Ancestors of





Rita Frances Oleykowski



      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 8 Jun 1917 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 14 Jan 1996 - Lumberton, Burlington, New Jersey, United States ( at age 78)
         Burial: in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 129947239

Parents
         Father: Alexander Oleykowski Sr.  {Find A Grave ID: 129947134}
         Mother: Frances Piontkowski  {Find A Grave ID: 129947308}

Notes
General:
Per Pennsylvania Birth Certificate
Rita F. Olijkowski, a white legitimate female, was born June 8, 1917 at the family house 2657 Thompson St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father was Aleksander Olijkowski, age 29, born in America, occupation labor. Her mother was Frances Piatkowska, age 26, born in America, occupation HR.

Per 1920 US Census 1/30/1920 2604 Lehigh St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Oleykowski is the 31 year old white male head of household, who owns his home free of mortgage. Born in Pennsylvania, his parents in Russia Poland, he works of his own account as a coal dealer as a peddler. His wife is 28 year old Frances Oleykowski, born in Pennsylvania, her parents in Russia Poland. They have 2 daughter born in Pennsylvania: 5 year old Mary Oleykowski, and 2 year 6 month old Rita Oleykowski.

Per 1930 US Census 4/10/1930 2604 Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Oleykowski is the 42 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $6,500, and a radio set. Born in Pennsylvania, his parents in Poland, he works of his own account as a dealer in coal, and is not a veteran. His wife is 39 year old Frances Oleykowski, born in Pennsylvania, her parents in Poland. Age at first marriage was 25 for Alexander and 22 for Frances. They have 4 children, all born in Pennsylvania: 15 year old daughter, Mary Oleykowski, attends school; 12 year old daughter, Rita Oleykowski, attends school; 5 year old son, Alexander Oleykowski; and 2 year 9 month old daughter, Frances Oleykowski.

Per 1940 US Census 4/3/1930 2604 Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ALexander Oleykowski is the 51 year old white male head of household, born in Pennsylvania as was his whole family. They all lived in this same house (valued now at $5,000) in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works of his own account as a driver in retail coal, working 8 hours the last week of March, and in 13 weeks of work had no wages in 1939, but had other income over $50. His wife is 48 year old Frances Oleykowski, educated through 8th grade. They have 5 children: 25 year old daughter, Mary Oleykowski, single, educated through 2 years of high school, works as a stenographer in retail printing, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $780 in 1939; 22 year old daughter, Rita Oleykowski, educated through 3 years of high school, works as a stenographer for a retail jewelry store, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $780 in 1939; 15 year old son, Alexander Oleykowski Jr attends school and has finished through 2 years of high school; 12 year old daughter, Frances Oleykowski, finished through 6th grade, attends school; and 7 year old daughter, Claire Oleykowski, educated through 1st grade, attends school.

Per 1950 US Census 3/30/1950 2604 Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Oleykowski is the 62 year old white male widower, born in Pennsylvania, as was his entire family. R. Mary Oleykowski, his 30 year old daughter, single, works as a stenographer for a real estate agency, working 40 hours last week. Rita Oleykowski, his 28 year old daughter, single, works as a stenographer for a wholesale drug company, working 40 hours last week. Alexander Oleykowski, his 25 year old son, is single. Frances Oleykowski, his 22 year old daughter, single, works as a stenographer for a mercantile agency, working 40 hours last week. Clare Oleykowski, is his 16 year old daughter. Addition info on Mary - parents born in US, Mary finished through 12th grade, worked 45 weeks last year, earned $1,100.

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameRita Frances Oleykowski [Rita Oleykowski]
GenderFemale
RaceWhite
Birth Date8 Jun 1917
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date14 Jan 1996
Father Alexander F Oleykowski
Mother Frances Piontkowski
SSN159100650
Signature on SSN CardRita Oley
Relationship of SignatureSignature Name Differs From Nh's Name.
NotesNov 1936: Name Listed As Rita Frances Oleykowski;
20 Jan 1996: Name Listed As Rita Oleykowski

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameRita Oleykowski
Social Security Number159-10-0650
Birth Date8 Jun 1917
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StatePennsylvania
Last Residence08055, Medford, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Death Date14 Jan 1996

Per Findagrave
Rita F. Olejkowski
Birth 1917
Death 1996 (aged 78\endash 79)
Burial Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial ID 129947239

Per New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017
NameRita F Oleykowski
Age78
Birth Date8 Jun 1917
Death Date14 Jan 1996
Death PlaceLumberton, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Per The Philadelphia Inquirer 1/18/1996
OLEYKOWSKI
RITA F. "AUNT RITA", on Jan. 14, 1996 of Medford, N.J. former parishioner at St. Laurentius Parish, Phila., age 78 years, member of Sacred Heart Forever Young Club, the Polish Heritage Society of Phila., and St. Mary of the Lakes Church In Medford, lovingly survived by Mary Oleykowski of Lantana, FL, Alexander and Stasia Oleykowski of Lansdowne, Pa., Frances and Edward Staniszewski oi Phila. and Clare and Henry Klimkowski oi Lumberton; also 11 nieces and nephews and 23 grand nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will he celebrated Sat. 20 A.M. at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40
Jackson Road, Mediord, N.J. Int. Holy Redeemer Cem., Phila. Friends may call Fri. 7 to 9 P.M. at the
PERINCHIEF CHAPELS. 438 High St., Mount Holly, N.J. Aunt Rita will appreciate Masses offered in her memory and/or donations made to St. Mary of the Lakes School Building Fund, 40 Jackson Road, Mediord, N.J. 08055.

Per Burlington County, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1814-2010
NameRita Oleykowski
Death Date14 Jan 1996
Death PlaceBurlington, New Jersey, USA


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