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James Deflora 1914 - 1998

James DeFlora of Kings County, New York United States was born on May 23, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on June 19, 1998 in Tamarac, Broward County, FL.
James DeFlora
Kings County, New York United States
May 23, 1914
Kings County, New York, United States
June 19, 1998
Tamarac, Broward County, Florida, United States
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  • Introduction

    James Deflora was born in New York to parents John A Deflora (1876-1952) and Theresa A Catanzaro (1884-1947). He had multiple full and half siblings including Grace (born 1903), Ralph (born 1906), Florence (1909-1940), Anthony (born 1917), Rosaline Marie (1923-1991), and others. He married Grace Deflora and had sons Noel and Joel. He was a World War II veteran and earned a Bronze Star and Certificate of Merit Citation.
  • 05/23
    1914

    Birthday

    May 23, 1914
    Birthdate
    Kings County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was a white Italian. Both of his parents were born and raised in Italy. His father, John A Deflora, was born in Naples, Napoli, Campania, Italy.
  • Nationality & Locations

    James lived in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    James completed his education through grammar school.
  • Religious Beliefs

    James was Catholic and his funeral service was held at St. Malachy's Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • Military Service

    James Deflora enlisted on July 9, 1942 in Fort Jay Governors Island New York (Military serial#: 32402295). His terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He was discharged on November 17, 1945 and was a WWII veteran.
  • Professional Career

    In 1940, he was employed by "Rockwood and Co" in Brooklyn and later in life James Deflora worked as a railroad conductor under the United Transportation Union.
  • Personal Life & Family

    He was a member of the United Transportation Union for 45 years.
  • 06/19
    1998

    Death

    June 19, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Tamarac, Broward County, Florida United States
    Death location
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