Rizk - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: RIZK - New Brunswick, NJ

grannyquilts — 2009-08-26 02:35:54Z

My maiden name is Rizk, and I was born in New Brunswick, NJ in 1945. There are some Josephs in the family line, including my father, who was Francis Joseph Rizk (1912-1981). He was born in NJ and told me his parents came from Syria. I think there was also a brother Kenneth who drowned as a boy, but I'm not sure about that. I know very little about the family, as we moved to TExas when I was 2. I have tried to phone some of the relatives whose names I do remember, but have run into a dead end, or found unlisted numbers.

RIZK Marie Y 1927-1994

t42Moore — 2008-11-25 15:11:43Z

RIZK Marie Y 1927-1994

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Re: RIZK - New Brunswick, NJ

josephrizk1 — 2008-06-25 20:52:25Z

My Grandfather was Joseph K. Rizk. He had 3 sons and 1 daughter, Kenny, Danny, Sam, and Elizabeth. His wife was Afeefie, who's mother was Mary Katra. Joseph K's father (my Greatgrandfather) was Kallil. This all according to my baby book.

I was told that Kenny never had kids. Danny had 1 daughter, Greta, who married Joseph Shamy. They lived for some time in NJ, and now in Florida. My father was Samuel who had me, of course, and my brother John. Elizabeth married Leo Ryan and they had a daughter, MaryLou and a son. I think his name was Robert.

If this agrees with what you know, please tell me. My sons have finally developed an interest in their heritage and want me to find out everything I can. We are in Kansas City. The last time I saw/spoke with the NJ side of the family was around 1975.

Thank you for helping.

Re: Salom Rizk book

rrisksr1 — 2007-12-11 14:47:06Z

I am related to Salom Risk reference the book "The Syrian Yankee". This book is out of print but has been rereleased as "America More Than A Country" by Salom Rizk available thru Renaissance House. Yes there is substancial family history to be gleaned thru the book.

Salem Rizk

LisaSmalley310 — 2006-11-25 18:46:16Z

My great grandfather was Salem Rizk. He was married to Mimcie Durwick. They lived in Lebanon. They had three sons that I know of.
1 James (stayed in Lebanon)
2 George my grandfather. He changed his surname to Salem. Came to US around 1910 to Lawrence, MA. Married Nazera SAMIA and they moved to New Bern, NC.
3. Fred who changed his surname to SOLOMON. I think he lived in NC for awhile and then in Ohio.

Amelia M. Rizk

jmedwards140 — 2004-08-31 11:21:15Z

Looking for any information on Amelia M. RIZK, (b:13JAN1912), who was married to Victor Andrew PFENDLER (son of Charles PFENDLER and Clara SAYLOR). She died in Riverside California as Amelia PFENDLER on 22DEC2001.

I am hoping to find out further information on Victor Andrew PFENDLER's previous wife, Bonita DEPREND and their son Victor Frederick PFENDLER, who married Una Elenore MARTIN.

Re: RIZK - New Brunswick, NJ

oconnell565 — 2003-03-22 22:04:48Z

My great-grandfather was also named Joseph Rizk. In looking for info on him I came across a Joseph Rizk in New Brunswick, NJ. The 1920 census schedule shows a wife that could be Affifi. You can find him in Middlesex County, ED 18, Page 9B, Line 93

If that's him, let me know. I might have his passport application.

Rizk

ckustrup — 2002-03-19 03:38:21Z

I am a relative of Esther Rizk b.1908 d.1997. She was married to a Joseph Saloom and they lived in New Brunswick. I do not have any info on him but I know he had died before 1970 when I was born.

Salom Rizk book

EricRichendollar — 2001-06-25 03:17:36Z

I don't know if you are aware of this, but Salom Rizk wrote an autobiography back in the 1940s called "Syrian Yankee". It is out-of-print, but available through companies like Bibliofind or Amazon. I read the book several years ago, but I don't remember if there was much family history. It was a very interesting book, though. Hope this helps.

Eric

RIZK - New Brunswick, NJ

2000-11-25 20:21:57Z

Looking for info on ancestors or descendants of Joseph RIZK b. 1880 possibly in Syria or NJ. Married Affifi (Theresa) Saloom - son Kenneth Abraham b. 1914. Lived in New Brunswick area - he m. Yolan ("Jennie") Kolonics in 1936.