Individual Details

George Peter Semetis

(20 Jul 1918 - 16 Mar 2009)

From Peter Harry Semetis to Carol Kostakos Petranek, December 1, 2024: Uncle George was married to Peggy, my godmother and a bookeeper at the flower market where they both worked. I do not know the story how he left her and Married Fofo.

Events

Birth20 Jul 1918Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Census1920Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Census1930Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Residence1930Brooklyn (Districts 1-250), Kings, New York, United States
Census1940Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Residence1 Apr 1940Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Son - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Military Draft Registration16 Oct 1940Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
News article1944Nassau, New York, United States
Marriage25 Jun 1944Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States - Living
Marriage1952Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States - Fofo Cassos
Burial2009Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Social Security Death Index2009Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Death16 Mar 2009Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
DivorceLiving
FamilySearch IDL8WZ-V5H

Families

SpouseFofo Cassos (1930 - 2021)
ChildLiving
ChildLiving
ChildLiving
SpouseLiving
FatherPeter Harry Semetis (1880 - 1940)
MotherAspasia G. Aridas (1886 - 1986)
SiblingHarriet Semetis (1914 - 2003)
SiblingHarry Peter Semetis (1915 - 1999)
SiblingAphrodite or Frieda Semetis (1923 - 1997)

Notes

Census

1920 US Census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, E.D. 56
201 Sand Street
Simites, Peter, head, male, white, age 39, married, immigrated (can't read); naturalized 1903; can read and write, born in Greece, parents born in Greece, speaks English; proprietor, restaurant
Simites, Aspasia, wife, female, white, age 27, married, imigrated 1906; naturalized, cannot read or write; born in Greece, parents born in Greece
Simites, Hariklia, daughter, female, white, age 5, single, born in New York, parents born in Greece
Simites, Harry, son, male, white, age 4, single, born in New York, parents born in Greece
Simites, George, son, male, white, age 1-6/12; single, born in New York, parents born in Greece

Source CitationYear: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 1, Kings, New York;Roll: T625_1144; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 1089DescriptionEnumeration District : 0056; Description: Brooklyn, Assembly District 1, Tract 23 (part) bounded by Prospect, Navy, Sands, BridgeSource InformationAncestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).

Census

1930 US Census
Brooklyn, New York
Enumeration District 24-31
Enumerated April 10, 1930
SEMETIS Family, 290 Broadway
Lines 16-21:
Simitus, Peter, head, rents, male, white, age 48, does not own a radio; married for 17 years, was not in school, cannot read or write, born in Sparta, Greece; parents born in Sparta, Greece; race: Greek; immigrated 1898; Naturalized, can speak English; occupation: waiter in restaurant
Semetis, Alice, wife, female, male, white, age 39, does not own a radio; married for 17 years, was not in school, cannot read or write, born in Sparta, Greece; parents born in Sparta, Greece; race: Greek; immigrated 1907(or 1909); Naturalized, can speak English; occupation: none
Semetis, Hariklia, daughter, female, white, age 16, single, in school, can read and write, born in NY, parents born in Sparta, Greece, no occupation
Semetis, Carol, son, male, white, age 15, single, in school, can read and write, born in NY, parents born in Sparta, Greece, no occupation
Semetis, George, son, male, white, age 11, single, in school, can read and write, born in NY, parents born in Sparta, Greece, no occupation
Semetis, Aphridite, daughter, female, white, age 7, single, in school, can read and write, born in NY, parents born in Sparta, Greece, no occupation
source: FamilySearch.org; accessed January 18, 2015

Census

1940 US Census
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Enumeration District 24-551, enumerated April 18, 1940
278 Broadway
Lines 53-57
Simitas, Peter, head, male, white, age 60, married, not in school, highest grade of school completed - 0; born in Greece, naturalized citizen, residence in 1935: same; was at work; 40 hours; occupation: waiter in restaurant; # of weeks worked in 1939: 50; income: $1,000
Simitas, Specia (informant), wife, female, white, age 49, married, highest grade of school completed - 0; born in Greece, naturalized citizen, residence in 1935: same; engaged in housework; no occupation
Simits, Harry, son, male, white, age 25; m (crossed out); not in school; highest grade of school completed - 0; born in New York; residence in 1935: same; worked 40 hours; occupation: florist in flower shop; # of weeks worked in 1939: 25: income $800
Simitas, George, son, male, white, age 21, m (crossed out), not in school, finished 8th grade; born in New York; residence in 1935: same; engaged in school work; no occupation
Simitas, Alfredita, daughter, female, white, age 17 single, in school, finished 3rd year High School, born in New York, residence in 1935: same; worked 40 hours, occupation: costumes, suit house; worked 52 weeks in 1935; salary: $1,000
source: FamilySearch.org; accessed January 18, 2015

Military Draft Registration

New York City, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947
Name George Peter Semetis
Birth Date 20 July 1918; Age 22
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York
Employer Adam Trebel Or Trepel
Complexion Light
Race White
Height 5 6
Weight 140
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Brown
Scar right eye
Relative's Name Aspasia Semetis, 278 Broadway, Brooklyn, Kings, NY
Relative's Relationship to the Head of the Household Mother
Employer Name Adam Trebel Or Trepel
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 16 October 1940
Event Place Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Event Place (Original) Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Affiliate Publication Title Draft Registration Cards for New York City, 10/16/1940 - 3/31/1947
"New York, New York City, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WCS8-LWMM : Thu Mar 07 12:59:57 UTC 2024), Entry for George Peter Semetis and Adam Trebel Or Trepel, 16 Oct 1940.

News article

Nassau Daily Review-Star, Monday, September 11, 1944
Miss Silipo Bride of Sergeant Laricos
Announcement was made today of the marriage of Miss Felicia Maria Silipo, daughter of Mrs. Hyacinth Silipo and the late Mr. Silipo, of East Dean Street, Freeport, and Sergeant Nicholas Laricos, of Harding Place, Freeport, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Laricos. The ceremony took place August 15, at the Greek Orthodox Church of Jamaica.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Fortunate Silipo, wore a white street-length gown of lace and net with a shoulder veil caught with gardenias and a corsage of gardenias. Miss Angela Cotiginola of Freeport, was maid of honor, and George Semetus of Brooklyn was best man for Sergeant Laricos. Both are graduates of Freeport High school. After a two weeks' wedding trip the bride returned to her home, and her husband, to Camp Polk, La., where he is stationed with the infantry.
Source: FultonHistory.com; accessed January 19, 2015

Marriage

Marriage Announcement
The Brooklyn Citizen, June 30, 1944, page 3
Miss Gabriel married to George P. Semetis

The wedding of Miss Peggy C. Gabriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. John Gabriel of No. 300 Washington avenue, formerly of Newport, R. I., and George Peter Semetis, son of Mrs. Peter Semetis, also of Brooklyn, took place Sunday in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Constantine. The Rev. Demetrius Vichenchos officiated. A reception followed. Miss Frieda Semetis, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Rita Glamkowski and Miss Theodora Freund were bridal attendants. Marguerite Ann Laskas was flower girl. Nicholas Laskas was best man and the ushers were George Doukas and George Laskas.

Source: Newspapers.com, accessed January 19, 2020

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Marriage Announcement
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
June 26, 1944, Page 6
Society Page
Miss Peggy C. Gabriel Married Yesterday
Miss Peggy C. Gabriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. John Gabriel of 300 Washington Ave., was married to George Peter Semetis, son of Mrs. Peter Semetis, also of Brooklyn, and the late Mr. Semetis, yesterday in St. Constantine's Greek Orthodox Church. The Rev. Demetrius Vichenchos officiated. A small reception was held at home and then a dinner party in Manhattan for the bridal party.
The bride wore a fitted satin gown with sweetheart neckline. Fingertip illusion veil falling from a Queen Anne cap made of heirloom lace, which the bride's grandmother wore. She carried a cascade bouquet of white orchids and lilies of the valley. Miss Frieda Semetis of Brooklyn, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Rita Glamkowski of Brooklyn and Miss Theodora Freund of Forest Hill. The maid of honor wore fitted yellow chiffon gown and carried a cascade bouquet of blue delphinium with yellow roses with matching flowers in her hair. The bridesmaids wore fitted blue chiffon gowns and carried cascade bouquets of yellow roses with blue delphinium. Nicholas Laskas of Brooklyn was best man.
The bride was graduated from St. Angela Hall Academy and attended Pratt Institute and Browne's Business College.
After an extended trip throughout the New England States the couple will reside in Brooklyn.

Source: Newspapers.com, accessed January 20, 2020

Marriage

New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995
Name George Semetis
Sex Male
Spouse's Name Fofo Kassou
Spouse's Sex Female
Marriage Date 1952
Marriage Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Marriage Place Brooklyn, New York City
Event Type Marriage
Source: "New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLSY-D2F5 : 19 June 2017), George Semetis and Fofo Kassou, 1952, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States;Marriage, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, from Reclaim the Records, The NYC Marriage Index (http://www.nycmarriageindex.com : 2016); citing New York City Clerk's Office.

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY
NAME: George Peter Semetis
BURIAL DATE: 19 Mar 2009
BURIAL PLACE: Kings, NY USA
Source: Ancestry.com; accessed Jan 18, 2015

FindAGrave.com
Birth: unknown
Death: Mar., 2009
Burial: Green-Wood Cemetery , Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA
Plot: Lot 44703, Section WAL
Find A Grave Memorial# 57555884
Accessed January 18, 2015
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57555884/george-peter-semetis


Social Security Death Index

Social Security Death Index
Name: George Peter Semetis
Date of Birth: Saturday July 20, 1918
Date of Death: Monday March 16, 2009
Est. Age at death: 90 years, 7 months, 24 days
Last known residence:
City: Brooklyn
County: Kings
State: New York
ZIP Code: 11229
Confirmation: Proven
Social Security details:
State of Issue: New York
Number: 129-07-7814

Death

George Peter Semetis
United States Social Security Death Index
Given Name:George
Middle Name:Peter
Surname:Semetis
Birth Date:20 July 1918
Social Security Number:129-07-7814
State:New york
Last Place of Residence:Brooklyn, Kings, New york
Previous Residence Postal Code:11229
Event Date:16 March 2009
Age:91
Source: FamilySearch.org; accessed January 18, 2015

Endnotes

1. Social Security Death Index..

2. "United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JGGZ-NPG : accessed 18 January 2015), GEORGE PETER SEMETIS, 16 Mar 2009; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)..

3. 1920 Federal Census, http://interactive.ancestry.com/6061/4313492-01089/32058190?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fdb%3d1920usfedcen%26h%3d32058190%26ti%3d0%26indiv%3dtry%26gss%3dpt%26ssrc%3dpt_t35043080_p18738991027_kpidz0q3d18738991027z0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q26pgplz0q3dpid&ssrc=pt_t35043080_p18738991027_kpidz0q3d18738991027z0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q26pgplz0q3dpid&backlabel=ReturnRecord.

4. "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X7X6-5D2 : accessed 21 January 2015), George Simitus in household of Peter Simitus, Brooklyn (Districts 0001-0250), Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0031, sheet 17A, family 307, line 20, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1501; FHL microfilm 2,341,236..

5. "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQ9C-P9V : accessed 21 January 2015), George Simitas in household of Peter Simitas, Assembly District 4, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24-551, sheet 12B, family 251, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 2560..

6. Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012), Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Kings, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02560; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 24-551.

7. "New York, New York City, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WCS8-LWMM : Thu Mar 07 12:59:57 UTC 2024), Entry for George Peter Semetis and Adam Trebel Or Trepel, 16 Oct 1940..

8. "." . N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2015...

9. "New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLSY-D2NM : 19 June 2017), George Semetis and Fofo Kassou, 1952, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States;Marriage, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, from Reclaim the Records, The NYC Marriage Index (http://www.nycmarriageindex.com : 2016); citing New York City Clerk's Office. .

10. Cemetery Record , Greenwood Cemetery - http://www.green-wood.com/burial_results/index.php.

11. findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=SEM&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSsr=361&GRid=57555884&.

12. " ." . N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2015...

13. "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV2M-ZY41 : 11 January 2022), George Peter Semetis, ; Burial, Brooklyn, Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States of America, Green-Wood Cemetery; citing record ID 57555884, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..

14. "United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JGGZ-NPG : accessed 18 January 2015), GEORGE PETER SEMETIS, 16 Mar 2009; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)..

15. "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV2M-ZY41 : 11 January 2022), George Peter Semetis, ; Burial, Brooklyn, Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States of America, Green-Wood Cemetery; citing record ID 57555884, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..