A small tribute to my dad’s parents and to all of the Whelans that make up my family.

Chris and Carol
Ida And Thomas Whelan – ca. 1933

Of course, my dad’s parents are my grandparents and the only one I got to meet was my grandmother Ida Whelan, Nana to all of us grandkids, cousins, and “kin”.

The entire Whelan family – Brooklyn, New York, ca.1933

My dad Paul is the tallest guy in the back row. Back row left to right – Margaret, Janet, Paul, John, Thomas. Front row left – William, Thomas, Ida, Raymond, Mary.

I owe my incredibly curly (frizzy) hair to Nana who directly gave it to my dad who then sent it on to me.

I wish I could remember my cousins names in this picture from around 1944 or maybe the summer of 1943.

Back left a cousin, Aunt Janey (Sister Raymond Maria), Aunt Margaret, Nana, Uncle Jack. Front row left my mom Mary, a cousin, cousin Ruth. Taken in the backyard of my grandmother’s home in Brooklyn (Bay Ridge).

I guess I’m feeling a bit old today and a bit blue. It’s nice to look back at your roots now and then. – Chris

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2 thoughts on “A small tribute to my dad’s parents and to all of the Whelans that make up my family.”

  1. Hey Chris,

    The internet is a wonderful thing. Something made me search on our Nana, Ida Whelan today and your site came up! What amazing and wonderful pictures you have collected. The old family historical pictures are great. I haven’t finished looking at everything, but excited to see all your work.

    Hope we can stay in touch,

    Your Cousin Tony Battaglia….son of your Aunt Mary…the ones who moved to California.

    PS: I live in San Diego now….maybe you visited here during your time in the Navy. Best to reach me via email: tnyb28@cox.net

    PSS: picture of your Mom that you could not remember your cousin’s names….the one on the farthest right is my Mom Mary Whelan and I believe the smaller child in the middle is Aunt Margaret’s daughter Margaret….Peter and Julies Mom.

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    1. Hi Tony!
      Fantastic meeting you again. Yes, Ill send you an email so we can share some pics and fill in the blanks. I always enjoyed our visits. Your mom and dad were two of my favorites.

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