Brittell, Ronald N. D.

From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Ronald N. D. Brittell

Birth

Ronald N. D. Brittell was born in Albany, on Aug. 8, 1938, son of the late Guy and Florence (Schuff) Brittell. His siblings were:

  • Creighton Brittell
  • Owen Brittell
  • Karl (Chubby) Brittell
  • Elaine Murray
  • Virginia (Jinnie) Dobiel
  • Harry June
  • Betty Dobies
  • Chester June.

Education

Ronald Brittell was a graduate of Albany High School.

Military

Ronald N. D. Brittell was a veteran of the United States Air Force,

Occupation

Ronald N. D. Brittell was employed by the United Parcel Service for 28 years until his retirement in 1992.

Marriage & Children

Ronald N. D. Brittell married Nancy L. Lang (February 11, 1942 - ) in 1966. Their children were:

  • Mark Brittell and his partner, Kathy Brogan
  • Karen Tassone and her husband, Sal
  • Dawn Wier and her husband, Greg
  • Valerie Howard and her husband, John
  • Julie Baldes and her husband, Fred.

Death

Knox Cemetery - RONALD N D BRITTELL
AIC US AIR FORCE
AUG 8 1938 - MAR 13, 2008
Knox Cemetery - BRITTELL
NANCY L. LANG
FEB. 11, 1942
RONALD N. D.
AUG. 8, 1938 - MAR. 13, 2008

Ronald N. D. Brittell, of Guilderland Center, died peacefully at his home in the presence of his Wife and family on Thursday, March 13, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.

Obituary

Ronald N. D. Brittell Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — March 20, 2008

Ronald N. D. Brittell

GUILDERLAND CENTER — Ronald N. D. Brittell, of Guilderland Center, died peacefully at his home in the presence of his Wife and family on Thursday, March 13, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

He was born in Albany, on Aug. 8, 1938, son of the late Guy and Florence (Schuff) Brittell. He was a graduate of Albany High School, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was employed by the United Parcel Service for 28 years until his retirement in 1992.

He was a long-time member of St. Boniface Episcopal Church and a past member of the Great North Eastern Rail Road Association. Mr. Brittell devoted much of his energies as a very active member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in Guilderland.He is a Past Exalted Ruler, served as House Chairman, and was involved in major projects for many years.

Mr. Brittell spent much of his leisure time at his family's summer residence at Thompson's Lake and devoted himself to his many grandchildren.

He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his wife of 46 years, Nancy L. (Lang) Brittell; along with their five children and families: Mark Brittell and his partner, Kathy. Brogan; Karen Tassone and her husband, Sal; Dawn Wier and her husband, Greg; Valerie Howard and her husband, John; and Julie Baldes and her husband, Fred.

He was greatly proud of his 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He is also survived by his siblings; Creighton Brittell, Owen Brittell, Karl (Chubby) Brittell, Elaine Murray, and Virginia (Jinnie) Dobiel. Three of his siblings died before him: Harry June, Betty Dobies, and Chester June.

A funeral mass was held at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Guilderland on Tuesday March 18, with interment afterward, at the Knox Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center and to the staff of The Community Hospice for their loving care of our husband and father.

Memorial contributions may be made to BPO Elks Guilderland Lodge 2480 — Major Projects, 3867 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303 or to The Community Hospice, 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany NY 12208.

Altamont Enterprise — March 20, 2008

Social Security

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Ronald N. Brittell[1]
Name: Ronald N. Brittell
Last Residence: 12009 Altamont, Albany, New York
Born: 8 Aug 1938
Died: 13 Mar 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1957-1958)

Census

Below is his father's family and his older siblings.

1940 United States Federal Census about Guy Brittell
Name: Guy Brittell
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Albany, Albany, New York
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House Number: 93
Inferred Residence in 1935: Albany, Albany, New York
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 62B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 59
Occupation: Roofer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 20
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Guy Brittell 40
May Brittell 39
Creighton Brittell 20
Anton Brittell 18
Karl Brittell 16

My guess is Florence is the second wife of Guy Brittell and Ronald took on his Step-father's name.
1940 United States Federal Census about Ronald June[1]
Name: Ronald June
Age: 1
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Albany, Albany, New York
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Street: Lark Street
House Number: 160
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 5A
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Florence L June 42
Virginia June 15
Elaine June 11
Ronald June 1
Katherine Reisinger 32

Additional Media

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 www.Ancestry.com