Advertisement
Advertisement

Joseph F Meley (1923 - 2003)

A photo of Joseph F Meley
Add photo
Joseph F Meley
1923 - 2003
Born
December 17, 1923
Death
November 4, 2003
Last Known Residence
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York 11217
Summary
Joseph F Meley of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York was born on December 17, 1923, and died at age 79 years old on November 4, 2003.
Updated: October 5, 2011
Biography ID: 15355706

Joseph Meley's Biography

Family, friend, or fan this Collaborative Biography is for you to show & tell Joseph's life so that he is always remembered.
About Joseph

Introduction

This section is to introduce Joseph Meley with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. Select the pencil to add details.
Looking for another Joseph Meley?
Joseph F Meley
Most commonly known as
Joseph F Meley
Full legal name
None stated
Other names or aliases

Name & aliases

Brooklyn, Kings County, New York 11217
Last place lived

Last residence

December 17, 1923
Birthday
Unknown
Birth location

Birth details

Advertisement

Ethnicity & Family History

What is Joseph's ethnicity and where did his parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from?

Nationality & Locations

Where was Joseph born and where did he live?

Education

Did Joseph finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? What schools or universities did Joseph attend?

Religion

dd/mm/yyyy
Baptism date
Unknown
Place of worship

Baptism date & location

Was Joseph a religious man?

Professions

Share what Joseph did for a living or if he had a career or profession.

Personal Life

Share highlights of Joseph's life. Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time.

Military Service

Did Joseph serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with his life?
November 4, 2003
Death date
Unknown
Cause of death
Unknown
Death location

Death details

dd/mm/yyyy
Funeral date
Grave or burial unknown
Burial location

Gravesite & burial

Obituary

The below was generated. Please share Joseph's obituary if available, or write one in your own words to preserve his memory.
Joseph Meley passed away at age 79 years old on November 4, 2003. Joseph F Meley of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York was born on December 17, 1923.

Average Age & Life Expectancy

Joseph F Meley lived 3 years longer than the average Meley family member when he died at the age of 79.
The average age of a Meley family member is 76.
Advertisement
Advertisement

Memories: Stories & Photos

Who is Joseph Meley to you? Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions.
Through sharing we discover more together.
Loading...one moment please
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Family Tree & Friends

Joseph's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Meley family tree.

Joseph's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Joseph F Meley Joseph F Meley
Partner
Child
Partner
Child
Sibling

Friends

Friends can be as close as family. Add Joseph's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.

Add bio
Advertisement
Advertisement
Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

1923 - 2003 World Events

Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Joseph's lifetime.

In 1923, in the year that Joseph F Meley was born, on September 1, an earthquake - the Great Kanto earthquake - destroyed one-third of Tokyo. Measuring 7.9 and with a reported duration of between 4 and 10 minutes, casualties totaled about 142,800 deaths, including about 40,000 who went missing and were presumed dead.

In 1936, Joseph was merely 13 years old when on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".

In 1968, he was 45 years old when on April 4th, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader, was shot and killed by an assassin in Memphis. James Earl Ray was apprehended and plead guilty to shooting Dr. King. Ray died in jail in 1998.

In 1971, when he was 48 years old, in March, Congress passed the Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which lowered the voting age to 18 (from 21). It was a response to the criticism that men could fight at 18, but not vote for the policies and politicians who sent them to war. The states quickly ratified the Amendment and it was signed into law on July 1st by President Richard Nixon.

In 1990, at the age of 67 years old, Joseph was alive when after 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela, the leader of the movement to end South African apartheid was released on February 11th 1990.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top