TALLAHASSEE, Fla -- Joseph Carlyle D'Annunzio, Sr., 101, retired business man, died Monday after a short illness.
Joseph was born in Philadelphia, the son of the Baronessa Lucia Cauli of Casalanguida, Chieti, Italy. During his youth, he frequently traveled by ship to his family's home in Italy. As a teenager he served as a page in the Philadelphia Public Library where he cultivated his literary love. He selected Carlyle as his middle name to honor his favorite author, Thomas Carlyle.
He attended the Williamson Trade School and was, at his death, the oldest living alumnus. He married Lillian DeCrescenzo and had three children, Lillian, Joseph Jr. and Lola.
In 1932 he founded D&W Blueprint Co. in Trenton and retired at the age of 72. He contributed unselfishly to many community organizations. He served as president of the Trenton Symphony Orchestra and under his capable leadership the orchestra achieved high levels of professionalism and performance quality. During World War II he was active in civil defense. He served on the Trenton New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, on the Mercer County Parks Commission, and was chairman of the Ewing Relief Board. He was a leader in charitable fundraising effort for Deborah Heart Hospital and the Lions Club. He was an active church man, served on the board of the Trenton Country Club, and was active in the Trenton Engineers Club and Ewing Township local government.
He was recognized with numerous awards for his lifetime devotion to state and community projects. He was named "Man of the Year" on numerous occasions. In 1963, Mr. D'Annunzio was the representative of the State of New Jersey at the official opening of the Inland Water Way at Fernandina Beach, FL. During his life time he voted in 14 presidential elections, and on his 100th birthday received greetings from President George W. Bush, former President George Bush and Governor Jeb Bush.
Having resided in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale for 45 years, he spent the last 10 years living in Tallahassee with his son and daughter-in-law at Golden Eagle.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed boasting about his three holes in one.
He attended and was a supporter of both the Tallahassee Community Chorus and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. He enjoyed dining out, and was an avid reader and card player. In celebration of his 100th birthday, he and 23 family members and friends spent a week on a cruise of the southern Caribbean. He was truly the guest of all guests.
At age 101 he was feted by friends and family at a "Waffle and Mimosa" party at Golden Eagle Country Club. He will be remembered as a gentleman of high morals and a family man with a wonderful wit. He was a role model who left an everlasting influence on all who knew him. He was a beloved champion.
He was proceeded in death by two sisters who died in infancy; his wife of 72 years, Lillian, and actress Lola D'Annunzio, his 23-year-old daughter.
He is survived by his son, Joseph C. D'Annunzio Jr. (wife Barbara Claire Bates D'Annunzio), of Tallahassee, FL; his daughter, Lillian D'Annunzio Keephart of Trenton; grandson William Keephart (wife Lydia Fabbro Keephart) of Trenton, granddaughter Joann Keephart of Trenton; grandson Sandy Joseph D'Annunzio (wife Janet Erley D'Annunzio), Piedmont, CA; granddaughters Jolie D'Annunzio, San Francisco, CA and Gabrielle D'Annunzio Burke, Sante Fe, NM. Also three great grandchildren: Jonathan Fabbro Keephart, Lisa Claire D'Annunzio and David Joseph D'Annunzio. He had two sisters-in-law, Alice Decrescenzo and Dorothy Cresson of Yardley, PA, and two nieces, Jean Louise Bohr of Oregon, and Marie Bestal of Maryland; five nephews: John Cresson, Leonard Macario, Nicholas Melchoir and Eugene Melchoir of Pennsylvania, and Tom Macario of Arizona. Also, close friends Joseph and Patricia Trotta and Bridget, John and Fidelma Woods of Tallahassee, and devoted nurse Vickie Michele McNair.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee with interment immediately following at Culley's Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Rd. Visitation will take place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Culley's Meadow Wood Funeral Home on Timberlane Road. Memorial contributions can be made to The Williamson School, 106 South New Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063.
Published in The Times, Trenton, New Jersey, on 12/18/2002.
Joseph was born in Philadelphia, the son of the Baronessa Lucia Cauli of Casalanguida, Chieti, Italy. During his youth, he frequently traveled by ship to his family's home in Italy. As a teenager he served as a page in the Philadelphia Public Library where he cultivated his literary love. He selected Carlyle as his middle name to honor his favorite author, Thomas Carlyle.
He attended the Williamson Trade School and was, at his death, the oldest living alumnus. He married Lillian DeCrescenzo and had three children, Lillian, Joseph Jr. and Lola.
In 1932 he founded D&W Blueprint Co. in Trenton and retired at the age of 72. He contributed unselfishly to many community organizations. He served as president of the Trenton Symphony Orchestra and under his capable leadership the orchestra achieved high levels of professionalism and performance quality. During World War II he was active in civil defense. He served on the Trenton New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, on the Mercer County Parks Commission, and was chairman of the Ewing Relief Board. He was a leader in charitable fundraising effort for Deborah Heart Hospital and the Lions Club. He was an active church man, served on the board of the Trenton Country Club, and was active in the Trenton Engineers Club and Ewing Township local government.
He was recognized with numerous awards for his lifetime devotion to state and community projects. He was named "Man of the Year" on numerous occasions. In 1963, Mr. D'Annunzio was the representative of the State of New Jersey at the official opening of the Inland Water Way at Fernandina Beach, FL. During his life time he voted in 14 presidential elections, and on his 100th birthday received greetings from President George W. Bush, former President George Bush and Governor Jeb Bush.
Having resided in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale for 45 years, he spent the last 10 years living in Tallahassee with his son and daughter-in-law at Golden Eagle.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed boasting about his three holes in one.
He attended and was a supporter of both the Tallahassee Community Chorus and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. He enjoyed dining out, and was an avid reader and card player. In celebration of his 100th birthday, he and 23 family members and friends spent a week on a cruise of the southern Caribbean. He was truly the guest of all guests.
At age 101 he was feted by friends and family at a "Waffle and Mimosa" party at Golden Eagle Country Club. He will be remembered as a gentleman of high morals and a family man with a wonderful wit. He was a role model who left an everlasting influence on all who knew him. He was a beloved champion.
He was proceeded in death by two sisters who died in infancy; his wife of 72 years, Lillian, and actress Lola D'Annunzio, his 23-year-old daughter.
He is survived by his son, Joseph C. D'Annunzio Jr. (wife Barbara Claire Bates D'Annunzio), of Tallahassee, FL; his daughter, Lillian D'Annunzio Keephart of Trenton; grandson William Keephart (wife Lydia Fabbro Keephart) of Trenton, granddaughter Joann Keephart of Trenton; grandson Sandy Joseph D'Annunzio (wife Janet Erley D'Annunzio), Piedmont, CA; granddaughters Jolie D'Annunzio, San Francisco, CA and Gabrielle D'Annunzio Burke, Sante Fe, NM. Also three great grandchildren: Jonathan Fabbro Keephart, Lisa Claire D'Annunzio and David Joseph D'Annunzio. He had two sisters-in-law, Alice Decrescenzo and Dorothy Cresson of Yardley, PA, and two nieces, Jean Louise Bohr of Oregon, and Marie Bestal of Maryland; five nephews: John Cresson, Leonard Macario, Nicholas Melchoir and Eugene Melchoir of Pennsylvania, and Tom Macario of Arizona. Also, close friends Joseph and Patricia Trotta and Bridget, John and Fidelma Woods of Tallahassee, and devoted nurse Vickie Michele McNair.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee with interment immediately following at Culley's Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Rd. Visitation will take place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Culley's Meadow Wood Funeral Home on Timberlane Road. Memorial contributions can be made to The Williamson School, 106 South New Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063.
Published in The Times, Trenton, New Jersey, on 12/18/2002.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla -- Joseph Carlyle D'Annunzio, Sr., 101, retired business man, died Monday after a short illness.
Joseph was born in Philadelphia, the son of the Baronessa Lucia Cauli of Casalanguida, Chieti, Italy. During his youth, he frequently traveled by ship to his family's home in Italy. As a teenager he served as a page in the Philadelphia Public Library where he cultivated his literary love. He selected Carlyle as his middle name to honor his favorite author, Thomas Carlyle.
He attended the Williamson Trade School and was, at his death, the oldest living alumnus. He married Lillian DeCrescenzo and had three children, Lillian, Joseph Jr. and Lola.
In 1932 he founded D&W Blueprint Co. in Trenton and retired at the age of 72. He contributed unselfishly to many community organizations. He served as president of the Trenton Symphony Orchestra and under his capable leadership the orchestra achieved high levels of professionalism and performance quality. During World War II he was active in civil defense. He served on the Trenton New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, on the Mercer County Parks Commission, and was chairman of the Ewing Relief Board. He was a leader in charitable fundraising effort for Deborah Heart Hospital and the Lions Club. He was an active church man, served on the board of the Trenton Country Club, and was active in the Trenton Engineers Club and Ewing Township local government.
He was recognized with numerous awards for his lifetime devotion to state and community projects. He was named "Man of the Year" on numerous occasions. In 1963, Mr. D'Annunzio was the representative of the State of New Jersey at the official opening of the Inland Water Way at Fernandina Beach, FL. During his life time he voted in 14 presidential elections, and on his 100th birthday received greetings from President George W. Bush, former President George Bush and Governor Jeb Bush.
Having resided in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale for 45 years, he spent the last 10 years living in Tallahassee with his son and daughter-in-law at Golden Eagle.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed boasting about his three holes in one.
He attended and was a supporter of both the Tallahassee Community Chorus and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. He enjoyed dining out, and was an avid reader and card player. In celebration of his 100th birthday, he and 23 family members and friends spent a week on a cruise of the southern Caribbean. He was truly the guest of all guests.
At age 101 he was feted by friends and family at a "Waffle and Mimosa" party at Golden Eagle Country Club. He will be remembered as a gentleman of high morals and a family man with a wonderful wit. He was a role model who left an everlasting influence on all who knew him. He was a beloved champion.
He was proceeded in death by two sisters who died in infancy; his wife of 72 years, Lillian, and actress Lola D'Annunzio, his 23-year-old daughter.
He is survived by his son, Joseph C. D'Annunzio Jr. (wife Barbara Claire Bates D'Annunzio), of Tallahassee, FL; his daughter, Lillian D'Annunzio Keephart of Trenton; grandson William Keephart (wife Lydia Fabbro Keephart) of Trenton, granddaughter Joann Keephart of Trenton; grandson Sandy Joseph D'Annunzio (wife Janet Erley D'Annunzio), Piedmont, CA; granddaughters Jolie D'Annunzio, San Francisco, CA and Gabrielle D'Annunzio Burke, Sante Fe, NM. Also three great grandchildren: Jonathan Fabbro Keephart, Lisa Claire D'Annunzio and David Joseph D'Annunzio. He had two sisters-in-law, Alice Decrescenzo and Dorothy Cresson of Yardley, PA, and two nieces, Jean Louise Bohr of Oregon, and Marie Bestal of Maryland; five nephews: John Cresson, Leonard Macario, Nicholas Melchoir and Eugene Melchoir of Pennsylvania, and Tom Macario of Arizona. Also, close friends Joseph and Patricia Trotta and Bridget, John and Fidelma Woods of Tallahassee, and devoted nurse Vickie Michele McNair.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee with interment immediately following at Culley's Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Rd. Visitation will take place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Culley's Meadow Wood Funeral Home on Timberlane Road. Memorial contributions can be made to The Williamson School, 106 South New Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063.
Published in The Times, Trenton, New Jersey, on 12/18/2002.
Joseph was born in Philadelphia, the son of the Baronessa Lucia Cauli of Casalanguida, Chieti, Italy. During his youth, he frequently traveled by ship to his family's home in Italy. As a teenager he served as a page in the Philadelphia Public Library where he cultivated his literary love. He selected Carlyle as his middle name to honor his favorite author, Thomas Carlyle.
He attended the Williamson Trade School and was, at his death, the oldest living alumnus. He married Lillian DeCrescenzo and had three children, Lillian, Joseph Jr. and Lola.
In 1932 he founded D&W Blueprint Co. in Trenton and retired at the age of 72. He contributed unselfishly to many community organizations. He served as president of the Trenton Symphony Orchestra and under his capable leadership the orchestra achieved high levels of professionalism and performance quality. During World War II he was active in civil defense. He served on the Trenton New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, on the Mercer County Parks Commission, and was chairman of the Ewing Relief Board. He was a leader in charitable fundraising effort for Deborah Heart Hospital and the Lions Club. He was an active church man, served on the board of the Trenton Country Club, and was active in the Trenton Engineers Club and Ewing Township local government.
He was recognized with numerous awards for his lifetime devotion to state and community projects. He was named "Man of the Year" on numerous occasions. In 1963, Mr. D'Annunzio was the representative of the State of New Jersey at the official opening of the Inland Water Way at Fernandina Beach, FL. During his life time he voted in 14 presidential elections, and on his 100th birthday received greetings from President George W. Bush, former President George Bush and Governor Jeb Bush.
Having resided in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale for 45 years, he spent the last 10 years living in Tallahassee with his son and daughter-in-law at Golden Eagle.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed boasting about his three holes in one.
He attended and was a supporter of both the Tallahassee Community Chorus and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. He enjoyed dining out, and was an avid reader and card player. In celebration of his 100th birthday, he and 23 family members and friends spent a week on a cruise of the southern Caribbean. He was truly the guest of all guests.
At age 101 he was feted by friends and family at a "Waffle and Mimosa" party at Golden Eagle Country Club. He will be remembered as a gentleman of high morals and a family man with a wonderful wit. He was a role model who left an everlasting influence on all who knew him. He was a beloved champion.
He was proceeded in death by two sisters who died in infancy; his wife of 72 years, Lillian, and actress Lola D'Annunzio, his 23-year-old daughter.
He is survived by his son, Joseph C. D'Annunzio Jr. (wife Barbara Claire Bates D'Annunzio), of Tallahassee, FL; his daughter, Lillian D'Annunzio Keephart of Trenton; grandson William Keephart (wife Lydia Fabbro Keephart) of Trenton, granddaughter Joann Keephart of Trenton; grandson Sandy Joseph D'Annunzio (wife Janet Erley D'Annunzio), Piedmont, CA; granddaughters Jolie D'Annunzio, San Francisco, CA and Gabrielle D'Annunzio Burke, Sante Fe, NM. Also three great grandchildren: Jonathan Fabbro Keephart, Lisa Claire D'Annunzio and David Joseph D'Annunzio. He had two sisters-in-law, Alice Decrescenzo and Dorothy Cresson of Yardley, PA, and two nieces, Jean Louise Bohr of Oregon, and Marie Bestal of Maryland; five nephews: John Cresson, Leonard Macario, Nicholas Melchoir and Eugene Melchoir of Pennsylvania, and Tom Macario of Arizona. Also, close friends Joseph and Patricia Trotta and Bridget, John and Fidelma Woods of Tallahassee, and devoted nurse Vickie Michele McNair.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee with interment immediately following at Culley's Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Rd. Visitation will take place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Culley's Meadow Wood Funeral Home on Timberlane Road. Memorial contributions can be made to The Williamson School, 106 South New Middletown Rd., Media, PA 19063.
Published in The Times, Trenton, New Jersey, on 12/18/2002.
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