immigrant - Canada to US  male ancestor  Thomas Alfred  COTE

  (b. March 10 1905 Saint-Rosaire, Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada   d. December 08 1964 Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA )  
Age: 59
Cause of Death: Heart attack

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Thomas Alfred COTE was born March 10 1905 in Saint-Rosaire, Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada

Thomas Alfred COTE was the child of Cleophas COTE   and   Marie Georgine GODREAU

Thomas Alfred was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1923.

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Thomas Alfred  married  Helen NOWAKOWSKI 4 August 1944 in Manhattan, New York, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Helen NOWAKOWSKI  was born May 23 1915 in East Granby, Connecticut, USA.  Helen died December 08 1986 in Berlin, Connecticut, USA (Kensington).  Helen was the child of Stanley NOWAKASKI and Joanna BEDNAROWICZ.

Thomas Alfred COTE died December 08 1964 in Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA.
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Occupation

Thomas Alfred COTE was a Fractory worker.

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Thomas Alfred COTE married flag female ancestor Helen NOWAKOWSKI-- Date: 4 August 1944 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Helen NOWAKOWSKI was the child of Stanley NOWAKASKI and Joanna BEDNAROWICZ




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birth1905 Birth
March 10 1905
Saint-Rosaire, Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
marriage1944 Marriage / Partner
Thomas Alfred COTE and Helen NOWAKOWSKI 4 August 1944, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

He was 39 years old.
Invention 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.
death1964 Death
December 08 1964
Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA

He died at the age of 59.

Thomas is buried at: Saint Sebastian
Added: 4/11/2022 3:25:01 PM - Updated: 8/23/2025 11:35:51 PM

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