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William Thomas Caramela 1915 - 1991

William Thomas Caramela of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania United States was born on May 30, 1915 in DuBois, and died at age 76 years old on June 24, 1991 in DuBois. William Caramela was buried at Morningside Cemetery 1865 Bee Line Hwy, in DuBois.

William Thomas Caramela
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Clearfield County, Pennsylvania United States
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May 30, 1915
DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, 15801, United States
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  • Introduction

    William Thomas Caramela was born on May 30, 1915 in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA to parents Leonard Caramela (1870-1957) and Domenica "Nellie" Saldi (1875-1940). He had siblings Samuel, Joseph, Angela, and Aaron Caramela. On July 23, 1937 he married Elaine L. Kohler (1920–2010) in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA. They had four daughters together including Carolee Caramela (1938-). At the age of 25, William registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. At that time, he was employed at Montgomery Ward Co. On February 13, 1945, William enlisted in the military in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Private and was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. It is worth noting that the information provided mentions "No branch assignment," which suggests that William's specific military occupational specialty or branch within the Army is not specified in the given details.
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    May 30, 1915
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    DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania 15801, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian roots. His mother Domenica "Nellie" Saldi was born in Italy around 1875 and immigrated to the US around 1908. She passed away July 5, 1940 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. His father, Leonard Caramela, was born in Caltanissetta, Provincia di Caltanissetta, Sicilia, Italy on January 14, 1870 and immigrated to the states in 1907. He passed away on March 14, 1957 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

  • Nationality & Locations

    William was born, raised, and lived most of his life in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a 1933 high school graduate of DuBois Area High School (DuBois, Pennsylvania, USA) completing 4 years before his enlistment.

  • Military Service

    At the age of 25, William registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. At that time, he was employed at Montgomery Ward Co. William was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with a dark brown complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was listed as William Thomas Caramela. On February 13, 1945, William enlisted in the military in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Private and was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. It is worth noting that the information provided mentions "No branch assignment," which suggests that William's specific military occupational specialty or branch within the Army is not specified in the given details.

  • Professional Career

    He worked as a stock clerk.
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    Morningside Cemetery 1865 Bee Line Hwy, in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania 15801, United States
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In 1915, in the year that William Thomas Caramela was born, the Superior Court in Fulton County Georgia accepted the charter for the establishment of the new Ku Klux Klan, succeeding the Klan that flourished in the South in the late 1800's. This iteration of the Klan adopted white clothing and used many of the code words from the first Klan, adding cross burnings and mass marches in an attempt to intimidate others.
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In 1949, he was 34 years old when comedian Milton Berle hosted the first telethon show. It raised $1,100,000 for cancer research and lasted 16 hours. The next day, newspapers, in writing about the event, first used the word "telethon."
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Caramela, Ruth (Sep 14, 1912 - Jan 30, 2008) Caramela, Joseph (Apr 28, 1909 - Dec 9, 1999) Caramela, Elaine (Feb 15, 1920 - Dec 4, 2010) Caramela, Rosanne (Apr 16, 1926 - Oct 1982) Caramela, Constance (Mar 21, 1914 - Apr 1972) Caramela, Angelo (Jan 29, 1904 - Feb 1985) Caramela, John (Mar 30, 1923 - Sep 6, 1982) Caramela, Doretta (Mar 13, 1921 - Jan 1986) Caramela, Michael (Aug 27, 1901 - Feb 25, 1992) Caramela, William (Oct 8, 1921 - Jan 1996)
Caramela, Samuel (May 31, 1922 - Aug 13, 2007) Caramela, Paul (Dec 12, 1924 - Dec 21, 2005) Caramela, Frances (May 23, 1923 - Feb 6, 1998) Caramela, Irene (Dec 11, 1905 - Jul 29, 1995) Caramela, Hilda (Sep 26, 1906 - Sep 18, 1989) Caramela, Grace (Jun 10, 1933 - Apr 13, 2005) Caramela, Leona (May 22, 1909 - Jan 4, 1990) Caramela, Ed (Feb 28, 1938 - Jul 22, 2004) Caramela, Kevin (Aug 12, 1955 - Nov 7, 2009) Caramela, Florence (Aug 30, 1919 - Jun 3, 2006)
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