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Edward Milewski

1921–1981 · Male · died at 60

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John Frank Milewski1892–1940FatherJosephine J. Sobacz1898–1978Mother
Edward Milewski1921–1981Annunziata "Nancy" Milewski1922–1984Wife
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Biography

Edward Joseph Milewski was born in Manayunk, Philadelphia, grew up in Harrison, New Jersey, served in the Marine Corps in the Second World War and spent more than thirty years at RCA's Harrison plant.

Manayunk and Harrison

Edward was born on January 10, 1921, in Manayunk, the mill district of Philadelphia, the son of John Frank Milewski and Josephine Sobacz (draft card; Social Security claim). The Milewskis were living in Harrison, New Jersey, by 1935, and the 1940 census finds them at 409 William Street: Edward, 19, a salesman's helper with two years of high school, living with his parents, his older brother John, his sister and his little brother (1940 census).

1940 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-107, sheet 7A: the Milewski household
1940 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-107, sheet 7A: the Milewski household
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Confirmed About this evidence

The draft card gives the birth date and place; his parents' names come from his Social Security claim. The census lists his siblings, who are not named here.

When he registered for the draft on February 16, 1942, he was working for the RCA Corporation in Harrison and gave his mother, Mrs. Josephine Milewski, as his next of kin (draft card).

WWII draft registration card, Edward Joseph Milewski, Harrison, N.J., 1942
WWII draft registration card, Edward Joseph Milewski, Harrison, N.J., 1942
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Confirmed

Marine Corps

Edward married Annunziata "Nancy" DiSanto of Irvington in 1943 (marriage index). He enlisted in the Marine Corps on August 23, 1943, as service number 886391, and trained with the Seventh Recruit Battalion at Parris Island that October. He was honorably discharged from the Separation Battalion at Camp Lejeune on July 3, 1946 (VA death file; muster rolls).

U.S. Marine Corps muster roll, Seventh Recruit Battalion, Parris Island, S.C., October 1943, sheet 7 (line 580: Edward J. Milewski)
U.S. Marine Corps muster roll, Seventh Recruit Battalion, Parris Island, S.C., October 1943, sheet 7 (line 580: Edward J. Milewski)
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U.S. Marine Corps muster roll, Separation Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1946, sheet 11 (Pfc. Edward J. Milewski, 886391, honorable discharge)
U.S. Marine Corps muster roll, Separation Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 1946, sheet 11 (Pfc. Edward J. Milewski, 886391, honorable discharge)
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Confirmed About this evidence

The marriage index gives the year only. The enlistment and discharge dates are from the VA's death file; the muster rolls place him at Parris Island in October 1943 and at Camp Lejeune in July 1946.

RCA and Irvington

After the war Edward and Nancy settled in Irvington. In 1950 they lived on Harper Avenue with their young son, and Edward was a stock clerk at a radio tube factory (1950 census). His obituary says he was a chemical store keeper for RCA in Harrison for 32 years, retiring about 1978, and that he was financial secretary of the union local at RCA and a past commander of American Legion Post 99 in Kearny (Star-Ledger, 19 Feb 1981).

1950 U.S. census, Irvington, Essex Co., N.J., ED 28-7: Edward J. and Nancy Milewski and their son
1950 U.S. census, Irvington, Essex Co., N.J., ED 28-7: Edward J. and Nancy Milewski and their son
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Confirmed About this evidence

The 1950 census and the obituary agree on factory work in the radio-tube industry; the obituary is the source for the years at RCA and his union and Legion posts.

Edward died at home in Irvington on February 18, 1981, aged 60. His funeral was held from the James F. Caffrey and Son funeral home on Lyons Avenue, with a Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church (Star-Ledger, 19 Feb 1981; death index). He was survived by two sons, two daughters, a sister and two brothers.

The Star-Ledger (Newark), 19 Feb 1981, p. 34, death notices: "E. Milewski"
The Star-Ledger (Newark), 19 Feb 1981, p. 34, death notices: "E. Milewski"
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Confirmed About this evidence

The obituary names his children and siblings; they are not named here.

Timeline of the public record (8 entries)
WhenWhat the record showsHow sure
10 January 1921Born in Manayunk, Philadelphia. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men: Edward Joseph MilewskiConfirmed
1940Living with his parents at 409 William Street, Harrison, N.J. 1940 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-107, sheet 7AConfirmed
16 February 1942Registers for the draft; working for RCA, Harrison. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men: Edward Joseph MilewskiConfirmed
1943Marries Annunziata "Nancy" DiSanto. New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index: Edward J. Milewski and Nancy DeSantoConfirmed
23 August 1943Enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps (service number 886391). U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File: Edward Milewski; U.S. Marine Corps muster rolls, 1943-1946: Edward J. Milewski, 886391Confirmed
3 July 1946Honorably discharged, Camp Lejeune. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File: Edward Milewski; U.S. Marine Corps muster rolls, 1943-1946: Edward J. Milewski, 886391Confirmed
1950Lives on Harper Avenue, Irvington; stock clerk at a radio tube factory. 1950 U.S. census, Irvington, Essex Co., N.J., ED 28-7Confirmed
18 February 1981Dies at home in Irvington, aged 60. "E. Milewski", The Star-Ledger (Newark), 19 Feb 1981, p. 34; New Jersey, U.S., Death Index: Edward J. MilewskiConfirmed

Family

Parents

Wife: Annunziata "Nancy" Milewski 1922–1984
Confirmed evidence: show why

Why: Marriage index, 1943; husband and wife in the 1950 census.

Records:

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Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.

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Life events

Born10 Jan 1921, Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Confirmed evidence: show why

Why: His 1942 draft card gives January 10, 1921, Manayunk.

Records:

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Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.

What the labels mean

(the family tree records 10 JAN 1921, Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Died18 Feb 1981, Irvington, Essex, New Jersey
Confirmed evidence: show why

Why: The state death index gives February 18, 1981, Irvington; the Star-Ledger of February 19 reports he died "yesterday at home".

Records:

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Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.

What the labels mean

(the family tree records 18 FEB 1981, Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA)
Residence1935, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey
Residence1940, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Marriage1943, New Jersey, with Annunziata "Nancy" Milewski 1922–1984
Likely evidence: show why

Why: Marriage index entry only; month not given.

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What the labels mean

(the family tree records 1943, New Jersey, USA)
MilitaryPrivate first class, service no. 886391; boot camp at Parris Island; honorably discharged at Camp Lejeune, FROM 23 AUG 1943 TO 3 JUL 1946, United States Marine Corps
Confirmed evidence: show why

Why: The July 1946 Camp Lejeune roll lists Pfc. Edward J. Milewski, 886391, honorably discharged; the October 1943 Parris Island recruit roll lists him at boot camp.

Records:

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What the labels mean

Military serviceBET 23 AUG 1943 AND 3 JUL 1946
Residence1950, Harper Ave., Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA
OccupationChemical store keeper, RCA, 32 years; past commander, American Legion Post 99, Kearny, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
OccupationChemical store keeper, RCA, for 32 years (retired about 1978), Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey
Confirmed evidence: show why

Why: His obituary.

Records:

Review: assessed 10-16-2026; evidence: Image examined.

What the labels mean

ResidenceIrvington,
ResidenceIrvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA

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