THE FAMILY TREE OF FRANK JOSEPH GIZA
researched, compiled and edited
by Nancy Williams Giza
March 1995

Hopefully, you will enjoy looking through this family history as much as I have enjoyed putting it all together. With many Gizas now on-line, I have decided to edit and update our family history for inclusion on my website. Most members of this Giza family reside in either NY, NJ or PA, with New York State, USA, being the home of the late Frank and Helen Giza. This history includes the wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, parents and grandparents of Frank Joseph Giza. My email address is ngiza@warwick.net.

Frank & Helen Giza April 28, 1970 56th Wedding Anniversary	11 of the children of Frank & Helen Giza 4 of their daughters-in-law & Frank's sister, Jenny Giza Barczak August 11, 1991	Blanche Giza Todd Daughter of Frank & Helen Giza 1931

Nancy Williams Giza
Feb. 1998
Updated December 2008

FRANK JOSEPH GIZA
b. Oct. l, 1892 in Radomysl Wielki, Mielec, Poland
(subject of Austria-Hungary)
(at that time, Poland was occupied by Austria-Hungary)
d. Oct. 3, 1971 - burial: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Island, NY
m. April 28, 1914, St. Joseph’s Church, Florida, NY
to HELEN JOSEPHINE WISNIEWSKI
b. June 26, 1894 in Cromwell, CT
last residence: Pine Island, NY
d. Nov. 20, 1974 - burial: St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Island, NY

Frank Giza was a self-employed produce farmer. He was also employed by the State of NY and retired from Clemson Bros. Company, Middletown, NY.

THEIR CHILDREN
1 - BLANCHE
2 - HELEN
3 - MYRON (MAC)
4 - STEPHEN
5 - JOSEPH
6 - JULIA
7 - HEDWIG (HATTIE)
8 - DOROTHY
9 - EDWARD
10 - FRANCIS (FRANK)
11 - ELIZABETH (DOLLY)
12 - BERNARD (BARNEY)
13 - JANE
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 1) BLANCHE JESSICA GIZA

b. July 20, 1915, Warwick, NY
d. June 16, 1953
last residence: Jersey City, NJ
m. Oct 15, 1937, NY to Arthur Thomas Todd

b. Feb. 26, 1917, Brooklyn, NY
d. Nov. 23, 1975

BLANCHE & ART’s CHILDREN
Arthur and Frank

Arthur (Sonny) Robert Todd b. April 30, 1939
military service: U.S. Marines
m. Aug. 31, 1963 to Elena (Cookie) Marie Kotlowski

b. Jan. 31, 1942
Frank Henry Todd b. Sept. 10, 1942
m. Oct. 2, 1993 to Myrna Jean Lakes


His Children

Kathleen S. Todd - b. March 23, 1963
Christoper M. Todd - b. July 23, 1968
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2) HELEN FRANCES GIZA

b. March 9, 1918, Harrison, NY
d. June 14, 1992
last residence: Candor, NY
m. Dec. 24, 1936, NY
to William Daniel Ferris

b. Dec. 17, 1914, Blooming Grove, NY
d. March 16, 1970

HELEN & DAN’S CHILDREN
Mary, William, Gloria, Carol & Virginia

Mary Helen Ferris b. June 12, 1937,
m. 1956-1985 to Robert Valetine

Children

James E. Valentine - b. Jan. 7, 196l
John W. Valentine - b. July 5, 1965
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William Daniel Ferris, Jr. b. April 22, 1940
military service: U.S. Army
m. Sept. 12, 1976 to Elsiemae MacNear

b. April 5, 1933
d. August 7, 2008
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Gloria (Cookie) Jean Ferris b. June 23, 1941
d. Nov. 2, 1997
Her Children

Mark D. Brown - b. Oct. 13, 1961
Karen M. Brown - b. March 16, 1964
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Carol Joyce Ferris b. Oct. 19, 1945
m. 1964 - 1970 to Louis R. Jackson

Their Children

Jill M. Jackson - b. July 3, 1964
Jeanette Lyn Jackson - b. July 22, 1967
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Virginia (Ginny) Lee Ferris b. Nov. 14, 1946
m. 1966 - 1980 to Robert S. Landon
m. July 23, 1983 to Gerd Helmuth Wuersig

b. March 22, 1947
Her Son

William (Will) S. Landon - b. Jan. 21, 1967
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3) MYRON (MAC) ADAM GIZA

b. May 15, 1919, Jersey City, NJ
d. May 18, 1995
military service: U.S.Army World War II
last residence: Lester, PA
m. Jan. 17, 1944, NY
to Matilda (Tillie) Osiecki

b. Sept. 11, 1918, Sussex, NJ
d. Nov. 25, 1988

MAC & TILLIE’S CHILDREN
Constance & Kenneth

Constance (Connie) Mary Giza Dec. 29, 1947 - Dec. 29, 1993
m. Sept. 8, 1984 to Robert (Bob) E. Spring

b. May 22, 1938

Kenneth Myron Giza Dec. 30, 1950 - May 12, 1977
m. April 26, 1974 to Kathy A. Fitzpatrick

b. Jan. 21, 1951
Their Children

Kelly M. - b. Feb. 20, 1975
Michael K. - b. May 12, 1977
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4) STEPHEN (STEVE) PAUL GIZA

b. March 23, 1921, Warwick, NY
d. July 9, 2003
last residence: Port Monmouth NJ
military service: U.S.Army, World War II
m. June 27, 1942, NJ
to Josephine Ann Garett

b. Oct. 8, 1923, Jersey City, NJ
d. March 23, 1999

STEVE & JOSIE’S CHILDREN
Stephen and Deborah

Stephen Paul Giza, II July 31, 1947 - May 30, 1985
military service: U.S. Army, (Vietnam War)
m. May 13, 1969 to Sherry L. Letchfield

b. Sept. 3, 1947
Their Children

Stephen P. Giza, III - b. Oct. 11, 1969
Thomas A. Giza - b. Nov. 23,1972
Lee Ann Giza - b. Oct. 17, 1980
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Deborah Ann Giza b.June 29, 1952
m. Barry Henrikson, divorced
m. June 23, 1974 to Elmer Arnold Yager

b. May 19, 1950
Children:

Barry W. Henrikson Yager - b. Aug. 15, 1970,
Elmer S. Yager - b. June 19, 1975,
Melissa L. Yager - b. April 14. 1980
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5) JOSEPH GIZA

born and died - May 19, 1923, Warwick, NY
burial - St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida,
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6) JULIA SOPHIA GIZA

b. July 10, 1924, Goshen, NY
d. Oct. 15, 1998
last residence: New Hampton, NY
m. Nov. 12, 1944, NY
to John Richard Pahucki, Jr.

b. - May 26, 1918, New Hampton, NY
d. - May 4, 1975

JULIE AND JOHN’S CHILDREN
John and Richard

John Richard Pahucki, III - b. Jan. 22, 1946
m. April 4, 1970 to Brenda Lee Predmore
b. July 8, 1947
Their Children
Sherry L. Pahucki - b. May 6, 1971
Christine L. .Pahucki - July 30, 1973 - Feb. 1, 1975
John R. Pahucki, IV - b. July 9, 1976
Rebecca Katherine Pahucki - b. Sept. 6, 1981 - December 28, 2003
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Richard Leonard Pahucki - b. Feb. 14, 1947
m. June 23, 1968 to Judith (Judy) Gulino

b. Dec. 22, 1948
Their Daughter

Judith A. Pahucki - b. Aug. 26, 1969
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7) HEDWIG (HATTIE) HENRIETTA GIZA

b. Oct. 15, 1925, Goshen, NY
residence: Orange County, NY
m. May 7, 1949, NY
to Joseph Stephen Pieczontka

b. Feb. 20, 1923, Paterson, NJ
d. June 22, 1980
military service: U.S. Army, World War II

HATTIE & JOE’S CHILDREN
Virginia & Paula

Virginia (Ginny) Carol Pieczontka - b. Nov. 21, 1950
m. June 28, 1975 to Robert (Bob) Dickson

b. June 16, 1949
Their Children

Douglas P. Dickson - b. Aug. 12, 1980
William A. Dickson - b. Dec.16, 1989
His Son
Daniel Granville Dickson
March 5, 1968 - May 10, 2003
Military service: U.S. Army
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Paula Louise Pieczontka - b. Feb. 3, 1954
m. Sept. 5, 1982 to Dean Clinton Templeton
military service: U.S. Navy

b. Oct. 27, 1945

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8) DOROTHY (DOT) JANET GIZA

b. Jan. 23. 1927, Goshen, NY
residence: Orange County, NY
d. December 1, 2008
m. Aug. 23, 1947, NY
to Richard A. Mabee

b. March 29, 1926
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9) EDWARD (ED) JOHN GIZA

b. July 19, 1928, Goshen, NY
d. January 3, 2004
last residence, Gibsonia, PA
military service: U.S. Army - Korean War
m. Jan. 25, 1952, CO
to Norma Jean Price

b. Sept. 1, 1930, Elkland, MO

ED & JEAN’S CHILDREN
Karen, Michael & Catherine

Karen Elaine Giza b. Nov. 20, 1952
m. Elmer Dietels, divorced
m. June 6, 1986 to Ronald Andrew Plesh

b. Jan. 28, 1959
Her Daughter

Shanise A.Dietels - b. April 28, 1972
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Michael Edward Giza b. Oct.13, 1957
m. Nov. 4, 1978 to Jennifer Louise McKenna

b. June 14, 1959
Their Children

Jason M. Giza - b. Sept. 20, 1981
Dawn E. Giza - b. May 3, 1983 - Dec 12, 2004
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Catherine Denise Giza b. July 15, 1962
m. May 9, 1981 to Scott Alan Carson

b. Jan. 26, 1961
Their Children

Joshua S.Giza - b. May 4, 1986
Twins: Stephen E. Giza and Lucas H. Giza - b. Nov. 28, 1988
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10) FRANCIS (FRANK) LEON GIZA

b. April 11, 1930, Goshen, NY
d. November 30, 2007, New Hampton, NY
residence: New Hampton, NY
military service: U.S.Army
m. Sept. 21, 1952, NY
to Josephine Anne Shuback

b. Feb. 19, 1932, Pine Island, NY

FRANK & JOSIE’S CHILDREN
Gary, Jeffrey & Dennis

Gary Stephen Giza: April 13, 1955 - Oct. 18, 1963
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Jeffrey Allan Giza - b. Sept. 21, 1956
m. May 5, 1979 to Joanne Pitaccio

b. Jan. 22, 1958
Their Children

Zachary J. Giza - b. July 30, 1986
Abbey R. Giza - b. July 23, 1989
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Dennis Frank Giza - b. Nov. 23, 1959
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11) ELIZABETH (DOLLY) CLARA GIZA

b. April 7, 1932, Goshen, NY
d. Sept. 26, 1997
last residence: Pine Island, NY
m. Oct. 14, 1950, NY
to Paul C. Poloniak,

b. Oct.1, 1922, Pine Island, NY
d. Sept. 1, 1985
military service: U.S.Marine Corps. World War II

DOLLY & PAUL’S CHILDREN
Anita, Sharon & Elizabeth

Anita Marie Poloniak b. Jan. 26, 1953
m. March 24, 1974 to Mark William Whipple

b. Oct. 19, 1949
Their Children

Jessica M. Whipple - b. July 7, 1978
Mark William Whipple, II: Dec. 27, 1980 - Feb. 14, 1983
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Sharon Rose Poloniak b . July 31, 1954
m. June 15, 1974 to Edward Vincent Akacki

b. Dec. 7, 1947
military service: U.S. Army, Ret. (Vietnam War)
Their Children

Kimberly B. Akacki - b. April 9, 1977
Aaron Alexander Akacki - b. May 10, 1982
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Elizabeth Anne Poloniak

born and died - Sept. 23, 1959
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12) BERNARD (BARNEY) STANLEY GIZA

b. Oct. 2, 1933, Goshen, NY
d. June 2, 2005, Goshen, NY
residence: Orange County, NY
military service: U.S. Army, Ret. (Vietnam War)
m. April 5, 1959, NJ
to Nancy Claire Williams

b. May 15, 1937, East Orange, NJ

BARNEY & NANCY"S CHILDREN
John, James & Joseph

John Stanley Giza b. April 12, 1960
m. May 1, 1993 to Margaret Leigh White

b. Sept. 24, 1961
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James (Jim) David Giza b. May 30, 1964
m. Oct. 14, 1989 to Kerry Anne Nordstrom

b. Nov. 16, 1965
Their Children

David J. Giza - b. Aug. 15, 1992
Alexandra M.Giza - b. March 23, 1997
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Joseph Thomas Giza b. Jan. 19, 1967
m. Oct. 10, 1992 to Susan Marie Morgiewicz

b. April 27, 1969
Their Children

Jennifer S. Giza - b. May 18, 1994
Heather M.Giza - b. Jan. 25, 1997
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13) JANE CONSTANCE GIZA

b. Sept. 22, 1935, Goshen, NY
residence: Orange County, NY

JANE’S CHILDREN
Julie, Audrey, Elaine & Martin

Julie Margaret Shuback b. April 6, 1955
m. Nov. 5, 1993 to Valerian (Val) Martin

b. May 28, 1951
Her Children

Meghan C. Hanewich - b. Feb. 24, 1978
Marissa J. Hanewich - b. June 27, 1979
His Son
Daniel Michael Martin
b. Feb 11, 1982
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Audrey Victoria Shuback b. June 4, 1956
m to Brian Lee Wilberger b. April 1, 1955

m.November 17, 1984 - May 10, 2000

Their Children

Matthias A. Wilberger - b. Sept. 16, 1986
Forrest C. Wilberger - b. Oct. 31, 1990

Audrey Victoria Shuback
m. May 8, 2004 to Robert (Bob) George Smith
b. Nov. 26,1948
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Elaine Jennifer Shuback b. Feb. 6, 1958
Her Children

Jacob (Jake) D. Conkling - b. April 20, 1978
Jillian Carzelle Aluisio - b. March 1, 1994
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Martin Jacob Shuback b. April 4, 1961
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THE PARENTS OF FRANCISZEK (FRANK) JOSEPH GIZA

STEFAN GIZA*

Aug. 15, 1874 - Dec. 22, 1951

birthplace: Radomysl Wielki, Mielec, (County Seat) Poland

(subject of Austria-Hungary)

military service: Austrian Army

occupation: dairy farmer

burial: St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida, NY
m. HENRYKA SIEMBAB

May 15, 1872 - Oct. 14, 1957
birthplace:Radomysl Wielki, Mielec, Poland
(subject of Austria-Hungary)

THEIR CHILDREN

Born in Poland

Jozef (Joseph) Giza- born and died in Poland
dates unknown

Franciszek (Frank) Joseph Giza - b. in Poland, Oct. 1, 1892
(at that time occupied by Austria-Hungary)
d. Oct. 3, 1971
Born in the United States

Mary Josephine Giza Nowicki - b. Sept. 23, 1900, NY State
d. March 29, 1984

Antonette Jenny Helen Giza Barczak -b. July 3, 1902, NY State

d. May 10, 1998

Sophia Giza - b. Dec. 23, 1903, NY State
d. June 21, 1905 during polio epidemic

Anna Giza - b. Aug. 12, 1905, NY State
d. Dec. 13, 1918, during flu epidemic

Katherine (Katie) Julia Giza - b. March 25, 1907, NY State
d. July 6, 1926

John Chester (JC) Giza - b. Feb. 14, 1908, NY State
d. April 24, 1971

Blanche Giza Maloney - b. May 16, 1912, NY State
d. Nov. 3, 2004
(given name - Bridget Margaret)

George Albert Giza - b. Jan. 7, 1914, NY State
d. Aug. 9, 1994
military service: U.S.Army, World War II

*Stefan came to the U.S. on July 6, 1899. Henryka & Frank came to the U.S. on October 26, 1899
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THE GRANDPARENTS OF FRANCISZEK (FRANK) JOSEPH GIZA

GRZEGORZ (GREGORY) GIZA

born and died in Poland - dates unknown
birthplace: Radomysl Wielki, Mielec, (County Seat) Poland
(subject of Austria-Hungary)
m. to ANNA JAGODA*

born and died in Poland - dates unknown
birthplace: Radomysl Wielki, Mielec, Poland
(subject of Austria-Hungary)

THEIR SON
Stefan Giza - Aug. 15, 1874 - Dec. 22, 1951


* Anna was married twice.
Her first husband’s last name was Gawlik.
She had a son, Roman Gawlik (Gavlick)
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Some final notes.....GIZA

In Poland the name Giza was/is usually written with a dot over the Z.

Giza (sometimes also Girza) means an ox or a pig or a hind leg. from Polish Surnames: Origins and Meanings by William F. Hoffman

In putting together our Giza Family History, I have come across one or more spellings for several names including: Gawlik, Gavlick, Marian, Myron, Maryan, Jagoda, Yagoda

When a date was in doubt, usually the one from church or town records was used, if available.

Information for this history came from many family members, including Helen Wisniewski Giza (in the 1960’s), town and church records, newspaper obituaries, headstones and several libraries.

Special thanks to Aunt Jenny Giza Barczak, Aunt Blanche Giza Maloney, Dolly Giza Poloniak and to Jim Giza.

Nancy
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 Ship's Logs
 
 The name Giza was misspelled on the Manifest.
 
 Passenger Record
 
 Name: Gira (Giza), Stefan
  Ethnicity: Galicia
 Place of Residence: Pulczawielks
 Date of Arrival: Jul 1899
 Age on Arrival: 23y
 Gender: M
 Marital Status:  M
 Ship of Travel: Lahn
 Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
 
 Name: Gira (Giza), Henriette
 Ethnicity: Galicia
 Place of Residence: Dulcza Wielka
  Date of Arrival: 26 Oct 1899
 Age on Arrival: 27y
 Ship of Travel: Lahn
 Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
 
 Name: Gira (Giza), Franz
 Ethnicity: Galicia
 Place of Residence: Dulcza Wielka
 Date of Arrival: 26 Oct 1899
 Age on Arrival: 6y
 Gender: M
 Marital Status:  S
 Ship of Travel: Lahn
 Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany 
 
 The Lahn: Built by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Company, Glasgow,
Scotland, 1887. 5,681 gross tons; 464 (bp) feet long; 49 feet wide. Steam
triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 18.5 knots. l,030 
passengers (224 first class, 106 second class, 700 third class).
 Built for North German Lloyd, German flag, in 1887 and named Lahn.
Bremerhaven-New York service. Sold to the Russian Navy in 1904 and
renamed Russ. Scrapped in 1927. 
 
Thanks to Nora Maloney Johnson and the Ellis Island website for help. 
 
 Nancy
 
 June 2001
 
Family e-mail addresses:
 Nancy – ngiza@warwick.net
 Ginny – gwuersig@starfishnet.com