Rebecca (Wichne Riba) MECHANIK was born Abt 1871, Starobin, Belarus; died 17 Dec 1949, Bronx, New York; was buried 18 Dec 1949, Wellwood Cemetery, Pinelawn, Suffolk County, New York.
Other Events:
Immigration: 7 Aug 1909, Ellis Island, New York, New York
Census: 1910, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Notes:
Birth:
According to death certificate, her date of birth was 1871. Her Ellis Island ship record manifest, however, lists her as 34 in July 1909, which would result in a date of birth in 1874-75.
Died:
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Rebecca married Karl (Kive) LIEBOWITZ Abt 1897, Russia. Karl (son of Yitzhak Yona LIEBOWITZ and Bella UNKNOWN) was born Abt 1867, Dubrovo, Minsk Gubernia, Belarus; died 8 Jul 1956, New York, New York; was buried 10 Jul 1956, Wellwood Cemetery, Pinelawn, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet]
Children:
2. Phillip (Feiwel) LEIBOWITZ was born 18 Aug 1899, Starobin, Belarus; died Oct 1975, Norfolk, Virginia.
5. Irving (Isidore) LIEBOWITZ was born 2 Apr 1911, New York, New York; died 14 Mar 1988, Fair Lawn, New Jersey; was buried , Beth El Cemetery, Emerson, New Jersey.
Immigration: 7 Aug 1909, Ellis Island, New York, New York
Census: 1910, Manhattan Ward 7, New York, New York, USA
Occupation: 1918, New Britain, Connecticut; shoe clerk (J.P. Levy)
Census: 1920, New Britain Ward 6, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Occupation: 1923, New Britain, Connecticut; manager, shoe store
Naturalization: 30 Aug 1950, Dover, New Hampshire
Notes:
Birth:
This date is listed on Phil's Social Security application (?date) and his naturalization papers (1950) and is consistent with his age on 1910 and 1920 U.S. census and 1915 NYC census. However, he listed his birthdate as 7 AUG 1900 on his US Draft Registration in 1918.
Phillip married Betty GOLDBERG 12 Sep 1923, New Britain, Connecticut. Betty was born 25 Dec 1903, Seredzius (formerly Srednik), Lithuania; died Mar 1974, Norfolk, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
8. Martin Morris LEIBOWITZ was born 26 Jan 1929, Bronx, New York; died 25 Dec 2008, Virginia Beach, Virginia; was buried 18 May 2009, Arlington National Cemetery (Columbarium), Arlington, Arlington, VA, USA.
Immigration: 7 Aug 1909, Ellis Island, New York, New York
Census: 1910, Manhattan Ward 7, New York, New York, USA
Census: 1920, New Britain Ward 6, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Notes:
Immigration:
Arrived on SS Campania, which left Liverpool, England on 31 July 1909. He travelled with his mother and two brothers. Last place of residence was listed as Starobin, Russia (now Belarus).
Immigration: 7 Aug 1909, Ellis Island, New York, New York
Census: 1910, Manhattan Ward 7, New York, New York, USA
Census: 1920, New Britain Ward 6, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Census: 1930, Bronx (Districts 501-750), Bronx, New York, USA
Census: 1940, Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
5.
Irving (Isidore) LIEBOWITZ (1.Rebecca1) was born 2 Apr 1911, New York, New York; died 14 Mar 1988, Fair Lawn, New Jersey; was buried , Beth El Cemetery, Emerson, New Jersey.
Other Events:
Jewish Name: Yisroel
Occupation: Merchandise manager (retail)
Census: 1920, New Britain Ward 6, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Census: 1930, Bronx (Districts 501-750), Bronx, New York, USA
Notes:
Died:
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Irving married Mildred Maryanne ANDURER 5 Jul 1936, Bronx, New York. Mildred (daughter of Harris AMDURER and Lena (Leah) PERLMAN) was born 19 Jul 1912, New York, New York; died 29 Sep 2003, Fair Lawn, New Jersey; was buried 1 Oct 2003, Beth El Cemetery, Emerson, New Jersey. [Group Sheet]
Martin Morris LEIBOWITZ (2.Phillip2, 1.Rebecca1) was born 26 Jan 1929, Bronx, New York; died 25 Dec 2008, Virginia Beach, Virginia; was buried 18 May 2009, Arlington National Cemetery (Columbarium), Arlington, Arlington, VA, USA.
Notes:
Buried:
Slideshow of 42 photos from Marty's burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Martin married Roberta GOTZ 27 Feb 1954, Roxbury, Massachusetts. Roberta (daughter of Jack GOTZ and Gertrude SANDLER) was born 30 May 1930, Cambridge, Massachusetts; died 3 Sep 2020, Virginia Beach, Virginia. [Group Sheet]