 1932 - 1995 (63 years)
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| Name |
Sackett, Melvin Howard |
| Nickname |
Mel |
| Born |
14 Aug 1932 |
Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Residence |
27 May 1985 |
Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA [2] |
| Died |
23 Oct 1995 |
Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 3] |
 Siblings |
6 siblings |
| + | 1. Sackett, Melvin Howard, b. 14 Aug 1932, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA , d. 23 Oct 1995, Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 63 years) | | + | 2. Sackett, Leon, b. 25 Nov 1934, d. 27 May 1985, Missouri, USA (Age 50 years) | | + | 3. Sackett, Gerald Lawrence, b. 25 Feb 1939, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA , d. 27 Nov 1993, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA (Age 54 years) | | | 4. Sackett, James, d. Unknown | | | 5. Living | | | 6. Living | | + | 7. Sackett, Rev. Devillo R., b. 2 Jun 1943, d. 11 Apr 2009 (Age 65 years) |
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| Person ID |
I48335 |
Sackett |
| Last Modified |
4 Feb 2020 |
| Father |
Sackett, William John, b. 5 Jun 1908, Greene, Chenango County, New York, USA , d. 14 Jan 1965, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA (Age 56 years) |
| Mother |
De Mun, Mary Louise, b. 14 May 1912, d. 21 May 1999 (Age 87 years) |
| Married |
21 Nov 1930 |
Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA [4, 5] |
| Children |
7 children |
| + | 1. Sackett, Melvin Howard, b. 14 Aug 1932, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA , d. 23 Oct 1995, Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 63 years) | | + | 2. Sackett, Leon, b. 25 Nov 1934, d. 27 May 1985, Missouri, USA (Age 50 years) | | + | 3. Sackett, Gerald Lawrence, b. 25 Feb 1939, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA , d. 27 Nov 1993, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA (Age 54 years) | | | 4. Sackett, James, d. Unknown | | | 5. Living | | | 6. Living | | + | 7. Sackett, Rev. Devillo R., b. 2 Jun 1943, d. 11 Apr 2009 (Age 65 years) |
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| Family ID |
F17305 |
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 | Born - 14 Aug 1932 - Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA |
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| Child - Sackett, Margaret - 18 Apr 1959 - Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA |
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 | Residence - 27 May 1985 - Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA |
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 | Died - 23 Oct 1995 - Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA |
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- [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 18 May 2018.
Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghampton, New York), 25 Oct 1995, page 11
Melvin H. Sackett of Halsey Valley
Melvin Howard Sackett, 63, of 207 Hamilton Valley Road, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 1995, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was born on August 14, 1932, in Binghamton, N.Y., one of seven children to Mary Louise DeMunn and the late William John Sackett. Mel attended schools in Binghamton and later joined the U.S. Army and had completed 21 years of service, retiring as a Staff Sgt. On May 10, 1965, in Sayre, Pa., he married Jane (Bensley) Sackett and together they made their home in Halsey Valley. Mel was an avid wood carver and made many fine pieces of furniture for his family. He took great pride in his "Black Foot Indian" heritage, spending many hours enjoying Mother Nature's countryside. His love for his family and friends, through his acts of kindness, will never be forgotten. In addition to his mother, Mary, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jane; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and J.R. Craft, Linda and Thompson Kithcart, Diana and Harold Kithcart, Margaret Sackett; sons and daughters-in-law, David Bensley, Mark and Brenda Sackett, Michael and Terri Sackett, Daniel and Irene Sackett, and Harold Sackett; his brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Cathy Sackett, Devillo and Cindy Sackett, James and Bertha Sackett; his sister, Juanita Wage; sisters-in-law, Beverly Sackett and Marjorie Sackett; seventeen special grandchildren; a great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1964; his brothers, Leon in 1985 and Gerald in 1993.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 27, 1995 at 2 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main St., Nichols. Interment will follow at the Nichols Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel. The family would like to say thanks to the Halsey Valley and the Tioga Center Emergency Emergency Squads for their fast response, care and concern.
Transcribed by Ted Smith
- [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 22 May 2018.
Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, New York), 30 May 1985, page 11
Leon W. Sackett of Independence, Mo.
Leon W. Sackett, 50, formerly of Binghamton, died May 27, in Missouri. Survived by his wife, Bertha, at home; two children, Leon Jr. and Deborah Lee Sackett, both at home; three step-children; nine grandchildren; his mother and step-father, Louise and William Rhodes, Binghamton; five brothers, Melvin, Spencer, James, Plattsburg, Gerald, Endwell, Devillo, South Carolina and John, Binghamton; one sister, Juanita Mangan, Vestal; several nieces and nephews. He was a retired Air Force Veteran; he was a Shriner, a member of the Odd Fellows, an Eagle Scout and leader for over 20 years.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the United Fairview Methodist Church, Binghamton with Rev. Burtt Sweet officiating.
Transcribed by Ted Smith
- [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 18 May 2018.
Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghampton, New York), 24 May 1999, page 12
Louise M. (Sackett) Rhodes of Binghamton
Louise M. (Sackett) Rhodes, 87, a longtime resident at Garden House went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 21, 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, William Rhodes; three sons, Melvin Sackett, Leon Sackett, and Gerald Sackett. She is survived by her children: James and Bertha Sackett, Plattsburgh, Juanita and Cliff Brooks, Endicott, Devillo and Cindy Sackett, Binghamton, John and Cathy Sackett, Binghamton; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Jane, Lockwood, Margie, Kansas City, Mo., Beverly, Endicott; sister-in-law, Lena Fisher, Vestal. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 Noon at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home Inc., 137 Robinson St., Binghamton with her pastor, Rev. Howard Hockenbury officiating. Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Transcribed by Ted Smith
- [S1556] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936, (FamilySearch.org) (Reliability: 3), 7 Jan 2018.
Name: Mary L De Mun
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1912
Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1930
Marriage Place: Broome, New York, USA
Father: Melvin A De Mun
Mother: Maud Bloat
Spouse: Wm J Sackett
Film Number: 000808881
Name: Wm J Sackett
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1908
Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1930
Marriage Place: Broome, New York, USA
Father: Howard Sackett
Mother: Jessie Campbell
Spouse: Mary L De Mun
Film Number: 000808881
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S626] The Sackett Family Association, Chris Sackett, editor, (The Sackett Family Association) (Reliability: 2), 3 Feb 2020.
William John Sackett
(1908-1965)
https://sackettfamily.info/g138/p138372.htm
William John Sackett, son of Howard W Sackett and Jessie M Campbell, was born in Greene, Chenango County, New York State, on 5 June 1908. He died aged 56 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York State, on 14 January 1965. He married in Binghamton on 27 November 1930, Mary Louise De Mun, known as Louise, daughter of Melvin A De Mun and Mand Bloat. Louise was born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on 14 May 1912.
In 1910 William was living at Grand Street, Greene, Chenango County, New York State, in the household of his parents Howard and Jessie, and was recorded in the census as William J Sackett, aged one and born in New York State.
In 1930 he was living at Prospect Avenue, Binghamton, in the household of his mother Jessie, and was recorded as William J Sackette, a shipping clerk for a grocery business, aged 21.
William and Louise were listed in the Binghamton City Directory in the 1930s and 1940s. William worked usually as a laborer, but was a chauffeur in the early 1930s.
Child of William John Sackett and Mary Louise De Mun
Gerald Lawrence Sackett b. 25 Feb 1939, d. 27 Nov 1993
Researched by Ted Smith
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