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Person: Hugo T. Caroselli
Patrick Ward Memorial Park
* In memory of Hugo T. Caroselli,
David F. Jones,
Joe L. Kelly Sr.,
Joseph E. Shubiak
and
Patrick E. Ward
* actual US and POW flags,
keystone,
headshot,
hat
* Many of the names are initials or nicknames. I've called out here the names that were most obvious and complete.
* inscription:
In memory of
Sp./4 Patrick E. Ward
Killed in Vietnam
Aug. 22, 1968
And to all the men
and women of the neighborhood
who gave their today for
our tomorrow
Hugo "Hugie" T. Caroselli
1920-2010
The Mayor of 24th and Aspen
Hugo proudly served as a Staff Sergent in the
US Army Air Corps during WWII.
Hugo was a founder and dedicated overseer of
Patrick Ward Memorial Park
Hugo will always be remembered for his generosity,
wisdom, wit, and especially for his kindness.
Hugo's undying commitment to his wife Anna, his
family, his community, his church and his country
made him a hero to any who knew him.
Hugie will always live in our hearts.
PFC David F. Jones
Serial Number 33583089
Company A 32nd Infantry Regiment
U.S. Army
Korea
Born Jan. 5, 1923
Died Dec. 2, 1948
David F. Jones, 771 N. 24th St., Phila. PA (1941 to 1943)
served our country during World War II and Korea.
David served in the China-India-Burma Campaign during
WWII (1943 to 1946) then served in Korea 1948 where
he was one of the first Americans killed Dec. 2, 1948
Sp 4 Joseph E. Shubiak
1947-1967
in memory of
Joe L. Kelly Sr.
Born March 11, 1929
Died August 5, 2001
Served in US Army
June 10, 1951 to June 14, 1953.
Served as commander
St. Francis Xavier C.W.V. Post
1020 for 32 years.
A loving husband and father.
Helped maintain Ward Park.
Always worked for Fairmount.
Sadly he will be missed.
* Northwest corner, 24th and Aspen.
* 39.968800,-75.176900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+pvvm.prg's Patrick E. Ward page
