Individual Notes

Note for: Antonio Toledo, 8 FEB 1930 - Index

Occupation:
     Place:   executive, entrepreneur

Event:
     Type:   Ethnicity/Relig.
     Place:   athiest then agnostic

Individual Note:
     For more about Antonio Toledo, see "Who's Who Canada, circa 1970"

Occupations: President, Benson and Hedges Cigarettes (1968-1971, Montreal, Toronto), Exec. Vice President Phillip Morris, 1970-71 (now Altria Group); Owned Ziebart Canada, rustproofing franchise, Rexall Drugs franchise (1970's, Toronto and area); Cartol International, liquor distributors (1980's, Miami, FL); marketing and management consultant (1990's, Detroit, Indianapolis, Colorado)

Individual Notes

Note for: Susan Marjorie Blackburn, 28 NOV 1939 - Index

Residence:
     Date:   BET 1980 AND 2004
     Place:   "Beltempo Farm", 13149 Eight Mile Rd, Arva, Ontario

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Note for: John Dennis Baker, 4 MAR 1942 - Index

Occupation:
Place: welder

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Note for: Katherine Isabel Toledo, 6 APR 1963 - Index

Individual Note:
In her adult life, lived in London,Canada; Miami, Florida; Troy, Michigan; and Boulder County, Colorado

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Note for: Kyra Perez Dampier Toledo, 17 DEC 1964 - Index

Education:
     Place:   Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Occupation:
     Place:   Veterinarian

Residence:
     Place:   Lyons, Colorado (1995-2006+)

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Note for: Anna Chaffardet, 30 JUN 1931 - 3 OCT 1999 Index

Event:
     Type:   Last Address
     Date:   BET 1998 AND 1999
     Place:   149 Piper Rdg, West Palm Beach, Fl

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Note for: Kenneth John Toledo, 15 SEP 1955 - 23 MAY 2006 Index

Occupation:
     Place:   Computer programmer

Event:
     Type:   Ethnicity/Relig.
     Place:   none

Individual Notes

Note for: Daniel O'Neil Toledo, 20 DEC 1974 - 24 DEC 1995 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA

Individual Note:
     Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
"THE REPORTER
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1995
Daniel Toledo
Daniel O'Neill Toledo, 21, of Jersey Gity, N.J., died Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995, at his home. He was born on Dec. 20, 1974, in Toronto, Ontario, a son of Antonio and Kathleen O'Neill Toledo. Survivors include his mother of Jersey City, N.J.; his father, of Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Kenneth of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Tony and his wife Krista of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two sisters, Kyra of Longmont, Colo., and Kate Cano and her husband Aaron of Boulder, Colo.; maternal grandfather [by marriage], John Elmer Wolf of Fond du Lac; and four uncles, Dr. Michael O'Neill and his wife Patricia of Green Bay, Patrick O'Neill and his wife Cindy Lou of Madison, Stephen O'Neill and his wife Penny of Tampa, Fla., and David O'Neill and his wife Lori of Madison. Services: A private Liturgy of the Word will be held Thursday at Zacherl Funeral Home. The Rev. N.F. Kelley will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery."
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Individual Notes

Note for: Antonio Teodoro Toledo, 15 JUN 1897 - 5 APR 1960 Index

Emigration:
     Date:   AUG 1929
     Place:   Cuba to New York (Ellis Island) via boat (S/S Oriente)

Burial:
     Place:   St Mary's Cemetary, Queens, N.Y.

Individual Note:
     Work: graded sugar (Cuba), "mechanic" in cracker factory (1st job in New York), Janitor in Empire State Building (N.Y.), sold clothing overruns from home (N.Y.)

It is said he had a mulatta child (girl) in Cuba prior to marrying Beliza and emigrating to N.Y.

Antonio and Beliza lived with his brother Juan Bautista (who had already emigrated to N.Y.) for awhile after arriving in New York. The 1930 census lists their home at 884 Whitlock Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Juan Bautista, Encarnacion, Edelmira, John + Antonio Diodoso, Beliza, Antonio are listed as living there. Antonio Teodoro is listed as being 34 yrs old. A digital copy of the census page is in the Toledo Archives.
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He was baptized (along with all his siblings) in Cienfuegos at "La Iglesia Parroquial de ascenso de la PURISMA CONCEPCION". A record of it may be found in the office there... libro 32, 1897, #633
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Why "Antonio" - This is the first of three Antonios (the third one being myself). The Toledos in Cuba were fervent Christians, and it was common practice to name children after the saint of the closest saint's day. Antonio Teodoro Toledo was born on June 15th (2 days after June 13th, the date in 1231 when St Antonio died (see below)). Saint Antonio of Padua was a particularly poplular saint, probably because he is the saint of miracles, and his name is often invoked when one is needed. The 2nd Antonio (my father) was born shortly after the Toledos emigrated to New York from Cuba. His mother, Beliza, couldn't speak English yet, and when the nurse came and asked what she wanted to name her child, she asked to consult with her husband, "Antonio". The nurse mistook this to mean that she wanted to name her child "Antonio", and thus was it entered in the official records. The 3rd Antonio (me) was named in an era when it was common to name the first born male after the father, and by a man proud of his Spanish heritage. As we move into a time beyond the Christian era, beyond primogeniture and kings, and into an English language society that now names children based on associations with the name (or even names that just "sound good")... the 4th Antonio may never come to pass, paving the way for new names in our family.

A very brief description of Saint Anthony ("San Antonio" to the Spanish) follows, followed by a description of the other San Antonio.

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ST. ANTHONY (Antonio) OF PADUA - patron saint of miracles; and, of lost or missing things/people

This very popular saint was born in Portugal in 1195. He was baptized "Ferdinand." He received an excellent education from the Augustinian friars and joined the order. When he was twenty-five, his life took an exciting turn. He heard about some Franciscans who had been martyred by the Moors in Morocco. These friars were St. Berard and companions. We celebrate their feast on January 16. From then on, Ferdinand felt a strong desire to die for Christ. He joined the Franciscans. This order was very new. St. Francis himself was still alive. Ferdinand took the name "Anthony." He went off to Africa to preach to the Moors. But he soon became so sick that he had to return to Italy. No one in his new religious order realized how brilliant and talented he was. They were not aware of how much education he had received. He never spoke about himself. So the Franciscan superiors assigned him to a quiet friary in Italy. There he washed pots and pans. One day, at a large gathering of priests, Anthony preached a marvelous sermon. From then on, until he died nine years later, St. Anthony preached all over Italy. He was so popular that people even closed their stores to go to hear him. St. Anthony is frequently called on in times of physical as well as spiritual needs. Many miracles have taken place through the intercession of St. Anthony. Large numbers of people have obtained favors by praying to him. That is why he is called the "wonder-worker." The statue of St. Anthony shows him with Baby Jesus because Baby Jesus appeared to him. Other pictures show St. Anthony holding a bible. This is because he knew, loved and preached the Word of God so well. In fact, St. Anthony was so well educated especially in Sacred Scripture that Pope Pius XII proclaimed him the "Evangelical Doctor," or Doctor of Sacred Scripture . St. Anthony died at Arcella, near Padua, Italy, on June 13, 1231. He was thirty-six. He was proclaimed a saint by Pope Gregory IX one year later.

ST. ANTHONY THE GREAT of Egypt

Saint Anthony was born in the year 251 AD in Egypt of very pious parents. His education was limited, however he attended church with his parents and intensely observed the services, wanting to enrich his spiritual growth. His parents died when he was 18 years old. He lived with his sister and took care of family affairs. One day when he attended the liturgy, he heard the words that Jesus had said to a wealthy young man, "If wilt be perfect, go sell all that thou hast and give it to the poor and come follow me..." He was so impressed by these words that he decided to do as Christ had told the young man. He sold off his plots of farmland, gave the money to the poor and entrusted his sister to a Christian home for virgins for at this time there were no monasteries. Those who wanted to meditate would build cells a short distance from the city and live there. This is what Anthony did. In the area lived an old hermit. Anthony followed his example by praying, meditating and fasting in order to overcome the many temptations which are common to young men. He drilled himself by remaining awake days at a time, eating once a day, sometimes once every two days and sleeping on the ground. The philosophy behind his actions was that young men should torture their bodies as much as possible so that their resistance to physical and spiritual sickness would be higher. The years passed. To further his spiritual struggle, at the age of 35 he departed for the desert where he found a derelict fortress in which he barricaded himself. Completely isolated, but for a good Christian who bought him food every six months or so, he pursued with greater severity his ascetic way of life, constantly battling Satan's temptations. As the years passed many men came to him, expressing the desire to follow his example by living the life of a hermit and undergoing spiritual struggles. He taught his brothers to prefer their love for Christ over everything else. Even though Saint Anthony lacked education, his words were full of faith and divine wisdom. His reputation and ascetic figure added a heavenly charm to his teachings. In time this became the first monastery, established in 305 AD. It is for this reason that Saint Anthony is generally known as the Father of Monasticism. From this one brotherhood many more sprouted throughout the known world. Rules were soon established which were to be followed by all hermit monks. During the time of the persecutions under Emperor Maximianos, Anthony and several other monks travelled to Alexandria to encourage and comfort the many suffering Christians. In 325 AD, Anthony and his monks helped defeat the Arian heretics at the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. Many miracles are attributed to this religious father. His fame reached even Constantinople. Constantine the Great and one of his sons would write letters to Saint Anthony asking for his blessing and advice. Saint Anthony died in 356 AD at the age of 105. He instructed two of his monks to bury him secretly. This they did, and his resting place is still unknown.

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Individual Notes

Note for: Beliza Eladia Perez, 8 MAY 1908 - 26 DEC 1967 Index

Emigration:
     Date:   DEC 1929
     Place:   Cuba to New York (Ellis Island) via boat (S/S Oriente)

Residence:
     Date:   1965
     Place:   52 Voorkis Drive, Old Bethpage, NY - tel# (516) 249-2930

Residence:
     Date:   1960
     Place:   166-20 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone, NY

Burial:
     Place:   St Mary's Cemetary, Queens, N.Y.

Individual Note:
     after married, lived for a few months with her mother-in-law (Francisca) while Antonio was getting set up in New York.