Jean Anne MOTYL

(b. 8 March 1929 , Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA d. 21 December 2023 , Derby, Connecticut, USA )

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Jean Anne MOTYL was born 8 March 1929 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Jean Anne MOTYL was the child of Joseph MOYTL and Mary KOZIOL

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Jean Anne married John Henry FEIGE 12 November 1949 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
John Henry FEIGE was born 5 July 1921 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. John Henry died 25 August 1992 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. John Henry was the child of Edward Evylyn FEIGE and Catherine E MELIA.

Jean Anne MOTYL died 21 December 2023 in Derby, Connecticut, USA.

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Jean Anne MOTYL married

John Henry FEIGE-- Date: 12 November 1949 Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
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John Henry FEIGE was the child of Edward Evylyn FEIGE and Catherine E MELIA

Name: Jean Motyl
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1949
Marriage Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Spouse:
John Feige

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Motyl of Huntington, formerly of this city, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Ann, to John H. Feige, son of Mrs. Edward Feige of 25 Sanford place and the late Mr. Feige. Miss Motyl, a graduate of Shelton High school, is with the Warner Brothers company. Mr. Feige, a graduate of Bassick High school attneded the University of Bridgeport and served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He is also with the Warner Brothers company.

Bridgeport Sunday Post
Bridgeport, Connecticut
April 24, 1949

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1929 Birth
8 March 1929
Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut
name: Jean Motyl
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut
gender: Female
age: 1
marital status: Single
race: White
birthplace: Connecticut
estimated birth year: 1929
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Daughter
father's birthplace: Poland
mother's birthplace: Poland
enumeration district number: 95
family number: 152
sheet number and letter: 9A
line number: 25
nara publication: T626, roll 254
film number: 2339989
digital folder number: 4532037
image number: 00476
Household Gender Age
parent Joseph Motyl M 46
parent Mary Motyl F 44
Sophie Motyl F 24
Adam Motyl M 22
Frank Motyl M 19
Blanche Motyl F 16
Mary Motyl F 12
Joseph Motyl M 10
Jean Motyl F 1
Theodore Motyl M 14

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - Bridgeport, Connecticut
Name: Jean Motyl
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Connecticut
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut
Map of Home in 1940: Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut
Street: Read Street
House Number: 185
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut
Residence in 1935: Bridgeport
Sheet Number: 1B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Joseph Motyl
55 Head
Mary Motyl
52 Wife
Frank Motyl
29 Son
Mary Motyl
22 Daughter
Joseph Motyl Jr
20 Son
Jean Motyl 11 Daughter
Theadore Motyl
24 Nephew
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1949 Marriage / Partner
Jean Anne MOTYL and John Henry FEIGE 12 November 1949, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

She was 20 years old.

1950 - Bridgeport, Connecticut
Name: Jean A Feige
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1929
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
John H Feige
28 Head
Jean A Feige 21 Wife
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1992 Death of Spouse/Partner
John Henry FEIGE died 25 August 1992, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

United States Public Records Index
Name: Jean A Feige
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Residence Date: 01 Jul 1993-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place: Shelton, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: 08 Mar 1929
Phone Number: (203) 929-1036
Phone Number Recorded Date: 25 Mar 2008
Address: 108 Far Mill St
Address Continued: Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Address Date: 01 Jul 1993-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address:
2nd Address Continued:
2nd Address Date:
3rd Address:
3rd Address Continued:
3rd Address Date:
4th Address:
4th Address Continued:
4th Address Date:
5th Address:
5th Address Continued:
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6th Address:
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Possible Relatives: John D Feige, Thomas Feige
Record Number: 34884254

'United States Public Records Index,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ KGNT-G3W : accessed 26 Aug 2013), Jean A Feige, 01 Jul 1993-25 Mar 2008.
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2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

2017 - Donald J. Trump becomes President of the United States

January 20, 2020 - CDC reports the first laboratory-confirmed case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state and on the same day activates its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to the emerging outbreak. (cdc.gov)

2021 - Joseph R. Biden becomes President of the United States

'In June 2022..., the U.S. Supreme Court... overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abandoned nearly 50 years of precedent and marked the first time in history that the Supreme Court has taken away a fundamental right.' (reproductiverights.org)

Ex-President Donald J. Trump took credit for this, stating: 'I was proudly the person responsible for the ending of … Roe v. Wade.' (truthsocial video post 112235238031827342 dated April 8, 2024)

Obituary
Jean Anne Feige
March 8, 1929 - December 21, 2023
94 Years Old

Jean Ann Motyl Feige, age 94, of Huntington, the beloved wife of nearly fifty years to the late John H. Feige, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She was born in Bridgeport on March 8, 1929, the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kozial) Motyl. She was a 1947 graduate of Shelton High School and worked in finance administration for Warners (Warnaco) in Bridgeport. She was an incredible cook, who enjoyed making dinners for her family. She had many hobbies such as sewing, crocheting, painting and cheering the New York Jets. She loved being around family and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she cherished the many family memories made. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and many friends, but will remain forever in their hearts. Her loving family includes her two loving sons, John Feige...Read MORE...

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2023 Death
21 December 2023
Derby, Connecticut, USA

She died at the age of 94.