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Edward Joseph Niski 1917 - 1976

Edward Joseph Niski of Naugatuck, New Haven County, CT was born on August 25, 1917 in Union, Tolland County, and died at age 58 years old on August 21, 1976 in Waterbury, New Haven County. Edward Niski was buried at Saint James Cemetery in Naugatuck.

Edward Joseph Niski
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Naugatuck, New Haven County, CT 06770
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August 25, 1917
Union, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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August 21, 1976
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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    Edward Joseph Niski was born on August 25, 1917 in Union City, Connecticut, USA to mother Anthony and Bertha Niski. He had siblings including Stanley, Sophia, Frank, and Josephine Niski. He served in the US Army from January 23, 1942, until his discharge on July 12, 1945. Edward was married to Helen Niski and they had children including Alphonse, Elaine, and Milo Niski. The family resided in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
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    August 25, 1917
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Polish heritage as both of his parents were born in Poland and immigrated to the US.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Edward was born and raised in Union City, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He later lived in Naugatuck, New Haven, Connecticut.

  • Early Life & Education

    He competed a grammar school education.

  • Military Service

    Edward Joseph Niski registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Union City, New Haven, Connecticut. At the time of his registration, he was 23 years old. Edward enlisted in the US Army on November 19, 1940, in Hartford, Connecticut. At the time of his enlistment, he was single and had completed grammar school education. He became a Private in the Selectees, indicating that he was drafted into the military. Later, on January 23, 1942, Edward reenlisted in the US Army and continued his service in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. This branch designation suggests that he was likely earmarked for warrant officer training. Throughout his military service, he achieved the rank of Private and served as an enlisted man. Edward Joseph Niski served in the US Army from January 23, 1942, until his discharge on July 12, 1945.

  • Professional Career

    He worked in the rubber manufacturing industry.
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    August 21, 1976
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In 1917, in the year that Edward Joseph Niski was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.
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In 1940, when he was 23 years old, on November 5th, President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to a third term, defeating Wendell Willkie of Indiana (a corporate lawyer). Roosevelt running for a third term was controversial. But the U.S. was emerging from the Great Recession and he promised that he would not involve the country in any foreign war (which of course changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor). Roosevelt defeated Willkie in the popular vote by 54.7 to 44.8% and in the Electoral College 449 to 82.
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Niski, Julius (Jan 14, 1884 - Jul 1964) Niski, Mary (Aug 6, 1893 - Apr 1977) Niski, Hedwig (Oct 27, 1929 - Sep 1, 2003) Niski, Joseph (Jun 18, 1910 - Jul 31, 1999) Niski, Walter (Jun 11, 1894 - Feb 1978) Niski, Sophie (Mar 3, 1926 - Apr 6, 2008) Niski, Walter (Aug 13, 1921 - Feb 1986) Niski, Raymond (Feb 2, 1928 - Jul 13, 2009) Niski, Rose (Dec 1, 1920 - Jul 14, 2000) Niski, Leonard (Feb 12, 1917 - Nov 1969)
Niski, Milo (Apr 4, 1948 - Mar 11, 2009) Niski, John (Nov 10, 1967 - Sep 11, 1993) Niski, Frank (Sep 19, 1908 - Jun 1970) Niski, Anthoni (May 28, 1881 - Apr 1964) Niski, John (Aug 14, 1915 - Oct 1981) Niski, Anna (Jul 1, 1886 - Mar 1966) Niski, Esther (Feb 4, 1917 - Apr 13, 2005) Niski, Edmund (Jan 13, 1927 - Mar 2, 2001) Niski, Peter (Apr 29, 1913 - Jul 15, 2001) Niski, John (Aug 24, 1894 - Mar 1967)
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