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John Richard Svendsen 1941 - 2018

John Richard Svendsen of West Islip, Suffolk County, New York United States was born on September 5, 1941 in Kings County to Grace G. Karlsen and Haakon Svendsen. He had siblings Amanda S. Stevenson, Sandra Amanda (Svendsen) Moseley, and Stewart Haakon Svendsen. John was baptized on December 5, 1941 at Norwegian Seamen's Church in Brooklyn. He married Carolyn Pearl Riches in 1966 and they later divorced. He had children Jon Svendsen and Graceanne Svendsen. John Svendsen died at age 76 years old on May 5, 2018 in West Islip, Suffolk County, and was buried at The Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th St, in Kings County.

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West Islip, Suffolk County, New York United States
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    SVENDSEN, JOHN RICHARD married a bride named CAROLYN PEARL RICHES in the year 1966 on license number 14082 issued in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.A. Special thanks to RECLAIM THE RECORDS. Now you may also check Archives for JOHN RICHARD SVENDSEN.
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    1941

    Birthday

    September 5, 1941
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    Kings County, New York United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    American - Italian & Norwegian

  • Nationality & Locations

    United States of America

  • Early Life & Education

    Boys High School, Brooklyn, New York
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    1941

    Baptism

    December 5, 1941
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    Norwegian Seamen's Church in Brooklyn, New York United States
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  • Religious Beliefs

    Lutheran

  • Military Service

    United States Marine Corp. Honorably Discharged.

  • Professional Career

    A Long Career as a Printing Salesman mentored by Kenneth Heiberg of The Brooklyn Press. Chef and a Waiter. He was a phenomenal chef. A Limo Driver Vendored Coffee and Snacks in an Office Building for over ten years.

  • Personal Life & Family

    My older brother was an addict but he gave up drugs, booze, gambling and smoking and lived to be 75. One time I told him off, and said, "You can't fool God!" He was beaten into a coma by drug dealers and during the time he was in his coma, all he could hear was, "You can't fool God!" And when he awoke he decided to repent and change his ways. For 25 he was clean and sober and regained his self-respect and the respect of others. He had a very large funeral.
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    May 5, 2018
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    Heart failure from Colon Cancer.
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    West Islip, Suffolk County, New York United States
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    The Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th St, in Kings County, New York 11232, United States
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John Svendsen and family.
Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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06/28/2018
John Svendsen and family.
A photo of Rosa (Poletta) Gabriele's grandson John with Carolyn, John, Graceanne and Jon.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Photo of Lori Russell Lori Russell
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04/03/2023
That first lady looks very familiar to me. With black shirt and black pants on.
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Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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05/18/2025
I miss my favorite brother.
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John R. Svendsen, Proud Marine
Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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01/14/2018
John R. Svendsen, Proud Marine
John Richard Svendsen in his Marine Dress Blues.
One day after 50 years an old lady called me up to thank me. She had no date for the Prom at the Waldorf Astoria with a real orchestra and Lobster Newburg and afterward a limo to the Copacabana and then home. I sent Johnny in his Marine Dress Blues looking like Paul Newman and a terrific dancer. She looked beautiful and he was a dream date. She said because of me it was one of the happiest nights of her life instead of a disaster.
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Date & Place: in Camp Lejeune, Onslow County, North Carolina 28547, United States
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Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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05/08/2018
My brother Johnny was exceptionally generous to me when I was suddenly poor, and he literally fed me for months. I will miss him for the rest of my life. He was a film buff and chess player like me.
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Svendsen family
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01/14/2018
Svendsen family
A photo of Grace Gabriele Svendsen Karlsen's 3 children: twins Stewart Haakon Svendsen and Sandra Amanda Svendsen and John Richard Svendsen.
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Kenneth Heiberg, Johnny's Mentor and Boss at the Brooklyn Press.
Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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09/04/2021
Kenneth Heiberg, Johnny's Mentor and Boss at the Brooklyn Press.
Finally found this is time for Johnny's birthday.
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Dianne Ratel, center
Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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Dianne Ratel, center
A photo of Marion V Ratel's daughter Dianne Ratel.
The blond boy must be her brother.
Left is John R. Svendsen, the Ratel kids, my twin Stewart Svendsen and Me, Sandra Amanda Svendsen.
1946 or 1947 Summer.
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11/24/2020
Who is the little girl on the end ??
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John R. Svendsen family
Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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09/15/2017
John R. Svendsen family
A photo of John R. Svendsen and family -with Carolyn, Jon and Graceanne.
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01/31/2017
Svendsen Family
A photo of Haakon Svendsen, Grace Gabriele Svendsen, and first baby John Richard Svendsen who was originally named Johan.
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Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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01/31/2017
Grace Svendsen, Haakon Svendsen & First Born Son, Johan Richard who became John R. Svendsen, my older brother.
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John Svendsen and Grace, Stewart and Sandy
Photo of Amanda S. Stevenson Amanda S. Stevenson
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John Svendsen and Grace, Stewart and Sandy
A photo of John R. Svendsenw ith Mother Grace and Stewart and Sandy
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John R. Svendsen
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John R. Svendsen as a Marine in late 1950's and early 1960's.
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