The Reed and Berbach Families of New York State - Person Sheet
The Reed and Berbach Families of New York State - Person Sheet
NameRichard Cyril (Dicky) GIFFORD 320,210,217,2
Birth12 Aug 1933, Johnstown, Fulton Cnty, New York220,219,321
Death30 Mar 1987, Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania220,320,321 Age: 53
BurialFerndale Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton Cnty, New York220
MemoN43°02.026’ x W074°21.849’
OccupationElectrical Engineer at American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T Bell Laboratories)321,322,2
EducationMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, New York University (1961) and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with honors, Union College in Schenectady, NY (1959)321,322
ReligionRoman Catholic2
FatherHarry B. GIFFORD (1901-1940)
MotherAnna Eve RALBOVSKY (1898-1950)
Spouses
Birth16 Jul 1933, Johnstown, Fulton Cnty, New York220,320
Death10 Feb 1996, Holmdel, New Jersey220,320 Age: 62
Burial15 Feb 1996, Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton Cnty, New York220,320
MemoN43°02.026’ x W074°21.849’
OccupationLibrarian for the Monmouth County Library System in New Jersey.320
EducationGraduate of Russell Sage College, Troy, New orkY majoring in Biology; Master's Degree In Education From State University of New York At Albany320,323
MotherNina (-1995)
Family ID77
Marriage4 Jun 1955, First Presbyterian Church, Johnstown, New York323
Notes for Richard Cyril (Dicky) GIFFORD
1933:
Richard Cyril Gifford was born at R.D. #1, Johnstown, New York with Dr. A. H. Sarno attending.210

1950:
Richard graduated from Johnstown High School, Johnstown, New York in June 1950. 324,321

1955:
Richard was discharged from the U. S. Army in 1955, just previous to his wedding.323

1956-1959
While attending Union College, Schenectady, New York, Richard earned or participated in the following:325 322
He was awarded an associate membership in the Society of Sigma Xi, national science honor organization.
He was named an Eliphalet Nott Scholar for outstanding scholastic achievement during the 1957-58 academic year.
He was a member of the Institute of Engineers.
He was a member of Beta Tau Epsilon.

He resided in Scotia, New York while attending Union College.325

1987:
Richard Gifford died during a second heart bypass surgery.2

Richard’s address at the time of his death was 6 Carlisle court, Holmedel, New Jersey.321
Military notes for Richard Cyril (Dicky) GIFFORD
Richard served in the U. S. Army in Korea.220
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