1942 - Edward V. Murosky

A snapshot of Edward V. Murosky taken in 1942. Edward V. Murosky, the son of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski, was born March 3, 1925 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Edward would have been 17 years old when this snapshot was taken.

Edward is in formal dress wearing a Boutonnière. Edward was most likely a groomsman in the wedding of his first cousin Raymond Bukowski. On June 6, 1942 Raymond Bukowski married Veronica A. Karpinski. To view other photographs from the wedding visit the posts:

• 1942 - Wedding of Raymond H. Bukowski & Veronica A. Karpinski
• 1942 - Wedding Guests
• 1942 - Theresa Filipkowski & Helen Tillie Bukowski

Edward V. Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen likely recorded the names and dates on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Raymond H. Bukowski is my 1st cousin 2x. His father John Frank Bukowski is my 2nd great uncle. John Frank Bukowski is the brother of Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Edward V. Muroksy is my great uncle, he is the son of Helen Tillie Bukowski. Edward V. Muroksy is the brother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky.

1930's - Edward V. Murosky

This photograph of Edward V. Murosky was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania where the family lived. The photograph may have been taken late spring or summer. Based on Edward's age the photograph would have been taken in the 1930's.

Edward V. is dressed in a shirt with a tie. He appears to be holding a rosary and a prayer book. The photograph may have been taken the day of his confirmation. There is a second photograph of Edward standing with his mother Helen Tillie Bukowski that was taken the same day.

Edward V. Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. These photographs were located in a small album. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother.  Edward V. Murosky is my great uncle. Helen's son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

1950's - Murosky Family Gathering

The Murosky family photographed in the early 1950's.  Based on the ages of the children the photographs were most likely taken between 1953 and 1955.

The photographs were taken at the residence of Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen lived at 638 W 23rd Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The City of Erie City Directories indicate Helen Tillie Bukowski lived at this address from 1953 through 1960.  The photographs were taken in the back garden. The old Holy Trinity School (now demolished) and Holy Trinity Church can be seen in the background of some of the photographs.

The photographs were taken to commemorate the visit of Helen's son Harry A. Murosky and his wife Ann Marie Edens. Harry and Ann Marie resided in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina and would travel to Erie in the summer. Many family members have fond memories of their visits and recall how they would bring watermelons with them for the family to enjoy. The Mursky family members included in the photographs are:

• Harry's mother Helen Tillie Bukowski
• Harry's sisters Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky. 
• Harry's brother Edward V. Murosky and his wife Margaret. A. Forgash. 
• Harry's nephew Ronald Murosky, son of Edward V. Murosky and  Margaret. A. Forgash.
• Harry's nephew Kenneth Niemi, son of Rita Ann Murosky and Walter E. Niemi.

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Standing (L-R): Edward V. Murosky, Margaret A. Forgash, Harry A. Murosky 
Seated (L-R): Ronald Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky holding Kenneth Niemi, 
Helen Tillie Bukowski, Ann Marie Edens

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Standing (L-R): Edward V. Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky, Halen Tillie Bukowski, 
Marian Elaine Murosky, Harry A. Murosky. 
Ronald Murosky is playing in the background.

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Standing (L-R): Rita Ann Murosky, Ann Marie Edens, Margaret A. Forgash, 
Helen Tillie Bukowski, Marian Elaine Murosky 
Front (L-R): Edward V. Murosky and Ronald Murosky seated, Kenneth Niemi standing.
The old Holy Trinity School is the background. 

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Back (L-R): Ann Marie Edens, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Rita Ann Murosky, 
Margaret A. Forgash 
Front (L-R): Kenneth Niemi, Ronald Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski, my Great Grandmother. Harry A. Murosky and Edward V. Murosky are my Great Uncles. Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky are my Great Aunts. Their brother Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Ronald Murosky and Kenneth Niemi are my 1st cousins 1x. 

References:

1. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1953.
2. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1954.
3. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1955.
4. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1956.
5. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1957.
6. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1959.
7. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1960.

1942 - Murosky Siblings with Delores

The Murosky siblings photographed September 1942 with Delores. The identity of Delores is currently unknown. She may have been a family friend. The current records for the Murosky and Bukowski families do not include any cousins named Delores.

The Murosky siblings included in the photograph are Harry Anthony Murosky age 21, Edward V. Murosky age 17, Rita Ann Murosky age 15 and Marian Elaine Murosky age 7. The siblings are the children of Harry Anthony Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski. The oldest child in the family, Arthur Murosky, is not in the photograph.

The location of the photograph is unknown. The photograph was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. 

September 1942
Back: Rita Ann Murosky, Edward V. Murosky, Delores Surname Unknown
front: Edward V. Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky

The photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen most likely recorded the names and date on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. married Helen Tillie Bukowski. Their son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Harry Anthony Murosky and Edward V. Murosky are my great uncles. Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky are my great aunts. 

1944 - Murosky Family Photographs

James Arthur and Barbara Jean, the children of Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald, photographed with their father's siblings. The photograph is estimated to have been taken in 1944 based on the ages of the children. The photograph was likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Arthur's brothers Harry Anthony Murosky and Edward V. Murosky are both pictured in their military uniforms. Arthur's youngest sister Marian Elaine Murosky is also pictured. 

1944 Murosky Family Photograph
Back: Edward V. Murosky, Marian Elaine Murosky, Harry Anthony Murosky 
Front: Barbara Jean Murosky and James Arthur Murosky.

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald are my paternal grandparents. James Arthur Murosky is my uncle and Barbara Jean Murosky is my aunt. Harry Anthony Murosky and Edward V. Murosky are the brothers of Arthur Murosky, they are my great uncles. Marian Elaine Murosky is the sister of Arthur Murosky, she is my great aunt. 

1930's - Helen and Edward V.

Helen Tillie Bukowski photographed with her son Edward V. Murosky in the 1930's.  The photographs were likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania where the family lived. The photograph may have been taken late spring or summer.

Edward V. is dressed in a shirt with a tie. He appears to be holding a rosary and a prayer book. The photograph may have been taken the day of his confirmation.

Edward V. and Helen

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. These photographs were located in a small album. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother.  Edward V. Murosky is my great uncle. Helen's son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

Wedding Photos: Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash Wedding Snapshots

The wedding Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash was held 07 Sep 1946 at Holy Family Church in Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania. The couple married after Edward returned from his service in the Army during WWII.

Edward V. Murosky was born 03 March 1925 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski. Edward V. Murosky is my great-uncle; he is my grandfather's brother. Margaret was born 1922 in Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of John S. Forgash and Mary.

Edward's mother Helen had this series of snapshots from the wedding included in her photo collection.

Wedding Party of Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash

Wedding Party of Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash

(L-R) Unknown, Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, Groom Edward V. Murosky, 

Rita Ann Murosky (Groom's sister), unknown, unknown, unknown

The Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. Family

(L-R) Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr, Marian Elaine Murosky, Helen Tillie Bukowski, 

Edward V. Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky

Uknown Group

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown, unknown

Ushers

(L-R) Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Groom Edward V. Murosky, Unknown

Wedding Snapshot

(L-R) Groom Edward V. Murosky, Bride Margaret Forgash, 

Rita Ann Murosky (Groom's sister), unknown

Bridal Attendants

(L-R) Rita Ann Murosky (Groom's sister), unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown, unknown

Uknown Group

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown, unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Edward V. Murosky

Group Photo

(L-R): Edward V. Murosky, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Group Photo

Back (L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Front (L-R): Unknown, Unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown child

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Front: uknown child

 

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Bride Margaret Forgash with her father-in-law Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. 

Photographs from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Edward. V. Murosky is my great uncle. He is the brother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky.

Wedding Portraits: Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash

The wedding Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash was held 07 Sep 1946 at Holy Family Church in Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania. The couple married after Edward returned from his service in the Army during WWII.

Margaret and Edward V.

Edward V. Murosky was born 03 March 1925 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski. Edward V. Murosky is my great-uncle; he is my grandfather's brother. Margaret was born 1922 in Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of John S. Forgash and Mary. 

Photograph from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Edward. V. Murosky is my great uncle. He is the brother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky.