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Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Kristy Hammond (View posts)
Posted: 23 Jul 2001 11:42PM GMT
I am looking for the family of Thomas J. WARD. He was probably born in the early 1920’s in Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, the son of John WARD and Rose BERCHTOLD. The family later moved from Corry to Erie.

Tom WARD married Edith FRACASSI ?, whose family was probably from the Erie area. They had at least two children (unsure of their names, but I think they are):

1) Anita WARD
2) Patrick WARD

As of May 2001, I think Tom and his wife Edith were living in the Las Vegas, Nevada area.

If any of this sounds familiar to you, please contact me. Thank you.



Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Patty (View posts)
Posted: 12 Dec 2002 10:40PM GMT

Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Posted: 12 Dec 2002 11:37PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: WARD FRACASSI
Hello Patty. I am looking for them because we are cousins. Tom Ward's father and my g-grandmother were brother and sister. They grew up in Corry, Erie County, PA. I am looking to make contact with them again since the families lost contact over the years. Are you part of this family?

Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Posted: 1 Feb 2008 9:27PM GMT
Classification: Query
don't know how old this search for Tom Ward and Edie Fracassi is, but I send this 02/01/08 and my husband is Edith's nephew. Tom and Edith have four grown children and a couple of grandchildren now.

Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Posted: 20 Feb 2008 7:18PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: WARD FRACASSI
Yes, I am still looking for information on Tom and Edith's family! Tom's father was my great-grandmother's brother. Our family lost track of Tom and his family after they left Pennsylvania. Please email me at hammey@aol.com. Thanks!

Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 9:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
Published February 25, 2008.

WARD, THOMAS

THOMAS WARD Thomas John Ward, 75, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 20, 2008. He was born Nov. 30, 1932, in Meadville, Pa. Tom was a 1950 graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School, and a 1954 graduate of Gannon University, both in Erie, Pa. He served in the U.S. Army, 8110 Security Group, AFFE 8th Army during the Korean War. He also served as an adjunct professor at Penn State University, the director of the Meadville, Pennsylvania Redevelopment Authority, and director of the Pennsylvania Industrial Commission for Meadville area. Tom relocated his family to Las Vegas in 1972, and began his new career with Fred Doriot AIA & Associates. He quickly made his mark in the gaming and real estate industries. As founder of Integrated Gaming Systems, he built an expert team to provide training in the field of gaming security. His affiliations in the gaming industry included Bally's, Princess Cruise Lines, the Washington State Gambling Commission, and many other national and international entities. Additionally, Tom was an integral player in the opening of the Maxim Hotel and Casino. Tom's lessons in life were to never lose touch with the young or the aged, because both had ideas and wisdom to share. Throughout his life, he lived in both the world of the young, and the world of the old. He was a friend and counselor to all, and never closed his door to anyone. Tom was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, past Faithful Navigator of Assembly 2820, Charter Member of Catholic War Veterans Post 1947, and life member of American Legion Post 76. Tom was an only child, and was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Berchtold; and his father, John Ward. Tom married Edith Fracassi in 1954. They have four children, Christine Ward, Rozanne Curtis, Anita Ward and Patrick Ward, and two grandchildren, Thomas Ward and Trey Curtis. His family also includes his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Ward; son-in-law, Henry Curtis Jr.; and his extended family, Steve Luedtke, Pat Bertges, Vi Zelenak, Bill Goodwill, Georgie Bush, the Saint Thomas Aquinas Group; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, with Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, all at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave. Graveside services will be at noon Friday, Feb. 29, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Donations can be made to Catholic War Veterans Post 1947, 7824 Faith Court, Las Vegas, NV 89131.





Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 4:19AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hello,
I was surfing online and found your request for info about Tom Ward. He lived next to us in Erie, Pa from about 1945 till the middle fifties. He was 10 years older than me, but our families were close. I used to sit on the steps with his dad in the evenings,
while he smoked a pipe. John Ward died while Tom was in high school. His mom's sister Ella Fox, lived with them until she died. We were in contact with him after he married, until they moved to Meadville, then lost track.

Re: Thomas / Tom Ward & Edith Fracassi - Erie PA > Las Vegas NV

Posted: 5 Jul 2015 2:11AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Kristy,

This is the first time I've ever been on ancestry.com. Tom and Edie were my parents. I'd be happy to fill you in on any information regarding my family. Feel free to send me an email at anita@anitalward.com.

Thank you.
Anita Ward
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