Francis Henry Sippel

b. 22 May 1923, d. 12 April 2013
  • Francis Henry Sippel was born on 22 May 1923 in New York.
  • Henry Valentine Sippel and Mary ELizabeth Woodruff appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 228 Union Street. Other members of the household included Francis Henry Sippel.
  • Henry Valentine Sippel and Mary ELizabeth Woodruff appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 159 Washington Street. Other members of the household included Francis Henry Sippel, Eugene Valentine Sippel.
  • Henry Valentine Sippel and Mary ELizabeth Woodruff appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Lockport, New York, at 159 Washington Street. Other members of the household included Francis Henry Sippel, Eugene Valentine Sippel.
  • He was attending school and employed as a newspaper peddler, according to the 1940 census.
  • The following appeared on 20 August 1940 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Henry V. Sippel, 42, Lockport fireman, died suddenly at 6 o'clock this morning at his home, 159 Washington street, of an acute heart attack. He had been ill only two days.
         Mr. Sippel was born in Niagara Falls but lived in Lockport practically all his life. He was educated in the public and parochial schools. As a young an he was employed at the former Indurated Fibre corporation plant in East Lockport. He was a millwright at the Harrison Radiator plant when he was appointed to the fire Department in May, 1926.
         Surviving is his widow Mrs. Mary Woodruff Sippel; two sons, Francis and Eugene Sippel; his mother, Mrs. Theresa Sippel and two sisters, Miss Marguerite Sippel and Mrs. John Toohill, all of Lockport.
         Services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 at the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery.
  • Francis Henry Sippel died on 12 April 2013 at age 89 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
  • He was interred at Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 15 April 2013 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Lockport) Francis Henry Sippel, of Lockport, passed away April 12, 2013. Born May 22, 1923, he is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joeleen Murphy Sippel; his son, William (Mary) Sippel; his daughters, Suzanne (James) Korneliusen, Deyanne Sippel; six grandchildren, Jon-David Crowe, Jamie Crowe, William (Alison) Crowe, Brett (Melissa) Sippel, Kevin (Kathy) Sippel, Ty (Kerry) Sippel, and 10 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Eugene.
         Frank joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and served three years in the Pacific during WW II. He worked for United Board and Carton and later joined the sales staff of the Upson Company. A member of the Elks Club and the AOH, Frank enjoyed his family and friends and loved to share his stories of the North End.
         A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's memory to, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1200A Scottsville Road, Rochester, NY 14624; or Niagara Hospice.
         Obituary re-published on 3 June with the additional information:
    Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 12 Noon in All Saints Parish, 76 Church St., Lockport. Inurnment in Cold Springs Cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 26 Dec 2014