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Kathy Pinna:
Donald Madden was an actor, known for 1776 (1972), The United States Steel Hour (1953) and Play of the Week (1959). He died on January 22, 1983 in Central Islip, Suffolk, New York at the age of 49.
He was an acclaimed stage actor whose major credits include the title role in Hamlet, setting a record of 113 consecutive performances; Sergius in Arms and The Man; and several seasons with the Joseph Papp Shakespeare Festival.
Donald was nominated for Broadway's 1967 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy".
"1776" (1972) was the only theatrically released film he made: He was one of the few actors in the film version of "1776" who did not portray his role on Broadway. Also, his solo song in "1776" was cut from the theatrical version and was not restored until the DVD release in 1992 and his solo song was not included on the soundtrack album.
Donald played the same character in two versions of "U.S. Steel Hour" "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals" in 1956 and 1963.
Daniel Pinna:
"Celebrating Thanksgiving with mom and Lisa. Kathy lived from 9 - 16 years old in Seattle. She had thanksgiving with grandma Nel and grandpa Shirley at noon and then at 5 they drove across Seattle to Magnolia Bluff to celebrate with Aunt Elaine (grandpa’s sister) since she wouldn’t talk or interact with Shirley (her step grandfather). Her father was Hollis and when her mother died they adopted out all of the girls including Elaine."
Judas Chappell:
Charles Konieckzi was an amazing man. He was a great father, husband, and even grandfather. Charles had two children named Charles and Tony, twins, both going on to have multiple kids. Charles wouldn’t meet his great grandchildren, but they honor him anyway, keeping him close in their hearts. Charles was a happy man with an average life. He argued with his wife and loved his boys dearly. Charles was the funniest man you could have met.
Claude Konqui:
respect to a very fine and gentle former pen- friend and friend - Radu Culici was my pen friend from Romania when we were around 14 y.o to 28. I met him later at my home in Switzerland as he was already living in the United States. Time passing and personalities changing while both becoming adults, we gradually lost sight of each other and I was very shocked and sad when I learnt he passed away at the early age of 46. Born in 1954, I am by now 70 and never forgot the freedom of thought (very courageous in Ceaucescu's Romania) and the gentleness of Radu. May he rest in peace. With all my respect to his family and relatives.
Pasquale Mele:
School - Daisy was a school mate during the years i attended school in Mt Vernon. Remember one time when we were young, I was being picked on by a bully in the school, for i was small for my age. She jumped in between us, and she was a tall girl and made him back down.
Many years later my cousins visited our church, the two girls had to use a rest room and stopped at a open establishment to use a restroom and happened to run into Daisy, they got to talking and the girls told her they were my cousins and she said to make sure they tell me they were asking about me, and she was wondering what ever happened to me because i left when i was a junior in high school and moved to florida
Lydia Steedman:
Grandpa Lyckholm - Melvin Lyckholm was my Grandfather. He was the Father of my Mom (Darlene June Lyckholm) and my Aunt (Betty Lyckholm)
I remember Grandpa and Grandma (Mae Elida Tackala) Lyckholm came to live with us when I was a young teenager. I loved them both very much. We had a 50th wedding anniversary party for them and shortly thereafter they took off for Minnesota to visit friends and family. After visiting Minnesota for only a few weeks, Grandpa became sick and was admitted to the hospital where he passed away from cancer a very short time later. So I never got to see him again. I was 16 1/2 by then. I was so sad. And I remember Grandma coming back from Minnesota without him. I remember hearing her cry at night and it broke my heart. What a sad time for all of us. Grandpa Lyckholm was a good man. I loved him and I still miss him and I am turning 65 this month. You never stop missing people we loved.
Thanks for letting me share,
Lydia June (Hackley) Steedman
06/11/2025
Lisa Cudd:
The world needs more people like him! - I went to live with Uncle Les in 1962 after my mother died the previous December, when I was 5 years. He was married to my paternal aunt. He became my father in all sense of the word, loving me unconditionally. He became my world and the role model of the man I would want to marry. Thankfully, I did! He was the best grandpa to my son, and I think of him and miss him each and every day.
His *skeezits* and *punkin*, Lisa
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Joseph SMILEY which was taken at the A. Biles Studio in West Chester, PA in the early 1900's. Joseph appears to be about 5-6 years old. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Joseph and his family:
Joseph Franklin SMILEY was b. 24 Aug 1904 in Dilworthtown, PA to parents William Harry SMILEY (1865-1925) and Martha “Mattie” Ann COX (1865-1927) who were married 19 Jan 1888 in Chester Township, Chester Co., PA. Joseph was one of 5 children born to this couple including Anna Lillian; Fillmore Lewis; Samuel Eugene; Catherine or Katherine C.; and Joseph Franklin SMILEY, all born between 1889 and 1905. Joesph married Jessie Rebecca CARPENTER on 29 Aug 1931 in Manhattan, NY and they had three children including Joseph Franklin SMILEY Jr. (1932-1980); Addie Lee SMILEY (1935-2011); and Judith Ann SMILEY (1939-2022).
Joseph died 10 Nov 1947 in Branchville, MD and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
I’d like to see this photograph returned to his family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Joseph Franklin Smiley in this photo.