Bible
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1362.10
Dimensions: 8.25 in X 5.5 in X 1.875 in
Dimensions (Metric): 20.955 cm X 13.97 cm X 4.7625 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 20.955 cm X 13.97 cm X 4.7625 cm
Source: Nik M. and Lisabeta Dedvukaj
Credit Line: Gift from the family of Simon Marash Dedvukaj
Good News Bible
Description
Good News Bible belonging to Simon Marash Dedvukaj. A note taped to the front cover reads: "This Bible is given to | Simon Dedvukaj [last name partially torn] | to be used in the preparation | for the | Sacrament of Confirmation | here at St. Eugene's Parish | 1988." Several handwritten signatures are on the bottom of the note.
Good News Bible belonging to Simon Marash Dedvukaj. A note taped to the front cover reads: "This Bible is given to | Simon Dedvukaj [last name partially torn] | to be used in the preparation | for the | Sacrament of Confirmation | here at St. Eugene's Parish | 1988." Several handwritten signatures are on the bottom of the note.
Historical Notes
Born in the Bronx, Simon Dedvukaj was interested in his Albanian heritage from a young age. He loved hearing family stories of Albania, and he met his wife, Elizabeta, there. They settled in Mohegan Lake, New York, and were to celebrate their first anniversary in October 2001. A maintenance foreman at ABM Industries, Simon was at work high in the North Tower on September 11. He was 26 years old.
Born in the Bronx, Simon Dedvukaj was interested in his Albanian heritage from a young age. He loved hearing family stories of Albania, and he met his wife, Elizabeta, there. They settled in Mohegan Lake, New York, and were to celebrate their first anniversary in October 2001. A maintenance foreman at ABM Industries, Simon was at work high in the North Tower on September 11. He was 26 years old.
