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Evelyn Tropea 1935 - 2008

Evelyn Tropea of Jackson Heights, Queens County, NY was born on March 21, 1935, and died at age 73 years old on December 26, 2008. Evelyn Tropea was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section A2 Row B Site 233 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
Evelyn Tropea
Jackson Heights, Queens County, NY 11372
March 21, 1935
December 26, 2008
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  • 03/21
    1935

    Birthday

    March 21, 1935
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 12/26
    2008

    Death

    December 26, 2008
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Long Island National Cemetery Section A2 Row B Site 233 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
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In 1935, in the year that Evelyn Tropea was born, on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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In 1947, Evelyn was just 12 years old when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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