Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameGladys Eleanor WEST 
BirthDec 25, 1898, Brooklyn, NY72
DeathMar 21, 1983, Dade Co., FL
Burial1983, Woodstock Cemetery, Ulster Co, NY
OccupationVaudville Singer, Hotel Phone Operator
FatherCharles Elijah WEST (1867-1953)
MotherEleanor Marie (Ella) SHORT (1874-1965)
Misc. Notes
She and her siblings all had red hair.
Harper Sisters act.
After vaudeville she worked as a telephone operator at the Hotel Pierre.
Lived in Brooklyn, NY in 1953.
Lived at 33009 Hallandale, Broward, FL
Harper Sisters act.
After vaudeville she worked as a telephone operator at the Hotel Pierre.
Lived in Brooklyn, NY in 1953.
Lived at 33009 Hallandale, Broward, FL
Spouses
BirthMar 17, 1901, Newark, Essex Co., NJ
DeathDec 13, 1985, Dade Co., FL
Burial1985, Woodstock Cemetery, Ulster Co, NY
OccupationVaudville Comedian, Cook
FatherJoseph SENA (1857-)
MotherAnnie (1858-)
Misc. Notes
Lived in Jackson Heights, Long Island, NY
Original name was Birgilio Gerardo Sena. 1st day of school teacher couldn’t pronounce name and said we’ll just call you Charlie. He later had his name legally changed to Charles.95
Performed in 17 Broadway shows.95
Worked with Ed Wynn and Milton Berle.94
He is listed as an assistant night club manager, Beverly Hills, CA in 1940.
Original name was Birgilio Gerardo Sena. 1st day of school teacher couldn’t pronounce name and said we’ll just call you Charlie. He later had his name legally changed to Charles.95
Performed in 17 Broadway shows.95
Worked with Ed Wynn and Milton Berle.94
He is listed as an assistant night club manager, Beverly Hills, CA in 1940.
Marriage1931, Philadelphia, PA
ChildrenJoseph (JoJo) (1931-)
Joanne Eleanor (1933-)