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Anthony “Tony” Nicola Quatraro 1926 - 2015

Anthony Nicola Quatraro of Cook County, Illinois United States was born on October 13, 1926, and died at age 89 years old on December 16, 2015 in Chicago. Anthony Quatraro was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ.

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  • Introduction

    Anthony “Tony” Nicola Quatraro was born on October 13, 1926 in Cook County, IL USA to parents Nicola A Quatraro (1898-1968) and Theresa Passeretti (1905-1992). He had two brothers including Frank John Quatraro (1926-2007). He attended Marshall High School (Chicago, Illinois, USA) and was involved in ROTC, the fire gaurd, NCO Club President and a hall guard. Anthony enlisted in the Army on March 22, 1945, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. During his military service, Anthony held the rank of Private and served with dedication as part of the Air Corps. He helped in his parents' tire and grocery stores from a young age, worked at an Electric Appliance Factory in his early 20's, and also worked for Motorola and GE before founding his own successful business, DeVille Tire. He married Gloria Eleanor Cortina (1927–1987) on February 5, 1945 in Arkansas, United States. The couple had a daughter together, Diann T Quatraro (1946-1967).
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    October 13, 1926
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    Cook County, Illinois United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian heritage as both of his parents were born in Italy. His father, Nicola A Quatraro, was born on June 8, 1898 in Italy and immigrated to the states in 1920. He passed away in September of 1968 in Itasca, Du Page, Illinois, USA. His mother, Theresa Passeretti, was born on July 18, 1905 in Italy and immigrated to the states in 1923. She passed away in Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois, USA on November 2, 1992.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Anthony was born, raised, and spent most of his life in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    He attended at least three years of high school and was a student at Marshall High School (Chicago, Illinois, USA) in 1944. In school he was involved in ROTC, the fire gaurd, NCO Club President and a hall guard.

  • Military Service

    At the age of 19, he registered for the draft on September 6, 1946, in Illinois, USA. He resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois at the time. Anthony's employer was listed as "Discharged From Army." He had a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighed 136 pounds. His complexion was described as dark, with black hair and blue eyes. Lucie Cortina was listed as his next of kin. Anthony enlisted in the Army on March 22, 1945, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. His service number was 16197199. Although his registration indicates Army Air Corps, it should be noted that the Army Air Corps became the United States Air Force in 1947. Therefore, he served in the Army Air Force, which later transitioned into the Air Force. During his military service, Anthony held the rank of Private and served with dedication as part of the Air Corps.

  • Professional Career

    He helped in his parents' tire and grocery stores from a young age and in his early 20's Anthony worked at an Electric Appliance Factory in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Tony also worked for Motorola and GE, and went on to found his own successful business, DeVille Tire.

  • Personal Life & Family

    He married Gloria Eleanor Cortina (1927–1987) on February 5, 1945 in Arkansas, United States. The couple had a daughter together, Diann T Quatraro (1946-1967).
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    December 16, 2015
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    National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85024, United States
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  • Obituary

    QUATRARO, ANTHONY NICOLA The family of Anthony Nicola Quatraro sadly announce his passing at the age of 89. Though we are not prepared to be without him, he enjoyed a full and wonderful life. He helped in his parents' tire and grocery stores from a young age, served in the Army Air Force, worked for Motorola and GE, and went on to found his own successful business, DeVille Tire. He overcame many health challenges because he was an intelligent survivor. His beloved wife Gloria and first child Diann pre-deceased Anthony. He will be greatly missed by his daughter susann, his sons Mark and Donald, his grandchildren Drew & Suk Ja, Chantel, Anthony, and Mark, his great-grandson Nicholas, and his loving wite Barbara. Private services have been held. Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) Sunday, December 20, 2015
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In 1926, in the year that Anthony “Tony” Nicola Quatraro was born, on October 31st, Harry Houdini died in Michigan. Houdini was the most famed magician of his time and perhaps of all time, especially for his acts involving escapes - from handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, and more. He was president of the Society of American Magicians and stringently upheld professional ethics. He died of complications from a ruptured appendix. Although he had received a blow to the area a couple of days previously, the connection between the blow and his appendicitis is disputed.
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In 1940, by the time he was merely 14 years old, on July 27th, the cartoon character Bugs Bunny debuted in his first film A Wild Hare - voiced by Mel Blanc. He has since appeared in more short films, feature films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books, video games, award shows, amusement park rides, and commercials than any other cartoon character. He even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "What's up, Doc?"
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Quatraro, Albert (Aug 20, 1929 - Feb 1, 2004) Quatraro, Gino (1930 - Dec 26, 1997) Quatraro, Catherine (May 16, 1922 - Oct 13, 2007) Quatraro, Carmela (Dec 30, 1893 - Jan 1985) Quatraro, Eustachio (Nov 25, 1924 - Jul 6, 1977) Quatraro, William (Jul 6, 1889 - Feb 1975) Quatraro, Concetta (Jul 18, 1921 - Aug 22, 1996) Quatraro, Isabell (Aug 22, 1924 - Sep 3, 1995) Quatraro, Michele (May 5, 1890 - Jun 1972) Quatraro, John (Aug 28, 1929 - Mar 1975)
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