That's me, only a few weeks old, making great eye contact with my wonderful godmother. Margie was 34 years old here and her brother, Joe, was only 20 years old. … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Doran Godparents
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