Douglas John Kavanagh (1921 - 1977)

Born 9 May 1921 in Grassy Point, Rockland, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Yarsinsky) Kavanagh — married 10 Jul 1949 in Haverstraw, Rockland, New York, United States

Died 11 Feb 1977 at age 55 in Nyack, Rockland, New York, United States

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Biography

Douglas was born in 1921. He was the son of Lawrence Kavanagh and Ellen Clancy. He passed away in 1977.

Sources

• U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Name: Douglas Kavanagh SSN: 073-12-7826 Last Residence: 10927 Haverstraw, Rockland, New York, USA BORN: 9 May 1921 Died: Feb 1977 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)

Military

WWII draft registration 16 Feb 1942 Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Douglas John Kavanagh provides dob 9 May 1921, Stony Point NY. resides 8302 Second Avenue, North Bergen NJ. person who will know whereabouts, mother Mrs Lawrence Kavanagh, same address. employer, Western Electric Co, Kearney NJ. 5'11", 170lb; brown eyes, black hair; light complexion; scar L leg.

U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Douglas J Kavanagh Birth Year: 1921 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: New York State of Residence: New York County or City: New York Enlistment Date: 10 Dec 1942 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Newark Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 3 years of college Civil Occupation: Skilled linemen and servicemen, telegraph, telephone, and power Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 69 Weight: 164.

Engagement and Marriage

Journal-News, 10 Aug 1948, p5: Engaged Kavanagh-Yarsinsky m/m John Yarsinsky of Broadway, Haverstraw, announce engagement of their dtr Betty to Douglas Kavanagh, son of m/m Lawrence Kavanagh of Westside Avenue, Haverstraw. Miss Yarsinsky is graduate of Haverstraw High School, currently employed at county treasurer's office in New City. Mr Kavanagh, graduate of Gompers High School, New York City, spent 3 years in the Army in WWII and was in General Patton's Third Army overseas. Now employed with Western Electric Co in Kearney NJ. No date has been set for the wedding.

Rockland County Times, 14 July 1949, p5: Nuptial on Sunday for Eliz Yarsinsky and Douglas Kavanagh Miss Eliz Yarsinsky, dtr of m/m John Yarsinsky of Broadway, was married Sunday afternoon (10 Jul) in the Church of St Mary to Douglas Kavanagh, son of m/m Lawrence Kavanagh of Leonia NJ, formerly of Haverstraw. Lawrence Kavanagh Jr was best man for his brother. After a wedding trip to Canada, the couple will be at home in Leonia NJ. Portrait of wedding party included.

Death

Journal-News, 12 Feb 1977, p6A Douglas Kavanagh, lifelong resident Douglas J Kavanagh, 55, of 63 Sharp Street, Haverstraw, died Friday(11 Feb) at Nyack Hospital. Born Grassy Point, lifelong resident of North Rockland. WWII combat veteran in United States Army, European theater. At the time of his death, employed as traffic manager for Flo-Tech Inc in Newburgh. Survived by wife Eliz, dtr Kathleen, and sons John Douglas and Brian, all of the home address, a son Kevin of Haverstraw; two sisters, Mary Kavanagh of New City and Mrs Harold Kiernan of Washingtonville; brother Lawrence of Garnerville, two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday (14 Feb) at St Peter's RC Church, Haverstraw, interment following at St Peter's Cemetery.

U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 Name: Douglas Kavanagh Gender: Male Birth Date: 9 May 1921 Death Date: 11 Feb 1977 SSN: 073127826 Enlistment Date 1: 17 Dec 1942 Release Date 1: 4 Jan 1946.

Burial 14 Feb 1977 Haverstraw, Rockland, New York, United States St Peter's Cemetery Find A Grave Memorial 175420281