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Sam J Charvella 1913 - 1992

Samuel J Charvella of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on March 13, 1913 in Batavia, Genesee County, and died at age 79 years old on March 21, 1992 in Rochester, Monroe County. Samuel Charvella was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester.

Samuel J Charvella
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Rochester, Monroe County, NY 14606
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March 13, 1913
Batavia, Genesee County, New York, 14020, United States
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Sam J Charvella Samuel Charvella (1913 - 1992)
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  • Introduction

    Samuel J Charvella was born to Salvatore Sebastiano Ciavirella (1882 - 1943) and Cosima "Cecelia" Fanara (1877 - 1919). Both of his parents were born in Sicily. He had six siblings: Joseph, Bridget Hazel Sarah, Louis Joseph, James R. Anna C., and Charles Felix Charvella. Sam Charvella married Anna Mistretta (1913 - 1993) in 1937 and they had two children, Gail Ann Charvella (1943 -2020) and a son, David Charvella. Samuel was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in 1943. See Sam J Charvella: Obituary.
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    1913

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    March 13, 1913
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    Batavia, Genesee County, New York 14020, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Sam was Caucasian of Sicilian heritage on both his maternal and paternal lines. Both of his parents were born in Sicily.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born and raised in Batavia, New York, Sam later moved to Rochester, Monroe County, New York, where he died at the age of 79. He was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.

  • Early Life & Education

    When he entered the military, Samuel had one year of High School.

  • Religious Beliefs

    Samuel's funeral was at St. Theodores Church.

  • Military Service

    Samuel, with military serial number 32845715, enlisted on April 28, 1943, in Rochester, New York. He held the rank of Private in the Selective Service, with an enlistment for the duration of the war or emergency, plus an additional six months, as determined by the President or according to the law, even though he had no specific branch assignment.

  • Professional Career

    When Samuel was 17, he was a laborer in die casting. By the time he was 37, he was a mail clerk for the railroad.

  • Personal Life & Family

    On his World War II draft card, Samuel was described as being 5 feet 10 1/2 inches and weighing 150 pounds. He had brown eyes, black hair, and a "dark brown" complexion. Sam married Anna Mistretta (1913 - 1993) and they had two children, Gail Ann Charvella (1943 -2020) and a son, David Charvella.
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    March 21, 1992
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  • Obituary

    CHARVELLA, SAMUEL j. March 21, 1992. Husband of Anna (Mistretta); father of Gail (Maurizio) Palluconi, David (Carol Ann); brother of Charles (Ruth), Hazel Conty, Anna Chiavetta; brother-in-law of Ida Gruttadauria, Joseph & Geogianna Mistretta, Mary & Louis Cinquino, Millie Mistretta; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Charvella was a WWII Veteran. Friends may call Monday 2 - 4 & 7- 9 at Bartolomeo Funeral Home Inc., 1425 Lexington Ave. Funeral Service Tuesday 8:45 A.m. from the Funeral Home, 9:30 at St. Theodores Church. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. - Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) Sunday, March 22, 1992 on page 47.
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In 1913, in the year that Sam J Charvella was born, ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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In 1922, when he was merely 9 years old, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. on May 30th. More than 35,000 people attended the dedication including Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln, and many Union and Confederate veterans - although the audience was segregated. The Memorial took 10 years to complete.
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Charvella, James (Sep 5, 1916 - Oct 1974) Charvella, Joseph (Nov 20, 1907 - Feb 1, 1989) Charvella, Grace (Dec 1, 1908 - Jan 29, 1992) Charvella, Ann (Sep 20, 1916 - Jul 6, 2005)
Charvella, Anna (Sep 21, 1913 - Jul 23, 1993) Charvella, Josephine (Oct 18, 1904 - Mar 1985) Charvella, Louis (Jul 8, 1910 - Jun 1967)
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