Author Archives: Mitch
Anne Brown’s Obituary
Alfred Saba’s second wife’s Obituary (Anne Hardell Saba aka Anne Brown):
Windham High School Condolences 1986
Alfred M. Saba sang at my High School Graduation. He was always involved with and supportive of Windham High School. It was nice to know his involvement didn’t go unnoticed.
State of Connecticut General Assembly Recognizes Alfred Saba
I came across this State of Connecticut General Assembly Posthumous Award for my Grandfather, Alfred Saba. He was a presence and very involved in politics and the community.
The People Parade: A Willimantic Snapshot – 1978
This article about the mural in the Willimantic Town Hall was published in March 2010. The article was originally published in Neighbors, a monthly newspaper in Eastern Connecticut. I found it on this site. I have reproduced it (with permission) here so we don’t lose the information. Here is it: The People Parade: A Willimantic … Continue reading
Fadlou Donated Gold Candlesticks to St. Mary’s
Mom comes through again, she found this gem for me! The fact that Fadlou Saba had donated Solid Gold Candlesticks to either St. Joseph’s or St. Mary’s Church in Willimantic is a well known fact in our family. However like any family ‘story’ it is nice to have some confirmation as it lends credibility to … Continue reading
Fadlou Saba in the Orthodox Church Records
My Mom found this article while searching for Family history information. Fadlou is mentioned in this very lengthy article, it also gives a good description of the period. I have replicated it here for prosperity. THE PEOPLE OF THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCHES, THE SEPARATED CHURCHES OF THE EAST, AND OTHER SLAVS. REPORT OF THE COMMISSION … Continue reading