Carra Family Tree
Donald Carra1960 - 2023
Philip Carra1918-1994 GrandfatherPhilip Carra
- 10 June 1917 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- One of 8 children including half sister, Esther Lena Burgo
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked as an Assembler at Hammond Machinery in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 22
- He started competitive horseshoe pitching in 1935 winning several Championships and was inducted to the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitching Association’s Hall of Fame in 1988
- According to the 1940 Census, his highest grade level completed was 4th grade
- 4 April 1944 – 28 February 1946 Served in the US Navy in WWII
- 14 January 1950 Married Bernice Eileen Schroeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 32
- 8 April 1950 he was living on W. South Street with wife Bernice and still working as an Assembler at Hammond Machinery in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 32
- He and wife Bernice raised 7 children (3 daughters and 4 sons) over the span of 17 years
- By 1952, the family had moved to 2504 Corlot St. in Kalamazoo, Michigan where they lived until at least 1960
- 8 May 1994 died of natural causes in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona at age 76
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Philip’s Senior Yearbook Photo – Kalamazoo Central High School 
Philip Carra 
Philip Carra US Navy 
Philip Carra US Navy 
Carra Family Photo
Philip & Bernice
Paul, Angela, Stanley, Theresa, Donald & Greg
Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitching Association Hall of Fame 1988 
Philip and Bernice Carra 
Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI 
Samuel Carra1875-? Great-Grandfather
Samuel Carra & Violet TiberinoMarried 15 Sept 1877 in SicilyVioletta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- Born on 2 February 1881 in Sicily, Italy to parents Santa Ornach and Filippo Quarnaccia
- Married Samuel Carra 5 September 1897 in Sicily, Italy at age 16
- Immigrated from Sicily to the USA in 1910 leaving her 3 sons (Joseph, Pietro, Natale) behind with her mother Santa
- Lived in Hibbing, Minnesota where she gave birth to her son Angelo in January 1912
- Later in 1912, the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- Divorced Samuel Carra 23 August 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Married Samuel Burgo on 25 October 1922 in Jackson, Michigan
- Divorced Samuel Burgo 13 November 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Remarried Samuel Burgo 31 July 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- She could not read or speak English and was a housewife for her entire life
- Died 16 December 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery with husband Sam Burgo in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Joseph H Carra (Carl)1900 - 1996Joseph Hannibal Carra (Carl)
- 11 October 1900 in Catania, Sicily, Italy to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 22 November 1911, at age 11, immigrated from Palermo, Sicily to Boston, MA via the vessel RMS Romanic with his two brothers Pietro and Natale (Nick) and grandmother, Santa
- November 1911 – 1912 lived in Hibbing, Minnesota
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 8th grade was his highest level of educaiton
- 1920 worked as a Machinist for the Railroad in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 19
- 9 July 1929 married Marie Stirner in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 28
- Became a naturalized citizen of the USA prior to 1930
- 1930 lived in the household of his father-in-law and worked as a Machinist at a Machine Factory at age 29
- 1940 lived with wife and 2 sons on Brook Dr. and worked as a Machinist in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 39
- 1950 worked as a Forman at a Machine Shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 49
- 13 June 1996 Died in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Buried alongside wife Marie in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan
White Star Line – RMS Romanic 
Joseph H Carra 
1942 WWII Draft Card for Joseph Carl – Front 
1942 WWII Draft Card for Joseph Carl – Back 
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 
Natale (Nick) Carra (Carl)1903 - 1980Natale (Nick) Carra (Carl)
- 25 December 1903 in Catania, Sicily, Italy to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 22 November 1911, at age 9, immigrated from Palermo, Sicily to Boston, MA via the vessel RMS Romanic with his two brothers Joe and Pietro and grandmother, Santa
- November 1911 – 1912 lived in Hibbing, Minnesota
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked as a Milling Machine Operator in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 36
- Never married or known children
- February 1942 lived at 853 Montrose St in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois and worked for Valette Products at age 38
- 9 August 1944 Naturalized as a US Citizen in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 40
- Lived in Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey in 1950 as a lodger at age 46. He was seeking work and living with a couple from NY and another lodger from Russia.
- Lived at 450 Broad St in Newark, New Jersey in 1980
- Died at the College Hospital for Medicine in Essex County New Jersey on January 13, 1980 at age 76. According to his death certificate, his last place of employment was Tobacco Machine and Supply Co in Roselle, New Jersey.
- Buried at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, New Jersey
White Star Line – RMS Romanic 
Natale (Nick) Carra 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Nick Carl – Front 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Nick Carl – Back 
Natale Carra (Nick Carl)’s Declaration of Intention for Naturalization 
Nick Carl’s Photo from Naturalization Record 1942 
Pietro (Peter) Carra1908 - 1981Pietro (Peter) Carra
- 10 July 1908 born in Catania, Sicily, Italy to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 22 November 1911, at age 3, immigrated from Polermo, Sicily to Boston, MA via the vessel RMS Romanic with his two brothers Joe and Natale (Nick) and grandmother, Santa
- 1911 – 1912 lived in Hibbing, Minnesota
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1930 worked as a Plumber in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 22
- 16 February 1936 Married Anna La Roca in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan at age 27
- Had 3 Daughters with Wife Anna La Roca
- 1940 worked as a Press Operator for Briggs Manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan at age 31 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briggs_Manufacturing_Company
- September 1941 Naturalized as a US Citizen
- 1950 worked as a Mechanic at a Metal Company in Detroit, Michigan at age 41
- September 1981 died at age 73 in Warren, Macomb, Michigan
- Buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida
White Star Line – RMS Romanic 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Pietro Carra – Front 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Pietro Carra – Back 
Peter Carra’s Naturalization Record 
Pete and Ann Carra on the steps of 424 Gilbert Ave. 
Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens in
New Port Richey, Paso, Florida
Angelo Louis Carra1912 - 1971Angelo Louis Carra
- 21 January 1912 born in Hibbing, Minnesota to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1930 worked as a laborer for a Sign Factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 18
- 1940 worked as a Press Feeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 28
- 1950 worked as a Pressmen for a Paper Mill in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 38
- Never Married
- 23 November 1971 died at age 59
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940 WWII Draft Card for Angelo Carra – Front 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Angelo Carra – Back 
Angelo Carra
PFC US Army WWII
Angelo Carra
PFC US Army WWII
Angelo Carra
PFC US Army WWII
Angelo Carra 
Anthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra 
Angelo Carra Headstone
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI
Anthony Carra1913 - 1995Anthony Carra
- 31 October 1913 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1930 worked as a laborer for a Sled Factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 16
- 1940 worked as a Press Feeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 26
- 1950 worked as an Assembler for an Auto Factory in Detroit, Michigan at age 36
- Briefly married and never had any children
- 30 November 1995 died at age 82 in Battle Creek, Michigan
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Anthony Carra 
Anthony Carra 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Anthony Carra – Front 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Anthony Carra – Back 
Anthony Carra
US Army WWIIAnthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra 
Anthony Carra at his Apartment 
Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI 
Philip Carra1917 - 1994Philip Carra
- 10 June 1917 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked as an Assembler at Hammond Machinery in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 22
- According to the 1940 Census, his highest grade level completed was 4th grade
- 4 April 1944 – 28 February 1946 Served in the US Navy in WWII
- 14 January 1950 Married Bernice Eileen Schroeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 32
- 8 April 1950 he was living on W. South Street with wife Bernice and still working as an Assembler at Hammond Machinery in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 32
- He and wife Bernice had 7 children (3 daughters and 4 sons) over the span of 17 years
- By 1952, the family had moved to 2504 Corlot St. in Kalamazoo, Michigan where they lived until at least 1960
- 8 May 1994 died of natural causes in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona at age 76
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Philip’s Senior Yearbook Photo – Kalamazoo Central High School Philip Carra 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Philip Carra – Front 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Philip Carra – Back Philip Carra US Navy Philip Carra US Navy Philip and Bernice Carra Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI 
Carmelo Carra1919 - 1989Carmelo Carra
- 19 May 1919 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked a Laborer at Southerland Paper in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 20
- 27 January 1941 – 17 November 1944 Served in the US Army in WWII
- 19 May 1945 Married Rose Koprolces in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 26
- 6 April 1950 he was living on Brook Dr. with wife Rose and 2 year old son working as a Driver for a Beverage Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 30
- 31 May 1989 died in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 70
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1938 Carmelo Carra Yearbook Senior Photo 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Carmelo Carra – Front 
1940 WWII Draft Card for Carmelo Carra – Back 
Carmelo Carra
US Army WWII
Carmelo Carra
US Army WWII
Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI 
Esther Lena Burgo1921 - 2003 Daughter of Violetta & Sam BurgoEsther Lena Burgo
- 20 July 1921 born in Jackson, Michigan to parents Samuel Burgo and Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- 1950 worked as a Filing Clerk at Paper Mill in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 28
- Also worked for Fuller Manufacturing, licensing bureau of the Kalamazoo Police Department and Lamora Park Elementary School
- Married Millard Hale and had 3 sons
- 3 April 2003 died at the Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home in Battle Creek, Michigan at age 81
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Anthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra 
Esther Burgo Obituary 
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI
Samuel Carra
- Born in 1874 in Sicily, Italy
- Married Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino in Sicily, Italy on 15 Sept 1897 when he was 23 years old
- Immigrated to USA in 1907
- Lived in Hibbing Minnesota until 1912
- Moved to Kalamazoo Michigan in 1912
- Had 6 Sons with Wife Violetta
- 23 August 1922 Violetta and Sam Divorced
- His whereabouts after 1920 and death date are unknown
- Violet Quarnaccia Tiberino1882-1951 Great-Grandmother
- Samuel Carra & Violet TiberinoMarried 15 Sept 1877 in Sicily
Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- Born on 2 February 1881 in Sicily, Italy to parents Santa Ornach and Filippo Quarnaccia
- Married Samuel Carra 5 September 1897 in Sicily, Italy at age 16
- Immigrated from Sicily to the USA in 1910 leaving her 3 sons (Joseph, Pietro, Natale) behind with her mother Santa
- Lived in Hibbing, Minnesota where she gave birth to her son Angelo in January 1912
- Later in 1912, the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- Divorced Samuel Carra 23 August 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Married Samuel Burgo on 25 October 1922 in Jackson, Michigan
- Divorced Samuel Burgo 13 November 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Remarried Samuel Burgo 31 July 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- She could not read or speak English and was a housewife for her entire life
- Died 16 December 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery with husband Sam Burgo in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Joseph H Carra (Carl)1900 - 1996
Joseph Hannibal Carra (Carl)
- 11 October 1900 in Catania, Sicily, Italy to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 22 November 1911, at age 11, immigrated from Palermo, Sicily to Boston, MA via the vessel RMS Romanic with his two brothers Pietro and Natale (Nick) and grandmother, Santa
- November 1911 – 1912 lived in Hibbing, Minnesota
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 8th grade was his highest level of educaiton
- 1920 worked as a Machinist for the Railroad in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 19
- 9 July 1929 married Marie Stirner in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 28
- Became a naturalized citizen of the USA prior to 1930
- 1930 lived in the household of his father-in-law and worked as a Machinist at a Machine Factory at age 29
- 1940 lived with wife and 2 sons on Brook Dr. and worked as a Machinist in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 39
- 1950 worked as a Forman at a Machine Shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 49
- 13 June 1996 Died in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Buried alongside wife Marie in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan
White Star Line – RMS Romanic Joseph H Carra 1942 WWII Draft Card for Joseph Carl – Front 1942 WWII Draft Card for Joseph Carl – Back Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI - Natale (Nick) Carra (Carl)1903 - 1980
Natale (Nick) Carra (Carl)
- 25 December 1903 in Catania, Sicily, Italy to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 22 November 1911, at age 9, immigrated from Palermo, Sicily to Boston, MA via the vessel RMS Romanic with his two brothers Joe and Pietro and grandmother, Santa
- November 1911 – 1912 lived in Hibbing, Minnesota
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked as a Milling Machine Operator in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 36
- Never married or known children
- February 1942 lived at 853 Montrose St in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois and worked for Valette Products at age 38
- 9 August 1944 Naturalized as a US Citizen in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 40
- Lived in Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey in 1950 as a lodger at age 46. He was seeking work and living with a couple from NY and another lodger from Russia.
- Lived at 450 Broad St in Newark, New Jersey in 1980
- Died at the College Hospital for Medicine in Essex County New Jersey on January 13, 1980 at age 76. According to his death certificate, his last place of employment was Tobacco Machine and Supply Co in Roselle, New Jersey.
- Buried at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, New Jersey
White Star Line – RMS Romanic Natale (Nick) Carra 1940 WWII Draft Card for Nick Carl – Front 1940 WWII Draft Card for Nick Carl – Back Natale Carra (Nick Carl)’s Declaration of Intention for Naturalization Nick Carl’s Photo from Naturalization Record 1942 - Pietro (Peter) Carra1908 - 1981
Pietro (Peter) Carra
- 10 July 1908 born in Catania, Sicily, Italy to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 22 November 1911, at age 3, immigrated from Polermo, Sicily to Boston, MA via the vessel RMS Romanic with his two brothers Joe and Natale (Nick) and grandmother, Santa
- 1911 – 1912 lived in Hibbing, Minnesota
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1930 worked as a Plumber in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 22
- 16 February 1936 Married Anna La Roca in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan at age 27
- Had 3 Daughters with Wife Anna La Roca
- 1940 worked as a Press Operator for Briggs Manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan at age 31 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briggs_Manufacturing_Company
- September 1941 Naturalized as a US Citizen
- 1950 worked as a Mechanic at a Metal Company in Detroit, Michigan at age 41
- September 1981 died at age 73 in Warren, Macomb, Michigan
- Buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida
White Star Line – RMS Romanic 1940 WWII Draft Card for Pietro Carra – Front 1940 WWII Draft Card for Pietro Carra – Back Peter Carra’s Naturalization Record Pete and Ann Carra on the steps of 424 Gilbert Ave. Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens in
New Port Richey, Paso, Florida - Angelo Louis Carra1912 - 1971
Angelo Louis Carra
- 21 January 1912 born in Hibbing, Minnesota to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- 1912 moved with family to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1930 worked as a laborer for a Sign Factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 18
- 1940 worked as a Press Feeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 28
- 1950 worked as a Pressmen for a Paper Mill in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 38
- Never Married
- 23 November 1971 died at age 59
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940 WWII Draft Card for Angelo Carra – Front 1940 WWII Draft Card for Angelo Carra – Back Angelo Carra
PFC US Army WWIIAngelo Carra
PFC US Army WWIIAngelo Carra
PFC US Army WWIIAngelo Carra Anthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra Angelo Carra Headstone
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI - Anthony Carra1913 - 1995
Anthony Carra
- 31 October 1913 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1930 worked as a laborer for a Sled Factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 16
- 1940 worked as a Press Feeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 26
- 1950 worked as an Assembler for an Auto Factory in Detroit, Michigan at age 36
- Briefly married and never had any children
- 30 November 1995 died at age 82 in Battle Creek, Michigan
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Anthony Carra Anthony Carra 1940 WWII Draft Card for Anthony Carra – Front 1940 WWII Draft Card for Anthony Carra – Back Anthony Carra
US Army WWIIAnthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra Anthony Carra at his Apartment Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI - Philip Carra1917 - 1994
Philip Carra
- 10 June 1917 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tibberino
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked as an Assembler at Hammond Machinery in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 22
- According to the 1940 Census, his highest grade level completed was 4th grade
- 4 April 1944 – 28 February 1946 Served in the US Navy in WWII
- 14 January 1950 Married Bernice Eileen Schroeder in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 32
- 8 April 1950 he was living on W. South Street with wife Bernice and still working as an Assembler at Hammond Machinery in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 32
- He and wife Bernice had 7 children (3 daughters and 4 sons) over the span of 17 years
- By 1952, the family had moved to 2504 Corlot St. in Kalamazoo, Michigan where they lived until at least 1960
- 8 May 1994 died of natural causes in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona at age 76
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Philip’s Senior Yearbook Photo – Kalamazoo Central High School Philip Carra 1940 WWII Draft Card for Philip Carra – Front 1940 WWII Draft Card for Philip Carra – Back Philip Carra US Navy Philip Carra US Navy Philip and Bernice Carra Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI - Carmelo Carra1919 - 1989
Carmelo Carra
- 19 May 1919 born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Samuel Carra and Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- Lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when the family moved to Gilbert Ave.
- 1940 worked a Laborer at Southerland Paper in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 20
- 27 January 1941 – 17 November 1944 Served in the US Army in WWII
- 19 May 1945 Married Rose Koprolces in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 26
- 6 April 1950 he was living on Brook Dr. with wife Rose and 2 year old son working as a Driver for a Beverage Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 30
- 31 May 1989 died in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 70
- Buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1938 Carmelo Carra Yearbook Senior Photo 1940 WWII Draft Card for Carmelo Carra – Front 1940 WWII Draft Card for Carmelo Carra – Back Carmelo Carra
US Army WWIICarmelo Carra
US Army WWIIFort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI - Esther Lena Burgo1921 - 2003 Daughter of Violetta & Sam Burgo
Esther Lena Burgo
- 20 July 1921 born in Jackson, Michigan to parents Samuel Burgo and Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- 1950 worked as a Filing Clerk at Paper Mill in Kalamazoo, Michigan at age 28
- Also worked for Fuller Manufacturing, licensing bureau of the Kalamazoo Police Department and Lamora Park Elementary School
- Married Millard Hale and had 3 sons
- 3 April 2003 died at the Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home in Battle Creek, Michigan at age 81
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Anthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra Esther Burgo Obituary Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI
Violetta Quarnaccia Tiberino
- Born on 2 February 1881 in Sicily, Italy to parents Santa Ornach and Filippo Quarnaccia
- Married Samuel Carra 5 September 1897 in Sicily, Italy at age 16
- Immigrated from Sicily to the USA in 1910 leaving her 3 sons (Joseph, Pietro, Natale) behind with her mother Santa
- Lived in Hibbing, Minnesota where she gave birth to her son Angelo in January 1912
- Later in 1912, the family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived on McDaniels Ct. until 1920 when they moved to Gilbert Ave.
- Divorced Samuel Carra 23 August 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Married Samuel Burgo on 25 October 1922 in Jackson, Michigan
- Divorced Samuel Burgo 13 November 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Remarried Samuel Burgo 31 July 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- She could not read or speak English and was a housewife for her entire life
- Died 16 December 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery with husband Sam Burgo in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Anthony Carra, Violetta, Esther Burgo, Sam Burgo and Angelo Carra 
Violetta 
Violetta 
Violetta Burgo Headstone
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI
– She and Sam Burgo are burred head to head (headstones are across from eachother)
- Filippo Quarnaccia2x Great Grandfather
Santa Ornach (Terranova)1893-1928 - 2x Great-Grandmother
Bernice Elieen Schroeder1925-2000 GrandmotherBernice Eileen Schroeder
- Born on 26 February 1924 to parents James and Alma Schroeder in Kalamazoo, MI
- One of 4 children
- Married Steven Katzenberger on 5 June 1943 in Portage, MI when she was 19 years old. After 4 years of marriage, they divorced in June of 1947.
- Married Philip Carra on 12 January 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI when she was 25 years old
- Raised 7 children with husband Philip
- Died on 1 June 2001 at the home of her son, Donald, in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, MI at age 76
- Buried alongside her husband Philip in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo County, MI
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Bernice Schroeder’s Baby Booties-Pill Box-Father’s Straight Razor 
Bernice with her Mother Alma and Baby Sister Carol 
Bernice Schroeder 
Bernice with Bowling Team 
Bernice with Daughter Joan and baby Don 
Bernice in July of 1965 Carra Family Photo
Philip & Bernice
Paul, Angela, Stanley, Theresa, Donald & GregPhilip and Bernice Carra 
Fort Custer National Cemetery