Edna May (Lewis) Lupton^{[1, 2]}

1929 - 2025  (95 years)

• Name	Edna May (Lewis) Lupton
  Birth	29 Dec 1929	New York, New York USA
  Gender	Female
  Death	23 Oct 2025	Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
  Burial	27 Oct 2025	Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York
  	A visitation was held in her honor on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
  Notes	Residence: 2003-, 108 Strathmore Gate Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11790; (2012): 7 Lolly Ln, South Setauket, NY 11720 Mrs. Edna Franghiadi is listed as a donor in the 2012 Annual Report - St. Johnland Nursing Center, 395 Sunken Meadow Road, Kings Park, NY 11754. The 1930 US federal census for the residence at 2911 Warwick Ave., Brooklyn, New York, headed by Louis Lupton, 31, fireman; wife Anna Lupton, 30; sons Louis Lupton, 12; Benjamin Lupton, 10; daughters Margaret Lupton, 9; Edna Lupton, 3 months; Mary Miller, 43, sister-in-law, all b. New York. [2] The 1940 US federal census for the residence at 230 Sunnyside Ave., Brooklyn, New York, headed by Louis R Lupton, 47, fireman, renting; wife Anna B Lupton, 44; daughter Louise M Lupton, 23; son Benjamin W Lupton, 21; daughters Margaret M Lupton, 19; Edna May Lupton, 10, all b. New York. [1] 1950 US Federal Census for the residence at 1833 Summerfield Street (upstairs), Queens, New York, headed by Lewis Lupton, 58, married, NYC fireman; wife Barbara Lupton, 53; Son-in-law Victor Ruyman, 29, married, NYC policeman; Daughter Margaret Ruyman, 28; Son-in-law Richard Franghiadi, 26, married, utility co. technician $2,600/year; Daughter Edna Franghiadi, 20, all b. New York. [3] From her obituary: "In her earlier years, Edna was very active in her community. She was an integral member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Farmingdale and participated in the Rotary Club. Her love for life extended to her passions, which included playing cards, especially with her grandchildren—her favorites being Kings in the Corner and Help Your Neighbor. She also enjoyed spending time at bingo games and could always be found shopping, with an eye for style. Edna was known for always being impeccably dressed, loving her time spent getting her hair and nails done, and maintaining a radiant presence wherever she went."
  Person ID	I3076	Negroponte-Agelasto
  Last Modified	7 Jun 2026

  
  

  Father	Lewis Rudgur (Lewis) Lupton, Jr.,   b. 12 May 1892, Brookyln, Kings County, New York USA d. 29 Sep 1968, New York, New York USA (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Anna Barbara (Charles) Miller,   b. 26 Sep 1901, New York, New York USA d. 30 Nov 1966, [New York USA] (Age 65 years)
  Marriage	22 Mar 1917	Brookyln, Kings County, New York USA
  	Certificate 9085
  Family ID	F1769	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Richard Harold (George) Franghiadi,   b. 30 Aug 1923, Brookyln, Kings County, New York USA d. 11 Jan 1997, Lake Grove, Suffolk, New York USA (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	Marriage license issued 25 Sep 1948, Queens, New York.
  Notes	According to her obituary, "Edna’s family was her greatest joy, and she was a devoted grandmother to Lauren Gawreluk (Billy), Brian Gottesman (Kristina), Timothy Gatto, and Patrick Gatto (Alyssa). She was also a cherished great-grandmother to Leila, Chloe, Jacob, Benjamin, and Selena, who brought endless happiness to her life."
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living
  Family ID	F1515	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Jun 2026

  
  

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  Birth - 29 Dec 1929 - New York, New York USA Death - 23 Oct 2025 - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York Burial - 27 Oct 2025 - Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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• Sources

  [S118] 1940 US Federal Census. [S130] 1930 US Federal Census. [S155] 1950 US Federal Census.