Alfred John LIPPE
Born: 3 December 1937, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 19 May 1989, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 19 May 1989, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Romeo Adolph
LIPPE
Born
12 November 1914
,
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died
4 June 1991
,
Webster, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 12 November 1914 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Father:
Jean Baptiste LIPPE
Mother:
Marie Alida CHABOT
Paternal grandparents:
Gilbert LIPPE
, Marie-Adeline PAGÉ
Maternal grandparents:
Victor CHABOT
, Françoise VEGIARD dite LABONTÉ
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Romeo Adolph married Katherine Marie SIROIS 4 July 1936 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Katherine Marie SIROIS was born 9 May 1917 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, USA. Katherine Marie died 28 December 1980 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA . Katherine Marie was the child of Alfred Ameis SIROIS and Annie J LANGTON.
Romeo Adolph LIPPE died 4 June 1991 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Romeo Adolph LIPPE
Romeo Adolph LIPPE married 
Katherine Marie SIROIS
Marriage date: 4 July 1936
Marriage place: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
Katherine Marie SIROIS was the child of Alfred Ameis SIROIS and Annie J LANGTON
Katherine Marie SIROISMarriage date: 4 July 1936
Marriage place: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
Katherine Marie SIROIS was the child of Alfred Ameis SIROIS and Annie J LANGTON
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SOUTHBRIDGE, July 2. - Romeo Lippe, drum major in the Southbridge Brass band, son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lippe of 24 Marcy street who is to be married Saturday to Miss Katherine Sirois, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sorois in St. Paul's Church, Edgewood, R.I., was tendered a stag party by more than fifty friends last night in Eagles' hall. Mr. Lippe is employed at the American Optical Company.
Worcester Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 2, 1936
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Birth
Name: Joseph A.R. Lippe
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Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 12 Nov 1914
Event Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts
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Reference ID: p 502
GS Film Number: 2409801
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Digital Folder Number: 004401722
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1920 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Romeo Lippe
Residence: , Worcester, Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1915
Age: 5
birthPlace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
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Film Number: 1820748
Digital Folder Number: 4311573
Image Number: 00424
sheet number: 10
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parent John B Lippe M 45y
parent Alida Lippe F 47y
Armos Lippe M 21y
Renaldo Lippe M 19y
Arcade Lippe M 16y
Antoinette Lippe F 10y
Romeo Lippe M 5y
Residence: , Worcester, Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1915
Age: 5
birthPlace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
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Film Number: 1820748
Digital Folder Number: 4311573
Image Number: 00424
sheet number: 10
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parent John B Lippe M 45y
parent Alida Lippe F 47y
Armos Lippe M 21y
Renaldo Lippe M 19y
Arcade Lippe M 16y
Antoinette Lippe F 10y
Romeo Lippe M 5y
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)1930 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Romeo Lippe
event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1915
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Relationship to Head of Household: Son
father's birthPlace: Canada
mother's birthPlace: Canada
enumeration district number: 0271
family number: 227
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Line Number: 66
nara publication: T626, roll 965
Film Number: 2340700
Digital Folder Number: 4607701
Image Number: 01030
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head John B Lippe M 56 Canada
wife Alida Lippe F 57 Canada
daughter Antoinette Lippe F 20 Massachusetts
son Romeo Lippe M 15 Massachusetts
event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1915
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Relationship to Head of Household: Son
father's birthPlace: Canada
mother's birthPlace: Canada
enumeration district number: 0271
family number: 227
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Line Number: 66
nara publication: T626, roll 965
Film Number: 2340700
Digital Folder Number: 4607701
Image Number: 01030
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head John B Lippe M 56 Canada
wife Alida Lippe F 57 Canada
daughter Antoinette Lippe F 20 Massachusetts
son Romeo Lippe M 15 Massachusetts
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1936 Marriage / PartnerRomeo Adolph LIPPE and Katherine Marie SIROIS 4 July 1936, Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (Pawtuxet) (Fiskeville) (Mashantatack) (Howard)
He was 21 years old.
1937 Birth of ChildAlfred John LIPPE was born 3 December 1937, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Romeo Adolph was 23 years old.
1940 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Romeo Lippe
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event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Southbridge Town, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Marital Status: Married
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race (standardized): White
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relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1915
residence in 1935: Same Place
enumeration district number: 14-249
family number: 340
Sheet Number and Letter: 5A
Line Number: 6
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 1654
Digital Folder Number: 005460926
Image Number: 00025
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head Romeo Lippe M 25 Massachusetts
wife Catherine Lippe F 23 Rhode Island
son Alfred Lippe M 2 Massachusetts
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event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Southbridge Town, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original):
race (standardized): White
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relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1915
residence in 1935: Same Place
enumeration district number: 14-249
family number: 340
Sheet Number and Letter: 5A
Line Number: 6
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 1654
Digital Folder Number: 005460926
Image Number: 00025
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head Romeo Lippe M 25 Massachusetts
wife Catherine Lippe F 23 Rhode Island
son Alfred Lippe M 2 Massachusetts
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.
1980 Death of Spouse/PartnerKatherine Marie SIROIS died 28 December 1980, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.1989 Death of son
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - May 20, 1989
Deceased Name: ALFRED J. LIPPE, 51
SOUTHBRIDGE - Alfred J. Lippe, 51, of 39 Old Sturbridge Rd., died early yesterday in Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He leaves his wife, Mary L. (Wiegmann) Lippe; two sons, Keith and Kirk Lippe, both of Cartaret, N.J.; his father, Romeo A. Lippe of Webster; a
Brother: , Francis Lippe of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a
Sister: , Linda Moore; and three grandchildren.
He was born in Southbridge, a son of Mr. Lippe and the late Katherine (Sirois) Lippe.
He was employed at the A and M Tool and Die Co.
Mr. Lippe was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club.
The funeral will be held Monday from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St.
Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Deceased Name: ALFRED J. LIPPE, 51
SOUTHBRIDGE - Alfred J. Lippe, 51, of 39 Old Sturbridge Rd., died early yesterday in Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He leaves his wife, Mary L. (Wiegmann) Lippe; two sons, Keith and Kirk Lippe, both of Cartaret, N.J.; his father, Romeo A. Lippe of Webster; a
Brother: , Francis Lippe of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a
Sister: , Linda Moore; and three grandchildren.
He was born in Southbridge, a son of Mr. Lippe and the late Katherine (Sirois) Lippe.
He was employed at the A and M Tool and Die Co.
Mr. Lippe was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club.
The funeral will be held Monday from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St.
Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)1989 Death of ChildAlfred John LIPPE died 19 May 1989, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Romeo Adolph was 74 years old.
1991 Death
Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-2003
Name: Romeo A Lippe
event: Death
Event Date: 29 Jun 1991
Event Place: Webster, Massachusetts
death certificate number: 032559
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1914
birthPlace: Massachusetts
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first Name: Romeo
middle Name: A
last Name: Lippe
name suffix:
Birth Date: 12 November 1914
social security number: 019-09-6060
place of issuance: Massachusetts
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death date : 4 June 1991
estimated age at death: 77
Name: Romeo A Lippe
event: Death
Event Date: 29 Jun 1991
Event Place: Webster, Massachusetts
death certificate number: 032559
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1914
birthPlace: Massachusetts
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first Name: Romeo
middle Name: A
last Name: Lippe
name suffix:
Birth Date: 12 November 1914
social security number: 019-09-6060
place of issuance: Massachusetts
last Residence:
zip code of last Residence:
death date : 4 June 1991
estimated age at death: 77
Obituary
ROMEO A. LIPPE, 77
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
July 2, 1991
SOUTHBRIDGE - Romeo A. Lippe, 77, formerly of 43 Highland Ave., died Saturday night in Webster Manor Nursing Home, 745 School St., Webster, after a long illness.
His wife, Katherine (Sirois) Lippe, died in 1980. He leaves a son, Francis Lippe of Palm Springs, Fla.; a daughter, Linda Moore; and four grandchildren. He was born in Southbridge, son of John B. and Lydia (Chabout) Lippe, and lived several years in Quinebaug before moving to Webster several years ago.
Mr. Lippe was a die maker for many years at American Optical Corp. before he retired. He was also a caterer for many years, both self-employed and with Mezza Luna Caterers in Rhode Island. Mr. Lippe was a member of the American Optical Quarter-Century Club, and a life member of Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge. He was a drum major for many years with the former Spectown Drum & Bugle Corps.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Daniel T.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
July 2, 1991
SOUTHBRIDGE - Romeo A. Lippe, 77, formerly of 43 Highland Ave., died Saturday night in Webster Manor Nursing Home, 745 School St., Webster, after a long illness.
His wife, Katherine (Sirois) Lippe, died in 1980. He leaves a son, Francis Lippe of Palm Springs, Fla.; a daughter, Linda Moore; and four grandchildren. He was born in Southbridge, son of John B. and Lydia (Chabout) Lippe, and lived several years in Quinebaug before moving to Webster several years ago.
Mr. Lippe was a die maker for many years at American Optical Corp. before he retired. He was also a caterer for many years, both self-employed and with Mezza Luna Caterers in Rhode Island. Mr. Lippe was a member of the American Optical Quarter-Century Club, and a life member of Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge. He was a drum major for many years with the former Spectown Drum & Bugle Corps.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Daniel T.
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Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
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Southbridge, Massachusetts
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Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Historical names: Globe · Lensdale · Saundersdale · Shuttleville
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