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Phosy’s Brother?
Could that be Phosy’s unknown Brother?! No, but it is NBA great Dolph Schayes!! Phosy who also played Professional Basketball for a short while (not sure of the specifics) met Dolph Schayes at the World Fair (Year unknown). You can read more about Dolph Schayes here, here, here or watch him here. Update (7/7/2013): Thanks … Continue reading
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.
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
Chapman Tech versus Windham High
Not sure of the date on this one, not even sure where Chapman Tech is!?! However, these two undefeated teams played at the State Armory. I also don’t know what the outcome was…perhaps in a future post we will find out…?
WHS Versus Torrington Basketball
A local write up of the scheduled Windham High School basketball game against Torrington. Edward Saba was the leading scorer and it was hoped he would play in the game.