Melville J. Zeifang
b. 31 July 1906, d. 6 March 1990
- Father: Melchior Zeifang b. 31 August 1873, d. 6 May 1964
- Mother: Margaret Ann Crossett b. 16 April 1877, d. 3 May 1944
- Melville J. Zeifang was born on 31 July 1906 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
- Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1312 Linwood Avenue. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang, Theresa Crossett.
- Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1312 Willow Avenue. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang, Jessie Crossett and Catherine Zeifang. Also in the household was one male boarder.
- He married Colette Kathryn Doyle.
- Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1608 Eighth Street. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang, Catherine Zeifang.
- He was employed as a bookkeeper at his father's machine company, according the 1930 census.
- Melchior Zeifang and Margaret Ann Crossett appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1606 Eighth Street. Other members of the household included Melville J. Zeifang, Catherine Zeifang. Also in the household were four male lodgers.
- He was working with his father as a machinist in the repair shop, according to the 1940 census.
- The following appeared on 3 May 1944 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] Suddenly in this city May 3, 1944, Margaret Anne Zeifang, age 67, beloved wife of Melchior, mother of Melville, both of this city. Sister of Mrs. Joseph Willems of Pittsburgh, Pa; Samuel J. Crossett of Buffalo; William W. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; James J. of Bedford, Indiana, and Alexander B. of Niagara Falls, Ont. Services will be held from the home, 1606 Eighth Street, Friday, May 5, at 2 o'clock and 2:30 from the Zion Lutheran Church, Michigan and Tenth street, Rev. Arthur Schmoyer, D.D., officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
- The following appeared on 7 May 1964 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Melchior (Mike) Zeifang, 91, member of a pioneer family in Niagara Falls, died Wednesday (May 6, 1964) in Thomasville, Ga.
Mr. Zeifang, a native of Niagara Falls, lived in this city all his life before moving to Georgia four years ago.
He served as a patrolman in the Niagara Falls Police Department for 17 years and had operated the Zeifang Machine Shop in this city for 30 years.
He was one of the city's last Spanish American War veterans and one of the few surviving members of the Exempt Firemen. From 1928 to 1932 he was a member of the Niagara County Board of Supervisors. He also was a member of the I.O.O.F. for more than 50 years.
Surviving are his wife, Emma V. Zeifang, Thomasville; a son, Melville Zeifang, and a sister, Mrs. Julia Stevens, both of this city; a brother, Frederick Zeifang, Fremont, Ohio, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services and burial were held today in Thomasville. - The following appeared on 27 July 1969 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The Rev. William A. Mason, C. M., performed the marriage ceremony Saturday (July 26, 1969) uniting Miss Christina Zeifang and Airman Richard Cadille. Our Lady of Lebanon Church was the setting for the noon double ring nuptials joining the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melville J. Zeifant, 446 12th St., and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cadille, 2586 Jerauld Ave.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. . . .
Miss Melissa Zeifang, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. . . .
Similarly attired were the bridesmaids, Miss Julie Bellonte, Miss Maria Nanula, Miss Joanne Cale, Miss Mary Buckley, and Hannah Buckley, flower girl.
Best man was Walter Campbell. Ushers were Daniel Buckley, David Cadille, David Chiodo and Daniel Giordano.
An afternoon rception was held at the Alps Restaurant.
After a wedding trip to Canada, the couple will reside in Fayetteville, N. C. - Melville J. Zeifang died on 6 March 1990 at age 83 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Memorial Medical Center.
- Colette Kathryn Doyle became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Mount View Cemetery, Pekin, Niagara County, New York.
- The following appeared on 7 March 1990 in The Buffalo News: Melville J. Zeifang, a former self-employed machinist and a city and county employee, died Tuesday (March 6, 1990) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a short illness.
Zeifang, 84, of 12th Street, was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He had operated the Niagara Machine Shop at Jerauld Avenue and Hyde Park Boulevard from the 1920s through the 1960s.
He also was an inspector in the Niagara Falls Public Works Department from the late 1960s to 1973. He then worked as a Niagara County Court clerk until he retired in 1977.
Survivors include his wife, the former Colette Doyle; four daughters, Gretchen Balogh of Niagara Falls, Ont., Margaret Anne Wojick, Christina Cadille and Melissa Henwood, and nine grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, 1120 Niagara St., following prayers at 8:30 in the Rhoney Funeral Home, 1124 Ontario Ave. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery, Pekin.
- Last Edited: 22 Apr 2017