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John J Herity 1903 - 1996

John J Herity of New Port Richey, Pasco County, FL was born on February 15, 1903 at Creevy in DL Ireland, and died at age 93 years old on May 17, 1996 in Florida United States. John Herity was buried at Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 4244 Madison St, in New Port Richey.
John J Herity
New Port Richey, Pasco County, FL 34652
February 15, 1903
Creevy in DL, Ireland
May 17, 1996
Pasco County, Florida, United States
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  • Introduction

    John Heraghty was born in 1903 in Creeve, Donegal, Ireland to parents Anne Sheering (1869-1935) and John Heraghty (1867-1942). He had siblings James (1890-), Edward (1892-1978), and Lizzy Heraghty (1898-1911). He immigrated to the United States and arrived in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA in 1925. John gained naturalization in 1930. He worked as a security guard for the New York Shipping Association. John is a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. In 1954, he married Eleanor Mcavoy (1901–1995) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
  • 02/15
    1903

    Birthday

    February 15, 1903
    Birthdate
    Creevy in DL Ireland
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Irish heritage. His father John Heraghty was born in Gortcally, Donegal, Irealand in 1867 and passed away there in 1942. His mother Anne was born in 1869 in Creeve, Donegal, Ireland and she passed away in 1925 in Gortcally, Donegal, Ireland.
  • Nationality & Locations

    John Heraghty was born in 1903 in Creeve, Donegal, Ireland. He immigrated to the United States and arrived in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA in 1925. John gained naturalization in 1930. He later moved to Florida residing in New Port Richey and Pasco, Florida, United States.
  • Early Life & Education

    He completed a grammar school education.
  • Religious Beliefs

    John was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
  • Military Service

    John J Herity, an Army veteran of World War II, enlisted on November 6, 1942, in New York City, New York. His military serial number is 32620220. John served in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers of the United States Army. This branch encompassed warrant officers serving in various specialized positions. The specific role and duties assigned to John within this branch are not mentioned in the available information. At the time of his enlistment, John held the rank of Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) category. This category typically included individuals who were selected for military service through the draft or other means. John J Herity's terms of enlistment were "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." This indicated that he committed to serve for the duration of the war and an additional six months, as determined by the circumstances and the discretion of the President or other legal provisions. As an Army veteran of World War II, John J Herity contributed to the efforts and sacrifices made during the war to defend his country and its allies.
  • Professional Career

    He worked as a security guard for the New York Shipping Association.
  • 05/17
    1996

    Death

    May 17, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Pasco County, Florida United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 4244 Madison St, in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida 34652, United States
    Burial location
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