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| Spouse: |
Mary Ann Shea Povinelli
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| Children: |
Sandra Lee Barlow - May 11
1949
Joseph Peter Povinelli - February 10
1952
John Stephen Povinelli - January 9
1955
Mark Anthony Povinelli - August 6
1956 Foster Daughters: Joann Hinds - November 4
1942
Ola Powell
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| Grandchildren: |
Kelly
Eddie
Scott
Tricia
Julie
Jennifer
Shannon Great Grandchildren: Amanda
Robert
Corey
Trevor
Bryson
Michael
Joseph Foster Grandchildren: Annetta
Jerry
Phillip
Thomas
Jill Foster Great Grandchildren: Lawrence
Raeann
Jerry
Joanna
Zackary
Phillip
April
Joseph
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| Parents: |
Pierina Ambrosi & Vito Modesto Povinelli & Mary Anna Mase Povinelli
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| Siblings: |
Ansel Povinelli - February 22, 1915
Narcisso Povinelli - March 8, 1935
Frank B. Povinelli - May 19, 1936
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| Grandparents: |
None listed
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Cemetery Location Map to Gravesite |
Birth Date: 12/21/1920
Death Date: 11/8/2000
Calvary Cemetery
Section 5, Lot 1 W 1/2, Grave 4
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| Born in Carisolo, Italy, December 21,1920 to Vito Modesto Povinelli and Pierina Ambrosi. He came to America in 1934 to join his father, who immigrated here earlier and started a knife sharpening business. He was thirteen and a half years old when he arrived. He immediately started sharpening knives, which he continued to do for sixty-six years. In 1942, he was drafted into the Army to fight in WW 2, with Company C of the 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division. While serving, he was wounded and received a Purple Heart Medal. While in the Army he graduated from Military Intelligence School in Fort Richie, Maryland and Swinden, England. He left the army in December 1945. In 1948, Pete married Mary Ann Shea, the girl next door. They moved to their house on Spann Avenue, where they live happily married for 52 years. They had four children, Sandy, Joe, John and Mark. Pete and Mary also raised two foster children Ola Powell and Joann Hinds. Pete loved flowers and trees and enjoyed working in his yard. He had a great love for his family and his country. He served as Post Commander VFW Post 2999, and of the 11th District. He was State and Post Hospital Chairman for 20 years, doing volunteer work at the Richard Roundbush VA Hospital and the Cold Springs Road Hospital. He was appointed National Aide the Camp in 1959. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, after retiring in 1999; he became a volunteer with the Marion County Burial Association, helping with Military Funerals. He was also a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where he was Head Usher at Sunday Mass and also a Eucharistic Minister. |
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Carisolo, Italy, 1921. Mother Pierina overlooking her children. Sam is holding his little brother Pete.
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Passport picture of Pete Povinelli taken in June 1933.
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Pete's parents Vito Povinelli and Pierina Ambros, at heir wedding in Carisolo, Italy.
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Pete in the Army, 1944
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Pete Povinelli and wife Mary Ann Shea in June 1948 at Maury Pierce Studio on E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Pete and Mary Ann's Wedding, July 31, 1948. (L to R) Paul & Maud Shea, Vito & Mary Povinelli and parents of the bride and groom.
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Pete, Sandy and granddaughter Tricia, taken in the mountains in Carisolo, Italy 1990 on a visit back to Italy.
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Pete, wife and children Christmas, 1997. (front L to R) Mary Ann, Pete and Sandy. (back) Mark, Joseph and John
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Family Reunion 1999, Southeastway Park. (L to R) Narcisso, Frank, Pete and Sam.
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Pete in his burial ritual uniform for the VFW Post 2999, Summer, 2000.
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