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Thomas Rogalski in Uniform
A seemingly candid photo of my grandpa, Thomas Rogalski, while stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II.
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Thomas Rogalski at Pearl Harbor
This is a photo of my grandpa, Thomas Rogalski, while stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II. So much swagger!
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Lori Russell
My mother is Pamela Thompson. My dad is Richard William Russell.
My mom grew up in Fenwick Michigan. My dad grew up in Hart Michigan. They had 2 kids together. Living in Michigan. I have other Half siblings out there somewhere
My mom grew up in Fenwick Michigan. My dad grew up in Hart Michigan. They had 2 kids together. Living in Michigan. I have other Half siblings out there somewhere
Kathy Pinna
I'm a Founder of AncientFaces and support the community answering questions & helping members make connections to the past (thus my official title of Founder & Content and Community Support ). For me, it's been a labor of love for over 20 years. I truly believe with all of my heart that everyone should be remembered for generations to come.
I am 2nd generation San Jose and have seen a lot of changes in the area while growing up. We used to be known as the "Valley of Heart's Delight" (because the Valley was covered with orchards and there were many canneries to process the food grown here, which shipped all over the US) - now we have adopted the nickname "Capital of Silicon Valley" and Apple, Ebay, Adobe, Netflix, Facebook, and many more tech companies are within a few miles of my current home in San Jose (including AncientFaces). From a small town of 25,000, we have grown to 1 million plus. And when you add in all of the communities surrounding us (for instance, Saratoga, where I attended high school, living a block from our previous Mayor), we are truly one of the big cities in the US. I am so very proud of my hometown. For more information see Kathy - Founder & Content and Community Director
My family began AncientFaces because we believe that unique photos and stories that show who people are/were should be shared with the world.
My family began AncientFaces because we believe that unique photos and stories that show who people are/were should be shared with the world.
Daniel Pinna
I want to build a place where my son can meet his great-grandparents. My grandmother Marian Joyce (Benning) Kroetch always wanted to meet her great-grandchildren, but she died just a handful of years before my son's birth.
So while she didn't have the opportunity to meet him, at least he will be able to know her.
For more information about what we're building see About AncientFaces. For information on the folks who build and support the community see Daniel - Founder & Creator.
My father's side is full blood Sicilian and my mother's side is a combination of Welsh, Scottish, German and a few other European cultures. One of my more colorful (ahem black sheep) family members came over on the Mayflower. He was among the first to be hanged in the New World for a criminal offense he made while onboard the ship.
My father's side is full blood Sicilian and my mother's side is a combination of Welsh, Scottish, German and a few other European cultures. One of my more colorful (ahem black sheep) family members came over on the Mayflower. He was among the first to be hanged in the New World for a criminal offense he made while onboard the ship.
Daniel Pinna
I'm the creator of AncientFaces which we began in 2000 while I was a sophomore at Santa Clara University.
To our amazing friends and super active members - thank you for your support & patience as we've slowly but surely evolved AncientFaces into the place where our loved ones live on through our memories.
This particular account is for my personal interests. Feel free to reach out and say hi!
One of my more colorful (ahem black sheep) relatives was one of the first to be hanged for criminal punishment in the U.S.
One of my more colorful (ahem black sheep) relatives was one of the first to be hanged for criminal punishment in the U.S.
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Beverly Washington was born in Spokane Washington and is sister to business tycoon Dennis R Washington (born 1934). She grew up in Bremerton Washington and later moved to Willow Glen located in Santa Clara county in the California Bay Area. Beverly moved from Bremerton to the San Jose area at age 15 when her mother, Ginger, moved to San Jose. Later, my grandmother, Marian Joyce (Benning) Kroetch, also moved to the area in order to be with her friend Beverly. Marian and Beverly were best friends for most of their lives and actually married both of their husbands within four months of each other, having their eldest children, Debra and Kathy, at almost the same time.
Beverly was married to transportation entrepreneur Al Scoffone and they had three children: Debra Lyn, Steven & David Scoffone and eight grandchildren. She has lived in Monte Sereno California since the 1960s. Beverly was a Board of Fellows member at Santa Clara University and was President of Valle Monte in 1979. See: Beverly Clarice (Washington) Scoffone: Obituary.
January 23rd 2023 - Celebration of Life
I attended your Celebration of Life today at Darling Fischer Garden Chapel in downtown San Jose. Father Gary Thomas presided, and David, Jo Harmon, and Pamela Fernandes-Smith spoke about the lovely shining woman you were. Afterwards, your guests socialized at the St. Claire Club while your family laid you to rest in Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga. I saw old friends and met a new one who of course got me interested in Little Italy in San Jose. Fitting given Aldo's Italian history in San Jose.
I got to enjoy your favorite Scotchmellow candy, which I agree, is delicious!
Rest in peace Beverly...
I got to enjoy your favorite Scotchmellow candy, which I agree, is delicious!
Rest in peace Beverly...
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Joyce Benning, friend, and Sandy the dog
Joyce Benning and unknown friend on front steps with Joyce's dog, Sandy.
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James Oliver Rigney Jr., better known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was born to James Oliver Rigney (1920-1988) and Eva Mae (Grooms) Rigney (1916-1995) and had a brother Theodore Smith Rigney.
James was married to Harriet Popham McDougal Rigney (born 1939) who was also his editor on the world famous high fantasy series The Wheel of Time.
I'll always remember when I first discovered the Wheel of Time books. It was the summer of 1996 and I was touring England, Wales, and Scotland with my grandmother when I happened to notice The Eye of the World (1st book) in a train station. I grabbed it in preparation for a rather long ride to Scotland and began reading it listening to the soundtrack of Braveheart.
I don't recall exactly, but I think I began the second book either on the flight back home or definitely when I returned. I remember sharing this book I found with my mother and her laughing telling me she had suggested it to me years earlier.
I've read the entire 14 book series two times cover to cover, and some of the books a third time. Always while listening to the soundtrack of Braveheart. In fact, it's because of this tradition that I ran through the cassette tapes a few times and was happy when CDs arrived since I'd no longer need to buy additional copies.
When each new book was released I'd start from the beginning, or a few books before, and read the new release within two or three days. Often with a new book release I'd make it my priority simply to spend all day and night reading.
I've recommended this series to my dearest friends and always found it illuminating to discuss the deeper meanings in each of the characters, cultures, and possible ancient history the books allude to.
James Rigney
James Rigney
Joyce Vandever (as she was known in her later years) was a loving mother of two daughters Kathleen Rae (Kroetch) Pinna & Pam (Kroetch) Marks who she had with Frank Kroetch, and grandma to two grandchildren Daniel J Pinna & Layne. Joyce had a half-sister, Lois (Benning) Ewen, the product of her father's first marriage. She also had a step-brother, Charles Henry Barrett Jr., from her mother's second marriage to Charles Henry 'Heinie' Barrett Sr.
She had many friends and relatives in California, Washington state, England and Wales. Her best childhood and lifelong closest friend was Beverly Clarice (Washington) Scoffone in Monte Sereno California. Joyce loved being a grandmother and spent countless weekends with her grandchildren. She lived in the California Hawaiian mobile home park at 3637 Snell Ave in San Jose for many years when it was an adult community.
To hear Joyce describe herself see Joyce Vandever In Her Own Words
Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy was born in Hong Kong and grew up in San Jose, California. He saw his first film at the age of three and knew he had found his life’s calling. By the time he reached high school he had written and directed over 50 short films, even appearing in front of the camera at times. When Sean turned 19, he officially formed his own professional production house, Guerilla Wanderers Films. The company has gone on to produce countless award winning films, commercials and music videos, with such notable standouts as the critically lauded short Raging Cyclist and the narrative music video Moving Out, an award winner twenty-two times over for ‘Best Of’ on the international film festival circuit. He also wrote and directed award winning ads for a number of prominent Silicon Valley corporations, including Hitachi and ThoughtSpot as well as national spots for coupons.com. Sean had the distinct honor of being voted Best Filmmaker by readers of Silicon Valley’s Metro for a record three years in a row, and to date has garnered 11 Best Director awards for his films and music videos.
Fraggle Rock - 1984
Fraggle Rock was described by Jim Henson as "a high-energy, raucous musical romp. It's a lot of silliness. It's wonderful."
This 1980s television staple was introduced to many 80s children on HBO. In fact, I bet a few of us still have our VHS tapes!
This 1980s television staple was introduced to many 80s children on HBO. In fact, I bet a few of us still have our VHS tapes!
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James Maury Henson, best known as Jim Henson, was born in Greenville, Mississippi along with his brother Paul to Paul Ransom Henson (1904–1994), an agronomist for the United States Department of Agriculture, and his wife Betty (Brown) Marcella ( 1904–1972)
James Maury Henson, best known as Jim Henson, was a puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets (1955–present), Fraggle Rock (1983–1987), and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
Jim Henson & Aughra from The Dark Crystal
Jim Henson & Aughra from The Dark Crystal - a popular 1982 puppet-animated high fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz.
The film was shot in England and many talented individuals worked on it including Trevor Jones (music) and Brian Froud (design).
The film was shot in England and many talented individuals worked on it including Trevor Jones (music) and Brian Froud (design).
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1980s
The 1980s were the beginning of modern technology, globalization, new music, & 'New Hollywood'
The 1980s was the birth of the Millennial generation. Reagan, Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher. The end of the Cold War. The fall of the Berlin Wall. The Internet. Terrorist attacks in Beirut, Lockerbie... 
After President William McKinley was assassinated in September of 1901, 6 months into his second term, Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him to become the 26th President of the United States. A Republican, he is usually ranked as one of the 5 best Presidents. He was awarded the Medal of Honor (he led the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War after resigning as the Asst Secretary of the Navy) and a Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 (for successfully brokering an end to the Russo-Japanese War).
A lifelong naturalist, Roosevelt made conservation a top priority for his administration, and established many new national parks, monuments and forests. He championed the Square Deal set of domestic policies which promised citizens fairness, breaking of trusts, regulation of railroads, and pure food and drugs.
A champion of progressive policies continuing into his 2nd term, he started construction on the Panama Canal and generally focused on Central America in his foreign policies.
After his two first terms, he founded the Bull Moose Party (which called for wide-ranging progressive reforms) and ran again for President in 1912. Splitting the vote, he lost and Democrat Woodrow Wilson won.
President Roosevelt Planting a Tree
President Theodore Roosevelt plants a tree near San Jose, Cal. The caption reads "Long may it thrive!" Does anyone know if it's still there? I was born in San Jose, grew up in San Jose, and still live in San Jose - and I've never seen "President Roosevelt's tree"!
Stereograph courtesy of the Library of Congress
Stereograph courtesy of the Library of Congress
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Cassidy family
Erma Brenner Cassidy She married Thomas George Cassidy From Belfast Ireland They had Children John Tom Marge
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Frank Edward Gratto of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL was born on September 21, 1954, and died at age 54 years old on December 31, 2008.
Popular Science Flu Mask
A photo of a flu mask touted by Popular Science Magazine during the 1918 - 1920 pandemic. It has a hole for smoking - but not for exhaling the smoke. Popular Science was satirizing the use of masks, which they said were scientifically ineffective.
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2020 marks 20 years since the inception of AncientFaces. We are the same team who began this community so long ago. Over the years it feels, at least to us, that our family has expanded to include so many. Thank you!
2020 marks 20 years since the inception of AncientFaces. We are the same team who began this community so long ago. Over the years it feels, at least to us, that our family has expanded to include so many. Thank you!
