Obituary for William Kempf in the Utica Observer-Dispatch, Saturday, March 3, 1923:
WILLIAM KEMPF DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME
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Prominent Young Utica Business Man, Head of Kempf Bros. Music Establishment, Stricken After Short Illness.
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Innumerable friends and acquaintances will be shocked and grieved to learn that William J. Kempf, head of the firm of Kempf Brothers, and one of the best known and most successful of the younger generation of business men in this city, died after a brief illness at his home today.
Mr. Kempf had been in his usual health until the close of business on Tuesday last, when he was seized with a cerebral hemorrhage as he entered his home at 21 Sherman place. All that human aid could render was done for him by his two brothers, the well known physicians of this city, and other specialists, but without avail. The end came peaceably just before mid-day.
William Joseph Kempf was born in this city Feb. 22, 1884, the second son of the late Joseph C. and Roseanna Caraher Kempf. HIs father had founded the well-known music house of Kempf Brothers, about 40 years ago, and after graduation from the Assumption Academy and Utica Free Academy, the deceased entered the employ of the house, about 20 years ago. By strict application to business and by intensive methods, he aided his father and brothers in building up the largest and most successful musical establishment between New York and Buffalo. After but a few years he was made a member of the firm and upon the death of his father, about three years ago, he became its head.
Not alone in the musical business but in many other walks of life, was he completely successful, having through thrift and sagacity acquired much valuable real estate and other interests throughout the city. While an intensive business man and interested in many important affairs, his chief pleasure and delight was in his own home which he established two years ago last June, when he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hogue of New Hartford. One daughter, Patricia Mabel came to bless the happy union. A particularly sad feature of Mr. Kempf's death is that he and his bereaved wife were looking forward to occupation of a beautiful new home, now in course of construction on upper Genesee street, in the not far distant future.
Mr.Kempf was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church and the various societies connected therewith. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was most genial and kindly man, sympathetic and generous in his nature, and possessed of a broad charity which dispensed itself lavishly but usually in secret. Many of the humbler class of citizens who profited by his bounty will miss him sadly. His business will miss him sadly. His business ~unreadable~ friends will also grieve at his departure.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Kempf is survived by two brothers and one sister: Dr. Frederick M. Kempf, Dr. Raymond A. Kempf and Mrs. Francis S. Owens, all of this city. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A brother, Charles S. Kempf and a sister, Mrs. J. Phil Bannigan, preceded him in death a few years ago.
WILLIAM KEMPF DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME
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Prominent Young Utica Business Man, Head of Kempf Bros. Music Establishment, Stricken After Short Illness.
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Innumerable friends and acquaintances will be shocked and grieved to learn that William J. Kempf, head of the firm of Kempf Brothers, and one of the best known and most successful of the younger generation of business men in this city, died after a brief illness at his home today.
Mr. Kempf had been in his usual health until the close of business on Tuesday last, when he was seized with a cerebral hemorrhage as he entered his home at 21 Sherman place. All that human aid could render was done for him by his two brothers, the well known physicians of this city, and other specialists, but without avail. The end came peaceably just before mid-day.
William Joseph Kempf was born in this city Feb. 22, 1884, the second son of the late Joseph C. and Roseanna Caraher Kempf. HIs father had founded the well-known music house of Kempf Brothers, about 40 years ago, and after graduation from the Assumption Academy and Utica Free Academy, the deceased entered the employ of the house, about 20 years ago. By strict application to business and by intensive methods, he aided his father and brothers in building up the largest and most successful musical establishment between New York and Buffalo. After but a few years he was made a member of the firm and upon the death of his father, about three years ago, he became its head.
Not alone in the musical business but in many other walks of life, was he completely successful, having through thrift and sagacity acquired much valuable real estate and other interests throughout the city. While an intensive business man and interested in many important affairs, his chief pleasure and delight was in his own home which he established two years ago last June, when he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hogue of New Hartford. One daughter, Patricia Mabel came to bless the happy union. A particularly sad feature of Mr. Kempf's death is that he and his bereaved wife were looking forward to occupation of a beautiful new home, now in course of construction on upper Genesee street, in the not far distant future.
Mr.Kempf was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church and the various societies connected therewith. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was most genial and kindly man, sympathetic and generous in his nature, and possessed of a broad charity which dispensed itself lavishly but usually in secret. Many of the humbler class of citizens who profited by his bounty will miss him sadly. His business will miss him sadly. His business ~unreadable~ friends will also grieve at his departure.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Kempf is survived by two brothers and one sister: Dr. Frederick M. Kempf, Dr. Raymond A. Kempf and Mrs. Francis S. Owens, all of this city. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A brother, Charles S. Kempf and a sister, Mrs. J. Phil Bannigan, preceded him in death a few years ago.
Obituary for William Kempf in the Utica Observer-Dispatch, Saturday, March 3, 1923:
WILLIAM KEMPF DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME
__________
Prominent Young Utica Business Man, Head of Kempf Bros. Music Establishment, Stricken After Short Illness.
__________
Innumerable friends and acquaintances will be shocked and grieved to learn that William J. Kempf, head of the firm of Kempf Brothers, and one of the best known and most successful of the younger generation of business men in this city, died after a brief illness at his home today.
Mr. Kempf had been in his usual health until the close of business on Tuesday last, when he was seized with a cerebral hemorrhage as he entered his home at 21 Sherman place. All that human aid could render was done for him by his two brothers, the well known physicians of this city, and other specialists, but without avail. The end came peaceably just before mid-day.
William Joseph Kempf was born in this city Feb. 22, 1884, the second son of the late Joseph C. and Roseanna Caraher Kempf. HIs father had founded the well-known music house of Kempf Brothers, about 40 years ago, and after graduation from the Assumption Academy and Utica Free Academy, the deceased entered the employ of the house, about 20 years ago. By strict application to business and by intensive methods, he aided his father and brothers in building up the largest and most successful musical establishment between New York and Buffalo. After but a few years he was made a member of the firm and upon the death of his father, about three years ago, he became its head.
Not alone in the musical business but in many other walks of life, was he completely successful, having through thrift and sagacity acquired much valuable real estate and other interests throughout the city. While an intensive business man and interested in many important affairs, his chief pleasure and delight was in his own home which he established two years ago last June, when he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hogue of New Hartford. One daughter, Patricia Mabel came to bless the happy union. A particularly sad feature of Mr. Kempf's death is that he and his bereaved wife were looking forward to occupation of a beautiful new home, now in course of construction on upper Genesee street, in the not far distant future.
Mr.Kempf was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church and the various societies connected therewith. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was most genial and kindly man, sympathetic and generous in his nature, and possessed of a broad charity which dispensed itself lavishly but usually in secret. Many of the humbler class of citizens who profited by his bounty will miss him sadly. His business will miss him sadly. His business ~unreadable~ friends will also grieve at his departure.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Kempf is survived by two brothers and one sister: Dr. Frederick M. Kempf, Dr. Raymond A. Kempf and Mrs. Francis S. Owens, all of this city. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A brother, Charles S. Kempf and a sister, Mrs. J. Phil Bannigan, preceded him in death a few years ago.
WILLIAM KEMPF DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME
__________
Prominent Young Utica Business Man, Head of Kempf Bros. Music Establishment, Stricken After Short Illness.
__________
Innumerable friends and acquaintances will be shocked and grieved to learn that William J. Kempf, head of the firm of Kempf Brothers, and one of the best known and most successful of the younger generation of business men in this city, died after a brief illness at his home today.
Mr. Kempf had been in his usual health until the close of business on Tuesday last, when he was seized with a cerebral hemorrhage as he entered his home at 21 Sherman place. All that human aid could render was done for him by his two brothers, the well known physicians of this city, and other specialists, but without avail. The end came peaceably just before mid-day.
William Joseph Kempf was born in this city Feb. 22, 1884, the second son of the late Joseph C. and Roseanna Caraher Kempf. HIs father had founded the well-known music house of Kempf Brothers, about 40 years ago, and after graduation from the Assumption Academy and Utica Free Academy, the deceased entered the employ of the house, about 20 years ago. By strict application to business and by intensive methods, he aided his father and brothers in building up the largest and most successful musical establishment between New York and Buffalo. After but a few years he was made a member of the firm and upon the death of his father, about three years ago, he became its head.
Not alone in the musical business but in many other walks of life, was he completely successful, having through thrift and sagacity acquired much valuable real estate and other interests throughout the city. While an intensive business man and interested in many important affairs, his chief pleasure and delight was in his own home which he established two years ago last June, when he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hogue of New Hartford. One daughter, Patricia Mabel came to bless the happy union. A particularly sad feature of Mr. Kempf's death is that he and his bereaved wife were looking forward to occupation of a beautiful new home, now in course of construction on upper Genesee street, in the not far distant future.
Mr.Kempf was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church and the various societies connected therewith. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was most genial and kindly man, sympathetic and generous in his nature, and possessed of a broad charity which dispensed itself lavishly but usually in secret. Many of the humbler class of citizens who profited by his bounty will miss him sadly. His business will miss him sadly. His business ~unreadable~ friends will also grieve at his departure.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Kempf is survived by two brothers and one sister: Dr. Frederick M. Kempf, Dr. Raymond A. Kempf and Mrs. Francis S. Owens, all of this city. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A brother, Charles S. Kempf and a sister, Mrs. J. Phil Bannigan, preceded him in death a few years ago.
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