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Lillian J
CARFORA
Born
23 August 1931
,
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died
21 December 2024
,
Clarkstown, New York, USA
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Born: 23 August 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Father:
Louis Joseph CARFORA
Mother:
Maria Antonia "Dorothy" LEONE
Paternal grandparents:
Joseph Angelo CARFORA
, Fortuna CELLA
Maternal grandparents:
Antonio LEONE
, Maria G FRANZESE
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Lillian J married Joseph F SLATTERY 5 May 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Joseph F SLATTERY was born 1 August 1929 in Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights). Joseph F died 22 September 2002 in Clarkstown, New York, USA (Congers). Joseph F was the child of Dennis Vincent SLATTERY and Mary Bridget KELLY.
Lillian J CARFORA died 21 December 2024 in Clarkstown, New York, USA .
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Lillian J CARFORA married 
Joseph F SLATTERY
Marriage date: 5 May 1951
Marriage place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Source: ancestry.com
Joseph F SLATTERY was the child of Dennis Vincent SLATTERY and Mary Bridget KELLY
Joseph F SLATTERYMarriage date: 5 May 1951
Marriage place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Source: ancestry.com
Joseph F SLATTERY was the child of Dennis Vincent SLATTERY and Mary Bridget KELLY
Marriage notes:
married at St. Rita’s Catholic Church
Name: Joseph F Slattery
Gender: Male
Marriage License Date: 1951
Marriage License Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse:
Lillian J Carfora
License Number: 9011
New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018
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Birth — 193123 August 1931
Brooklyn, New York, USA
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1951 Marriage / PartnerLillian J CARFORA and Joseph F SLATTERY 5 May 1951, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)
She was 19 years old.
1952 Birth of ChildKathleen SLATTERY was born 7 June 1952, Brooklyn, New York, USA (Flatlands) (Flatbush) (Coney Island)
Lillian J was 20 years old.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.
2002 Death of Spouse/PartnerJoseph F SLATTERY died 22 September 2002, Clarkstown, New York, USA (Congers)
2017 Death of ChildKathleen SLATTERY died 25 November 2017, Nyack, New York, USA
Lillian J was 86 years old.
January 20, 2020 - CDC reports the first laboratory-confirmed case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state and on the same day activates its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to the emerging outbreak. (cdc.gov)'In June 2022..., the U.S. Supreme Court... overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abandoned nearly 50 years of precedent and marked the first time in history that the Supreme Court has taken away a fundamental right.' (reproductiverights.org)Ex-President Donald J. Trump took credit for this, stating: 'I was proudly the person responsible for the ending of … Roe v. Wade.' (truthsocial video post 112235238031827342 dated April 8, 2024)
Obituary
Lillian J. Slattery of Congers, NY, 93 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2024. She is survived by her children, Dennis Slattery [Julie], Mary Slattery Bennett [Larry-deceased], Louis Slattery, Joan Slattery Harten [Michael], Joseph Slattery [Sherri], Antonia Slattery Sambevski [Robert]. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Joseph, parents Maria and Louis Carfora and daughter Kathleen Slattery Whelan [Brian]. Lillian was blessed with 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Lillian was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Louis and Maria Carfora on August 23, 1931. She was married on May 5, 1951, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn NY to Joseph Slattery. A dedicated wife and mother, Lillian was a model of service and sacrifice for her family. She not only quoted the ‘Golden Rule’ to her children, she lived it. Lillian set and lived an example of service to others by volunteering her time and talents to organizations including the Creedmore
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Death — 202421 December 2024
Clarkstown, New York, USA
She died at the age of 93.
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