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The Daily Herald, "Set for trial in Circuit Court", January 8, 1913, p. 3. Local Croatians on trial in early 1913 in the Harrison County Circuit Court were: Tony Martinolich-gambling; Nick Skermetta (sic), assult with intent; Nick, john, Maro, and John Skermetta Jr., assaut and battery; Mike Skermetta and Nick Skermetta, fighting and disorderly conduct; Tony Stanovich and Jake Stanovich Jr., selling liquor; and Jake Stanovich Sr., allowing liquor to be sold on his premises.
The Daily Herald, "Austrians form Benevolent Association", December 18, 1913, p. 7. Charter members: Ivan Budinich; Ivan Gabrich; Ivan Letich; Ivan Lovetich; Blas Miljan; Marko Mulat; Tony Rosetti; Nikola Skrmetti; Victor Simonich; Jacob Stanovich (1860-1926); and Philip Williams.
The Daily Herald, "New Society is growing rapidly", December 30, 1913, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, "Servian [sic] wants to be an American", March 20, 1918, p. 3. Tony Conovich came to America in 1904 and lives in Handsboro.
The Daily Herald, "Americans from troubled Dalmatia", March 4, 1920, p. 4.
The Daily Herald, "Files petition", June 3, 1920, p. 3. Dominick Cvitanovich had made application to file his naturalization papers in Federal Court here. Tony Cvitanovich has filed his declaration of intention to become an American citizen with US Commissioner George Money at Gulfport.
The Daily Herald, "These men may don US suits June 20", May 23, 1921, p. 6. Gregorio Anticich came from Ygrane and was naturalied at NOLA in 1914. Peter Lessa [Lesso], Biloxi fisherman, came to NOLA as a boy on the Eugenia, a liner, as part of the crew and jumped ship.
The Daily Herald, "The Charter of Incorporation of the Slavonian Benevolent Association 'St. Nicola'", August 19, 1921, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, "28 seek citizenship at next court term", May 24, 1929. Biloxi-Jugoslavia: Rocco Beverin; Martin Baranich (sic); Jerko Covich; A. Dujmov; G. Garbin; Stefano Gego; Parvel Starmeta [Paul M. Skrmetta]; Mato Soljan; and Giovanni Zorkovic.
Captain Anthony J. Stanovich (18-1929), aboard Lone Star and ferrying workers from the Louisiana seafood factories of the C.B. Foster Packing Company, was killed while workng on the vessel's engine off the coast of Waveland, Hancock County, Mississippi.(The Daily Herald, November 5, 1919, p. 1)
The Benevolent Association of St. Nicolai dedicated their new home on East Howard Avenue on December 26th. The organization was lead by B. Dujmov, pres.; Tony Cvitanovich (1888-1964), v. pres.; Peter Pavlov, sec.-treas.; Steve Filipich, marshal;with Alexc Pitalo, chair of the arrangement committee. The society commenced circa 1914 with Jake Stanovich (1891-1927), as president, and Phillip Williams, sec.-treasurer.(The Daily Herald, December 27, 1929, p. 1 and The Times-Picayune, December 128, 1929, p. 2 [photo])
The Sea Coast Packing Company was founded by hard working, Croatian fishermen in July when they acquired the Martin Fountain Packing Company from the 1st National Bank of Biloxi. Peter Pavlov (1882-1951) was president and treasurer; Alexander Pitalo, vice pres. and Steve M. Sekul (1881-1970), operations manager. The plant had been idle for a year and expected to employ 200 people when it was fully operating.(The Daily Herald, July 30, 1932, p. 1)
The Daily Herald, "Matre Pitalo heads new voting club", July 1, 1935, p. 2. The Slavonian Voting Club was organized on August 31, 1935 at the Slavonian Hall by Austrian residents in the eastern section of Biloxi. Matre Pitalo (1898-1981), seafood dealer and grocer, was elected president. Mico Fillipich was elected vice-president. He is president of the Slavonian Benevolent Association. Pete Pavlov of the Seacoast Packing Company was eelcted secretary and treasurer. The organization is planning a picnic and political rally at the Slavonian Hall on East Howard Avenue.
Madeline Kuljis (b. 1912), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luka Kuljis, 1002 East Beach, was named Miss Biloxi on February 4th. She was sponsored by Elliott's Jewelery.(The Daily Herald, February 5, 1938, p. 1)
The Slavonian Society began planning for the erection of their new home.(The Daily Herald, February 24, 1938, p. 12)
Dr. Konstantin Fotich, Yugoslavian Ambassador to America, visited Biloxi and the Croatian community in late February.(The Daily Herald, February 24, 1938, p. 1)
Miss Claire Sekul [Hornsby] (1921-2017) was named Miss Yugoslavia.(The Daily Herald, August 8, 1938, p. 5)
The new St. Nicholas Slavic Benevolent Society Lodge [Slavonian Lodge] on First Street and Myrtle at Point Cadet was dedicated on November 20th. The $20,000, two-story, structure was erected by the Collins Brothers, general contractors, from a design by Jack Fayard, the architect. Steve Kuljis was president of the organization at this time and building sponsors were Mary Anticich and Alonzo Gabrich.(The Daily Herald, November 19, 1938, p. 3)
Irma Summerlin, Queen Victoria, and Peter Cerenich, King Peter, ruled the annual carnival ball of the Slavonian Girls' Association. The event was the first in the new Slavonian Lodge.(The Daily Herald, January 20, 1939, p. 2)
Veronica Anticich Cangemi (1919-1998) was named Miss Yugoslavia garnering 12,450 votes to beat Frances Pavlov (1915-2004) Touchet who had 2880 votes.(The Daily Herald, August 2, 1939, p. 5)
Captain Steve Rodolfich (1883-1960) of 116 Maple Street was honored with a silver loving cup for his contributions to the oyster industry by Dunbar-Dukate and the Louisiana Conservation Department for delivering the best oysters to Violet, Louisiana for the 1940 oyster season and for the discovery of oyster reefs in Lake Borgne.(The Daily Herald, June 28, 1940, p. 8)
Lewis W. Hines (1874-1940), sociologist and photographer, expired at Dobbs Ferry, New York on 3 November. He was a crusader against child labor and made dramatic images of children working in the seafood industry in Mississippi and Louisiana circa 1910.
In mid-August, Dan Markotich (1892-1964) sold the French Restaurant to Joseph Baricev (1904-1999). Markotich had operated the restaurant for six years.(The Daily Herald, August 13, 1941, p. 6)
The Daily Herald, "Vincent Kuluz Slavonian head", May 26, 1945, p. 5.
Tony J. Rosetti was elected president of the Slavonian Benevolent Association in May. Other officers elected were: Dr. steve Pitalo, v. pres.; Tony M. Pitalo, sec.-treas.; Alex Pitalo, marshal; Peter Sekul, asst. marshal; Jake Mladinich, sgt.-at-arms; and Mateo Kovacevich, Luka Kuljis, and Visko Kuluz, trustees.(The Daily Herald, may 24, 1947, p. 6)
The Times -Picayune, "Yugoslavia, Miss.", May 2, 1948, p. 130.
On March 3rd, Jacobena 'Jackie' Sekul Gillich (1913-2003) and Andrew Gillich (1923-2014), her spouse, who had formerly operated the City Hall Cash Grocery at 129 East Howard Avenue, opened Foodland at 1400 West Howard, now Judge Sekul, in early March 1949. Andrew Puzz (1895-1971) of Quality Bakery baked a 4-foot tall, 7 layer cake weighting 185 pounds for the first anniverary in March 1950.(The Daily Herald, March 2, 1949, p. 6 and March 3, 1950, p. 15)
In late May, the Slavonian Benevolent Association elected Visko Kuluz as their new president who replace Paul Skrmetti. Other association officers elected were: Tony Mihojevich, vice-pres.; and John Kersanac, sec.-treasurer.(The Daily Herald, June 1, 1951, p. 8)
At the 1953 Slavonian Benevolent Bazaar, Miss Elmerita Mihojevich was crowned Miss Jugoslavia by Clare Sekul Hornsby. Miss Hillbilly of Mississippi was Barbara Mae Knebel and her tiara was placed by Mrs. Hank Williams[Billie Jean Jones (b. 1933)].(The Daily Herald, August 3, 1953, p. 6)
The Times-Picayune, "The Day After-Festivities continue on as Yugoslavs at Biloxi honor their patron [St Stephen]", December 25, 1955, p. 5.
Long time Croatian leader at Biloxi, Steve M. Sekul [1880-1966] expired on July 16, 1966.[The Daily Herald, July 18, 1966, p. 2]
Francis "Butch" J. Nadalich (1937-2002) was elected president of the .[Thje Daily Herald, May 21, 1968, p. 14]
Martin Skrmetta, son of Noel J. 'Jimmy' Skrmetta (1936-2004) and Bobbie Jean Maumus (b. 1935), was Biloxi's 1993 Shrimp King.
The Sun Herald, "Slavonian men pose for posterity", December 18, 1999, p. A1.
The new $3 million Lodge of the Slavonian Benevolent Association of St. Nikolai, located near Howard Avenue and Oak Street,was dedicated on November 27th.(The Sun Herald, November 26, C, p. A2)
Pusharatas are a sweet tradition.(The Sun Herald, December 24, 2011, p. A2)
Joseph Smolcich [Josip Smolcic] (1893-1967) was born August 6, 1893 in Anbanasi, a village on the on the Zadar Peninsula, Croatia. He left Trieste, Italy on the Franz Joseph I and arrived at New York City on August 31, 1912. Joseph settled at 402 Oak Street in Biloxi, Mississippi with his spouse, Frances Cvitanovich (1901-1979), a native of Milna, Brac, Croatia.(Southern District, Mississippi-Declaration of Intention No. 840, March 12, 1927)
Joseph August Smolcich (1893-1967) and Frances Cvitanovich (1901-1979), a native of Milna, Brac and the daughter of Vincent Cvitanich (1873-1947) and Mary U. (1880-1946), were the progenitors of the Smolcich family of Biloxi, Mississippi. They married on May 22, 1916 at Biloxi, Mississippi. Children: Matilda Smolcich (b. 1920) m. Raymond C. Barry (1905-1988); Joseph 'Smoky Joe' A. Smolcich II (1922-2010) m. Anna Kopszywa (1927-2010); Vincent L. Smolcich (1925-1981) m. Aurora Marie Saujon (1923-2007); Steve Anthony Smolcich (1927-2013) m. Patricia Lee Wilson (1929-2017); ; Mary Rita 'Melrita' Smolcich m. Marvin Lee Raesner; Samuel D. Smolcich (1934-2006) m. Vinnie Elba Seymour; and John A. Smolcich (1937-2001) m. Jeanet Marie Callis. The Smolcich family started the Biloxi Seafood Company, the Roxy Theatre at 1430 East Howard Avenue, the Roxy Restaurant and owned much rental property on Point Cadet in East Biloxi.(The Sun Herald, October 12, 2010, p. and Harrison County, Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 29, p. 38)
Matilda Smolcich (1920) married Raymond C. Barry (1905-1988) on March 3, 1946.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 71, p. 39)
Raymond C. Barry died at Biloxi, Mississippi on October 6, 1988.
Joseph A. 'Smokey Joe' Smolcich (19-2010) was born 19. In Harrison County, Mississippi, he married Anna Kopszywa (1926-2010), a native of Cleveland, Ohio and the daughter of Edward Kopszywa (1887-1962) and Mary Agnes Misiora (1888-1939). They had a son, Gregory Jude Smolcich, who married Deborah ?.
Vincent L. Smolcich (1925-1981) was born October 18, 1925. He married Aurora Marie Saujon (1923-2007), the daughter of Robert Saujon (1865-1944) and Mary McCaleb (1897-1937) in Harrison County, Mississippi on April 4, 1948. Their children were: Vincent L. Smolcich II m. Myrna and Sharon Frances Smolcich m. Richard Wayne Gontz and John McDonnell.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 76, p. 455; MRB 135, p. 370;
Vincent L. Smolcich expired on July 26, 1981. Aurora Marie Smolich died on April 4, 2007. Their corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Sun Herald,
Steve Anthony Smolcich (1927-2013) married Patricia Lee Wilson (1929-2017) in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 1, 1950. They were the parents of Steve Anthony Smolich Jr. who married Bridget Orrell.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 81, p. 48)
Steve Anthony Smolcich Sr., 85, of Biloxi, died at home on Friday. He was born to the late Joseph and Frances Smolcich, on October 1, 1927. He married Patricia "Pat" Wilson, also of Biloxi. They were married for 63 years.
Mr. Smolcich served in the Merchant Marines, in the Atlantic, during World War II and was honorably discharged from the Navy after serving in the Pacific. During his time in the Pacific he witnessed the nuclear bomb tests in the Bikini Atolls aboard the USS Fieberling DE-640. After returning from the war he worked in the family business at the Roxy Theater and later at Ingalls Shipbuilding. He worked at the U.S. Post Office for 32 years and retired in 1991.
This past October Mr. Smolcich enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C. with other World War II veterans, which was provided by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight. He was an avid boater, fisherman, and longtime member of the Slavonian Benevolent Association and the Elks B.P.O.E..
Mr. Smolcich was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Joseph Smolcich, Vincent Smolcich, Sam Smolcich, and Anthony Smolcich. He is survived by two sisters, Matilda Barry and Melrita Raesner and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Pat, Mr. Smolcich is survived by his son, Steve Smolcich, Jr. and wife Bridget Orrell Smolcich; granddaughter, Shelley Smolcich McManaman and husband Leonard McManaman; grandson Scott Steven Smolcich and wife Jennifer Harper Smolcich; and three great grandchildren, Chase McManaman, Paige McManaman, and Madison Smolcich.
The family would like to thank Home Instead and Singing River Hospice for their respectful, loving care. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Singing River Health System, Hospice of Light.
Visitation will be at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00. There will also be a visitation at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00. Interment will be at Southern Memorial Park.[The Sun Herald, July 14, 2013]
Patricia W. Smolcich
Patricia "Pat" Lee Wilson Smolcich (1929-2017), age 87 years, a native and life long resident of Biloxi, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Orpha Mae Wilson; and her husband of 62 years, Steve Smolcich.
Pat is survived by her son, Steve (Bridget) Smolcich, Jr., of Mandeville, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Shelley Smolcich (Leonard) McManaman of Frisco, TX, and Scott (Jennifer) Smolcich of League City, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Chase McManaman, Paige McManaman, and Madison Smolcich.
Mrs. Smolcich graduated from Biloxi High School and retired from South Central Bell as a switchboard operator. Throughout her life, Pat devoted her time, talent, and treasures to numerous religious, social, and civic activities, including mission trips to Saltillo, Mexico and volunteering for Meals on Wheels.
Mrs. Smolcich was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. She served as a Eucharistic minister, greeter, and a member of the Parish Life Committee. She also took Communion to homebound, hospitalized, and nursing home patients. When Pat married Steve Smolcich, she became one of the proudest Slavonian Catholics in Biloxi. She joined the Slavonian Ladies Auxillary, and served as president for many years, helping with the Christmas pusharata sales, the annual golf tournament, and organizing the ladies' trips. Pat was Treasurer of the Elks Club for years, organizing the monthly po-boys sales. The Blessing of the Fleet held a special place in Pat's heart. For more than twenty years she enjoyed working with the Shrimp Queen contestants. In 2004, Mrs. Smolcich was named Lions Club Mother of the Year. Pat was a part of several social groups, including Pokeno, high school lunch bunch, and the FLEAS birthday group. The family would like to thank St. Joseph's Hospice for their loving care.
A vigil will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity BVM Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, with a visitation thirty minutes prior. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park.[The Sun Herald, June 4, 2017]
Samuel Dominick 'Sam' Smolcich (1934-2006) was born December 16, 1934. He married Vinnie Elba Seymour in Harrison County, Mississippi on February 8, 1955. They were the parents of: Samuel Smolcich m. Cindy Collis and Maria Smolcich m. Jay Hindmarch. Sam Smolcich made his livelihood in the seafood and oil industries. He was the captain of the Nana, one of Biloxi's first steel-hulled shrimp boats and also worked in the Louisiana offshore oil fields for Amerada Hess Corporation. Sam Smolcich expired on January 29, 2006.( Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 100, p. 373 and The Sun Herald, January 31, 2006)
John Anthony Smolcich (1937-2001) m. Jeanet Marie Callis in Harrison County, Mississippi on August 9, 1986.(Harrison Co., Mississippi 2nd JD Circuit Court MRB 31, p. 475 and The Sun Herald, August 31, 2001, p. A9)
The Daily Herald, "Vincent Smolcich", July 28?, 1981.
The Sun Herald, "Aurora Marie Saujon Smolich", April 5, 2002.
The Sun Herald, "John Anthony Smolich", August 31, 2001.
The Sun Herald, "Mr. Sam Smolich", January 31, 2006.
The Sun Herald, "Anna Kopszywa Smolcich", February 13, 2010, p. A4.
The Sun Herald, "Joseph 'Smokey Joe' Smolcich", October 11, 2010, p. A6.
The Sun Herald, "Smolcich lived as 'Mr. Biloxi'", October 12, 2010, p. A4.
BRAC [Brazza-Italian]
Bobovisca, Brac
Milna, Brac Supetar [San Pietro della Brazza-Italian], Brac
Brac Cemetery and Church
[images by Jacobena "Jackie" Tabb-1985]
[images by Jacobena "Jackie" Tabb-1985]
[image by Jacobena "Jackie" Tabb-1985]
[images by Jacobena "Jackie" Tabb-1985]
[images by LouAnn Dinero Sekul-November 2016]
[images by LouAnn Dinero Sekul-November 2016]
[images by LouAnn Dinero Sekul-November 2016]
[image by Jacobena "Jackie" Tabb-1985]
Barhonovich, Beaorvich, Cerinich, Cvitanich, Filipich, Gligo, Halat, Hire, Jurich, Kuljis, Maricich [Marich], Marinovich, Mihojevich, Misko, Mladinich, Pierotich, Pitalo, Radich, Rodolfich, Sekul, Skrmetta, Skrnich, Trebotich, and Tremontana.
Frank Barhonovich
Frank Barhonovich (1889-1963) was born May 21, 1856 at Supetar, Brac, Splitsko-Dalmatia County, Croatia the son of Frank Barhanovich and Maria Barhanovich (1856-1940). He married Mira Kovacevich (1891-1965), a native of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, Croatia. They were the parents of: Marie V. Barhonovich (1917-2000) m. Peter M. 'Mutt' Jurich (1914-1981); Frances Pauline Barhonovich (1919-1919); Anthony R. Barhonovich (1920-1994) m. and Ruth Alice Hormanski (d. 1999); Antonia Barhonovich ; John F. Barhonovich (1924-1988) m. Gladys Marie Stoute Broussard (); Frank J. Barhonivich Jr. m. Amelia Lechner; and Peter Matre Barhonovich (1931-1991) m. Annette Louise Melancon.
Anthony R. Barhonovich
Anthony Rufinus Barhonovich (1920-1994) was born . He married Ruth Alice Hormanski. Children:
Anthony Rufinus Barhonovich Jr. (1943-2016), age 73, of Biloxi died Saturday, April 30, 2016. Mr. Barhonovich was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired as a Senior Chief. He also was a civil service worker at the Seabee Base. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Ruth Barhonovich; and brother, Alan Barhonovich. Survivors include his two brothers, Glen Barhonovich and Laverl Barhonovich; several nephews; a niece; and great nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.(The Sun Herald, May 3, 2016)
Alan Barhonovich
Glen Barhonovich
Laverl Barhonovich
John Barhanovich
John Barhanovich (1856-1931) was born March 20, 1856 the son of Frank Barhanovich and Antonia Barhanovich. He married Antonia Paprich (1851-1944) and they settled at 1426 1st Street in Biloxi, Mississippi. Here they reared their children: Frank J. Barhanovich (1886-1930) m. Dominica Sekul (1889-1968) and Antonia Barhanovich (1880-1957) m. John Pierotich (1877-1942).
Antonia Barhanovich
Antonia Barhanovich (1880-1957) married John Pierotich (1877-1942), the son of Matthew Pierotich. In 1920, the Pierotich family was domiciled on Cedar Street and he was employed in the oyster and shrimp industry as a fisherman. John was naturalized at Biloxi, Mississippi in June 1921.(The Daily Herald, June 23, 1921, p. 1)
John Pierotich and Antonia B. Pierotich were the parents of: Matthew Pierotich (1906); Mary Pierotich (1907-1983) m. Jake Mladinich (1902-1967); John Pierotich (1908-1969) m. Hilda Fountain (1915-1991); Anthony Pierotich (1913-1986) m. Sara Nell Lint (1928-1987).
John Pierotich expired March 9, 1942.
Frank J. Barhanovich
Frank J. Barhanovich (1886-1930) married Dominica Sekul (1889-1968). Children: John Barhanovich (1909-1967) m. Gladys Marie Stoute (1909-2001), the widow of Fenlon Broussard ; Anthony Barhanovich (1910-1983) m. Antonia Alberta Stanovich (1915-1975) and Gladys Starkey (1914-2005); Steve Walter Barhanovich (1914-1991) m. Sophie Wells Fayard and Eula Seymour Weeks (1916-1988); Frank 'Yankee' Barhanovich (1915-1987) m. Myrtle Diaz (1916-2015); and Antonia Barhanovich (1917-1918).
John M. Barhanovich
John M. Barhanovich (1909-1967) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on March 10, 1909. He was a former Capitol police captain in Washington D.C. under Senator Russell Long [D] Louisiana and Senator James O. Eastland [D] Mississippi. John ran a charter boat at Biloxi. He was a member of the Slavonian Lodge and the Mississippi-Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers Association.
John married Lisa Hoelzekammer. He was survived by his spouse; Dominica Barhanovich, his mother; Karl Hutzelmann, son at Chalmette, Louisiana; Ruth Currie, daughter at Clinton, Maryland; three brothers: Frank J. Barhanovich [Biloxi], Steve W. Barhanovich [Biloxi], and Tony J. Barhanovich [Ponchatoula, Louisiana]; and a grandson.
John expired at his residence, 1426 East First Street, on March 23, 1967. His funeral was under the auspices of Bradford-O'Keefe with commitment in Biloxi Cemetery.
Anthony Barhanovich
Anthony Barhanovich (1910-1983), called Tony, was born at Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Gladys and they lived at Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She had three daughters by a prior marriage: Trilby Kincaid; Gaynell Tucker; and Lee Allen. Tony and Gladys had two children: Jackie Barhanovich Campbell and Jock Barhanovich. Tony expired in New Orleans on July 9, 1983. His coproral remians were interred in the Whispering Pines Cemetery at Ponchatoula. Gladys
Steve W. Barhanovich
Steve Walter Barhanivich (1914-1991) was born Febraury 14, 1914 at Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Sophie Wells Fayard in Harrison County, Mississippi on September 24, 1941 and Eula Seymour Weeks (1916-1988) in Harrison County, Mississippi on March 1, 1947.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Chancery Court MRB 53, p. 168 and Bk. 74, p. 79)
Billie Joy Barhanovich
Billie Joy Barhanovich was born on October 5, 1947. She married Mr. Cash and Robert Mark Tucei (b. 1946) on November 1, 1997 in Harrison County, Mississippi.(Harrison County, Mississippi 2nd JD Circuit Court MRB 49, p. 261)
Frank 'Yankee' Barhanovich
Frank 'Yankee' Barhanovich (1915-1987) m. Myrtle Diaz (1916-2015), the daughter of Henry Diaz and Olivia Boney. Children: Martha Ann Barhanovich m. Roy T. Ebberman; Frank Barhanovich m. Judy ; Kenneth Anthony Barhanovich m. Margaret Diana Polite; Katherine Barhanovich m. Charles Polite Jr.; Rita Barhanovich; and Mark Anthony Barhanovich (1957-2012) m. Jerrie Joy Patrick.
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) -- City Councilman Frank "Yankie" Barhanovich Sr. has died after a year-long fight against a blood disorder. The 71-year-old politician died Tuesday night at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. Barhanovich, a diabetic who suffered from a blood disorder for the past year, was taken to an Ocean Springs hospital a week ago for an infection that resulted in a high fever. He later was transferred to Ochsner.[The Advocate [Baton Rouge], April 9, 1987]
Myrtle D. Barhanovich
Myrtle Diaz Barhanovich (1916-2015), age 98 years, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Myrtle was born on December 16, 1916, to the late Henry and Olivia Boney Diaz, where she was the youngest of 10 children, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She met the love of her life, Yankie Barhanovich, when she was 16 years old, married him 4 years later, and remained married for 49 years, one month shy of their 50th wedding anniversary if not for his unexpected death. Together, they raised 5 children, as she was a stay-at-home mom her entire life. She was a devout Catholic, attended mass daily, and served on the altar society, where she was the oldest living parishioner of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church until the time of her death. She also loved playing Bingo at the Elks Lodge on Friday nights with her sisters in her later years.
She is predeceased in death by her loving husband, Frank "Yankie" Barhanovich, her son Mark Barhanovich, her stillborn daughter Rita Barhanovich, her grandson Roy T. Ebberman III, her great-grandson Zack Fayard, her great-granddaughter, Candace Polite, seven sisters Winnie Fountain, Maggie Borries, Bertha Hutcherson, Stella Cannette, Rita Steinweinder, Dot Page, and Juliet Wheeler, two brothers Henry Diaz and George Diaz, and many nieces and nephews.
Survivors include two daughters Martha Ann Ebberman (Roy), Kathy Polite (Chuck), two sons Frankie Barhanovich, and Kenny Barhanovich (Diane), a daughter-in-law Jerrie Barhanovich, six grandsons Dean Ebberman, Kenny Barhanovich, Jason Polite (Angela), Christian Polite, Chuckie Polite, and Steven Barhanovich, nine granddaughters Donna Derouen (Darney), Chelle Barhanovich, Suzanne Barhanovich, Renee Barhanovich, Rachel Hebert (Greg), Jennifer Morano (Brandon), Amy Polite, Jamie Mitchell, and Dana Barhanovich, nine great granddaughters, nine great grandsons, one great-great granddaughter, and two great-great grandsons.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 16, from 10 am until 12 noon, with a 12 noon Mass of Christian Burial, all at Nativity BVM Cathedral. Burial will follow in Southern Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Antonia Barhanovich
The Advocate [Baton Rouge], "Anthony Barhanovich", July 10, 1983 , p. 4-B.
The Advocate [Baton Rouge], "Frank "Yankee" Barhanovich Sr.; Biloxi Councilman dies", April 9, 1987 .
The Biloxi Daily Herald, "Crew Notice", April 7, 1908.
The Daily Herald, "Frank J. Brohonovich [sic] dies", May 17, 1930.
The Daily Herald, "John Barhanovich dies", January 30, 1931.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. [Mariettea] Barhonovich buried", May 10, 1940.
The Daily Herald, 'F.J. Barhanovich takes over duties as head of Biloxi K.C. Council', July 15, 1941.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. [Antonia Barhonovich 93, dies at Biloxi", October 31, 1944.
The Daily Herald, "[Frank Barhanovich III] Barhanovich infant", May 24, 1957.
The Daily Herald, "Barhanovich is winner of Lions Cup award 1959", January 1, 1960.
The Daily Herald, "John Barhanovich", March 23, 1967.
The Daily Star, "Gladys Starkey Barhanovich", August 17, 2005.
The Sun Herald, "Ruth A. Barhonovich", April 1, 1999.
The Times Picayune, "Deaths [Dominica Barhanovich]", May 17, 1968.
The Times Picayune, "Deaths [Anthony Barhanovich]", July 10, 1983.
The Times Picayune, "Deaths [Roy T. Ebberman]", January 3, 1987.
The Times Picayune, "Deaths [F. Yankie Barhanovich]", April 9, 1987.
Biloxi Cemetery-7th Addition-October 2013
Marko Beaorvich (1883-1966) was born at Supetar, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. He was a resident of Biloxi for sixty years and made his livelihood as a fisherman. Marko had married Jacobina Sekul and they lived at 567 Forrest Avenue in Biloxi. Marko was survived by his spouse and three children: Lucas Beaorvich (1907-1969) m. Leona Snear (1909-1976) of Handsboro; Henrietta B. Savage (1911-1999) m. Anthony Cvitanovich, Aden Bellew, and Charles E. Savage (1903-1977), of Ocean Springs; and Eleanor Beaorvich (1913-1994) m. Farrell Grove (1913-1994) of Biloxi.
Lucas Beaorvich
Lucas Beaorvich (1905-1969) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on April 5, 1905. He was educated in the public school sustem of Biloxi and took a business course after high school. Lucas married Leona Snaer (1909-1976) in 1930 and they had a daughter, Adele Mary Beaorvich m. Mr. Parks. Circa 1930, Lucas left Biloxi and opened a grocery store in Handsboro. He was the proprietor of this store until 1951 when he acquired the Handsboro Trailer Court. Lucas ran for Tax Assessor of Harrison County in January 1957.(The Daily Herald, December 28, 1956, p. 1)
Lucas Beaorvich expired in October 1969. Leona followed him in death passing in 1976. Their corporal remains were interred in the Floral Hills Cemetery at Gulfport, Mississippi.
Henrietta working in her cafe on Government Street in 1954 and in the 1980s
Henrietta Beaorvich
Henrietta Beaorvich (1911-1999) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on September 23, 1911 to Marco Beaorvich (1883-1966) and Jacobina Sekul (1882-1956). She married Anthony Cvitanovich (d. 1957) at Biloxi, Mississippi on June 5, 1926. They had a son, Samuel 'Sammy' Cvitanovich (1927-2014), born March 31, 1927 at Biloxi. They divorced and Anthony moved to New Orleans where he died in June 1951.(Harrison Co., Mississippi MRB 38, p. 167 and The Gulf Coast Times, June 14, 1951, p. 2)
Samuel A. Cvitanovich
Samuel 'Sammy' Amos Cvitanovich (1927-2014) was born March 31, 1927 at Biloxi and died on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Ocean Springs. Sammy was lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and was the former owner of Henriettas Café in Ocean Springs for 52 years. His many interests were the love of his family, riding the horn and having his whiskey cocktail. He was also a longtime member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Slavic Benevolent Society.
Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Peachie" Cvitanovich, parents, Anthony Cvitanovich and Henrietta Beaorvich Cvitanovich Bellew Savage, daughter, Mary Ann Cvitanovich and granddaughter, Alicia Ann Allen. Survivors include two daughters, Angela Cvitanovich Vermillion and her companion, Jody Marshall Pigford, Tanya Cvitanovich Guice, three grandsons, Douglas Paul Vermillion II and fiancee, Robyn Ashley Perkett, their unborn daughter, Schella Rose Vermillion, Anthony Michael "Tony Mac" Vermillion and fiancee, Kristy Angelic Allen and Nicholas Anthony Guice, two great-grandchildren, Jessica Ann Saunders and Donald Scott Saunders, and five great-great-grandchildren, Adalee Ann Wilson, Jaxston Nash Wilson, Kaiden Scott Saunders, Jordyn Sky Saunders and Leighla Rose Brown. The family would like to give a special thanks to a cousin, Nadine Marie Sekul, for all of her help. On Saturday, March 22, 2014, there will be an 11 am Mass of Christian Burial, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, where friends can visit one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Ocean Springs.(The Sun Herald, March 19, 2014)
Aden S. Bellew
Henrietta Beaorvich Cvitanovich (1911-1999) married Aden S. Bellew (1907-1981) at Mobile, Alabama in September 1936. He (1907-1981) was born August 22, 1907, the son of John Bellew (1859-1945) and Elizabeth Williams (1871-1910+). John Bellew was born July 17, 1859, the son of Irish immigrant, John Bellew (1835-ca 1865), and Delphine Holley Bellew Dampfman (1840-1910), the daughter of William Holley (1803-1850+) and Adeline Richard (1812-1850+). His siblings were: Eliza Bellew (b. 1860) m. John T. Hudson and Margaret Bellew (1865-1942) m. Anthony Santa Cruz (1853-1939).(Lepre, 1970, pp. 83-87)
John Bellew and Elizabeth Williams married in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 31, 1889.(Guice, p. 47) In addition to Aden S. Bellew, their other children were: Della Bellew (b. 1890), Singleton Bellew (1892-1968), Preston Bellew (b. 1895), Mary Bellew (b. 1897), Aliard? Bellew (b. 1899), Thomas Bellew, Eliot Bellew, Mrs. R.S. Williams, and Mrs. Cruthirds. John Bellew was born in the Woolmarket community of rural Harrison County, Mississippi. Elizabeth Williams was a native of Louisiana, but both of her parents were natives of Mississippi. As a young man, John Bellew made his livelihood as a log cutter at a sawmill. He remained in the timber industry and retired as a successful lumberman. Mr. John Bellew expired in March 1945.(The Jackson County Times, March 17, 1945, p. 1 and 1900 and 1910 Harrison Co., Mississippi)
In 1931, Aden S. Bellew resided at Ramsay Springs and was the proprietor of the Four Brothers Meat Market. At the time of his marriage to Henrietta B. Cvitanovich in September1936, Aden S. Bellew was a local dairyman at Biloxi. The newlyweds resided at 1429 4th Street on Point Cadet in Biloxi.(The Daily Herald, February 3, 1936, p. 5)
In 1941, Aden S. Bellew was operating the Pine Grove Grocery on the corner of Copp Street and Nixon in Biloxi.(Biloxi City Directory). Bellew probably moved to Ocean Springs in June 1941, when he bought the A.M. Usner place from Frank B. Faessel (1870-1953) located in Lot 4 on East Beach. Charles Yarbrough resides here today. He acquired the property from Mr. Bellew in September 1973.(JXCO, Ms. Land Deed Bk. 478, p. 46). Bellew's new spouse was, Laura Bellew (1906-1992).(Jackson Co., Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 77, p. 392)
In February 1943, Henrietta B. Bellew commenced a restaurant business at present day 1013 Government Street, which became the legendary Henrietta's Café. Aden S. Bellew sold the Goverment Street property to his wife, Henrietta Beaorvich, on November 11, 1946. They divorced and she later married Charles Edward Savage (1903-1977), a L&N Railroad engineer from Wawbeek, Alabama. Henrietta B. Savage remained in business until 1995.(Jackson Co., Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 96, p. 4) .
Aden S. Bellew expired at Saucier, Mississippi on March 19, 1981.
Anthony Cvitanovich, father of Sammy, expired at New Orleans in June 1951.(The Gulf Coast Times, June 14, 1951, p. 2)
Henrietta's Cafe
Henrietta's Café opened for business in February 1943, in the Engbarth building on Government Street in Ocean Springs, Mississippi Aden S. Bellew sold his café and lot on Government Street property in Ocean Springs to his wife, Henrietta Beaorvich, on November 11, 1946.(JXCO, Ms. Land Deed Bk. 96, p. 4)
1951 Renovations
In January 1951, Henrietta's Café was extensively refurbished. The building was divided with the restaurant on the west side and a rental space on the east side. Two large rental units were created in the rear of the building, which faces Desoto Avenue. A new kitchen was established and the package store was situated in the restaurant.(The Gulf Coast Times, January 12, 1951, p. 5)
In April 1951, Henrietta Savage acquired a newsstand at Biloxi. It was situated on the west side of town. She planned to operate the Biloxi business herself and leave the responsibility for her café business at Ocean Springs to Sammy and Peaches Cvitanovich.(The Gulf Coast Times, April 19, 1951, p. 2).
Henrietta's Café closed May 20, 1995. Mrs. Savage was honored by a downtown parade at Ocean Springs on
Charles E. Savage
Henrietta B. Bellew married Charles Edward Savage (1903-1977), a railroad engineer from Wawbeek, Alabama. Mr. Savage came to Ocean Springs circa 1950. They were residing at 1013 Government at time of his demise.(The Sun Herald, December 11, 1977, p. A-2)
Eleanor D. Beaorvich
Eleanor Domenica Bearovich (1913-1994) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on April 6,1913. She married Louis Elbert Wentzell (1894-1953), the son of Charles H. Wetzell and Alice Cox, in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 31, 1935. They were the parents of Jacquelyn Wentzell m. Peter M. Skrmetta; Mrs. Joseph Janus; Louis E. Wentzell Jr.; Jack Wentzell; Edward Wentzell; and William Wentzell.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 45, p. 584)
Louis E. Wentzell expired on October 30, 1953.
Eleanor had several marriages after the demise of Louis E. Wentzell. She married Claude Evon Johnson in June 1957 and Richard A. Grove (1930-1997) in Harrison County, Mississippi on April 6, 1974.(Harrison Co., Mississsippi 2nd JD Circuit Court MRB 9, p. 131)
The Bay Press, "From Henrietta's to Memories", March 13, 2002.
The Daily Herald, "Announce Marriage", February 3, 1936.
The Daily Herald, "Wentzell funeral Sunday afternoon", October 31, 1953.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Jacobina Beaorvich", November 1, 1956.
The Daily Herald, "Lucas Beaorvich enters Harrison Assessor's Race", December 28, 1956.
The Daily Herald, "Marko Beaorvich", September 17, 1966.
The Gulf Coast Times, "Henrietta's Café Being Renovated", January 12, 1951.
The Gulf Coast Times, "Mrs. Savage Buys New Business", April 19, 1951.
The Gulf Coast Times, "Personal Items", April 19, 1951.
The Gulf Coast Times, "Personal Items", June 14, 1951.
The Jackson County Times, "John Bellew Dies", March 17, 1945.
The Ocean Springs News, "Mrs. Jacobina Veaorvich (sic)", November 8, 1956.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Street paving approved at Henrietta's Café", June 10, 1971.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Friends Toast Henrietta's 40th", February 24, 1983.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Henrietta's legacy carries on at new diner", August 17, 1985.
The Ocean Springs Record,"Henrietta's reaches agreement", January 14, 1993.
The Ocean Springs Record,"Henrietta's celebrates 50th", February 25, 1993.
The Ocean Springs Record,"Henrietta's shuts down, ends 52-year tradition", May 25, 1995.
The Sun Herald, "Charles Edward Savage", December 11, 1977.
The Sun Herald, "Eleanor Beaorvich Grove", November 23, 1994.
The Sun Herald, 'Richard A. Grove', July 22, 1997, p. A2.
The Sun Herald, "Henrietta Savage", December 8, 1999.
The Sun Herald, "Henrietta's passing ends a quieter era", December 8, 1999.
The Sun Herald, "Samuel Amos Cvitanovich", March 19, 2014.
Mary Consetta Bonicich Thian (1881-1972), age 90 years, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi where she had been a patient for three days. She was the widow of Anthony Thian (1866-1932) and resided at 404 Dorries Street in Biloxi.
Mary was born at Milna, Isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. She had been a resident of the Coast for 74 years. Mrs. Thian was a parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the a member of the Slavonian Ladies Auxiliary.
Mary was survived by three daughters, Ola T. Drouant and Mary T. Gilham, both of New Orleans, and Josephine T. Mazurette of Austin, Texas; two sons, Steve Julius Thian (1920-2011) m. Mary Zorich (1922-2010) of Biloxi and Victor Thian of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
The Daily Herald, 'Anthony Thion [sic] dies', January 28, 1932, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, 'Inquest for A. Thian', January 29, 1932, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, 'Mrs. Mary Thian', February 27, 1972, p. 2.
The Sun Herald, 'Mary Zorich Thian', July 13, 2010.
The Sun Herald, Steve Julius Thian', December 11, 2011.
Peter Cerinich (1894-1951) married Alena Sekul (1908-2002), the daughter of Steve M. Sekul (1880-1966) and Elena Trebotich (1884-1970), at Biloxi on January 6, 1926. They were the parents of three children: Nicholas Douglas Cerinich (1926-2002) m. Gilda Astleford Wambsgans (1928-1976) and Betty Joyce Lawrence; Jeanette Cerinich (1928-2011+) m. Louis E. Capuana Sr. (1925-2005); and Patricia Cerenich (1938-2016) m. Joseph Powell.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 37, p. 485)
Patricia Cerenich
On January 2, 2016, heaven received a bright new star, when Patricia "Patsy" Cerinich Powell went home to rest. She began her journey from her childhood home surrounded by the family she loved. She was born in Biloxi, MS on December 20, 1938, she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and attended Mississippi Southern College for two years before raising a family with her husband of 57 years, Joseph "Sonny Boy" Powell in St. Bernard, LA; she returned to the home of her Mother following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She was an active member of the Slavic ladies Auxiliary, and she loved her Thursday Ladies Night with the girls, Susie B., Linda B., Jeanette C., Karole E., and Clare H.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter Cerinich and Alena Sekul Cerinich; grandparents, Stephen M. Sekul and Elena Trebotich Sekul; brother Nick Cerinich; and sisters-in-law, Gilda Cerinich and Betty Cerinich; brothers-in-law, Louis Capuano and Randy Berta; niece, Stephanie Capuano; aunts, Jacobina Gilich, Josephine Schaaf, Vestie Gabrich and Rita Elezovich; and uncles, John Sekul and Tony Cerinich.
She is survived, loved and dearly missed by her husband, Joseph "Sonny Boy" Powell; children, Karen (Paul) Gares, Karole Elfert, Jeff (Melanie) Powell, Susan (Steve) Porcuna and Joseph (Tanya) Powell, Jr.; grandchildren, Ross (Alicia) Gares, Paul Gares, Trinitee (Gus) Frame; Christopher Powell, Katy (CJ) McLennan, Kyle and Ashley Porcuna, and Jillian and Connor Powell; great grandchildren, Graham and Garrett Gares, and Hannah and Alena Frame; sister, Jeanette Cerinich Capuano; aunt, Clare S. Hornsby; sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Elvin) Battaya and Elaine Berta; and all of her many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Bosarge Cemetery.
Thomas Cerinich
Thomas Cerinich [died before March 1985 in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia] was born at Bobovisce, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia and married Maria Sekul in Brac. She was the daughter of Steve M. Sekul (1880-1966) and Elena Trebotich (1884-1970). Thomas and Maria Sekul Cerinich were the parents of: Anton 'Tony' Cerinich (1928-1985) m. June ?; Mary Cerinich Mosley and Ella Cerinich Senior, both of Hamilton, Hill, Western Australia.(The Daily Herald, March 22, 1985, p. A-2)
Anton Cerinich
Anton 'Tony' Cerinich(1928-1985) was born at Bobovisce, Brac and immigrated to Australia with his family. Tony passed at Sydney, Australia on March 19, 1985. He made his livelihood as assistant director of Custodial Services NW Division, New South Wales, Australia. Tony was survived by his mother, Mrs. Maria Sekul Cerinich, the widow of Thomas Cerinich of Hamilton Hill, Western Australia; June Cerinich, his widow, of Sydney, Australia; daughter, Carolyn Cerinich Chinn m. Peter Chinn of Canberra, Australia; son, Rodney Cerinich of Kiama, Australia;and two sisters, Mary Cerinich Mosley and Ella Cerinich Senior, both of Hamilton, Hill, Western Australia. Tony was also survived by many relatives in Biloxi, including his aunt, Alena Sekul Cerinich, Mrs. Peter Cerinich.(The Daily Herald, March 22, 1985, p. A-2)
The Daily Herald, "Peter Cerinich, Biloxi grocery store owner, dies", June 14, 1951.
The Daily Herald, "City Hall Cash Grocery closes", Ocotber 18, 1951.
The Daily Herald, "Tony Cerinich", March 22, 1985.
Rosalie Covich
Rosalie Covich Isola, age 86 years of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away January 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John R. Isola. Loving mother of Susan (Gerald) Essiambre, Dianne (Scott Short) Owen, Andrew (Beth), Michael (Kim) and Peggy (Terry) Jerome. Proud grandmother of Erin, Jason, Kelly, Max, Kate, Annie and Tess. Great grandmother of Ava, William and Johnny. Dearest sister of Rita Forbes, Marie Frentz, Ronnie Covich, Betty Jean (Kenny) Hughes, the late Jerry Covich, Jr (Shannon) and the late Rudy Covich. Visitation will be Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 2:00 to 9:00pm Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2016 at 11:00am at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment will be at White Chapel Cemetery.
Vincent Cvitanich (1873-1947) was born at Milna, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia in 1873. He came to Biloxi, Mississippi circa 1907. He married Mary U. Grinovich (1880-1946). They had a child: Frances Cvitanovich (1901-1979) who married Joseph Smolcich (1893-1967).(Harrison County, Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 29, p. 38)
Mary Grinovich was also a native of Milna, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. She died at Biloxi, Mississippi on August 6, 1946 at her residence 402 Oak Street. Father Herbert Mullin of St. Michael's Catholic Church conducted funeral services with internment in Biloxi Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Joseph Smolcich Jr., Vincent Smolcich, Raymond C. Barry, Steve Buzolich, Veen Lee, and Steve Smolcich.(The Daily Herald, August 9, 1946, p. 5)
Frances Cvitanich
Frances Cvitanovich (1901-1979) married Joseph Smolcich (1893-1967) on May 22, 1916 at Biloxi, Mississippi. Children: Matilda Smolcich (b. 1920) m. Raymond C. Barry (1905-1988); Joseph 'Smoky Joe' A. Smolcich (1922-2010) m. Anna Kopszywa (1927-2010); Vincent L. Smolcich (1925-1981) m. Aurora Marie Saujon (1924-2007), the daughter of Robert Saujon (1865-1944) and Mary McCaleb (1897-1937); Steve Anthony Smolcich m. Patricia Lee Wilson; Mary Rita 'Melrita' Smolcich m. Marvin Lee Raesner; Samuel Dominick Smolcich (1934-2006) m. Vinnie Elva Seymour; and John Anthony Smolcich (1937-2001) m. Jeanet M. Smolcich. The Smolcich family started the Biloxi Seafood Company, the Roxy Theatre at 1430 East Howard Avenue, the Roxy Restaurant and owned much rental property on Point Cadet in East Biloxi.(Harrison County, Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 29, p. 38 and The Sun Herald, October 12, 2010, p. A4)
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Cvitanich funeral", August 9, 1946.
The Daily Herald, "Cvitanich death", June 9, 1947.
The Daily Herald, "Frances C. Smolcich", February 13, 1979.
The Daily Herald, "Vincent Smolcich", 1981.
The Sun Herald, "Aurora Marie Saujon Smolich", April 5, 2002.
The Sun Herald, "John Anthony Smolich", August 31, 2001.
Nikola Filipich (1859-1931) and Lucy Skrnich (1867-1941) were from Milna, Brac, Croatia. Children: Steve Filipich (1895-1934) m. Clara Leleaux (1903-1929); Antonio Filipich (1897-1969) m. Mariga [Mary] Mihojevich (1899-1918) and Jennie Antonsich (1905-1977); Nicholas 'Meco' P. Filipich;(1902-1957) m. Marguerite Sekul (1909-1987); and Frank Filipich (1908-1961).
Steve Filipich (1895-1934) was born at Milna, Brac, Croatia on September 3, 1895. He arrived in America on November 23, 1907 from Trieste and settled with his parents at 1303 1st Street on Point Cadet. Steve Filipich applied for his declaration of citizenship in the Southern District Court of Mississippi on August 10, 1916 and he was naturalized on June 20, 1921.(Declaration of Intention No. 281-S.Mississippi District Court-1916 and The Daily Herald, June 17, 1920, p. 4)
Steve Filipich married Clara Leleaux (1903-1929), the daughter of Hypolite Leleaux and Euphresine Dubois (1833-1936), on . There children were: Emerite Lucille Filipich (1921-1921); Margaret Filipich (b. 1923) m. Soper; Clara Filipich (b. 1925); Nicholas Filipich (1927-2001) and Stephen Filipich (1928-1932).
Nicholas 'Meco' Paul Filipich (1902-1957) was born at Milna, Brac on august 18, 1902. He married Marguerite Sekul (1909-1987), the daughter of Steve C. Sekul (1881-1970) and Lucia Trebotich (1887-1918), in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 30, 1926. Their children: Nicholas 'K-9' Paul Filipich II (1928-2000) m. Betty Fryfogle (1931-2014); Lucy 'Sue' Filipich (b. 1930) m. George A. Trebotich (1919-2014); Jeanette Filipich (1933-2011) m. Matthew F. Kuluz, M.D.; Judy Ann Filipich; and Stephen 'Stip' A. Filipich (1935-2001).
The Daily Herald, "Filipich-Mihojevich", December 22, 1917.
The Daily Herald, "Steve Filipich preparing for citizenship", June 17, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Child dead", October 4, 1921.
The Daily Herald, "Filipich funeral", January 22, 1931.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Filipich dies", April 28, 1941.
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Palmiro Gligo(1884-1949) was born on January 1, 1884 at Bobovisca, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. His mother's name may have been Vaccaria. Palmiro arrived at New York City on June 30, 1902 aboard La Britagne sailing from La Havre, France. Palmiro was single, a clerk and the nephew of Nikola Skrmetta of Biloxi, Mississippi.(NY Passenger List, T715, R287, Line 29, p. 52)
Palmiro Gligo married Vincenza Skrmetta (1883-1905) and Sam Mihojevich married Perina Skrmetta in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi on June 13, 1904 at the Catholic Church of the N.B.V.M. The Gligos were domiciled on Oak Street when Vincenza expired on October 29, 1905. She had lived at Biloxi since 1901 and they had no children.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, June 14, 1904, p. 1 and October 30, 1905, p. 1 and Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 15, p. 396)
Circa 1907, Palmiro Gligo married Marica Sekul (1888-1948), the daughter of Antonio Sekul (1854-1940) and Helena Skrmetta. Marica was born at Bobovisca, Brac, Croatia and came to Biloxi, Mississippi in 1902.
In 1910, Palmiro and Marica Sekul Gligo were residents of Sacramento, California. Here Palmiro made his livelihood working in an office building. Their first son, George J. Gligo (1911-1984) was born here in June 1911.(1910 Sacramento Co., California Federal Census T624_92, p. 17B, ED 104)
By 1920, the Gligo family had relocated to San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California. Here Palmiro entered the commercial seafood industry as a fisherman, probably as a tuna fisherman.(1920 Los Angeles Co., California Federal Census, T625_111, p. 20A, ED 312)
Marica Sekul Gligo died on February 5, 1948 at 658 West 8th Street in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California. She was survived by her spouse, three sons, and four brothers: Steve M. Sekul and Peter Sekul of Biloxi, Mississippi and John Sekul and Mark Sekul of Chile, South America; seven sisters: Mrs. [Vencenta] Sam Marinovich; Mrs. [Jacobina] Mike Beovich [sic]; Mrs. Domenica Barhonovich; Mrs. [Catherine] Alex Pitalo, Mrs. [Ursula] Louis Pitalo, all of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Sister Mary Josephine, Convent of Mercy, Split, Yugoslavia, and Mrs. Tom Cerenich of Australia.(The Daily Herald, February 6, 1948, p. 7)
Palmiro Gligo died at San Pedro, California on January 24, 1949.
George J. Gligo (1911-1984) was born June 6, 1911 at Sacramento, California. He died in July 1984 at Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. No further information.
Palmiro Gligo
Palmiro Gligo (1917-2008) was born at Sacramento, California on September 8, 1917 and was the second child of Palmiro and Marica Gligo. Palmiro is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Thomas Hart; his two granddaughters and their husbands, Paula and Samuel Spence and Amy and Matthew Dow; his great-grandchildren, Anthony Spence, Heather Dow, Ian Dow and Nicholas Spence; nephews and their families, Joseph and Kathy Gligo and John and Joyce Gligo; and niece, Rita Corpus. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, George Gligo and John Gligo, and his wife, Dorothy Gligo (1919-1987)
A 90 year resident of San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Palmiro maintained strong ties to the early San Pedro community members that he grew up with on 8th street in San Pedro and worked with in the San Pedro fishing industry. Palmiro retired from his position as Vice President of Procurement and International Operations for Star Kist Foods, Inc., in 1985. Throughout his long career in the fishing industry, he enjoyed the opportunity to visit and live in many countries around the world including Peru, Italy, Guam, Panama, the Philippines, and many small nations in Africa. The many friends and colleagues that he left in each place continued to call on his expertise and sage advice long after his retirement. In 1939, Palmiro earned a Bachelor of Arts in business from Loyola University where he attended on an academic scholarship and played football. He was the first in his family to graduate from college. As a young man, he was an avid and skilled bowler and boasted many victories and trophies. In later years, he enjoyed golf and spent many days with his family in Palm Springs. Palmiro loved the Los Angeles Lakers and rarely missed watching a game. A Rosary service will be held at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, on Sunday, November 23 at 6:30pm.
John V. Gligo
John Victor Gligo (1924-2007) was a lifetime resident of San Pedro, California. He was born April 16, 1924, and passed away November 19, 2007. "Big John" as he was known by his friends, was one of the greatest all around athletes to play football and baseball for San Pedro High School. John is an honored member of the San Pedro Sports Walk Hall of Fame. Upon graduation from high school, John attended the University of San Francisco on an athletic scholarship. With the outbreak of World War II, John served his country honorably for the U.S. Army stationed in the South Pacific.
Upon discharge, John embarked on a career in the fishing industry; first as a commercial fisherman and then as a plant supervisor for Star Kist Foods. John is survived by his brother, Palmiro Gligo, of Rancho Palos Verdes; and by his son, John Jr. and his daughter, Rita Corpuz of San Clemente. A viewing will be held at Green Hills Mortuary on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 from 10am until 6pm. Funeral services will be held at Green Hills Memorial Chapel on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 9am.
The Biloxi Daily Herald, "Hymenal", June 14, 1904.
The Biloxi Daily Herald, "Deaths", October 30, 1905.
The Daily Breeze [Torrance, California], "John Victor Gligo", November 20, 2007.
The Daily Breeze [Torrance, California],"John Gligo and Henry Pacheco: Jolly Roger at half-staff for Gligo, Pacheco", December 1, 2007.
The Daily Breeze [Torrance, California], , "Palmiro Gligo, ", November 21, 2008.
The Daily Herald, "Palermo [sic]Gligo of San Pedro wants copy", January 29, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. P. Gligo dies", February 6, 1948.
The Daily Herald, "Gligo funeral", February 7, 1948.
Mary Guich
Mary Guich (1894-1968), a native of Milna, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, married Peter J. Radich (1875-1954) in Harrison County, Mississippi on April 17, 1913. They were the parents of: Nicolena Radich (1914-2001) m. William Peter Strayham (1909-1956); Etta C. Radich (1916-1998); Nicholas Charles Radich (1918-1976); Andrew Tony Radich (1921-2004); Peter M. Radich (b. 1924) m. Emelda Joyce Diaz; Tony Radich (b. 1926); Mary Peggy Radich (1929-1955) m. Henry G. Byrd; Victoria Radich (1936-1936);and Stella Ann Radich (1939-1941).(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 25, p. 266 and 1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi 1930 Federal Census R11146, p. 23B, and ED 2)
Peter J. Radich (1875-1954) was born September 30, 1875 at Bobovisce, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia the son of Nicholas Radich and ?. He came to Biloxi in November 1902 and lived at 212 Pine Street where he made his livelihood as a fisherman in Biloxi's seafood industry. Peter departed Europe from LeHavre, France and arrived at New York City aboard the SS Latonia on October 21, 1902.(Petition for Naturalization-US District Court-Southern Mississippi No. 240, filed July 24, 1920 and The Daily Herald, July 26, 1920, p. 3)
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. [Cora Vincich] Guich dies", April 18, 1931.
The Daily Herald, "Nada Guich", January 2, 1965.
The Daily Herald, "Lena Marinovich", February 8, 1970.
The Daily Herald, "Nick C. Radich", March 17, 1976, p. 2.
The Sun Herald, "Nicolena Radich Strayham", September 5, 2001, p. A7.
Marko 'Mike' Halat (1880-1929) was born November 6, 1880 at Bobovisce, Brac, a Croatian isle off the Dalmatian Coast. On June 15, 1908 in the B.V.M. Catholic Church, Mike Halat married Frances Grassi (1888-1969), the daughter of Paul Grassi and Margaret Grassi. Miss Grassi was also a native of Brac, Croatia. Their children born at Biloxi, Mississippi were: Paul John Halat (1909-1977) m. Margaret Skrmetta (1913-2007); Anastatia J. Halat (1911-1991); Margaret J. Halat (1913-1994) m. Walter A. Kopszywa (1912-1987); Peter Paul Halat (1915-1968) m. Louella Mary Gary and Shirley Sandlin; Frances Halat (1917-1917); Frances Halat (1918-) m. James Joseph Freche (1907-1972); Josephine Halat (1921-1999); and Mike Joseph Halat (1926-2003) m. Gloria Theresa Viator Romero (1930-2010).
Marko 'Mike' A. Halat (1880-1929) settled at 118 Pine Street in Biloxi. He had arrived here circa 1904 and made his livelihood as a fisherman. In late August 1929, Mike Halat was working for Captain Steve Rodolfich (1887-1971) aboard the Arcadia, a power boat, in Lake Borgne, Louisiana. While attempting to tie an awning rope, it broke and he fell into the lake. All attempts to save Mike Halat were futile as he was a poor swimmer. His body was found near the Rigolets by Captain Vincent Kuluz (1898-1987), master of the Annie Long. The US Coast Guard had dispatched two vessels for his search and rescue and at least twenty-five fishing boats from Violet, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana were on the scene. Tony M. Pitalo, a nephew, was aboard one of the USCG boats during the search for Halat's body. Mike Halat's ccorpse was brought to the O'Keefe Undertaking Service at Biloxi and buried on August 31, 1929 in the Biloxi Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Halat's Catholic funeral service were: Vincent Rosetti; Steve Rodolfich; Mitchell Cavanaugh; Jerry Covich; and Steve T. Sekul. Nick Trebotich of Oakland, California, a cousin of Mrs. Halat, came to Biloxi for the funeral.(The Daily Herald, August 30, 1929, p. 1 and p. 8, August 31, 1929, p. 1, and September 4, 1929, p. 4)
Frances Grassi Halat (1887-1969) had come to Biloxi from Croatia circa 1905. She expired on August 17, 1969. Her corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.
Halat Children
Paul J. Halat
Paul 'Chilly Coon' John Halat (1908-1977) was born March 23, 1908. On June 9, 1935, he married Margaret 'Maudie' Skrmetta (1913-2007), the daughter of Lawrence [Lorenc] Skrmetta (1882-1972) and Jacobina Sekul, both Croatian immigrants. They were the parents of four children: Joyce Elaine Halat (b. 1939) m. Ronald Simon Franklin; Sandra Halat; Paul Lawrence Halat (b. 1944) m. in Los Angeles Co., California; and Michael Joseph Halat m. ? (Harison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 46, p. 124 and MRB 119, p. 473)
Paul J. Halat was the proprietor of the Biloxi Seafood Packing Company. He died on September 20, 1977. Maudie Skrmetta Halat lived until January 1, 2007.(The South Mississippi Sun, September 22, 1977, p. A4
Anastasia J. Halat
Anastasia J. Halat (1911-1991) was born February 6, 1911. She never married.
Margaret M. Halat
Margaret M. Halat (1913-1994) married Walter A. Kopsyzwa in Harrison County, Mississippi on August 11, 1947.(
Peter P. Halat
Peter Paul Halat (1915-1968) was born . He married Louella Mary Gary on February 17, 1939 and they settled at 806 Oak Street in Biloxi. Their children were: Michael 'Mickey' Anthony Halat (b. 1939) m. Carolyn Ann Rogers Sulzbach (b. 1945), a native of Fayette County, Alabama and the daughter of William L. Rogers and Pauline Thomason; and Peter P. Halat Jr. (b. 1942) m. Sandra A. Dees (b. 1944), of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and the daughter of Joseph Dees (1910-1946) and Dorothy Eglin Dees McKinnon (b. 1919).(
Peter P. Halat Jr.-Mayor of Biloxi from 1989-1993
Peter Paul Halat Jr. (b. 1942) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on July 27, 1942. He attended Biloxi Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. On August 10, 1963 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church at Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he married Sanda Ann Dees (b. 1944), the daughter of Joseph P. Dees (1910-1946) and Dorothy 'Dot' Eglin Dees McKinnon (b. 1919). They were the parents of: Sean Stefan McKinnon Halat m. Michelle Ann Holomon and Lynetta Marie Dobbins.(Jackson Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 103, p. 404 and MRB 105, p. 25)
Peter P. Halat Jr. attended the Jackson School of Law at Jackson, Mississippi and became a member of the Mississippi Bar Association in .
Biloxi Mayor
Peter P. Halat Jr. began his term as Biloxi's mayor in July 1989.
Edward Humes, Mississippi Mud, (Gallery Books: New York-1994), 434 pages.
The Biloxi-d'Iberville Press, "Peter Halat enters Mayoral race", November 16, 1988.
The Daily Herald, "Mike Holot [sic], Biloxi fisherman, falls from boat, drown", August 30, 1929.
The Daily Herald, "Search for Holat's body", August 30, 1929.
The Daily Herald, "Body of fisherman brought to Biloxi", August 31, 1929.
The Daily Herald, "Mike Halat buried", September 4, 1929..
The South Mississippi Sun, "Paul John Halat", September 22, 1977.
The Sun Herald, "Julia Halat Kopszywa", June 15, 1994.
The Sun Herald, "Mike Joseph Halat", October 19, 2003.
Nikola 'Nick' Hire (1877-1944) was born in April 1877 at Bobovisce, Isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. He came to Biloxi, Mississippi circa 1902 to make his livelihood in the rapidly developing seafood industry.
On April 29, 1907 in Harrison County, Mississippi, Nick Hire married Vincenta 'Vica' Martinich (1877-1968), also a native of Bobovisce, Isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. She had been at Biloxi in 1905.[Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 19, p. 78)
Their nuptials were celebrated in Harrison County, Mississippi on April 29, 1907. Vica and Nick Hire were the parents of six children: Margaret Hire (1909-1910); Paul Hire (1910-1988) m. Estelle Cook (1915-1998); Peter Hire (1912-1954) m. Grace Nobles (1913-1994); Catherine Hire (1914-1917); Edward M. Hire (1916-1996); Catherine Hire (1917-19); and Nicholas 'Corky' R. Hire Jr. (b. 1922) m.
Margaret Hire
Margaret Hire (1908-1910) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi in 1908 and died on March 22, 1910.[Tombstone in Biloxi Cemetery]
Paul Hire
Paul Hire (1910-1988) was born at 1312 1st Street on 'The Point' in Biloxi, Mississippi on March 7, 1910. He had acquired the moniker "Heedy", which was derived from his Croatian ancestry. After serving in the US Navy, Paul Hire made his livelihood as a shrimper, owned a bar (Heedy's Bar) on the corner of Cedar Street and East Beach where St. Michaels Catholic Church is today, and worked as a pipe fitter at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation at Pascagoula, Mississippi. He became associated with Mrs. Brown of Biloxi and was employed by her Broadwater Construction Company. Mr. Hire also was the captain of a Chandeleur charter boat operating out of the Broadwater Marina.
On March 1, 1942, in Harrison County, Mississippi, Paul Hire married Estelle 'Nuna' Cook (1915-1998), a young school teacher, who had recently arrived on the Mississippi coast. Estelle was born at Philadelphia, Neshoba County, Mississippi. After graduation from Siena College (Memphis), she taught school in rural Neshoba County. Mrs. Hire later acquired a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 54, p. 442 and Estelle Cook Hire, )
Estelle Cook was drawn to Biloxi and the Coast by her Roman Catholic religion. She began her teaching career at Biloxi where she taught at Howard II elementary school on Point Cadet. Mrs. Hire also taught in the elementary school system at Ocean Springs. In 1983, while the principal of the Taconi School in Ocean Springs, she was selected as the outstanding administrator for that year. Mrs. Hire retired in 1984 after thirty-one years in that noble profession. (The Ocean Springs Record, April 7, 1983, p. 14)
Mrs. Hire had a master degree in education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She and Paul reared four children at Ocean Springs: Agnes Paula Hire (b. 1943), Jerome 'Jerry' Nicholas Hire (b.1944), Marsha Ann Hire m. Mr. Haynes (b. 1946), and Julia Claire Hire (b. 1950) m. Jerry Platt.
In over forty years in her lovely home, Mrs. Hire has maintained it in excellent and at near original conditions. She has added a carport and repaired the roof. The original wood shingles are still on the roof under the newer construction. The weatherboards are cypress.
Estelle Cook Hire
[from The Sun Herald, June 19, 1998, p. A-11]
OCEAN SPRINGS -- Mrs. Estelle ''Nuna'' Cook Hire, 82, of Ocean Springs, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, in Mobile, Alabama. Mrs. Hire was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and had been a resident of the Coast since 1940. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs and was active in the Legion of Mary. She was a retired teacher and principal in the Ocean Springs School District.
Estelle was preceded in death by her husband, Paul ''Heedy'' Hire. Survivors include three daughters, Paula Hire of Dallas, Texas, Marcia Hire Haynes of Atlanta, Ga., and Julia Hire Platt of Ocean Springs; a son, Jerome ''Jerry'' Hire of Hartford, Ala.; three sisters, Mary Gibson of Philadelphia, Miss., Jane Sabrio of New Orleans, La., and Polly Nyby of Port Townsend, Washington; two brothers, John Cook of Philadelphia, Mississippi, and Pat Cook of Montgomery, Alabama; four grandchildren, Angela Hire Grimm, Ashley Platt, Jacob Platt, and Joshua Platt, all of Ocean Springs; two great-grandchildren, Brennan Crimm and Lauren Crimm, both of Ocean Springs.
There will be a 1 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 20, 1998, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs, where friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Peter Hire
Peter Hire (1912-1954), called Preacher, was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on February 6, 1912. He worked in the Biloxi seafood industry as a fisherman and oysterman and enlisted in the US Army in December 1940 and served during WW II. Peter married Grace Nobles (1913-1994) in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 28, 1950. [Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 81, p. 37)
Peter Hire was a member of the Gulf Coast Fisherman's Association and St. Michael's Catholic Church. He expired at the Gulfport veterans' Administration Hospital on March 26, 1954. Grace N. Hire lived to January 22, 1994. Both their burials were in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, March 27, 1954, p. 6)
Catherine Hire
Catherine Hire (1914-1917) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on February 26, 1914, She expired at Biloxi on November 17, 1917. [Tombstone in Biloxi Cemetery]
Edward M. Hire
Edward M. Hire (1916-1996), called Eddie, was born at Biloxi on September 21, 1916.
Nicholas R. Hire
Nicholas R. Hire, called "Corky', married Loyce Smith in Harrison County, Mississippi on August 14, 1955.
Anna Hire (1882-1962) married Peter Pavlov (1882-1951) who was born March 16, 1882 to George Pavlov and Diana Sapurnich at Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. Peter came to America in 1905. He embarked from Le Havre, France on the La Savoie on December 10, 1905 and arrived at New York City on December 17, 1905. Peter declared his intention to become an American citizen at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 6, 1917. He was naturalized at Biloxi on February 21, 1921 receiving Certificate of Naturalization No. 1511976.[Declaration of Intention No. 346 and Petition for Naturalization No. 239-US District Court-Southern Division of Mississippi]
The Daily Herald, "Nick Hire buried", February 7, 1944.
The Daily Herald, "Peter Hire dies", March 27, 1954.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Anna Pavlov", July 26, 1962.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs Vica M. Hire", September 5, 1968.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Mrs. Estelle Hire selected outstanding administrator", April 7, 1983.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Paul Hire", October 13, 1983.
The Sun Herald, "Paul 'Heedy' Hire", October 10, 1988.
The Sun Herald, "Eddie M. Hire", May 6, 1996.
The Sun Herald, "Estelle Cook Hire", June 19, 1998.
The Sun Herald, "Mrs. Alice Davidson Hire", June 19, 2004.
Marie Jurich [Baricev]-[Courtesy of Jacobina Tabb]
Marie [Maritza, Mary, and May] Jurich (1911-1997) was born at Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia on November 6, 1911. On June 22, 1932 in Harrison County, Mississippi, she married Anthony M. Baricev (1908-1982), the son of Peter [Petar] M. Baricev (1880-1951), born on Molat, Croatia and Theresa [Tereza] Buyasich (1880-1957), also a native of Molat. They were the parents of Jomarie Baricev (1944-1976) m. Victor Suzanno Soares, the son of Armindo 'Herman' Soares (1908-1994) and Judith Suzzano (1917-2006) on August 23, 1964; Catherine Baricev Fiorentini of San Diego, California; and Anthony 'Tony' D. Baricev.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 43, p. 612 and Bk. 127, p. 376)
Marie Jurich Baricev (1884-1962)died at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Mississippi on August 4, 1997. Jomarie Baricev Soares had preceded her in death passing on December 23, 1976. Anthony M. Baricev died on May 19, 1982. Their corporal remains were interred in the Southern Memorial Park cemetery, also at Biloxi, Mississippi.
Marie V. Barhonovich Jurich (1917-2000), age 83 years, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2000. Mrs. Jurich was born in Biloxi on January 13, 1917. She was a waitress in Biloxi all her life, with 35 years at Rosetti's PoBoys in Biloxi. Her retirement was followed by many proud hours as a volunteer at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, The Slavonian Ladies Auxiliary and St. Michaels Altar Society. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter "Mutt" Jurich, Sr.; her parents, Frank and Mildred Barhonovich; a sister, Antonia Barhonovich; and three brothers, Anthony Barhonovich, John Barhonovich and Peter Barhonovich. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Meyers and her husband, Dennis; Marie Gombos and her husband, Al; and Toni Briscoe and her husband, Mendy; a son, Peter M. Jurich Jr., and his wife, Kathy; a brother, Frank J. Barhonovich; and seven grandchildren, Denise Cruthirds, Stacey Meyers, Michael Meyers, Dennis Meyers Jr., Angela Gombos, Aerin Gombos and Peter Jurich III. A service was held at St. Michaels Catholic Church with burial will be in Biloxi Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi was in charge of arrangements.(The Sun Herald, February 27, 2000, p. A-7)
George Nicholas "Zora" Jurich (1928-1994), age 65 years, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, June 15, 1994, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Mr. Jurich was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was handicapped from birth with deafness. Zora was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church at Biloxi. Zora Jurich was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic Jurich (1885-1959) and Catherine Sekul Jurich (1884-1962); and three brothers, Peter Jurich, Joseph M. Jurich (1918-1967), and John P. Jurich (1913-1981). He was survived by Mary 'Monica' Baricev (1911-1997). Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home of Biloxi directed the funeral of Mr. Jurich. Following services at St. Michael's Catholic Church burial followed at the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Sun Herald, June 17, 1994, p. A-2)
Luka Kuljis (1886-1965) was born in the village of Milna, on the island of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia on August 11, 1886. He married Tadica Pitalo (1883-1978), a native of Bobovisce, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. She was the daughter of Stephen Pitalo and Mandelina ? . Children: Joseph Kuljis (1908-1988) m. Georgia Foster (1908-1989); Stephen Joseph Kuljis (1911-1960) m. Ruth Moniot (19-1962); Marguerite Kuljis (1913-1986) m. Ojo J. Ohr (1903-1991); Peter T. Kuljis (1916-1983) m. ; Madaline [Mandelina] Kuljis (1921-1993) m. John Bolton Richards (1918-1986); and Alexander 'Alex' John Kuljis (1924-1979).
Dr. Joseph Kuljis
Dr. Joseph Kuljis (1908-1988) was born at Biloxi on 1908. He married Georgia Ruth Foster (1908-1989), a native of Union, South Carolina. Graduate of Tulane University. Died March 17, 1988 in the Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. Survived by spouse; a son, Joseph L. Kuljis; and Madaline Kuljis Richards, his sister. Burial Southern Memorial Park at Biloxi, Mississippi.(The Times-Picayune, March 19, 1988, p. B-7)
Stephen J. Kuljis
Stephen 'Steve' Joseph Kuljis (1911-1960) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on January 21, 1911. He married Ruth Moniot (1920-1962), the daughter of Leon Moniot and Martha Moniot, in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 8, 1942. They were the parents of five children: Georgia Kuljis (1943-2010) m. George W. Lawrence; Ruth Kuljis; Hope Alexis Kuljis m. George Grego Garbin; Jacqueline Rita Kuljis (1947-1996) m. Armond J. Boudreaux and Anthony Corso; Stephen Jospeh Kuljis Jr.; and Peter deMoniot Kuljis (1960-2016) m. Vickie L. Baker and Kathy Buck.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 54, p. 30)
In July 1941, Steve Kuljis acquired the grocery store of Charles Schuman on east Howard Avenue near Lameuse Street.(The Daily Herald, July 10, 1941, p. 3)
During WW II on March 11, 1942, Steve Kuljis enlisted in the Naval Reserve and was called to actve duty in May 1942. In early November 1942, he was in combat in the North African campaign and received a citation for bravery from his commanding officer. The citation read as follows: "Accomplishment of assignement and outstanding bravery displayed at risk his own life, under enemy fire, during initial assault and capture of Arzew [Oran] French Algiers, North Adfrica, November 8-11, 1942; operation successfully carried out in cooperation with the United States Army and British Royal Navy."(The Daily Herald, March 29, 1943, p. 8)
Georgia R. Kuljis Lawrence (1943-2010)-On August 10, 2010, after fulfilling God's purpose for her life on earth, the angels were sent to bring Georgia R. Lawrence home to her eternal reward. She was 67 years of age. Georgia was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was of the Catholic Faith and a devoted member of St. Michael Catholic Church where she faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister. Georgia graduated from Sacred Heart Girls High School in 1961. She was a member of the Slavonian Ladies Auxiliary. She is remembered by many for her dedication to the Biloxi Girls Softball League, her ten years as cafeteria manager at Mercy Cross High School, and her commitment to catholic education. In 1998 she was awarded "Mother of the Year" by the Biloxi Lions Club. She spent her entire life offering selfless unconditional love to her family, friends and everyone she encountered. Through her immense love and support for her grandchildren the legacy of "Ria" will forever live on. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen "Scupps", Sr. and Ruth Moniot Kuljis; sister, Jacqueline Corso; father-in-law, Anthony Lawrence, Sr. and mother-in-law, Teresa Calamari Lawrence. Georgia is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, George W. Lawrence; three daughters, Gina (Dannie) Skrmetta, Gwyn (Boots) Diaz, Gela (Dennis) Meins; five grandchildren, James and Danielle Skrmetta, Josh, Jacob and Justin Diaz; sister, Hope Garbin; two brothers, Stephen Kuljis, Jr., Peter D. Kuljis and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.mmA Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. Reciting of the Rosary will be at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Biloxi City Cemetery. A celebration of Georgia's life will follow at the Slavonian Lodge, 159 Maple St. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.(The Sun Herald, August 13, 2010)
Jacqueline Rita Kuljis (1947-1996) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on June 14, 1947. She died on November 25, 1996.
Peter DeMoniot Kuljis (1960-2016), age 60 years, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1955 and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1973. Peter had a deep love for his family and was extremely proud of his Croatian and French heritage. He was a member of The Slavonian Lodge where he served on the Board of Trustees. He was also a member of The French Club. Peter's heritage instilled in him an immense love of the water, boats and being a fisherman. He also enjoyed his mornings having breakfast with his Slavonian Lodge brothers and playing bourre (booray) with them. Peter was the owner of Cable Unlimited and he installed and serviced security systems. He was a jack-of-all-trades, excelling in mechanical work, carpentry, and art, which he used to paint and build props and stages for high school proms and carnival balls. Many people also remember him as a mechanic at Lyon's Chevron gas station in Biloxi. Peter had a big heart and used all of his many talents to help others when in need. Peter is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen "Skups" Kuljis, Sr. and Ruth Moniot Kuljis; sisters Georgia Lawrence & Jacqueline Corso. Peter is survived by his daughter Meagan Kuljis and granddaughter Talyn Pizzetta; sister Hope Garbin and brother Steve(Diane) Kuljis; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of Peter's life will be held Sunday, March 13, 2016 at noon at The Slavonian Lodge, 159 Maple Street. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.(The Sun Herald, March 6, 2016)
Marguerite Kuljis
Marguerite Kuljis (1913-1986) was born April 22, 1913 at Biloxi. She married Ojo J. Ohr (1903-1991). Marguerite died on July 24, 1986 at Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Her corporal remians were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.
Peter T. Kuljis
Peter Tony Kuljis (1916-1983) was born March 10, 1916 at Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Verna Mae Cannette (1916-1988), the daughter of Edward James Cannette (1893-1950) and Estella Diaz Cannette (1896-1980), in Harrison County, Mississippi on September 8, 1946.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 51, p. 310)
Madeline Kuljis
Madeline Kuljis (1921-1993) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on April 24, 1921. She married John Bolton Richards (1918-1986) and they were the parents of Sherry Ann Irene Richards. Sherry Ann married Paul Louis Babuchna Jr. in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 30, 1968.
Alexander J. Kuljis
Joseph Kuljis (1888-1957)
Sam Kuljis (1889-1961) was born Siman Kuljis on August 9, 1889 at Milna, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia . He arrived at Boston, Massachusetts on May 21, 1921 aboard the SS Argentina, which had earlier embarked from Trieste, Austria for America. Mr. Kuljis declared his intent to become an American citizen in the Southern Federal District Court at Biloxi, Mississippi in May 1925. At this time, he was domiciled at 314 Pine Street in Biloxi. Sam Kuljis indicated that he was 5 feet 8 ½ inches tall and weighed 178 pounds.(Declaration of Intent No. 804-Southern District Federal Court of Mississippi, May 19, 1925)
Circa 1925, Sam Kuljis married Mary Josephine Keresich (1906-1996), a native of Biloxi. In 1940, the Sam Kuljis family lived at 126 Myrtle Street on Biloxi's Point Cadet. Sam and Mary J. Kuljis were both employed in the local seafood industry. He captained a fishing vessel and she labored in a local factory shucking oysters and picking shrimp. At this time their three daughters had been born and lived at home: Margaret Rita Kuljis (b. 1926) m. Charles Harry McMahon in October 1942; Vincentia 'Vee' Kuljis (1928-2012) m. Murphy J. Trahan Sr. (1926-1980) in October 1948; and Teresa Kuljis (b. 1931) m. Bernard Ward in June 1949.(1940 Harrison Co., Mississippi T627_2024, p. 9A, ED 24-5)
Sam Kuljis expired at Biloxi, Mississippi on October 25, 1961. He was followed in death by his wife who passed on May 10, 1996. Their corporal remains were interred in Southern Memorial Park.(The Daily Herald, October 25, 1961, p. 2)
Antonia Kuljis (1890-1960) was born June 13, 1890 at Milna, Brac, Croatia. She married John Skrnich (1887-1968), also a native of Milna, Brac. Children: Clara Ann Skrnich (1912-2003) m. John Frank Cosmich (1909-2009); Margaret Skrnich (1913-1935) m. Vincent Rosett; Thomas Skrnich (1914-2001) m. Lillian Broux; Joseph 'Chibby' Skrnich (1915-2009); John Skrnich Jr. (1917-2007) m. Flora Gazzo (1924-2001), the daughter of Andrew Gazzo and Viola Daniel; Michael Skrnich (1919-1973) m. Isabell Leleaux (1922-1996); Antonia Skrnich (1922-1923); Samuel J. Skrnich (1924-2001) m. Marie Grace Sanzari; Frances Dominica Skrnich (1924-2010) m. Lawrence W. Mason (1918-2004); Lucretia Skrnich m. Neville J. Broussard (1920-1999); and Dolores Rita Skrnich m. George A. Sonnier.
Antonia Kuljis Skrnich passed on September 18, 1960 at 1442 East Beach in Biloxi. She was survived by her spouse; five sons; and four daughters; three brothers, Luka Kuljis, Sam Kuljis and Peter Kuljis; two sisters, Madica Kuljis Buzolich and Yubica Kuljis Banicich [sic] in Yugoslavia [Croatia]; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The Reverend Herbert Mullen officiated at her funeral in St. Michael's Catholic Church follwed by burial in the Biloxi Cemetery. services under the auspices of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.(The Daily Herald, September 19, 1960, p. 2)
In July 1948 in Harrison County, Mississippi, Peter Kuljis (1902-1966) married Dina Mary Mladinich (1914-2006), the widow of John Joseph Labetich (1909-1944). John Joseph Labetich (1909-1944) had died at the Presidio, US Army Camp, in San Francisco, California on February 20, 1944. He had married Dina Mary Mladinich (1914-2006) in Harrison County, Mississippi on September 12, 1934. They had one daughter, Frances Labetich who married Gus C. Cavalier Jr. (1933-2005). John J. Labetich's corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, February 21, 1944, p. 7 and March 1, 1944, p. 8 and The Sun Herald, October 7, 2006)
The Daily Herald, "Dr. Kuljis in Greenville", August 12, 1935.
The Daily Herald, "Miss Kuljis new Miss Biloxi", February 5, 1938.
The Daily Herald,"Grocery changes [ownership]", July 10, 1941, p. 3.
The Daily Herald, "John L. (sic) Labetich dies in Army camp", February 21, 1944.
The Daily Herald, "Steve Kuljis dies at Biloxi", August 27, 1960.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. John Skrnich", September 19, 1960.
The Daily Herald, "Sam Kuljis", October 25, 1961, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Ruth Kuljis", March 21, 1962.
The Daily Herald, "Former Biloxi Shrimp Ruler taken by death", March 2, 1977.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Tadica Pitalo Kuljis", February 13, 1978.
The Daily Herald, "",
The Sun Herald, "Peter T. Kuljis",
The Sun Herald, "Verna Mae Kuljis",
The Sun Herald, "Georgia Foster Kuljis", June 5, 1989.
The Sun Herald, "Madeline Kuljis Richards", Febriuary 16, 1993.
The Sun Herald, "Mary J. Kuljis", May 12, 1996.
The Sun Herald, "Dina Mary Mladinich Labetich Kuljis", October 7, 2006.
The Sun Herald, "Vincentia Trahan", August 23, 2012.
Luka John Maricich (1893-1963) was born May 3, 1893 at Supetar on the isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. He came to Biloxi, Mississippi in the fall of 1922 from Baltimore, Maryland where he had landed on June 14, 1922 disembarking from the SS Helenia which had sailed from Trieste, Austria, now Italy. Luka made his way from the East Coast and soon joined the large Slavic community at Biloxi's Point Cadet. His spouse Danica Pleticolcich Maricich (1894-1966), and Marie Maricich, their infant daughter, came from Brac in 1923 and joined him at 1426 First Street.(Declaration of Intention No. 740, Federal Court-Southern District-Gulfport, Mississippi, December 19, 1922 and The Daily Herald, December 20, 1922, p. 3)
In 1930, the Maricich family lived at 218 Cedar Street on Point Cadet where Luka J. Maricich made his livelihood as a fisherman. He and Danica were the parents of at least six children: Marie Maricich (1919-1956) m. Carl J. Hebden (1923-1980); Luke John Maricich Jr. (1925-1988) m. Theresa Marie Rutledge in May 1947, m. Sarah R. Gavin in August 1955, m. Mara Lena Homlish in October 1965; Elena Agnes Maricich m. Anthony S. Hannigan Jr. (1918-2009) in December 1941; Katherine Maricich (1930-1993) m. Mr. Arceneaux and Carol Biggs (1927-2010); Anthony J. Maricich (1931-1984) m. Myrtle Ann Slater in September 1957; and Jerry Peter Maricich (1932-1989) m. Dolores R. Masse in September 1952 and Deborah Mae Daily in February 1965.
Luka John Maricich died at Biloxi on July 15, 1963. Danica expired on December 8, 1966. Their corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.
Marie Maricich
Marie Maricich (1919-1956) was born at Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia on September 30, 1919. She came to Biloxi in 1923 with her mother, Danica Pleticolcich Maricich (1894-1966) from the Dalmatian island of Brac. Marie married Carl J. Hebden (1923-1980) in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 31, 1942.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 54, p. 236)
Marie M. Hebden died at Homestead, Florida on December 31, 1956 from injuries that she received in an automobile accident at Homestead on December 6, 1956. Mrs. Hebden was survived by her husband, M. Sgt. Carl J. Hebden; two children, Janice Hebden and Carl J. Hebden Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luka Maricich; three brothers, Jerry Maricich; Anthony Maricich; and Luka Maricich Jr; two sisters, Katie Stanfield and Elena Tamer, all of Biloxi. The body will be brought to Biloxi for burial. (The Daily Herald, December 31, 1956, p. 2)
Funeral services for Marie M. Hebden were held from the Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home at Biloxi on January 3, 1957. Internment was in the Biloxi Cemetery following a Requiem Mass at Nativity BVM Catholic Church.(The Daily Herald, January 4, 1957, p. 2)
Luke J. Maricich Jr.
Luke John Maricich Jr. (1925-1988) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on March 12, 1925. He appears to have married four times in Harrison County, Mississippi. Theresa Marie Rutledge on May 8, 1947; Sarah R. Gavin on August 30, 1955; Mara Lena Homlish in October 4, 1965; and Laura Poole on October 5, 1968.[Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 74, p. 387; MRB 102, p. 444; MRB 130, p. 339; and MRb 139, p. 532]
Mr. Maricich was a lifelong resident of the Coast and made his livelihood as a boat captain in the oil and gas industry. He was a Catholic. Luke J. Maricich Jr. died June 26, 1988 at Biloxi, Mississippi. He was survived by four daughters: Cheryl Overton of Wichita, Kansas; Rosalie Maricich of Metairie, Louisiana; Debbie Maricich of Benton, Florida, and Angel Maricich of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; three sons, Larry Maricich and Luke John Maricich II, both of Biloxi, and Dennis Maricih of Ocean Springs; a sister, Katheirne Biggs of Biloxi; and a brother, Jerry Maricich of Slidell, Louisiana; and seven grandchildre. Luke's funeral was dirrected by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home of Biloxi with internment at the Biloxi National Cemetery.(The Sun Herald, June 28, 1988, p. A-3)
Elena A. Maricich
Elena Agnes Maricich (1927-) married Anthony Seth Hannagan Jr. (1918-2009), a native of Illinois, in Harrison County, Mississippi on December 31, 1941.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 54, p. 24)
Anthony S. Hannagan Jr. expired on July 9, 2009 in Park Forest, Illinois. His corporal remains were interred in the Fort Sills Veterans Cemetery at Oklahoma.(The Southtown Star [Chicago], Anthony S. Hannagan II, July 26, 2009)
Katherine Maricich
Katherine Maricich Arceneaux Biggs (1930-1993), age 63 years, of Violet, Louisiana, died Saturday, May 29, 1993, in Chalmette, Louisiana. Mrs. Biggs was a longtime resident of Biloxi, a Catholic and homemaker. Survivors include her spouse, Carol Biggs (1927-2010) of D'Iberville, Mississippi; a daughter, Patricia Menefee of Ocean Springs; son, Peter Stanfield of Slidell, Louisiana and Tony Arceneaux of Ocean Springs; and four grandchildren. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home of Biloxi had charge of Mrs. Biggs' funeral service with graveside services at Southern Memorial Park.(The Sun Herald, June 1, 1993, p. A-2)
Anthony J. Maricich
Anthony 'Tony' John Maricich (1931-1984) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on March 15, 1931. He married Myrtle Ann Slater in Harrison County, Mississippi on September 8, 1957. Tony and Myrtle Ann Maricich left Biloxi in 1958 for Pascagoula, Mississippi where they settled at 2021 Margie Moore Avenue. Tony was employed with the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation. He later was the proprietor of the S & M Cabinet Shop at Pascagoula.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 110, p. 97)
Mr. Marich expired at Pascagoula, Mississippi on April 2, 1984. He was survivied by his spouse; two sons, Eddie Slater of Indianola and Paul Slater of Pascagoula; four daughters, Tina Key of Pascagoula; Pat Hobbs of Jackson; June Flores of Huntsville, Alabama; and Jean Armstrong of Greenville; two brothers, Jerry Maricich (1932-2989) and Luke Maricich and a sister, Katie Biggs (1930-1993), all of Biloxi; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.(The Daily Herald, April 13, 1984, p. A-2)
Jerry P. Maricich
Jerry Peter "Runt" Maricich (1932-1989) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Dolores R. Masse in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 16, 1952 and Deborah Mae Daily on February 22, 1965. Jerry made his livelihood as a boat captain. He died on December 9, 1989 in Slidell, Louisiana while a resident of Pearl River, Louisiana. He had lived in Pearl River since 1984. Mr. Maricich was survived by Jerry Alan Maricich, a son; two daughters, Marie Maricich of Slidell, and Diane Lynn Marich Sirey of Pearl River; a sister, Katie Biggs of North Biloxi; and five grandchildren. His internment was in the Crowe Cemetery at Lacombe, Louisiana.(The Sun Herald, December 12, 1989, p. C-2 and Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB Bk. 91, p. 112 and 128, p. 558)
The Daily Herald,"Isle Brach [sic] man wants to be an American", December 20, 1922.
The Daily Herald, "Biloxian dies following wreck in Homestead, Fla.", December 31, 1956.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Hebden Rites", January 4, 1957.
The Daily Herald, "Luka Maricich", July 16, 1963.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Danica Maricich", December 9, 1966.
The Daily Herald, "Anthony Maricich", April 13, 1984.
The Oklahoman [Oklahoma City], "Anthony S. Hannagan", July 12, 2009, p. A-18.
The Southtown Star [Chicago], "Anthony S. Hannagan II", July 26, 2009.
The Sun Herald, 'Luke Maricich Jr.', June 28, 1988.
The Sun Herald, "Jerry 'Runt' Maricich", December 12, 1989.
The Sun Herald, "Katherine Maricich Biggs", June 1, 1993.
Steve J. Marinovich
Steve Joseph Marinovich (1917-1999) was born July 1, 1917 to Mike Marinovich and Marguerite . He married Marie Lovlyn Arceneaux (1922-2001), the daughter of Adam Arceneaux and . She was a native of Abbeville, Louisiana. Children: Steve Michael Marinovich (1941-1942); Mary Jo Marinovich m. Bissett; and Margaret Ann Marinovich m. Breeland.
Steve Marinovich expired at
Steven Mihojevich and Frances Martinich
[image made Biloxi Cemetery-August 2012]
Steven [Stip] Mihojevich (1872-1947) was born at Boboviscia, Brac on February 22, 1872, the son of Anthony 'Tony' Mihojevich and Mary Doukstoni. Stip Mihojevich left Le Havre, France on the SS Britannia and arrived at New York City on February 14, 1901. He settled at 219 Cedar Street.(Southern District Mississippi-Declaration of Intention for Citizenship, No. 280)
Stip Mihojevich married Frances 'Frankie' Martinich (1872-1956) in Bobovisca, Brac. Her father was Matthew Martinich and mother, Frances Trebotich. She came to Biloxi in 1905 with Anthony Mihojevich (1902-1982), their son. The Steve Mihojevich family later resided at 220 Myrtle Street on Point Cadet where he made his livelohood as a fisherman. There children were: Mary Mihojevich (1899-1918) m. Anthony Filipich (1897-1969); Anthony Mihejovich (1902-1982) m. Angelina Russo (1907-2008); Peter Mehojevich (1906-1997); Katrina [Katie] Mehojevich (1907-1999) m. Frank Kovacevich (1899-1971); Joseph Mehovecich (1909-1991) m. Marguerite Fountain; Frances Mihovecich (1913-2002) m. Mike Sekul (1911-1988).
Mrs. Frances Mihojevich expired at Biloxi on July 9, 1956. Steve Mihojevich died on April 12, 1947.(Bradford-O'Keefe Burial Book 38-A, p. 111)
Steve Mihojevich (1872-1947), a 1903 Dalmatian immigrant and the son of Tony Mihojevich and Mary Doukstoni, married Frances Martinich (1872-1956), also a native of Dalmatia. Her father was Matthew Martijich and mother, Frances Trebotich. She came to Biloxi circa 1904. Their children were: Antonio 'Tony' Mihojevich (1902-1982); Peter Mihojevich (1907); Katrina Mihojevich (1908) m. Frank Kovacevich; Joseph Mihojevich (1909-1991) m. Marguerite Fountain; and Frances Mihojevich (1913) m. Mike Sekul. The Steve Mihojevich family resided at 220 Myrtle Street on Point Cadet. Mrs. Frances Mihojevich expired at Biloxi on July 9, 1956. Steve died on April 12, 1947.(Bradford-O'Keefe Burial Book 38-A, p. 111 and 1920 Harrison County, Mississippi Federal Census T625_876, p. 30B, ED 39)
Antonio Mihojevich
Angelina 'Angie' Russo (1907-2008), native of NOLA and the daughter of Salvador Russo and Olivia Fallo married Tony Mihojevich (1902-1982) on April 27, 1927 at Nativity BVM in Biloxi, Mississippi. Children: Claudette Frances Mihojevich m. William Laughlin Quigley Quigley and Stephanie Mihojevich m. Don Francis Pizzetta (1935-1987). Employed at the Gulf Central Seafood factory. Angie R. Mihojevich expired at her home on 220 Myrtle Street in Biloxi on January 23, 2008. Burial Southern Memorial Park cemetery at Biloxi, Mississippi.(The Sun Herald, January 24, 2008, p. A6)
Claudette F. Mihojevich
Claudette Frances Mihojevich was valedictorian of Class of 1948 at Sacred Heart Academy. Terese Peresich was salutatorian. Claudette garduated from Loyola University [NOLA] with a degree in Medical Technology. Before her marriage to William Laughlin Quigley of Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi on February 17, 1952, Claudette worked as a laboratory technician at the Biloxi VA Hospital. Thier first child, Deborah Ann Quigley was born in October 1953. She married Paul Franklin Bates in December 1973.(The Daily Herald, May 25, 1948, p. 2, February 19, 1952, p. 14; and Ocotber 30, 1953, p. 18)
Stephanie Ann Mihojevich
Stephanie Ann Mihojevich married Don Francis Pizetta in Harrison County, Mississippi April 6, 1958.[Harrison Co., Mississippi MRB 111, p. 455.
Sam Mihojevich
Sam Mihojevich (1881-1927) was born February 2, 1881 at Bobovesci, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. He left Le Havre, France and arrived at New York City on June 29, 1902. Sam married Perina Skrmetta (1886-1945) in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 13, 1904. She was the daughter of Nicholas Skrmetta (1855-1918) and Margaret Jahsih (1862-1947).(The Daily Herald, June 14, 1904 and April 26, 1915, p. 4)
Sam and Perina S. Mihojevich settled at 1418 Howard Avenue and Sam worked in the Biloxi seafood industry. Their three children were Biloxi born: John Mihojevich (1906-1985); Geraldine Carmel Mihojevich (1909-1989) m. Roger N. Townsend (1915-2006); and Joseph James Mihojevich (1912-1992) m. Catherine Silva (1914-1995).
Circa 1919, the family left Biloxi, Mississippi and relocated to San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California. Sam was killed accidentally here on May 27, 1927. Perina married Ivan [John] Domjanov (1894-1957) after the demise of her spouse. Ivan was born at Kastel Gomilica, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia and came to America in July 1913. He worked as a coal miner in Wyoming before settling at San Pedro, California
In September 1933, Perina and Geraldine came to Biloxi to visit relatives and friends. Geraldine had graduated from the University of California and was an accomplished musician and piano teacher.(The Daily Herald, May 27, 1927, p. 8 and September 7, 1933, p. 2)
Perina Skrmetta expired on April 24, 1945 in southern California. Ivan lived until September 19, 1957. It appears that he married Helen Pavlov (1892-1966) after Perina's demise.
The Biloxi Daily Herald, "Hymeneal", June 14, 1904.
The Daily Herald, "Petition to naturalization", April 26, 1915.
The Daily Herald, "Sam Mihojevich killed", May 27, 1927.
The Daily Herald, "Biloxi News Paragraphs", September 7, 1933.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. [Perina Skrmetta Mihojevich] Domjamov dies", April 25, 1945.
The Daily Herald, "[Claudette] Mihojevich and [Terese] Peresich heard at class night", May 25, 1948.
The Daily Herald, "Quigley-Mihojevich", February 19, 1952, p. 14.
The Sun Herald, "Angelina Russo Mijojevich", January 24, 2008, p. A6.
Captain George A. Misko and Madeline Pitalo
[image made Biloxi Cemetery-August 2012]
Captain George Anthony Misko (1878-1971) was born March 25, 1878 in the Bobovisce, a village on the island of Brac off the Dalmatian coast. He arrived at Biloxi in 1903 and became a crewman on the Julia H., a schooner owned by Lopez-Dunbar and Company. In 1908, he married Madeline [Mandelina] Pitalo (1888-1983) and lived at 215 Cedar Street with their children: Anthony 'Tony' Misko (1911-1993) m. Ida Mae Nadalich (1914-1996); Elizabeth Misko (1913-2001) m. Mr. Gutierrez; Albert J. Misko (1915-2006) m. Eunice Leckich; Georgio Misko (1920-1924); Stephen 'Steve' Misko (1918-1930); Madeline Rita Misko m. Charles D. Jenkins; Peter Misko (1923-1985) m. Laura Kracher; Antonia Misko (1926-2011) m. Joseph A. Juen; Frances A. Misko m. Joseph M. Lamas; Lucretia Misko m. Mr. Doljanin; and John 'Brioche' Misko (1930-2012). During the off-season he worked on the track gang of the local street carline.(The Daily Herald, April 22, 1971, p. 2)
George A. Misko was a charter member of the Slavonian Benevolent Association and worshipped at St. Michael's Catholic Church He retired in 1949 after sailing Biloxi's srhimp and oyster watercraft. In 1968, Captain Misko reined over the Biloxi Shrimp Festival. In March 1968, Captain Misko was feted for his 90th natal anniversary at his Cedar Street home. A confectionary replica of the Jolly Traveller, his fishing boat, graced the dining table at the celebration.(The Daily Herald, March 26, 1968, p. 14)
Peter D. Misko Sr. and Katie Misko-Biloxi Cemetery [image made August 2012]
Peter Dominick Misko (1881-1959) was born June 10, 1881 . He married Katrina 'Katie' Skrmetta (1884-1948). Children: Anthony Misko (1909-1910); Nicholas A. Misko (1911-1994) m. Flavia Hebert; Lawrence Misko; Lucretia Misko (1920-2006) m. Peter V. 'Troubles' Skrmetta (1917-2000); Peter Dominick Misko Jr. (b. 1914); and Steve Rocco Misko (1916-2006) m. Mary Lou Misko; and Joseph R. Misko (1916-1990) m. Velma Dujmov (1922-1998).
Lucy [Lucia] Misko (1892-1975) was born in Louisiana. She married Vincent Polovich (1882-1952), a native of NOLA and the son of Matre Polovich and Mary Krich in Harrison County, Mississippi on November 24, 1915. Their children were: Matre Polovich (1917-1998) m. Dorothy Romero (1925-2003); Lucille Polovich; Anthony V. Polovich m. Margaret Migues; Vincent J. Polovich (1925-2007) m. Edith Allen; and Lucretia Polovich.
John Misko married Olivia Sekul
The Biloxi-D'Iberville Press, "Time Traveler-"Living Historians-Conversation with Peter Misko", Jauary 24, 2013, p. 4.
The Daily Herald, "[John Misko] Waiting for bride from Dalmatia [Olivia Sekul]", June 19, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Marriage licenses", January 24, 1921.
The Daily Herald, "George Misko celebrates his 90th birthday", March 26, 1968.
The Daily Herald, "Biloxi Shrimp Festival King (George Misko) of 1964 Dies, April 22, 1971.
The Daily Herald, "Peter Misko", January 11, 1985, p. A2.
The Sun Herald, "Velma Dujmov Misko", September 1, 1998.
The Sun Herald, "Lucretia Misko Skrmetta", March 7, 2006.
The Sun Herald, "Stephen Rocco Misko", March 17, 2006.
The Sun Herald, "Peter Misko Jr. looks forward to a century of living", August 27, 2006, p. F11.
The Sun Herald, "Antonia Misko Juen", June 20, 2011, p. A6
The Sun Herald, "John 'Brioche' Misko", November 4, 2012, p. A13.
Ernest J. Mladinich (1875-1953) was the son of Jacob Mladinich and Dina Filipich and a native of the village of Milna on the Island of Brac in the Adriatic Sea just off the Damaltian coast of Croatia. He married Catherine Bonacich Mladinich (1874-1962), also a native of Milna. They acquired their land on Point Cadet in December 1931. Ernest Mladinich expired on January 20, 1953. He had come to Biloxi from Croatia, then a part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, in 1901. Mladinich was a veteran of the Austrian Navy. He and wife, Catherine Bonacich, were the parents of two children: Ernest Mladinich Jr. (1906-1990) m. Amanda Tremontana (1908-1997) and Dina Mladinich (1914-2006) m. John J. Labetich (1909-1944) and Peter Kuljis (1902-1966).(The Daily Herald, January 20, 1953, p. 4 and The Sun Herald, October 7, 2006)
Dixie Fisheries Incorporated
Dixie Fisheries Incorporated owned by Ernest Mladinich Sr., Ernest Mladinich Jr., and J. Mladinich Sr. are making extensive improvements to their East Beach plant to comply with the new health inspection requirements. The work will be completed before the opening of the shrimp season.(The Daily Herald, August 2, 1934, p. 2)
Ernest J. Mladinich Jr.
Ernest J. Mladinich Jr. (1906-1990) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on 1906. On June 29, 1924, in Harrison County, Mississippi, he married Amanda Tremontana (1908-1997), a Croatian immigrant and the daughter of Joseph Tremonta (1878-1950), who born on Brac, Croatia and Mary Cerenich, also a Croatian immigrant. The Tremontana family came to Biloxi from Croatia in 1921 and lived at 240 Myrtle street with their children: Joseph Tremontana Jr.; Amanada Tremontana (1908-1997) m. Ernest Mladinich Jr. (1906-1990); Lucretia Tremonta (1911-1937) m. Earl F. Cook (19-1999); Josephine Tremontana (1913-2004) m. Julian K. Cook (1908-1994); and Mary Tremontana m. Thomas Garbin (1895-1966) and Mr. Calmut.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 39, p. 411)
Ernest and Amanda T. Mladinich (1906-1990) were the parents of two daughters: Katherine 'Katie' Mladinich (b. 1930) m. James Preston Coleman Jr. (1928-1995) and Mary M. Mladinich (b. 1935).(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 39, p. 411)
Ernest retired from the Biloxi Police as its Captain after twenty years of loyal service. He was a member of the Slavonian Society of Biloxi and a Catholic. Mr. Mladinich died at Biloxi on April 5, 1990. Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Beauvoir Road, Biloxi directed his funeral followed by internment in Southern Memorial Park.(The Sun Herald, April 6, 1990, p. )
Amanda T. Mladinich (1908-1997), age 89, died on March 4, 1997. Her corporal remains were also interred at Southern Memorial Park .
Dina M. Mladinich
Dina Mary Mladinich (1914-2006) married John Joseph Labetich (1909-1944). He died at the Presidio, US Army Camp, in San Francisco, California on February 20, 1944. in Harrison County, Mississippi on September 12, 1934. They had one daughter, Frances Labetich who married Gus C. Cavalier Jr. (1933-2005). John J. Labetich's corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, February 21, 1944, p. 7 and March 1, 1944, p. 8 and The Sun Herald, October 7, 2006)
After the demise of her spouse, Dina M. Labetich in July 1948 married Peter Kuljis (1902-1966) in Harrison County, Mississippi.(Harrison Co., Mississippi MRB 77, p. 475)
Andrew Mladinich and Mary Bourgeios
[Biloxi Cemetery-October 2012]
Andrew Mladinich
Andrew Mladinich (1877-1938), also a son of Jacob Mladinich and Dina Filipich, came to America in 1902 and Biloxi in 1905. He had married Clementine Bonacich at Milna in 1901. She came to Biloxi in August 1906 aboard the SS Brooklyn debarking Marseille, France on August 4, 1906 with their two children: Ola Ursula Mladinich (1900-1988) and Andrew Jakonro [Jake] Mladinich (1902-1967).
Clementine B. Mladinich expired at Biloxi on June 18, 1915. She had been a resident of Biloxi for nine years and had resided at 208 Cedar Street. Her corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, June 18, 1915, p. 1)
Ola U. Mladinich
Ola Ursula Mladinich (1900-1988) married Matre Peter Pitalo (1898-1981), a Croatian immigrant, at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 20, 1917. They were the parents of: Peter M. Pitalo (1919-2000+); Andrew Pitalo (1920-1939); John Pitalo (1922-1932); Elizabeth R. Pitalo (1923-2000) m. Dennis Frank Dartez (1920-1983); Marguerite Pitalo (1926); and Anthony 'Tony' Pitalo Sr. (1928-2000+) m. Blanche Jumonville.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 29, p. 437 and 1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi R 1146, p. 23A, ED 2)
Jake Mladinich
Jake Mladinich (1902-1967) married Mary Pierotich, the daughter of John Pierotich and , in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 3, 1925. They lived at 1435 First Street and reared two sons: A. Jake Mladinich (1926-2014) and John M. Mladinich (1928-2013).
Andrew Jake Mladinich II and E. June Stojcich Mladinich
A. Jake Mladinich II (1926-2014), Biloxi entrepreneur and personality, died at Biloxi on December 18, 2014. A. Jake "Jake" Mladinich II, was born on May 28, 1926 in Biloxi, MS. His parents, A. Jake Mladinich, Sr. and Mary Mladinich, provide a classic example of immigrants who lived out the American Dream. They were Slavic immigrants who came to Biloxi in the late 19th century to work in the seafood industry. With hard work and the help of relatives they eventually acquired waterfront property and built a successful and well-known complex of tourist-related family businesses on the beach in an area that is now in west Biloxi. Jake worked in the family businesses and eventually inherited in 1987, a segment of his parents properties, including the Fiesta entertainment complex, the Cabana Beach apartments and the Sea-n-Sirloin Restaurant.
Jake's many civic memberships and titles included Past President and current member of the Slavic Benevolent Association, Past President of the MS Gulf Coast Hotel Association, MS Gulf Coast Restaurant Association and MS Gulf Coast Motel Association; Past Commissioner of the Biloxi Port Commission and the Point Cadet Development Commission (PCDC-Waterfront Master Plan); Past Board of Directors of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce; Past Vice-President and current member of the Biloxi Businessmen's Club; current member of Main Street Biloxi, Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce, B.P.O. Elks, Chapter #606 and Biloxi Yacht Club.
Jake owned many businesses which included The Flame Restaurant in Gulfport, The Party Store, the Hot-Stop Restaurant, Peppermint Lounge, The Nineteenth Hole, Fiesta at the Fiesta Complex, the Sports Page Lounge, Cabana Beach Motel and Apartments, Fiesta Gift Shoppe, Sea-n-Sirloin Restaurant, White Pillars Gourmet Restaurant, Le Chateau Apartments, Traders Lounge, Rodenberg Properties, LLC, Fiesta, Inc. and Orleans, Inc. all in Biloxi.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors included his wife of 57 years, Ethel June Stojcich Mladinich (1927-2015), the daughter of Anthony Stojcich (1901-1983) and Edna Fowler (1902-1982); his children, Mary Kathleen Mladinich Spain, Andrew Jake Mladinich, III, Andra June Mladinich, April Mladinich Fairley and Tania Mladinich (William) Buchanan; his grandchildren, David Andrew Spain, Kathleen June Miller, Damien Alexander Spain, Dennis Anthony Spain, Andrew Jake (Katie) Mladinich, IV, Richard Anthony Mladinich, Jeffrey Randall (Heather) Fairley, II, Charlotte Renee Fairley (Eric) Martin, Amy Darlene Fairley, June Pierce Shivers, William Buchanan, IV, Gavin Buchanan and Liam Buchanan; his great-grandchildren, Aubree Jade Mladinich, Rowan Christopher Fairley, Kaitlyn Shivers and Morgan Shivers.(The Sun Herald, December 20, 2014, p. A-6 and March 12, 2015, p. A-4)
After the death of Ola, in Louisiana, probably Iberia Parish, he married Mary Bourgeios (1897-1971), the daughter of Alces Bougeois and Eva Louvier, a native of Avery Island, Louisiana. Andrew applied for naturalization in May 1922. He lived at 237 Cedar Street in Biloxi at the time.(The Daily Herald, June 2, 1922, p. 3 and April 5, 1971, p. 2)
Children: Andrew Mladinich (1920-1955); Julius Joseph Mladinich (1921-2011) m. ? and Rita Griffin Roddy (1922-1999); Eva Mae Mladinich m. Mallette; Ernest P. Mladinich (1926-1988) m. Nona Mae Foster (1925-1985); Lucille Mladinich (1915-1990) m. Ballinger ; Mary Ann Mladinich m. Sidney D. Johnson; and Thomozina Mary Mladinich m. Wallace Hebert.
Andrew Mladinich
Julius J. Mladinich
Eva M. Mladinich
Ernest P. Mladinich
Ernest Paul Mladinich(1926-1988) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi. He was a Merchant Marine. Ernest was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, the Slavonian Benevolent Association and Seafarers Union International. Ernest married Nona Mae Foster (1925-1985) in Harrison County, Mississippi on February 26, 1960.
Ernest expired at Biloxi on February 11, 1988. His corporal remains were interred at Southern Memorial Park by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.(The Sun Herald, February 12, 1988, p. A4.
Mary Ann Mladinich
Tomozina M. Mladinich
Tomozina Mary Mladinich was born at Biloxi, Mississippi. She married Wallace Joseph Hebert (1921-1995) in Harrison County, Mississippi on August 3, 1942. Children: Wallace J. "Joe" Hebert (1943-2003) m. Anne Hebert; Kevin Troy Hebert m. Shirley Jean Pizzetta; Pamela Jane Hebert m. Billy Jo Smith and Daniel Chadwick Griffon; and Mary Beth Hebert m. Mr. Farrell.
Wallace J. Hebert died at Biloxi, Mississippi on January 22, 1995.(The Sun Herald, January 24, 1995, p. A-2)
Mary Mladinich
Harrison County, Mississippi Chancery Court Cause No. 54114-The Estate of Jake Mladinich Sr.-
The Daily Herald, "", June 18, 1915.
The Daily Herald, "Naturalization applicants [Andrew Mladinich] start for citizenship", June 2, 1922.
The Daily Herald, "Improving factory", August 2, 1934.
The Daily Herald, "[Andrew] Mladinich funeral", April 14, 1938.
The Daily Herald, "[Preston] Coleman-[Katherine] Mladinich", February 4, 1947.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Catherine Mladinich", October 22, 1962.
The Daily Herald, "Ernest Mladinich dies", January 20, 1953.
The Daily Herald, "Andrew Mladinich Jr.", October 24, 1955.
The Daily Herald, "Lucy T. Mladinich", January 7, 1963.
The Daily Herald, "[Jake] Mladinich rites", March 22, 1967.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Mary Mladinich", April 5, 1971.
The Sun Herald, "Ernest [Paul]Mladinich", February, 1988.
The Sun Herald, "Ernest J. Mladinich Jr.", April 6, 1990.
The Sun Herald, "Wallace J. Hebert", January 24, 1995, p. A-2.
The Sun Herald, "Preston Coleman Jr.", October 29, 1995.
The Sun Herald, "Wallace "Joe" Hebert", September 10, 2003, p. A-10.
The Sun Herald, "Julius Joseph 'Joe' Mladinich", January 30, 2011, p. A10.
The Sun Herald, "Mladinich wins Jacobs award", November 25, 2012.
The Sun Herald, "Mladinich earns Coast tourism award", November 28, 2012.
The Sun Herald, "Mladinich earns Coast tourism award", November 28, 2012.
The Times-Picayune, "Action is taken in slander suit", April 16, 1963.
The Times-Picayune, "Rita Griffin Roddy Mladinich", October 2, 1999.
Andrew Mladinich and Mary Bourgeios
[Biloxi Cemetery-October 2012]
Peter Pavlov(1882-1951) was born March 16, 1882 to George Pavlov and Diana Sapurnich at Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. Peter came to America in 1905. He embarked from Le havre, France on the La Savoie on December 10, 1905 and arrived at New York City on December 17, 1905. Peter declared his intention to become an American citizen at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 6, 1917. He was naturalized at Biloxi on February 21, 1921 receiving Certificate of Naturalization No. 1511976.[Declaration of Intention No. 346 and Petition for Naturalization No. 239-US District Court-Southern Division of Mississippi]
Peter Pavlov married Anna Hire (1882-1962), a native of Bobovisce, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. They lived at 324 Pine Street on Biloxi's Point Cadet. Peter made his livelihood as a fishermen in the Biloxi canning industry and became a partner in the Seacoast Packing Company. He served as its president from 1934 until his demise. Peter expired at home on January 17, 1951. His corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, January 18, 1951, p. 6)
Peter and Anna Hire Pavlov were the parents of six children: Danica V. Pavlov (1908-1996) m. Grgur 'George' Garbin (1893-1969); George Pavlov (1910-1963) m. Cecile Arguelles (1908-1994); Margaret Pavlov (1912-2008) m. Vincent 'Visco' Kuluz(1898-1987); Frances 'Flossie' Pavlov (1915-2004) m. James J. Touchet;Peter Pavlov II (1919-2012) m. Mary Alice Smith (1925-2015); and Frank Buffalo Pavlov (1920-2005) m. Hilda Marie Belter (1922-1999).
Danica V. Pavlov
Danica Victoria Pavlov (1908-1996) was born December 23, 1908 at Biloxi, Mississippi.
George Pavlov
George Pavlov (1910-1963) was born August 9, 1910 at Biloxi, Mississippi.. He married Cecile Arguelles (1908-1994), the daughter of Joseph Peter Arguelles (1866-1944) and Louise E. Bellman (1867-1958). They were the parents of George Pavlov Jr. (1943-1991) m. Janet Bosarge and Martha Ann Webb and Wayne J. Pavlov (b. 1945). George Pavlov expired on September 7, 1963 while Cecile A. Pavlov lived until March 21, 1994. Both were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery 6th Addition on the north side of the CSX Railroad tracks.
Margaret Pavlov
Margaret Pavlov (1912-2008) was born July 1, 1912 at Biloxi, Mississippi. She married Vincent Kuluz
Frances "Flossie"Pavlov Touchet
Frances "Flossie" Pavlov Touchet was born February 24, 1915 at Biloxi, Mississippidied Wednesday, April 7, 2004, in Biloxi after a brief illness. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Touchet was born Jan. 28, 1915 and was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a retired seafood worker and was employed at Austin's Style Center at its original location in downtown Biloxi. However, she was mainly known for her culinary talents, preparing Slavonian pastries and other dishes for family gatherings and for her many friends. Her "red velvet" cake became the signature dessert at the White Pillars Restaurant in Biloxi.
"Flossie" also was known for her sharp wit, her colorful candor and her friendliness Frances. She was a member of the Slavic Ladies Auxiliary and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Biloxi. In the early '30s she was also queen of the Oyster Festival in Biloxi.
The light of her life was her son, James Joseph "J.J." Touchet, Jr., a onetime high school and collegiate football standout who died when his Navy fighter jet crashed in 1978 in Lake Eufala, Ala. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Annie (Hire) Pavlov; a brother, George Pavlov; and a sister, Danica (Pavlov) Garbin.
She is survived by a sister, Margaret (Pavlov) Kuluz of Biloxi; two brothers, Dr. Peter Pavlov of Ocean Springs, and Frank Pavlov of Biloxi; and her special niece and caregiver, Frances (Kuluz) Creel of Biloxi. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Peter Pavlov II
Dr. Peter 'Doc' Pavlov II was born February 23, 1919 at Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Mary Alice Smith (1925-2015) at St. Michael's Catholic Church on May 3, 1947. Mary was reared in Jonestown, Mississippi and raised on the family farm in Philipp, Mississippi.[Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit MRB 74, p. 325]
Children: Peter Pavlov III; Michael Pavlov, PhD; Mary Ann Pavlov m. Wolfgang Vogelbein; Dr. Paul Marion Pavlov (b. 1955) m. Theresa Ann Lamburth (b. 1954-Chicago), daughter of Paul Raymond Lamburth and Harriet Mozelle Nix; Joseph Pavlov; Dr. John Pavlov; and Francis Pavlov.
Frank B. Pavlov
Frank Buffalo Pavlov married Hilda Belter May 26, 1949.
The Daily Herald, "Georgette Pavalov [sic] and John Mavar are head of Carnival Ball", February 19, 1938.
The Daily Herald, "Pavlov death", Januay 18, 1951.
The Sun Herald, "Danica V. Garbin", January 13, 1996.
The Sun Herald, "Frances Pavlov Touchet", April 10, 2004.
The Sun Herald, "Mrs. Mary Smith Pavlov", February 10, 2015.
John J. Pierotich (1877-1942) and Antonia Barhanovich (1880-1957) were the progenitors of the Biloxi family. They were both born on August 14, 1877 at Supetar [St. Peter], Isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. John J. Pierotich arrived at New York City on June 8, 1905 from Trieste on the SS Bremen. Antonia arrived at New York City on November 14, 1947 aboard Princess Irene.(Declaration of Intention No. 350-Southern District Court-South Mississippi-December 6, 1917 and Petition for Naturalization No. 262-Southern District Court-South Mississippi-January 27, 1921)
John J. Pierotich and family lived at Biloxi, Mississippi on 231 Cedar Street and 219 Maple Street. He made his livelihood in Biloxi's seafood industry harvesting oysters and shrimp for various seafood canneries. J.J. Pierotich and spouse were the parents of Matthew Frank Pierotich (1905-1956) m. Viola Bond (1908-1994); Mary Pierotich (1907-1983) m. Jake Mladinich (1902-1967); John J. Pierotich Jr. (1908-1969) m. Hilda E. Fountain (1914-1991); Frank Pierotich (1911) m. Eunice Bailey; and Anthony Pierotich (1913-1986) m. Sara Nell Lint (1928-1987).
Viola Bond Pierocich and son
Matthew F. Pierotich
Matthew Frank 'Slim" Pierotich (1905-1956) was born September 11, 1905 at Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Viola Bond (1908-1994) and their children were: Louis Lee 'Billy' Pierocich (1937-2006) m. Lillian Delchamp and Elmyra Pal Pierocich m. Pat Harrison Reeves.
Mary Pierotich
Mary Pierotich (1907-1983) was born June 23, 1907 at Biloxi, Mississippi. She married Jake Mladinich (1902-1967) in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 3, 1925. Children: John Mladinich and Jake Mladinich
John J. Pierotich Jr.
John J. 'Spex' Pierotich Jr.(1908-1969) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on August 27, 1908. He married Hilda E. Fountain (1914-1991) in Harrison County, Mississippi on January 31, 1934. They lived at 301 Howard Lane in Biloxi where John made his livelihood as a boatman for a seafood factory. John and Hilda were the parents of two children: Ronald 'Ronnie' C. Pierotich (b. 1935) m. Judith Ewing (1934-2010) and Maxine Pierotich (b. 1939).(1940 Harrison Co., Mississippi T627_2024, p. 20A, ED 24-2)
Ronald C. Pierotich
Ronald C. Pierotich married Judith Ewing (1934-2010) in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 26, 1955. Children: Mark Anthony 'Doby' Pierotich (1957-1993) m. Roxann Marie Gutierrez and Jennifer Ann Pierotich m. Larry Allen Drawdy.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 101, p. 571)
Frank Pierotich
Frank Pierotich (1911-) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on July 29, 1911. He married Eunice Bailey, the daughter of Lottie Gazzo, on May 4, 1935 at Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mayor J.W. Watts officiated at their nuptials. Miss Veronica Anticich and Frank 'Buddy' Bass were their attendants.(The Daily Herald, July 17, 1935, p. 2)
Frank Pierotich made his livelihood as a fisherman until June 1935, when he was appointed to the Biloxi Police Department by Mayor John W.A. O'Keefe.(The Daily Herald, July 1, 1935, p. 1)
Anthony C. Pierotich
Anthony Ching Pierotich (1913-1986) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on February 13, 1913. He married Sara Nell Lint (1928-1987) in Harrison County, Mississippi on April 30, 1948.
The Daily Herald,'Telephone case is postponed', June 23, 1921.
The Daily Herald,'Changes in Biloxi Personnel', July 1, 1935.
The Daily Herald,'Wedding Announcement', July 17, 1935.
The Daily Herald,'Eunice Pierotich dead', July 19, 1937.
The Daily Herald,'Mrs. [Eunice] Pierotich's funeral', July 20, 1937.
The Daily Herald,'John Pierotich Sr. dies', March 20, 1942.
The Daily Herald,'M.F. (Slim) Pierotich', June 21, 1956.
The Daily Herald,'Mrs. Antonia Pierotich', May 11, 1957.
The Daily Herald,'John Pierotich Sr. dies', March 20, 1942.
The Sun Herald,'Hilda F. Pierotich', August 28, 1991.
The Sun Herald,'Viola Bond Pierocich Woodward', January 1, 1995.
The Sun Herald, 'Billy Pierocich', October 25, 2006.
The Sun Herald, 'Louis Lee Billy Pierocich', October 26, 2006.
The Sun Herald, 'Judith Pierotich', July 17, 2010.
The Times-Picayune,'Pierotich new port unit head', March 20, 1974.
Biloxi Cemetery-6th Addition-Section 2-Block 6-Lot 100 .
George Pitalo (1860-1928) was born in January 1860 at Bobovisce, Isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. He married Anastasia 'Stona' Trebotich (1858-1942), probably at Brac. It appears that George Pitalo left 'Austria' and landed at New York City on August 28, 1902. He declared his intention to become an American citizen at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 7, 1917.(Declaration of Intention No. 355-Southern District Court of South Mississippi-December 1917)
The Pitalo children were also born at Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia and came to America with their mother in 1904: Louis A. Pitalo (1891-1959) m. Ursula Sekul; Matre Pitalo m. Mary Kuluz; Antonio Pitalo (1899-1977) m. Katie Surian (1908-1988); and Nicholas Pitalo m. Lenora Antonsich.
The George Pitalo family settled at 322 Pine Street on Biloxi's Point Cadet and worked in Biloxi's thriving seafood industry as oystermen and seafood factory workers. George Pitalo died at Biloxi on March 26, 1928. Stonal lived until August 6, 1942. The year and day of her death on her tombstone appears to be incorrect from her burial records.
Louis A. Pitalo (1891-1959), son of George Pitalo and Anastasia Trebotich, married Ursula Sekul (1900-1975). Children: George Pitalo (1923-1931); John Anthony 'Crash' Pitalo (1924-2007) married Marguerite "Margie" Vickery (1923-2005); and Estelle Pitalo married Robert Himmel.
Matre Pitalo married Mary Kuluz on June 20, 1921 in Harrison County, Mississippi. They were the parents of: Anastasia Pitalo m. Joseph 'Zibbie' Jurich (1918-1967); George Pitalo (1924-2006) m. Hazel Marie Langlinais; Matre Pitalo Jr. m. Jumonville?; and Marion Daniel Pitalo m. Sarah Roberts Tremmel.
Anthony G. Pitalo (1899-1977) arrived at New York in 1904. He was born at Bobovisce, Brac. He was a resident of 322 Pine Street when applying for citizenship in August 1918. Anthony Pitalo was naturalized in June 1921 and he married Katherine "Katie" Surian (1908-1988). They later lived at Bay St. Louis.(The Daily Herald, August 5, 1918, p. 3, August 18, 1920, p. 4, and June 23, 1921, p. 1)
Anthony G. Pitalo
Anthony G. Pitalo Jr (1931-2017), age 86 years, passed away on March 22, 2017. Known to his family and friends as "Buddy," he was born on January 22, 1931 in Biloxi to Anthony and Katherine Pitalo. He grew up in Bay St. Louis, graduated from St. Stanislaus College in 1948, and went on to graduate from Tulane University in 1952. Following his college graduation, Buddy served two years in the United States Air Force before returning home to work in his father's store, Pitalo's Supermarket. It was during that time that he courted and then married Patricia Poolson in 1957. Buddy began his teaching and coaching career in 1960 at St. Stanislaus College. He obtained his Master of Science degree from William Carey College while teaching. Buddy was a member of the SSC Sideline Club and he dedicated 25 years to teaching at the school, from which he retired in 1985. After retiring, Buddy then built a restaurant that he called, "Bud's Catfish House." He and his family worked together to make the business successful. Once he sold the restaurant in 2006, he dedicated his time to traveling with Pat and attending the extra-curricular activities of his grand-children and eventually his great grand-children. Any spare moments were spent out in his yard picking up pecans or working on a household project. He truly enjoyed just being outside. In May of 2013, Buddy was honored as the oldest living baseball coach for St. Stanislaus College. Just this year, he was honored by the American Legion Post 139 for 45 years of service and loyalty. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony G. Pitalo, Sr. and Katherine S. Pitalo, and by his sister, Anna P. Gayaut. He is survived by his loving and loyal wife of 59 years, Patricia P. Pitalo, and his four children, Catherine R. Pitalo, Donald A. Pitalo (Carolyn), David C. Pitalo (Cathy), and Cynthia P. Wasilenko (Clayton). He was a doting grandfather to his grand-children, Courtney P. Rich (John), Moira Nix, Anthony Pitalo, Allyson Pitalo, Ryan Pitalo, Caroline Pitalo, Hannah Pitalo, and Abbie Sawyer. Buddy was also blessed to have seven great grand-children, Dominique, Cayler Ann, Jayden, Beckam, Harley, Lawson, and Skylar. The family wants to thank his caregivers at Dunbar Village and Notre Dame Hospice. They would also like to thank his home caregivers, especially Dale, Cherriel, Mary, and Evette, for their support during his last days. Visitation will be held at 10:30 am with Mass to follow at 11:30 am at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church on March 24, 2017. A private burial service will be held next week. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.[The Sun Herald, March 24, 2017]
Nicholas Pitalo (
Peter Pitalo (1866-1947) was born February 20, 1866 at Bobovisce, Brac, Croatia. Circa 1891, Peter Pitalo married Elizabeth Tremontana (1865-1925), the daughter of Mateo Tremontana and Lucretia Sekul. They were the parents of: John Joseph Pitalo (1893-1918); Yerka Pitalo (1895); Matre Pitalo (1898-1981) m. Ola Mladinich (1900-1988) ; and Peter Pitalo (1900)
Peter Pitalo came to Biloxi circa 1904. His wife and children arrived in 1907 and settled at 322 Pine Street. Peter Pitalo worked as a fisherman in the Biloxi seafood industry and later owned a grocery and market on the NE/C of Cedar and 1st Street on Point Cadet. Peter expired at NOLA on May 23, 1947. He was survivied by matre Pitalo, his son, and Margaret Zaro, a sister and resident of Sacremento, California. Peter's corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, May 24, 1947)
John J. Pitalo
John Joseph Pitalo (1893-1918) was born March 5, 1893 in Croatia. He came to Biloxi in 1907. John expired at 213 Cedar Street on December 2, 1918. His corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, December 2, 1918, p. 3)
Matre P. Pitalo
Matre Peter Pitalo (1898-1981) was born in Croatia on September 6, 1898. He married Ola Mladinich (1900-1988), also a Croation immigrant, at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 20, 1917. They were the parents of: Peter M. Pitalo (1919-2000+); Andrew Pitalo (1920-1939); John Pitalo (1922-1932); Elizabeth R. Pitalo (1923-2000) m. Dennis Frank Dartez (1920-1983); Marguerite Pitalo (1926); and Anthony 'Tony' Pitalo Sr. (1928-2016) m. Blanche Jumonville (1928-2016).(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 29, p. 437 and 1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi R 1146, p. 23A, ED 2)
Anthony Pitalo
Anthony M. "Tony" Pitalo, Sr., age 87 years of Ocean Springs, MIssissippi, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Tony was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was the owner of Pitalo's Hardware and Boat Supply. Tony enjoyed all sports, loved playing golf and watching horse racing. He was a member of the Slavonian Lodge and St. Michael Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Jumonville Pitalo ; his parents, Matre and Ola Pitalo; his sisters, Elizabeth Dartez and Margaret Pitalo; and his brothers, Peter Pitalo, John Pitalo and Andrew Pitalo. Tony's survivors include his daughter, Kristi (Tommy) Murphy; his son, Tony Pitalo, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Brent Murphy and Shannon Murphy. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to St. Michael Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 am. Friends may visit from 9:30 am until mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.(The Sun Herald, "Blanche Pitalo", May 16, 2016 and The Sun Herald, 'Anthony M. Pitalo Sr.', May 26, 2016)
Anthony Pitalo
Anthony M. Pitalo (1892-1966), called Tony, was born at Bobovisce, Isle of Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia on February 1, 1892. He left Palermo, Italy in November 1907 aboard the SS Campania, a Cunnard liner, for New York City arriving here on December 5, 1907. Anthony settled on 1326 1st Street at Biloxi, Mississippi with Marica Rosetti (1895-1986), a native of Starigrad, Hvar, Croatia. They were married at Gulfport, Mississippi on January 6, 1915. Tony became an American citizen at Biloxi, Mississippi on June 20, 1912 receiving No. 1511995.[Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 27, p. 230 and Petition for Naturalization-South District Court-South Mississippi Certificate No. 256, January 14, 1921 and June 20, 1921]
Children: Stephen J. Pitalo (1916-1980) m. Dorothy M. Pitalo (1923-1989) ; Anthony M. Pitalo Jr. (1920-1995) m. Marguerite Vickery Parker; and Mandina Pitalo (1924-1975) m. Charles Vincent Polite (1917-2005).
Tony M. Pitalo made his livelihood at Biloxi as a fisherman. He had been secretary of the Slavonian Benevolent association, member of the Biloxi Benevolent Association, East End Volunteer Fire Company and the Croatian Fraternal Organization. Tony expired on May 6, 1966 at the US Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans where he had been a patient for three days. Mr. Pitalo was survived by Marcia [sic] Pitalo, his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Polite of Biloxi; a foster daughter, Mrs. George Little of McAllister, Montana; two sons, Steve Pitalo and Tony Pitalo Jr., both of Biloxi; five sisters: Stella Yurich of New York City; Mary Bilic of Camden, New Jersey; Angelina Trevizjon of South America; and Mrs. Frances Skrmetta and Miss Anna pitalo, both of Yugoslavia; and eight grandchildren. Burial was in Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, May 6, 1966, p. 2)
Alexsandro Pitalo and Catherine Sekul
Biloxi Cemetery-March 2014
Alexsandro Pitalo
Alexsandro Pitalo (1887-1960) married Catherine Sekul (1891-1970) in Harrison County, Mississippi on February 1, 1913. Children: Dr. Stephen S. Pitalo (1914-2004) m. Marjorie Harris (1917-1992); Magdalena Pitalo (1915-1916) and Tony Pitalo (1917-1917); Peter Pitalo (1919-1982); Alex Mike 'Lou' Pitalo; and Mark Pitalo.(Harrison Co. Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 25, p. 224)
[L-R: Steve 1914-2004), Lou (1925-), Mark, John (1921-2000) and Peter Pitalo (1919-1982) from Facebook of Margaret Pitalo Peeples]
Stephen S. Pitalo
Dr. Stephen S. Pitalo, age 90 years, and a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, died Monday December 20, 2004 in Biloxi. Dr. Pitalo graduated from Biloxi High School in 1932, and from Perkinston Jr. College in 1934. He then attended Loyola School of Dentistry and received his D.D.S. in 1938. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII. Dr. Pitalo was also a member of the Slavic Benevolent Association of Croatia, a longtime member of the Lions Club and the Reveler's Carnival Association, and was an active member of the Perkinston Alumni Association. He was also active in Babe Ruth Little League Baseball and a member of Sunkist Country Club. Dr. Pitalo was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. Preceding him in death was his wife Marjorie Harris Pitalo. He is survived by three sons; Gerald A. Pitalo and wife Tam of New Orleans, LA, Stephen "Kenny" Pitalo of Huntsville, AL, and Ric Pitalo and wife Robin of Biloxi, MS., two brothers; Lou [Alex M.] Pitalo and Mark Pitalo, both of Ocean Springs, MS, six grandchildren; Stephen Pitalo, Richele Ann Pitalo, Paul Pitalo, Shannon Nolan, Patrick Nolan, and Margaret Korn, and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday December 27, 2004 at the Howard Ave. Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:30pm. Services will be on Tuesday December 28, 2004 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, where Dr. Pitalo will lie in state beginning at 9:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial starting at 10:00am. Burial will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery.(The Sun Herald, December 26, 2004)
The Daily Herald, "Wedding yesterday [Skermetti-Pitalo]", April 21, 1914.
The Daily Herald, "Patallo-Roseta", January 7, 1915.
The Daily Herald, "Death of John Pitalo", December 2, 1918.
The Daily Herald, "Waited 16 years to become citizen", August 18, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Boats charged with violating oyster law [Captain M. Pitalo] at Pascagoula", June 1, 1928.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Pitalo dies", August 7, 1942.
The Daily Herald, "Peter Pitalo dies in New Orleans", May 24, 1947.
The Daily Herald, "Infant [Michael John] Pitalo dies", December 18, 1950.
The Daily Herald, "Pitalo Hardware founder, Matre Pitalo, dies at 82", June 3, 1981.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. Mary 'Marisa' Pitalo", March 10, 1986..
The Sun Herald, "Mrs. Ola Mladnich Pitalo", October 11, 1988.
Peter J. Radich (1875-1954) was born September 30, 1875 at Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia the son of Nicholas Radich and ?. He came to Biloxi in November 1902 and lived at 212 Pine Street where he made his livelihood as a fisherman in Biloxi's seafood industry. Peter departed Europe from LeHavre, France and arrived at New York City aboard the SS Latonia on October 21, 1902. He became an American citizen on November 24, 1920 at Biloxi, Mississippi.(Petition for Naturalization-US District Court-Southern Mississippi No. 240, filed July 24, 1920 and The Daily Herald, July 26, 1920, p. 3)
Peter married Mary Guich (1894-1968), a native of Milna, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, in Harrison County, Mississippi on April 17, 1913. They were the parents of: Nicolena Radich (1914-2001) m. William Peter Strayham (1909-1956); Etta Cora Radich (1916-1998); Nicholas Charles Radich (1918-1976); Andrew Tony Radich (1921-2004); Peter M. Radich (1924-2011) m. Emelda Joyce Diaz (1925-2013); Tony Radich (1926-2014); Mary Peggy Radich (1929-1955) m. Henry G. Byrd; Victoria Radich (1936-1936); and Stella Ann Radich (1939-1941).(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 25, p. 266 and 1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi 1930 Federal Census R11146, p. 23B, and ED 2)
Nicholas C. Radich
Nicholas 'Nick' Charles Radich (1918-1976) was born July 17, 1918 at Biloxi, Mississippi. He lived at 212 Pine Street in Biloxi where he made his livelihood as an independent, commercial fisherman. Nick was owner and Captain of the Mary Etta, a shrimp boat. Nick died on March 17, 1976 in the Marine Hospital at New Orleans after a long illness. He was survived by two sisters, Miss Etta Cora Radich and Nicolena Radich, the spouse of William Peter Strayham; and four brothers: Andrew Radich; Peter Radich; Tony Joseph Radich (1926-2014); and John 'Hack' Radich, all of Biloxi.(The Daily Herald, March 17, 1976, p. A2)
Tony Joseph Radich (1926-2014) was born September 14, 1926 on Point Cadet. He attended St. Michael's Catholic School through the 8th grade and then worked in Biloxi's seafood industry until enlisting in the US Navy in 1943. After a trying diesel mechanic school in New York, Tony decided that his future lie in the Merchant Marine service. He retired after 35 years of sea duty and setttled in the Radich family home on Point Cadet. Mr. Radich died at Biloxi on April 9, 2014. His internment was in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Sun Herald, April 11, 2014, p. A-4)
The Daily Herald, "Peter Radish files admission papers", July 26, 1920, p. 3.
The Daily Herald, "Nick C. Radich", March 17, 1976, p. 2.
The Sun Herald, "Nicolena Radich Strayham", September 5, 2001, p. A7.
The Sun Herald, "Emelda Joyce Diaz Radich", October 16, 2013.
The Sun Herald, "Tony Joseph Radich", April 11, 2014.
CAPTAIN STEPHAN RODOLFICH [from The Times-Picayune, March 27, 1933, p. 17]
Captain Stephan 'Steve' Rodolfich (1887-1971), a 1900 Croatian immigrant, and Johanna 'Noonoo' Molitva Skrmetta (1886-1980), a 1907 Croatian immigrant and the daughter of John Skrmetta (1852-1929) and Perina Marinovich (1854-1937), were the progenitors of the Rodolfich family of Biloxi, Mississippi. Captain Steve was born February 22, 1887 and Johanna M. Rodolfich on February 7, 1886, both on the Island of Brac, Croatia. Their children were: Mary Rodolfich (1908-1997) m. Julius Barich (1907-1993); Perina Rodolfich (1911-2006) m. Mr. Lees; Stephania Rodolfich (b. 1913) m. Ralph Olier (1923-2006); Sophie Vincentia Rodolfich (1914-1960); Nicholas D. Rodolfich (1915-2005) m. Margaret Lorraine Smith (1924-2013); John Rodolfich (1917-1917); and Olive Rodolfich (b. 1924).
The Rodolfich family resided at 116 Maple Street in Biloxi. Steve Rodolfich was a fisherman and in 1918 he was employed by the Dunbar-Dukate Company. In 1930 the family also operated a grocery store on Maple Street, while Captain Steve continued to earn his livelihood from the sea.(1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census R1146, p. 30B, ED 2)
Marko 'Mike' A. Halat (1880-1929) settled at 118 Pine Street in Biloxi. He had arrived here circa 1904 and made his livelihood as a fisherman. In late August 1929, Mike Halat was working for Captain Steve Rodolfich (1887-1971) aboard the Arcadia, a power boat, in Lake Borgne, Louisiana. While attempting to tie an awning rope, it broke and he fell into the lake. All attempts to save Mike Halat were futile as he was a poor swimmer. His body was found near the Rigolets by Captain Vincent Kuluz (1898-1987), master of the Annie Long. The US Coast Guard had dispatched two vessels for his search and rescue and at least twenty-five fishing boats from Violet, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana were on the scene. Tony M. Pitalo, a nephew, was aboard one of the USCG boats during the search for Halat's body. Mike Halat's ccorpse was brought to the O'Keefe Undertaking Service at Biloxi and buried on August 31, 1929 in the Biloxi Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Halat's Catholic funeral service were: Vincent Rosetti; Steve Rodolfich; Mitchell Cavanaugh; Jerry Covich; and Steve T. Sekul. Nick Trebotich of Oakland, California, a cousin of Mrs. Halat, came to Biloxi for the funeral.(The Daily Herald, August 30, 1929, p. 1 and p. 8, August 31, 1929, p. 1, and September 4, 1929, p. 4)
Captain Steve Rodolfich 116 Maple Street was honored with a silver loving cup for his contributions to the oyster industry by Dunbar-Dukate and the Louisiana Conservation Department for delivering the best oysters to Violet, Louisiana for the 1940 oyster season and for the discovery of oyster reefs in Lake Borgne.(The Daily Herald, June 28, 1940, p. 8)
RODOLFICH FAMILY [Courtesy of Ava Rodolfich Coleman-February 2012]
Mary Rodolfich (1908-1997) was born on April 4, 1908. Circa 1927, she married Julius Barich (1907-1993), a 1922 Croation immigrant. In 1930, the Barich family lived at 212 Cedar Street and Julius made his livelihood as a fisherman. Children: Mary Joyce Barich (1928-1999); Barbara Catherine Barich m. James Mickey McCarthy; and Perina Juliet Barich.(1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census R1146, p. 46B, ED 2)
Julius Barich expired on January 23, 1993. Mary Rodofich Barich passed on October 1997 and Mary Joyce Barich died on September 13, 1999. Their corporal remains were interred in the Evergreen Cemetery on Old Fort Bayou at Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Perina Rodolfich (1911-2006) was born February 2, 1911. In August 1938, Perina Rodolfich, Miss East Biloxi, participated in the Miss Mississippi beauty contest held at Biloxi. She was a fine accordion player and had played the instrument on broadcast radio. On October 23, 1938, Perina married Barney C. Rogers in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Barney C. Rogers (b. 1914) was the son of Professor and Mrs. Joel Rogers of Chattanooga. He was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga and was employed with Rogers & Leventhal, a construction company. Barney was reared in the Sale Creek region north of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Later Perina Rodolfich married Mr. Lees. They lived at NOLA. No further information.(The Daily Herald, January 3, 1934, p. 2 and 1930 Hamilton Co., Tennessee Federal Census R 2253, p. 5B, 3rd Civil District)
Stephania Rodolfich (1912-1988) was born August 10, 1912 at Biloxi, Mississippi. She married Ralph A. Olier (1923-1985). They were the parents of two children: Sandra B. Olier m. Davis and Ralph S. Olier. Stephania expired at Biloxi on September 21, 1988. Her corporal remains were interred in Southern Memorial Park.(The Sun Herald, September 22, 1988, p. A-4)
BILOXI CEMETERY [December 2012]
Sophie Vincentia Rodolfich (1914-1960) was born January 26, 1914. She never married and circa 1957 she went to live at NOLA with Perina R. Lees, her sister. Sophie expired in the Crescent City at the Touro Shakespears Home on March 27, 1960. Miss Rudolfich was survived by two brothers, Steve 'Babe' Rudolfich and Nick Rodolfich, both at Biloxi; four sisters, Mrs. Julius Barich of Gulf Hills, Mrs. Perina Lees of New Orleans; Mrs. Ralph Olier and Miss Olive Rodolfich, both of Biloxi. Her corporal remains were sent to Biloxi, Mississippi for interment in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Times-Picayune, March 28, 1960, p. 3 and The Daily Herald, March 28, 1960, p. 2)
Margaret L. Smith Rodolfich (1924-2013)
[image made 1947 at Detroit and courtesy of Ava Rodolfich Coleman via FaceBook]
Nicholas Dominic Rodolfich (1915-2005) was born October 17, 1915. Nicholas married Margaret Lorraine Smith (1924-2013), a native of Georgetown, Washington and the daughter of Soloman and Gladys Smith, in Harrison County, Mississippi in November 1952. Children: Nicholas Keef Rodolfich; Jean Rodolfich m. Alexander Vendrell; Angela Rodolfich m. Mr. Ladner; and Ava Rodolfich m. John Coleman.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 91, p. 488 and The Sun Herald, December 3, 2005, p. A10 and January 2, 2014, p. A4)
John Rodolfich (1917-1917) was born January 11, 1917 and died October 23, 1917.(Tombstone-Biloxi Cemetery)
Stephen 'Babe' Rodolfich (1919-1981) was born January 25, 1919. On October 23, 1938 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, he married Flora E. Hardy (1923-2006), the niece of Maye Hardy. They resided at 527 Chartres Street in Biloxi. Babe and Flora E. Rodolfich were the parents of four children: Steve Rodolfich (1939-2011) m. Robin Sue Galle'; Wayne Rodolfich (1942-2000) m. Susan Marie Gilmore; Forrest Lane Rodolfich (b. 1943) m. JoeLynn Frances Jernigan; and Scarlett Rebecca Rodolfich (1948-1987) m. Wayne 'Cage' Elliott (1942-2004).
Babe Rodolfich reared his family on Church Street, now Fred Haise, in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was the proprietor of the Shady Oaks Lounge on Division Street. Babe Rodolfich passed on December 1981. Flora E. Rodolfich followed him in death expiring on September 21, 2003.
Olive Rodolfich was born circa 1924. No further information.
The Daily Herald, "Mike Holot [sic], Biloxi fisherman, falls from boat, drown", August 30, 1929.
The Daily Herald, "Search for Holat's body", August 30, 1929.
The Daily Herald, "Body of fisherman brought to Biloxi", August 31, 1929.
The Daily Herald, "Rogers-Rodolfich", January 3, 1934.
The Daily Herald, "Oyster captain at Biloxi gets Cup", June 28, 1940.
The Daily Herald, "Miss Sophie Rodolfich", March 28, 1960.
The Sun Herald, "Mrs. Scarlett Elliott", February 28, 1987, p. A4.
The Sun Herald, "StephanieRodolfich Olier", September 22, 1988, p. A4.
The Sun Herald, "Mrs. Joan Lee Romano Rodolfich", June 10, 1994, p. A2.
The Sun Herald, "Mary R. Barich", October 2, 1997, p. A2.
The Sun Herald, "Mary Joyce Barich", September 15, 1999, p. A7.
The Sun Herald, "Mr. Wayne Rodolfich", April 19, 2000, p. A11.
The Sun Herald, "Flora E. Rodolfich", September 23, 2003, p. A6.
The Sun Herald, "Nicholas Dominic Rodolfich", December 3, 2005, p. A10.
The Sun Herald, "Perina Rodolfich Lees", March 2, 2006.
The Sun Herald, "Margaret Lorraine Smith Rodolfich", January 2, 2014.
The Times-Picayune, "Rich store of information on Louisiana fisheries given in Conservation Bulletin", March 27, 1933, p. 17.
The Times-Picayune, "Deaths [Sophie Rodolfich]", March 28, 1960.
Personal Communication:
Ava Rodolfich Coleman has been a major contributor and editor to this brief family history.
Anton Sekul (1854-1940) was the founder of the Sekul family of Biloxi, Mississippi. Anton was born in Bobovisce, Brac, Splitsko-Dalmatia County, Croatia, the son of Stephan Sekul and Jacobina Lurisich. He married Helena Skrmetta and they were the parents of twelve children: Roko Sam Sekul (1878-1947); Steve M. Sekul (1880-1966) m. Elena Trebotich (1884-1970); Jacobina Sekul (1881-1956) m. Marko Beaorvich (1883-1966); Vencentia Sekul (1884-1974) m. Joseph Keresich (d. 1906) and Sam Marinovich (1881-1956); John Sekul [Chile, South America]; Marko Sekul [Chile, South America]; Dominica Sekul (1889-1968) m. Frank Barhonovich (1886-1930); Catherine Sekul (1891-1970) m. Alexsandro Pitalo (1887-1960); Marica Sekul (1888-1948) m. Palmiro Gligo (1884-1949) [lived in Sacramento and San Pedro, California]; Peter C. Sekul (1892-1971) m. Mara Trebotich (1907-1996); Ursula Sekul (1900-1975) m. Louis Pitalo (1891-1959); Sister Olivia Mary Josephine [Split, Croatia]; and Maria Sekul m. Tom Cerinich [The Cerinich family lived at Hamilton Hill, Western Australia].
Anton Sekul arrived at Biloxi in 1928. He expired on September 16, 1940 at the home of Peter Sekul, his son, at 1627 3rd Street in Biloxi. Anton Sekul left two sisters: Katherine Sekul Trebotich (1859-1948) of Biloxi, Mississippi and Mrs. Nicholas Skrmetta of South America.(The Daily Herald, September 16, 1940)
Roko Sam Sekul
Roko Sam Sekul (1878-1947) born at Bobovisce, Brac, Croatia on August 16, 1878. He came to Biloxi, Mississippi in 1902. During the Boer War, he was a horse-tender on a British ship. Roko made hi slivelihood as a fisherman and in later life was the night watchman for the Seacoast Packing Company. Roko S. Sekul expired on July 5, 1947. His corporal remains were interred in the Southern Memorial Park cemetery on Biloxi's West Beach.(The Daily Herald, August 14, 1920, p. 4 and July 7, 1947, p. 2)
Steve M. Sekul
Steve M. Sekul (1880-1966) married Elena Trebotich (1884-1970) in Harrison County, Mississippi in 1907. They were both Croatian immigrant from Bobovisce on the island of Brac in the Aegean Sea off the Dalmatian Coast. Children: Anton 'Tony' Sekul (1907-1907); Alena Sekul (1908-2002) m. Peter Cerinich (1894-1951); John M. Sekul (1911-1984) m. Elizabeth Marjorie Lamas (1917-1984); Jacobena Sekul m. Percy J. Wetzel Jr. and Andrew Gillich; Vincentia [Vitsie] Sekul (1915-2002) m. Alonzo Gabrich (1894-1948); Josephine Sekul (1918-1986) m. William F. Schaaf (19-1986+); and Clare Sekul (1922-2017) m. Warren H. Hornsby (1922-1996).
In July 1941, Steve M. Sekul acquired the City Hall Cash Grocery from Peter Cerenich and Alena Sekul, his spouse. Mr. and Mrs. Cerenich also operate a grocery on West Howard Avenue and Seal Avenue.(The Daily Herald, July 10, 1941, p. 3)
Anton Sekul
Alena Sekul
Alena Sekul (1908-2002) was born on December 10, 1908. She married Peter Cerenich (1894-1951) at Biloxi, Mississippi on January 6, 1926. Children: Nicholas Douglas Cerenich (1926-2002) m. Gilda Astleford Wambsgans (1928-1976) and Betty Joyce Lawrence. Jeanette Cerinich (1928-2011+) m. Louis E. Capuana Sr. (1925-2005).(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 37, p. 485)
In July 1941, Petet Cerenich and wife sold their interest in the City Hall Cash Grocery to Steve M. Sekul, his father-in-law. Since the Cerenichs had just completed a new grocery on West Howard Avenue and Seal Avenue, they relinquished their Central Biloxi location..(The Daily Herald, July 10, 1941, p. 3)
Jacobena Sekul
Blessing of the Fleet
[L-R: Alton L. Bellande; Jacobena Sekul Gilich; Andrew M. Gilich; and Marcel "Mickey" Bellande]
John M. Sekul
John M. Sekul
John Marshall Sekul (1911-1984) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on January 31, 1911 to Steve M. Sekul (1880-1966) and Elena Trebotich (1884-1970), both Croatian immigrant from Bobovisca on the island of Brac in the Aegean Sea off the Dalmatian Coast. Children: Alena Sekul (1909-1984+) m. Peter Cerinich (1895-1940+); John M. Sekul (1911-1984) m. Elizabeth Marjorie Lamas (1917-1984); Jacobena Sekul m. Percy J. Wetzel Jr. and Andrew Gillich; Vincentia [Vitsie] Sekul m. Alonzo Gabrich (18-1948); Josephine Sekul (1918-1986) m. William Schaaf; and Clare Sekul (1922-2011+) m. Warren Hornsby.
John M. Sekul matriculated to Springhill College at Mobile and graduated from Loyola University Law School at New Orleans. He took the Mississippi bar exam in 1935 and in April 1935 spoke to the Biloxi Lions Club on the Biloxi seafood industry, a subject that he was intimately acquainted having been reared at 1627 East Third Street on Point Cadet.(The Daily Herald, April 2, 1935, p. 5)
On October 30, 1938, John M. Sekul married Elizabeth Marjorie Lamas (1917-1984), the daughter of Rudolph Lamas (1877-1920+), a Biloxi seafood merchant, and Kathryn (1878-1920+). John and Marjorie were the parents of Judith C. 'Judy' Sekul (1939-1987) m. Raymond Charles Seymour (b.1931) and Steve M. 'Buzzy' Sekul.(1943-2009).(Harrison Co., Mississippi MRB 49, p. 244)
Judge Sekul died in the Biloxi Regional Medical Center on January 9, 1984. His corporal remains were interred in the Southern Memorial Park cemetery at Biloxi, Mississippi. Marjorie Lamas Sekul expired in December 1984.
Judith Sekul Seymour (1939-1987) died on May 2, 1987. She was survived by Raymond Charles Seymour, her spouse, and children: Julia Seymour Sheridan; Marjorie Seymour Ricahrd; Raymond C. Seymour Jr., and John F. Seymour. Stephen 'Buzzy' Sekul, her brother, also was a survivor of Mrs. seymour.(The Sun Herald, May 4, 1987, p. A4)
Josephine Sekul
Josephine Sekul Schaaf (1918-1986), age 67, died Wednesday, January 15, 1986 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas after a brief illness. Josephine Sekul Schaaf, better known affectionately as "Aunt Jo," was born and reared in Biloxi, Miss. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Steve M. Sekul. She graduated from Biloxi schools and Soule Business College in New Orleans, La. In 1949 she and her husband, Bill, moved to Galveston and opened a seafood business, Fisherman's Wharf. She also owned and operated Shrimp & Stuff Restaurants. Aunt Jo was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Altar Society, Galveston Restaurant Association, Texas Restaurant Association, National Marine Fisheries, and Wednesday Night Dance Club. She is survived by her husband, William F. Schaaf Sr.; six children, Elena Jo Garcia, Catherine Bennett, Joseph Stephen Schaaf and Stephen Sekul Schaaf, all of Galveston, Stephanie Wentzel of Kingwood, and William F. Schaaf Jr. of Dickinson, six grandchildren; and sisters, Alena Cerinch, Jackie Gilich, Vetsie Gabrich and Clare S. Hornsby, all of Biloxi. She is also survived by her niece, Anna Mae Gilich of Galveston, and numerous nieces and nephews in Biloxo. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church with the Monsignor Eugene Cargill officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Father Tim Bucek officiating. Pallbearers will be W. Fred Hornsby, Drew Gilich, Steve Wetzel, Lonnie Gabrich, Louis Capuano, Andrew Gilich, Bo Hornsby and Nick Cerinich. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to St. Patrick's School or the American Heart Association. [The Galveston Daily News, 18 January 1986, p. 4-A]
Clare Sekul
Clare Beatrice Sekul Hornsby
Clare Beatrice Sekul (1922-2017) attended Biloxi High School, Perkinston Jr. College and graduated from the University of Mississippi with her Bachelor of Law degree on May 28, 1945. She was believed to have been the first native Biloxi woman to become a lawyer and the 41st in the State of Mississippi. Miss Sekul went to Ole Miss via Perkinston Junior College where she graduated in May 1941.(The Daily Herald, May 28, 1945 and May 30, 1945, p. 7)
Clare married Warren Haywood Hornsby (1922-1996), a native of
Legal Legend
The Harrison County Bar association named Clare Sekul Hornsby a Coast legal legend' in April 2013. The association planned to make a $1000 donation in Mrs. Hornsby's name to the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project which provides pro bono services to clients.(The Sun Herald, April 20, 2013, p. A-4)
Jacobina Sekul (1881-1956) married Marko Beaorvich (1883-1966). Children: Henrietta Beaorvich (1911-1999) married Cvitanovich, Bellew, and Charles E. Savage (1903-1977).[see Beaorvich family]
Catherine Sekul (1891-1970) was born March 5, 1891. In Harrison County, Mississippi on February 1, 1913, she married Alexsandro Pitalo (1887-1960). Children: Dr. Stephen S. Pitalo (1914-2004) m. Marjorie Harris (1917-); Magdalena Pitalo (1915-1916) and Tony Pitalo (1917-1917); Peter Pitalo (1919-1982); Alex Mike 'Lou' Pitalo; and Mark Pitalo.(Harrison Co. Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 25, p. 224)
Peter C. Sekul (1892-1971) was born October 23, 1892 at Bobovisce, Brac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. He married Mara [Margaret] Trebotich (1907-1996) who was also born at Bobovisce. Their nuptial vows were exchanged in Harrison County, Mississippi on June 29, 1925.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 37, p. 118)
Mara Trebotich came to America aboard the Aquitania landing at NYC in December 1923. When she applied for naturalization in February 1954, Mara stated that she was born on July 18, 1904 at Bobovisce and that Peter Sekul was born August 18, 1893, also at Bobovisce and had come to America in January 1921 and had been naturalized in June 1928. Mrs. Sekul took her oath of allegiance to the United States in February 1954.[Petition of Naturalization No. 1343-District Court-Biloxi, Mississippi-1954)
Mr. Sekul was president of the Sea Coast Packing Company and a denizen of Biloxi for fifty years. He and Mara lived at 1627 East 3rd Street on Point Cadet. Peter was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Slavonian Benevolent Society.
Peter C. Sekul was survived by his widow, Margaret Trebotich Sekul; three sons, Anthony 'Tony' Sekul (1926-1987) and Louis Sekul (1932-1996) m. Mary Ann Rollins, both of Biloxi, and Ronald Sekul (b. 1945) of Jackson, Mississippi; two daughters, Helen Sekul (b. 1929) m. Leo Paul Gutierrez jr. (1927-2002) of Biloxi and Olivia Sekul (b. 1940) m. Mr. Robbins and Mr. Rukavina of Denver, Colorado; four sisters, Vincentia Sekul (1884-1974) m. Joseph Keresich (d. 1906) and Sam Marinovich (1881-1956) and Ursula Sekul (1900-1975) m. Louis Pitalo (1891-1959), both of Biloxi, Sister Mary Olivia of the Convent of Spilt, Croatia, and Mrs. Mary Sekul Cerenich of Australia.
Mr. Sekul expired in the Howard memorial Hospital at Biloxi, Mississippi on October , 1971. His funeral was under the auspices of Bradford-O'Keefe funeral home. A Requiem Mass was held at St. Michael's Catholic Church before her corporal remains she was placed in the Mausoleum II at Southern Memorial Park cemetery.
Marica Sekul (1888-1948) was born in Brac and came to America in 1902. Circa 1907, she married Palmiro Gligo, the widower of Vincenza Skrmetta (d. 1905). As early as 1910, they were living in Sacramento, California where George Gligo (1911-1984) was born.
Steve C. Sekul (1881-1970) was born at Brac, Croatia on November 23, 1881. He married Lucia Trebotich (1887-1918) on July 29, 1907 at N.B.V.M. Catholic Church and Yerka Barisich (1887-1977) on June 12, 1921. Children: Anton Sekul (1908-1908); Marguerite Sekul (1909-1987) m. Meco Filipich (1902-1957); Mike Sekul (1911-1988) m. Frances Mihojevich (1913-2002); George Sekul (1913-1986) m. Agnes A. Semski (1919-1999); Lucy Sekul (1916-2004) m. Samuel Joseph Mavar (1912-1993); Mary Lou Sekul m. Worth; and Dr. Wallace Steve Sekul (1922-1994) m. Elizabeth Montgomery (1925-2012+).
Mike Sekul (1911-1988) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on May 13, 1911. On June 7, 1936, Mike Sekul married Frances Mihojevich (1913-2002), the daughter of Steve Mihojevich and Frances Martinich. Their children were: S. George Sekul (b. 1938) m. Diane Poulos (b. 1942); Sherman Michael 'Rock' Sekul (b. 1941) m. Rose Ann Girouard and Louann Deniro; Geraldine 'Chee' Frances Sekul m. James Leroy Garringer; and Michael Joseph Sekul (1956-2011) m. Lola Kae Windom.
George Sekul (1913-1986) was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on September 22, 1913. He married Agnes A. Semski (1919-1999), the daughter of Peter Semski (1889-1981) and Augustine Cruso Semski (1894-1974), in Harrison County, Mississippi on July 31, 1940.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 51, p. 242)
George Sekul was survived by his spouse; four sons, George "Giggles" Sekul and Thomas J. Sekul, both of Ocean Springs, Morris Sekul and Stephen "Maroono" G. Sekul (1955-2013), both of Biloxi; two daughters, Carolyn "Catty" Mooney of Vancouver, Washington and Bettye Dennery of Philadelphia.
Maria Sekul [living in March 1985 in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia] was born at Bobovisce, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia and married Thomas Cerinich in Brac. They were the parents of: Anton 'Tony' Cerinich (1928-1985) m. June ?; Mary Cerinich Mosley and Ella Cerinich Senior, both of Hamilton, Hill, Western Australia
Anton Cerinich
Anton 'Tony' Cerinich (1928-1985) was born at Bobovisce, Brac and immigrated to Australia with his family. Tony passed at Sydney, Australia on March 19, 1985. Tony made his livelihood as assistant director of Custofdial Services NW Division, New South Wales, Australia. He was survived by his mother, Mrs. Maria Sekul Cerinich, the widow of Thomas Cerinich of Hamilton Hill, Western Australia; June Cerinich, his widow, of Sydney, Australia; daughter, Carolyn Cerinich Chinn m. Peter Chinn of Canberra, Australia; son, Rodney Cerinich of Kiama, Australia;and two sisters, Mary Cerinich Mosley and Ella Cerinich Senior, both of Hamilton, Hill, Western Australia.
The Biloxi Daily Herald, "City News", July 2, 1907.
The Daily Herald, "Aliens busy perfecting naturalization papers", April 21, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Getting out from under alien enemy class", August 14, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Waiting for bride from Dalmatia", June 19, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Marriage licenses", January 24, 1921.
The Daily Herald, "John Sekul speaker before Lions Club", April 2, 1935.
The Daily Herald, "Announce Marriage", February 3, 1936, p. 5.
The Daily Herald, "Slavonian boy comes from Dalmatia to Biloxi", January 30, 1937.
The Daily Herald, "Grocery changes", July 10, 1941.
The Daily Herald, "Miss Clare seoul receives law degree", May 28, 1945.
The Daily Herald, "R.S. [Roko Sam] Sekul dies", July 7, 1947.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. P. Gligo dies", February 6, 1948.
The Daily Herald, "[Louis E.] Wentzel [sic] funeral Sunday afternoon", October 31, 1953.
The Daily Herald, "Steve M. Sekul", July 18, 1966.
The Daily Herald, "Elena T. Sekul", December 3, 1970.
The Daily Herald, "Catherine Sekul Pitalo", December 3, 1970.
The Daily Herald, "Peter C. Sekul", October 20, 1971, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, "Yerka B. Sekul", March 13, 1977.
The Daily Herald, "Charles Edward Savage", December 11, 1977, p. A-2.
The Daily Herald, "Attorney and former city Judge Sekul dies in medical center at age of 72", January 10, 1984.
The Daily Herald, "Marjorie Sekul", December 1984.
The Daily Herald, "Tony Cerinich [Sydney, Australia]", March 22, 1985.
The Jackson County Times, "John Bellew Dies", March 17, 1945.
The Ocean Springs News, "Mrs. Jacobina Veaorvich (sic)", November 8, 1956.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Friends Toast Henrietta's 40th", February 24, 1983, p. 1.
The Ocean Springs Record,"50th", February 25, 1993,
The Ocean Springs Record, "Henrietta's legacy carries on at new diner", August 17, 1985.
The Sun Herald
The Sun Herald, "Judy S. Seymour", May 4, 1987.
The Sun Herald, "Eleanor Beaorvich Grove", November 23, 1994.
The Sun Herald, "Mrs. Margaret Trebotich Sekul", February 3, 1996, p. C2.
The Sun Herald, "Agnes A. Sekul", April 5, 1999, p. A9.
The Sun Herald, "Henrietta Savage", December 8, 1999.
The Sun Herald, "Henrietta's passing ends a quieter era", December 8, 1999.
The Sun Herald, "Frances Sekul", June 13, 2002.
The Sun Herald, "Alena Sekul Cerinich", July 6, 2002, p. A6.
The Sun Herald, "Dr. Stephen S. Pitalo", December 26, 2004, p. A6.
The Sun Herald, "Stephen M. Sekul", September 13, 2009.
The Sun Herald, "Michael Joseph Sekul", March 20, 2011, p. A13.
The Sun Herald, "Longtime attorney [Clare Sekul] Hornsby in the hot seat for benefit roast", Ocotber 9, 2011, p. A9.
The Sun Herald, "Hornsby honored as legal legend on Coast", April 20, 2013, p. A-4.
The Sun Herald, "Stephen G. Sekul", October 6, 2013, p. A.
Circa 1880 in Croatia, John Skrmetta (1852-1929) married Perina Marinovich (1854-1937). They were the parents of eight children of which seven were living in 1910. Known children: Lawrence 'Lorenc' Skrmetta (1882-1972) m. Jacobina Sekul (1885-1975); Peter Martin Skrmetta (1885-1963) m. Frances Pitalo (1895-1922) and Louvina Saput (1905-1964); Johanna Molitva Skrmetta (1886-1980) m. Stephen Rodolfich (1887-1971); Caterina 'Katie' Skrmetta (1887-1974) m. Mr. Perkov; John Skrmetta (1890-1918); Nickola Skrmetta (1893-1969) m. Jerolima ? (1895-1917) and Manuela Gonzales; Paul Mate Skrmetta (1896) m. ; and Helena Deoma Skrmetta (1898-1978) m. Peter Joseph Babich (1897-1949).(1910 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census T624- , p. , ED )
In 1910, John and Perina M. Skrmetta were domiciled on 2nd Street and Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi. He worked as an oysterman, Perina worked in a cannery, and Peter was captain of an oyster boat.
Lawrence C. Skrmetta
Lawrence [Lorenc] C. Skrmetta (1882-1972) was born March 12, 1882 at Bobovisce, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia. He came to America on December 20, 1895 landing in New York City. Married Jacobina Sekul (1885-1975) . She was born March 5, 1885 in Brac, Croatia. Children: Mark S. Skrmetta (1911-2011) m. Marguerit Skrmetta (1912-1974); Margaret Maudie Skrmetta (1913-2007) m. Paul John 'Chilly Coon' Halat (1909-1977); Katherine T. Skrmetta (1918-1978) m. Frank R. Rysavy (1914-1971); and Lawrence M. 'Ham' Skrmetta (1920-1999) m. Antonio Rosetti (1916-1975) and Ethel Marie Landry Foret (1926-2006), former spouse of Camille Foret.
Captain Peter M. Skrmetta
Captain Peter Martin Skrmetta (1885-1963) was born August 31, 1885 in Croatia and came to America in 1903. He married Francis Pitalo (1895-1922) a 1907 Croatian immigrant. They were the parents of three children: Perina 'Pat' Skrmetta (1916-2003) m. Merrill J. Bills and Clarence A. Douglas; Mandelena Skrmetta (b. 1918); and Vincentia Skrmetta (1922-1922).
Before 1920, Peter Martin Skrmetta and Frances Pitalo lived at 1530 East Howard Avenue on the corner of Pine Street on Point Cadet. He made his livelihood as the captain of fishing schooner. In August 1922, while shrimping aboard the Louis Goldman in the Lake Borgne area of southeast Louisiana, Captain Skrmetta was summoned to Biloxi. A seaplane had been sent to locate him at sea to notify him that Frances P. Skrmetta (1895-1922), his wife, and infant daughter, Vincenzia Skrmetta (1922-1922), had been electrocuted and killed by a 2300 volt, electric wire that was laying in their front yard. Their untimely deaths occurred on August 17th. The corporal remians of Mrs. Skrmetta and her baby were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, August 18, 1922, p. 3 and August 19, 1922, p. 3
In January 1925, Captain Peter M. Skrmetta married Louvinia Saput (1905-1964) after the demise of Frances Pitalo. Their children were: Mary Skrmetta (1925-2011); Catherine J. Skrmetta (1928-1984) m. Charles F. Schwark (1923-2010); Peter M. Skrmetta Jr. (b. 1930) m. Jacqueline E. Wentzell; Noel James 'Jimmie' Skrmetta (1936-2004) m. Bobbie Jean Maumus (b. 1935); Mandeline 'Manda' G. Skrmetta (1920-2013) m. Lewis Voorhis 'Hooks' Langlinais (1916-2007); Genevieve Skrmetta (1939-2015) m. Francis Wayne Creel; and Dorothy Skrmetta (b. 1942).(1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census R 1146, 19B, ED 2 and The Daily Herald, August 22, 1964, p. 2)
Genevieve Skrmetta
Genevieve Skrmetta Creel (1939-2015) was born May 27, 1939 to Peter Martin Skrmetta and Louvininia Saput. She passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. She was born in Biloxi and proud of her Croatian Heritage. She loved people and generously gave her time to church and shut-ins. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Manda Langlinais, Parina Bills, Mary Skrmetta and Catherine Scwark ; brother, Jimmie Skrmetta, daughter, Sarah Ann and a granddaughter, Kara Ann.
Genevieve is survived by her husband, Francis Wayne Creel; daughters, Mary Martha (Will) Rogers; Adonna Currie, Mary Frances (Joel) Newbaker; son, Wayne "Junior" Creel; sister, Dorothy Skrmetta and brother, Peter (Jacqueline) Skrmetta; grandchildren, Nathan (Brittany) Newbaker, Kacee Currie, Kristi Currie, Brandon (Madisyn) Newbaker, Kathryn Newbaker, Kyle Currie and Noah Rogers; great-grandchildren, Hunter Newbaker and Paitlyn Newbaker; nieces and nephews; and many, many, friends and family whom she loved and cared for.
Services will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church, formerly St. John's. Friends may visit from 10:00 to 12:00pm. Burial to follow at Biloxi City Cemetery. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Pan American Clipper
Ship Island Excursion trips
n June 1935, Peter Skrmetta began ferrying tourists to Ship Island on the President Roosevelt, a power boat. Skrmetta ran to the island three times daily making stops commencing at the Baltar Pier at the Hotel Biloxi and White House Piers, twice daily.(The Daily Herald, june 27, 1935, p. 2)
Pan American Clipper
The Pan American Clipper, a $15,000, diesel powered, excursion boat, recently completed by Toche Brothers Shipyard on East Beach, has been operating for several weeks between Biloxi and Ship Island with Captain Peter Skrmetta at the helm. The vessel was built for the Mavar Fish and Oyster Company and runs at 12 mph. The boats runs from her main landing at the foot of Delaunay Street [Baltar Pier?] and makes stops at the Buena Vista, Hotel Biloxi, and White House piers on its regular schedule of three trips daily.(The Daily Herald, March 30, 1937, p. 3, May 29, 1937, p. 6, and June 25, 1938, p. 3)
In February, Captain Louis Skrmetta, operations amnager of Pan Isles Inc.-Ship Island Excursions, announced that Gulf Islands National Seasore had renewed its contract for ferrying passengers to Ship Island for ten more years.(The Sun Herald, February 24, 2015, p. A-6)
John Skrmetta
Nickola Skrmetta
Nickola 'Nick' Skrmetta (1893-1969) was born at Bobovisce, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia on February 24, 1893. He arrived at New Orleans on October 4, 1906 from Palermo, Italy. Nick married Jerolima ? (1895-1917) and Pauline (1901-1928+) ? at Houston, Texas on November 26, 1928. He was a resident of San Pedro, Los Angeles, California in June 1932, when he applied for American citizenship.
Letter from Brac-1921
Nikola Skermeta (sic), 413 Copp Street in Biloxi, received a woeful letter from his parents at Bobovisci, in the island of Brach (sic), off the Dalmatian coast in the far-away Adriatic Sea. It recited the privation and suffering common in that country, where the native grape vines have succumbed to a disease which the people have been unable to cure, andin consequence of which many American grape vines have been imported. The soil there is rocky, quite unlike the rich American soil, and the vines require time become acclimated and learn to struggle against the poor soil condition, said Mr. Skermeta (sic) His people write that it will take about six years before they will be able to harvest these grapes. In the meantime, the people of Brach (sic) are enduring great hardships. Mr. Skermeta (sic) was at the Federal clerk's office inquiring into some safe method to send his parents money, a previous remittance never reached them. Reports by Biloxians of losses of money sent to relatives have been frequent, are unable to understand it being accustomed to Uncle Sam's generally prompt and safe deliveries. Mr. Skermeta's (sic) parents wrote that many people were eating grass to save themselves from starving. (The Daily Herald, January 19, 1921, p. 4)
Nick Skermetta expired at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 7, 1969. He was a resident of 101 East End Homes and survived by his wife, Manuela Gonzales, and two sons, Peter "Troubles" V. Skrmetta (1917-2000) m. Lucretia Misko (1920-2006) and John "Johnny" Skrmetta (1915-1977) both of Biloxi. Nick's corporal remains were interred in the Biloxi Cemetery.(The Daily Herald, December 8, 1969, p. 2)
Paul Mate Skrmetta
Helena D. Skrmetta
Helen Deoma Skrmetta (1898-1978) was born December 17, 1898. She married Peter Joseph Babich (1897-1949 and they lived in Sacramento, California. At least two children: Dr. John M. Babich (1924) and Judge Joseph G. Babich (1926-2008). Helen died in Sacramento County, California on November 16, 1978.
Nicholas A. Skrmetta (1855-1918) was born June 13, 1855 the son of Peter Skrmetta and Vicentia Burich. He married Margaret Jahsih (1862-1947). Children: Peter Blaz Skrmetta (1885-1963); Perina Skrmetta (1886-1945) m. Sam Mihojevich (1881-1927) and Ivan Domjanov (1894-1957); Marko P. Skrmetta (1889-1959) m. Angelina Illich; Paul Cecil Skrmetta (1895-1966), and Mary Skrmetta (1898-1947) m. Grego Anticich (1886-1954).
Paul Mate Skrmetti (1895-1968) was born December 28, 1895 at Bobovice, Brac, County of Split-Damaltia, Croatia. He came to New Orleans via ship from Palermo, Sicily and arrived in the Crescent City on September 28, 1906. At Biloxi, in December 1923, he married Tinah Athaline Borden, the daughter of Thomas Spurgeon Borden (1883-1967), a native of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, British West Indies and Annie Austin Borden (1888-1955), a native of Alabama. Paul Skrmetti appeared in Federal Court in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 4, 1929 to become an American citizen.(The Daily Herald, May 24, 1929, p. 2)
In 1930, the Skrmetti family was domiciled on East Beach and living with Annie A. Borden. Paul was making his livelihood as a fisherman while Athaline work as a clerk in a store with her mother. Thomas J. Skrmetti (1926-2008), a son, had been born in 1926.(1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census R 1146, p. 42B, ED 2 and Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 35, p. 486)
Harrison County, Mississippi Chancery Court Cause No. 40775, 'Estate of Marko Skrmetta'-
Harrison County, Mississippi Chancery Court Cause No. 54180, 'Estate of Angelia Skrmetta'-
Mississippi Coast History & Genealogy Society, "A Genealogy of the Skrmetti-Skrmetta Family", Volume 31, No. 2-June 1995.
The Daily Herald, "Skermettas [sic] and Rosettas [sic] fight at christening", July 26, 1912.
The Daily Herald, "Dalmatians suffering; relatives here do not forget the Folks in the old home", January 19, 1921, p. 4)
The Daily Herald, "Use seaplane to search for husband of dead Biloxi woman [Frances Pitalo Skrmetta]", August 18, 1922.
The Daily Herald, "Funeral Mrs. Skrmetta today", August 19, 1922.
The Daily Herald, "Automobile accident causes three deaths", January 31, 1923.
The Daily Herald, "Announce new Subdivision [Paul Skrmetti]", May 21, 1926.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. [Katie] Skrmetti dies", January 4, 1934.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. [Perina Skrmetta Mihojevich] Domjamov dies", April 25, 1945.
The Ocean Springs Record, "Four generations [Skrmetta family] span Ship Island", April 8, 1999, p. 14.
The Sun Herald, "Ethel Marie Landry Skrmetta", Jul 21, 2006.
The Sun Herald, "Mr. Anthony 'Crash' Pitalo', January 23, 2007, p. A4.
Lucy Skrnich (1867-1941) was born at Milna, Brac, Croatia on August 18, 1868. She married Nikola Filipich (1859-1931) also a native of Milna, on the isalnd of Brac. Children: Stephen Filipich; Antonio Filipich m. Mary Mihojevich (1899-1918) and Jennie Antonsich; Nicholas Filipich; and Frank Filipich.
Michael Skrnich (1887-1968) was born December 31, 1887 at Milna, Brac, Croatia. He married Antonia Kuljis (1890-1960), also a native of Milna, Brac. Children: Clara Ann Skrnich (1912-2003) m. John Frank Cosmich (1909-20090; Margaret Skrnich (1913-1935) m. Vincent Rosett; Thomas Skrnich (1914-2001) m. Lillian Broux; Joseph 'Chibby' Skrnich (1915-2009); John Skrnich Jr. (1917-2007) m. Flora Gazzo (1924-2001), the daughter of Andrew Gazzo and Viola Daniel; Michael Skrnich (1919-1973) m. Isabell Leleaux (1922-1996); Antonia Skrnich (1922-1923); Samuel J. Skrnich (1924-2001) m. Marie Grace Sanzari; Frances Dominica Skrnich (1924-2010) m. Lawrence W. Mason (1918-2004); Lucretia Skrnich m. Neville J. Broussard (1920-1999); and Dolores Rita Skrnich m. George A. Sonnier.
Antonia Kuljis Skrnich passed on September 18, 1960 at 1442 East Beach in Biloxi. She was survived by her spouse; five sons; and four daughters; three brothers, Luka Kuljis, Sam Kuljis and Peter Kuljis; two sisters, Madica Kuljis Buzolich and Yubica Kuljis Banicich [sic] in Yugoslavia [Croatia]; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The Reverend Herbert Mullen officiated at her funeral in St. Michael's Catholic Church follwed by burial in the Biloxi Cemetery. services under the auspices of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.(The Daily Herald, September 19, 1960, p. 2)
John Skrnich Jr. (1918-2007) married Flora Gazzo (1924-2001), the daughter of Andrew Gazzo and Viola Daniel. Children: Mike Skrnich (b. 1943); Danny Skrnich (b. 1945); Debbie S. Watts, and John Skrnich III (1957-1964). Biloxi fisherman from 1934 until 1987. Captain of the 'Deborah'.(The Sun Herald, February 9, 2007, p. A5)
The Daily Herald,"Mrs. Filipich dies", April 28, 1941.
The Daily Herald,"Mrs. Rosetti dies",
The Daily Herald,"Skrnich [John Skrnich III] lad drowns in fall from boat deck", September 23, 1964, p. 2.
The Daily Herald, "Mrs. John Skrnich [Antonia Kuljis]", September 19, 1960.
The Daily Herald,"John Skrnich Sr.", July 29, 1968.
The Daily Herald,"Antonia K. Skrnich", September , 1968.
The Sun Herald,"Isabell Skrnich", November 21, 1996, p. A2.
The Sun Herald,"Thomas Skrnich",January 23, 2001, p. A3
The Sun Herald,"Flora G. Skrnich",August 12, 2001, p. A11.
The Sun Herald,"Clara Ann Cosmich", October 28, 2003, p. A6.
The Sun Herald,"John Skrnich Sr.", February 9, 2007.
The Sun Herald,"Joseph 'Chibby' Skrnich",August 21, 2009.
The Sun Herald,"Frances Skrnich Mason", March 15, 2010.
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Kate Sekul and Mateo Trebotich [Biloxi Cemetery-August 2012]
Mateo 'Mike' Trebotich (1853-1935) was born at Bobovisce, Brac, Croatia on September 30, 1853. He came to the United States in January 1901 arrving at New York City by a steamer that had embarked earlier from Trieste, Austria. In December 1917.
Mike Trebotich married Katherine 'Kate' Sekul (1859-1948), the daughter of Steve Sekul and Jacobina Barisich. They lived at 238 Cedar Street with their children: Steve B. Trebotich (1886-1971) m. Paula Broussard (1907-1973); Domena [Doma] Trebotich (1880-1966) m. Sam Surian (1881-1926); Jacobina Trebotich (1883-1980) m. Vincent Gospodinovich (1882-1964); and Marguerite Trebotich (1892-1985) m. Peter Buzolich (1886-1920).
John Trebotich and Jacobina Grasich (1856-1936) were the parents of: Elena Trebotich (1884-1970) married Steve M. Sekul (1880-1966); George J. Trebotich (1891-1952) m. Antonia Kordek (1894-1935) and Angelina ? Trebotich (1908-1981); Matt Trebotich (1893-1950) m. ; and Roko Trebotich (1896-1944) m. Agnes Welch.
George Trebotich [Biloxi Cemetery-August 2012]
George Trebotich and Michelina Pitalo [Biloxi Cemetery-August 2012]
George J. Trebotich (1886-1926) and Katika [Kate] Michelina Pitalo (1891-1978), both natives of Bobovisce, Brac, County Split-Dalmatia, married at Biloxi, Mississippi on November 6, 1913. They were the parents of the following children: Paul Trebotich (1915-1935); Steve Trebotich (1916-2010) m. Helen Hardy (1921-2008); Joseph M. Trebotich (1917-1996); George A. Trebotich (1919-2014) m. Lucy Catherine Filipich; John L. Trebotich (1920-2003) m. Ida Belle Stokes; Louis Joseph Trebotich (1923-2004) m. Margaret Evelyn Farris Shultia; Madeline Trebotich (1924-2006) m. Ernest Keenan; and Peter B. Trebotich (1926-1996).(1930 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census R1146, p. 22B, ED 2 and Harrison Co., Mississippi Circuit Court MRB 25, p. 459)
At Biloxi, Mississippi in January 1934, Kate Pitalo Trebotich declared her interntion to become an American citizen. She stated that she lived at 1714 East Howard Avenue and had come to America on the SS Martha Washington from Trieste, Austria arriving at New York City on December 24, 1912. George Trebotich, her spouse, had come earlier arriving on September 26, 1907.(Declaration of Intent No. 910-Southern Disrict Court-Janaury 1934)
Trebotich sons of World War II
[L-R: Steve Trebotich (1916-2010); Joseph M. Trebotich (1917-1996); George A. Trebotich (1919-2014); John L. Trebotich (1920-2003); Louis J. Trebotich (1923-2004); and Peter B. Trebotich (1926-1996) from The Daily Herald, September 11, 1945, p. 3]
George Trebotich
George Trebotich married on June 5, 1937 in Dalmatia and arrived in Biloxi in September 1937 and lived at 1519 3rd Street.(The Daily Herald, September 3, 1937, p. 2)
Matteo 'Matt' Trebotich (1893-1950) was born June 13, 1893. He died December 31, 1950.
Roko Trebotich (1896-1944) came to Biloxi circa 1906. He married Agnes Welch. Roko expired at his home at 310 Pine Street on Point Cadet on April 12, 1944.
The Daily Herald, "Aliens busy perfecting naturalization papers", April 21, 1920.
The Daily Herald, "Two [John Skornich (sic) and George Trebotich] after citizenship", April 21, 1923.
The Daily Herald, "Peter Trevotich [sic] dead", August 1, 1923.
The Daily Herald,"Mrs. Trebotich [Jacobina Grasich] dies", April 4, 1936.
The Daily Herald,"Bridal couple weds", September 2, 1937.
The Daily Herald,"Roko Trebotich dies", April 13, 1944.
The Daily Herald,"Matt Trebotich dies", January 1, 1951.
Joseph Tremonta (1878-1950) was born on Brac, Croatia on March 19, 1878, the son of Matre Tremontana and Lucretia Sekul. He married Mary Cerenich. Came to Biloxi from Croatia in 1921. Live 240 Myrtle Street. Children: Joseph Tremontana Jr.; Amanada Tremontana (1908-1997) m. Ernest Mladinich Jr. (1906-1990); Lucretia Tremonta (1911-1937) m. Earl F. Cook (19-1999); Josephine Tremontana (1913-2004) m. Julian K. Cook (1908-1994); and Mary Tremontana m. Thomas Garbin (1895-1966) and Mr. Calmut.
Joseph Tremontana expired at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 17, 1950.
The Daily Herald, "Tremontana death", December 18, 1950.
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