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Gjon Gjinaj 1915 - 1977

Gjon Marka Gjinaj of The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States was born on May 15, 1915 in Fanë Albania. He was in a relationship with Lezina Marinaj in Shkodër, Shkodër County, Shkodër County, and had a child Franceskina Deda. Gjon Gjinaj died at age 62 years old in December 1977 in New York, New York United States.

Gjon Marka Gjinaj
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The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States
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May 15, 1915
Fanë, Albania
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December 1977
New York, New York, United States
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    Gjon Marka Gjinaj was born in Albania to Mark Gjinaj and Maria Ndokdedajn and he was baptized in Albania.. On July 27, 1964, Gjon Gjinaj, residing at 190 West Main Street, Stamford, Connecticut, applied for naturalization in the United States. He worked for the CIA. Gjon Gjinaj was Married toLezina Marinaj. They had one daughter, Franceskina Gjinaj-Deda.
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    May 15, 1915
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Gjon was Caucasian of Albanian heritage. He was born in Albania.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Gjon was born in Fanë, Mirdite, Albania and immigrated to the United States, where he petitioned for naturalization in 1964. He died in New York City at the age of 62.

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    There is no record of Gjon having served in the military.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Gjon was in a relationship with Lezina Marinaj and they had one child, Franceskina Deda.
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    December 1977
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05/25/2023
Gjon Gjinaj
Gjon Gjinaj dressed in uniform serving for Mirdite, Albania
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05/25/2023
Man of Honor and Grace
Gjon Gjinaj was known to be a man of honor and integrity in the Albanian community in the United States and Albania. He was a fearless soldier in combat and fought against the communist Albanian regime with valor. He had a very charismatic personality and he was good friend to all who knew him. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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01/19/2014
Gjon Gjinaj
Gjon Gjinaj. Lindi ne 1915 ne Fane te Mirdites dhe u vra ne 1977 ne Amerike. (Translation from Albanian: John Gjinaj. Fane was born in 1915 in Mirdita and was killed in 1977 in America.)
Date & Place: in Albania
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Gjon Gjinaj's Family Tree

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Gjon Gjinaj May 15, 1915 - Dec 1977
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Lezina Marinaj

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Shkodër, Shkodër, Shkodër County Albania
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Gjon Gjinaj
Gjon Gjinaj May 15, 1915 - Dec 1977
Lezina Marinaj
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Franceskina Deda
Franceskina Deda born Jun 6, 1945
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