Edward Boniface

1920 - 2006  (85 years)

• Name	Edward Boniface  [1, 2]
  Born	5 Nov 1920	Roosa Gap, Sullivan Co., NY, USA   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Also Known As	Ted Boniface  [2]
  Census	14 Apr 1930	Mamakating Twp., Sullivan Co., NY, USA   [2]
  Bloomingburg-Pleasant Valley Rd. Dwelling 87 Family 96.
  Boniface, Alfred (Jr.), H/H, Owns, M, W, 44, Married @ 27, NY, Eng. Eng. Farmer, General Farm. Boniface, Edyth H. (Howlings), Wife, F, W, 36, Married @ 20, Wash. DC, Eng. Eng. None. Boniface, Thomas, Son, M, W, 15, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Robert, Son, M, W, 14, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Helen, Daughter, F, W, 13, Single, Attnd School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Ruth, Daughter, F, W, 12, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, John, Son, M, W, 11, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Edward, Son, M, W, 9, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Richard, Son, M, W, 9, Single, Attend. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Edyth M. (Mary), Daughter, F, W, 8, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Rhoda E., Daughter, F, W, 6, Single, Attnd. School, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None. Boniface, Lillian E., Daughter, F, W, 1, Single, NY, NY, Wash. DC, None.
  Census	3 Aug 1940	High View, Sullivan Co., NY, USA   [2]
  Town of Mamakating, Hamlet of High View, Household 30
  Boniface, Alfred (Jr.), Owns, H/H, M, W, 54, Married, 8th Grade, Born NY, Farmer, General Farm. Boniface, Edith (Edyth) T., Wife, F, W, 47, Married, 2 Yrs HS, Born New York. Boniface, Richard, Son, M, W, 19, Single, 3 Yrs HS, Born NY, Laborer, Building Construction. Boniface, Edward, Son, M, W, 19, Single, 2 Yrs HS, Born NY, General Laborer. Boniface, Mary, Daughter, F, W, 18, Single 4 Yrs. HS, Born NY. Boniface, Rhoda, Daughter, F, W, 16, Single, Attending School, 2nd Yr. HS, Born NY. Boniface, Lilly (Lillian), Daughter, F, W, 11, Single, Attending School, 6th Grade, Born NY. Boniface, Barbara, Daughter, F, W, 9, Single, Attending School, 4th Grade, Born NY (Note: Richard and Edward were twins.)
  Military	World War II   [2]
  	U. S. Navy
  Relationship to Family	Twin
  Died	8 Jul 2006	Sullivan Co., NY, USA   [2]
  Buried	14 Jul 2006
  Notes	From William G. Sprague, correspondent, note of October 22, 2018 William Gagan Funeral Home Edward "Ted" Boniface      Edward Boniface, a lifetime area resident, died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the age of 85. The son of Alfred and Edythe Boniface, he was born Nov. 5, 1920 in Roosa Gap, N.Y.      He is survived by his beloved family: his wife Dorothy Estelle Goldsmith-Boniface; his children, Edward (Ted) J. and wife Barbara, Kenneth R. and wife Veronica, Thomas A. and wife Jean, Donna L. and husband Jack Dopp, Steven H. and wife Debbie, Holly A. and husband Michael Bodnar; his brothers and sisters, Robert and Rosemary Boniface, Helen Eklund, Mary Bruno, Rhoda Murphy, Lily and Ben Babcock, Barbara Burton and his twin brother Richard Boniface and wife Shirley; his 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and good friends.      Edward was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas and John Boniface; his sister Ruth Gardiner; and great-grandson Andrew Joseph Boniface.      He was proud to serve with the US Navy in World War II. He and his wife founded Pine Bush Equipment Co., Inc. which has been run by four generations for over 50 years. Ted was a member of the Pine Bush Fire Dept., the American Legion Post 1308, Pine Bush, the Elk's Club, BPOE 1097, Middletown. He was a pilot, sailor, heavy equipment operator and CEO of Pine Bush Equipment.      A family statement reads, "He was dedicated to his family and enjoyed many happy times celebrating special occasions. Ted was a hard-worker who taught his children great family and business values beyond measure. His most cherished times were spent with his family and friends. In the moments before he left, his 31st great-granddaughter was born, reminding us that even in our moment of sorrow, life renews and brings us joy."      The family would also like to thank all of Edward's caregivers who have helped him over the years.      Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Road, Pine Bush.      Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 14 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Robert B. Hewitt officiating at the same location.      In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Edward's (Ted) name to: the Pine Bush Fire Dept., PO Box #1, Rt 52, Pine Bush, NY 12566; the Pine Bush Ambulance Corps, PO Box 407, Pine Bush, NY 12566; the United Methodist Church, PO Box 238, Pine Bush, NY 12566 or the American Legion Post 1308, Pine Bush, NY 12566.      Arrangements were made by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Bush. For further information of directions, please visit  www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com "http://www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com/"  . [2]
  Person ID	I431314	Sprague Project
  Last Modified	8 Jan 2019

  
  

  Father	Alfred James Boniface, Jr.,   b. 8 Mar 1886, New York, New York Co., NY, USA ,   d. 13 Feb 1978, Horton Memorial Hospital, Middletown, Orange Co., NY, USA  (Age 91 years)
  Mother	Edyth Howlings,   b. 18 Jun 1893, Washington, Dutchess Co., NY, USA ,   d. 4 Jul 1966, Horton Memorial Hospital, Middletown, Orange Co., NY, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Married	17 Sep 1913	Saint PJaul's M. E., Middletown, Orange Co., NY, USA   [1, 2]
  	Middletown Daily Times Press dated Sept. 20, 1913: Boniface - Howlings Miss. Edith Howlings and Alfred Boniface Jr., both of Roosa Gap, Sullivan County, were united in marriage at the parsonage of St. Paul's M. E. Church in this city on Wednesday, September 17, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. T. R. Wallace, Ph. D., pastor of the church. They were attended by Mrs. Mary Howlings, mother of the bride, and Alfred Boniface, Sr., father of the groom. The ring ceremony was used Mr. and Mrs. Boniface will make their future home at Roosa Gap. ===== New York State Marriage Records: Alfred Boniface (Jr.) Male, Age 27. Married on Sept. 11, 1913. Married in Sullivan County, New York. Father, Alfred Boniface (Sr.). Mother: Rhoda Woom Wife: Edyth Howlings. ===== New York State Marriage Records: Edith Howlings Female, Age 20, Born c1893. Date of Marriage: Sept. 11, 1913 in Sullivan County, New York. Father: John Howlings. Mother: Mary Hough. Spouse: Alfred Boniface (Jr.) Note: Newspaper records state that they were married on Sept. 17, 1913, not on Sept. 11, 1913. [2]
  Family ID	F158096	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family / Spouse	Dorothy Estelle Goldsmith,   b. 9 Mar 1924, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA ,   d. 8 Aug 2011, Pine Bush, Ulster Co., NY, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Married	Y  [2]
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living   5. Living   6. Living
  Last Modified	8 Jan 2019
  Family ID	F161656	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 5 Nov 1920 - Roosa Gap, Sullivan Co., NY, USA Census - Bloomingburg-Pleasant Valley Rd. Dwelling 87 Family 96. - 14 Apr 1930 - Mamakating Twp., Sullivan Co., NY, USA Census - Town of Mamakating, Hamlet of High View, Household 30 - 3 Aug 1940 - High View, Sullivan Co., NY, USA Died - 8 Jul 2006 - Sullivan Co., NY, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos

  Boniface, Edward (1920-2006) Contributor: Sprague, William G.

  
  

• Sources

  [S86] Correspondent: Sprague, William G., note of March 6, 2018. [S86] Correspondent: Sprague, William G., note of October 22, 2018.