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Peter P. Timinskas 1909 - 1990

Peter Paul Timinskas of 1614 Swetland St., in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. USA was born on March 6, 1909 in Scranton, Pennsylvania United States, and had siblings August C Timinskas and Edward J. Timins Sr.. Peter was baptized on March 18, 1909 at St. Joseph's Church in Throop. He married Anne L. Timinskas on June 17, 1939 at St. Michael's Lithuanian Church 1703 Jackson St., in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa.. They had children Edward Anthony Timinskas and Louise Reina. He also married Anne Louise (Barkauskas). Peter Timinskas died at age 81 years old on November 3, 1990 in Scranton, Pennsylvania United States, and was buried on November 6, 1990 at Cathedral Cemetery Oram St., in Scranton, Pa. USA.

Peter Paul Timinskas
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1614 Swetland St., in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. 18504, USA
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March 6, 1909
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 18504, United States
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  • Introduction

    Peter was a good provider and his biggest passion was his family. He was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather. In his later years, he looked forward to visits from his grandkids and installed in them a strong work ethic and the importance of a good education. Fluent in Lithuanian, he had an amazing memory, learned quickly. and was very strong. After their marriage, they moved into their first home at 116 S. Filmore Ave., Scranton, Pa.
  • 03/6
    1909

    Birthday

    March 6, 1909
    Birthdate
    Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18504, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Pete is a first generation American. He was the second son of Anthony and Julia Bubelis Timinskas who were both born in Lithuania. (See biographies)

  • Early Life & Education

    Peter attended Van Buren School No. 31 and graduated from Scranton Tech HS in 1929 where he played football. He attended Sweeney Brothers School for Mechanics, Kansas City, Mo. and became a Master Wielder.
  • 03/18
    1909

    Baptism

    March 18, 1909
    Baptism date
    St. Joseph's Church in Throop, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania USA
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  • Professional Career

    Peter started employment in the locomotive shops of the Lackawanna Railroad. Steam locomotives were very heavily used, had alot of parts, and needed something wielded and repaired almost daily. When Diesel Engines came into being, they didn't need as much maintenance. Pete was hired at Bethlehem Steel Mill in Allentown, Pa. Conditions were so terrible. The heat was overwhelming and Pete had a life-threatening stroke on the job. Everyone was horrified, thinking he would never make it but he did and stayed until he retired.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Peter received First Holy Communion on September 28, 1919 at St. Michael's Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church, Garfield Ave., Scranton, Pa. Father LaPorta was the officiant and Parish priest. Pete loved motorcycles (he had Indians), cars, and his airplane (Cessna Skyhawk) that he kept at the Shultzville airport which was only 6 1/2 miles from the cottage at Lake Winola. He, along with his brother Gus, would fix and service all of their vehicles and motors at the garages they owned at 2117 Jackson St., Scranton, Pa. He was adept in carpentry too. After inheriting the cottage at Lake Winola from his father in 1951, he completely remodeled the building inside and out, refurbished the kitchen, added a bath. and replaced the roof. It not only was a favorite destination for relatives and friends in the summer, but it became his peaceful retreat in his later years. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Anne, and brother, Edward. He is survived by his brother August; beloved sons, Edward and George, and beloved daughter, Louise; sister-in-law Sister Amadeus CJC,; niece and nephews, large extended family, and many friends. Funeral services were held on Nov. 6th at the Chomko Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Scranton, Pa. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Michael's Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church, 1703 Jackson St., Scranton, Pa. officiated by Rev. Joseph Aukalonis. Interment: Cathedral Cemetery. Peter's gravesite at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, Pa. is in Section 7, Block 18, Lot#20, Grave #2 in the Barkauskas plot.
  • 11/3
    1990

    Death

    November 3, 1990
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    Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • 11/6
    1990

    Gravesite & Burial

    November 6, 1990
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    Cathedral Cemetery Oram St., in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. 18504, USA
    Burial location
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Cemetery Memorial Plaque
Bonita Timins
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12/23/2023
Cemetery Memorial Plaque
Installed in Cathedral Cemetery, 1708 Oram St., Scranton, Pa. 18504, at the Timinskas gravesite in Lot No. 11, Sec. 12, Blk. 3.
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Cottage at Lake Winola
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Cottage at Lake Winola
View of cottage at the northwest corner of the lake on Lake road.
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Dock at Lake Winola.
Bonita Timins
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Dock at Lake Winola.
Pete's brother, Edward, standing on the dock. Pete's rowboat is in the front.
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Summer at Lake Winola Cottage
Bonita Timins
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Summer at Lake Winola Cottage
Standing: Pete, Ed and Mary Timins
In front: George, Anne, Louise, and Edward.
Date & Place: in Lake Winola, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania 18414, United States
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Pete's car
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07/15/2023
Pete's car
1940 Plymouth 6 Deluxe Business Coupe.
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Peter at work, welding.
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Peter at work, welding.
Working at shielded metal arc welding at Bethlehem Steel Mill in Allentown, Pa.
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Marriage

Anne L. Timinskas

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Peter P. Timinskas

June 17, 1939
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St. Michael's Lithuanian Church 1703 Jackson St. Scranton, Lackawanna, Pa., 18504 United States
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Peter P. Timinskas
Peter P. Timinskas Mar 6, 1909 - Nov 3, 1990
Anne L. Timinskas
Anne L. Timinskas Sep 4, 1909 - Jan 2, 1990
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Louise Reina born Mar 10, 1946
Edward Anthony Timinskas
Edward Anthony Timinskas Jul 2, 1940 - 2015
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Anne Louise (Barkauskas)

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Peter P. Timinskas

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Peter P. Timinskas Mar 6, 1909 - Nov 3, 1990
Anne Louise (Barkauskas)
Anne Louise (Barkauskas) Sep 4, 1911 - Jan 2, 1990
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Timinskas, Peter (Mar 6, 1910 - Nov 3, 1990)

Other Timinskas Family Biographies

Timinskas, Antonia (Jun 4, 1894 - Aug 2, 1989) Timinskas, Nancy (Jul 15, 1940 - Aug 19, 2006) Timinskas, William (May 13, 1928 - Aug 30, 2003) Timinskas, Antonas (Feb 6, 1893 - Jul 1965) Timinskas, Anne (Sep 4, 1911 - Jan 2, 1990) Timinskas, Stanley (Mar 10, 1896 - Sep 1965) Timinskas, August (Jan 7, 1907 - Dec 7, 1990) Timinskas, Raymond (Nov 7, 1923 - Feb 26, 2003) Timinskas, Albert (Apr 26, 1947 - Jun 1987) Timinskas, Peter (Mar 6, 1910 - Nov 3, 1990)
Timinskas, Douglas (Born circa 1951) Timinskas, Elise (Born circa 1958) Timinskas, Tristan (Born circa 1953) Timinskas, Roberta (Born circa 1955) Timinskas, Douglas (Born circa 1951) Timinskas, Shirley (Born circa 1965) Timinskas, Justin (Nov 16, 1887 - May 25, 1947) Timinskas, Kazimier Timinskas, Ona Timinskas, Jurgis (Died 1917)
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