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Joseph Edward Vetalice 1919 - 1981

Joseph Edward Vetalice of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on October 28, 1919 in Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 61 years old on June 20, 1981 in Parma, Cuyahoga County, OH. Joseph Vetalice was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery 14609 Brookpark Rd, in Brook Park.
Joseph Edward Vetalice
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH 44134
October 28, 1919
Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 15401, United States
June 20, 1981
Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
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  • Introduction

    Joseph Edward Vetalice was born on October 28, 1919 in Oliver, Pennsylvania, USA to parents Joseph Vitilez/ Vetalice (1891-1948) and Anna Gursky (1894-1964). He had siblings John Albert Vetalice (1914-1999), Edward John Vetalice (1928-1974), and Ethel Vetalice (1932-2004). He also has a half sister Annie Vitalis (1917-1919). He grew up and resided in Menallan, Fayette, Pennsylvania. Joseph's military journey began on July 1, 1941, when he registered for the draft. At that time, he was 21 years old and considered the head of his household. I On April 13, 1942, at the age of 22, Joseph E. Vetalice enlisted in the Army in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Private and his enlistment branch was the Army, and he joined as part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. After almost four years of dedicated service, Joseph was honorably discharged from the military on October 6, 1945. It marked the end of his military time, and he returned to civilian life. Joseph was married to Margaret Kroftchek (1921-2009). Together the couple had four children.
  • 10/28
    1919

    Birthday

    October 28, 1919
    Birthdate
    Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania 15401, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father Joseph was born on May 17, 1891 in Sarica, Austria/Hungary an immigrated to the US in 1909. He resided in Fayette, Pennsylvania. On August 5, 1948 he passed away in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. His mother Anna was born around 1894 in Austria and immigrated to the states in 1911. She passed away on August 16, 1964 in Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga, USA.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Joseph was born in Oliver, Pennsylvania, USA and grew up in North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania. He later moved to Menallen, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA and then on to Keisterville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In the 1950's he resided in Cleveland, Cugahoba, Ohio, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    He completed a grammar school education.
  • Military Service

    Joseph's military journey began on July 1, 1941, when he registered for the draft. At that time, he was 21 years old and considered the head of his household. In terms of physical attributes, Joseph stood at a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighed approximately 150 pounds. He had a light complexion, blonde hair, and blue eyes. On April 13, 1942, at the age of 22, Joseph E. Vetalice enlisted in the Army in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Private and was assigned the service number 33261858. His enlistment branch was the Army, and he joined as part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. During his military service, Joseph served in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers of the United States Army. After almost four years of dedicated service, Joseph was honorably discharged from the military on October 6, 1945. It marked the end of his military time, and he returned to civilian life.
  • Professional Career

    He worked in the mining industry.
  • 06/20
    1981

    Death

    June 20, 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Holy Cross Cemetery 14609 Brookpark Rd, in Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio 44142, United States
    Burial location
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