Spike Feresten

Feresten in 2016, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Michael Donovan/Donavan Feresten, Jr.

Place of Birth: Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1964

Ethnicity: Irish, one quarter Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Spike Feresten is an American television writer, screenwriter, comedian, and television personality.

Spike is the son of Mary Jo and Michael Feresten. He was raised in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Spike is married to Erika, with whom he has two children.

Spike’s paternal grandfather was Morris Feresten (the son of Adler Feresten/Fierstin and Minnie Friedman). Morris was born in Massachusetts, to Jewish emigrants. Adler was born in Austria, the son of Israel Firstin and Ida Haber. Minnie was born in Russia, the daughter of Israel Friedman and Nettie.

Spike’s paternal grandmother was named Eileen Donavan.

Spike’s maternal grandfather was Lawrence A. Harney (the son of Lawrence/Laurence Harney and Fannie/Fanny H. Quinn). Spike’s grandfather Lawrence was born in Massachusetts. Spike’s great-grandfather Lawrence was born in England, and was of Irish descent. Fannie was born in Ireland.

Spike’s maternal grandmother was named Margaret E. Margaret was born in Massachusetts.

Sources: Genealogy of Spike Feresten (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Spike’s father – http://www.currentobituary.com