Tom Carvel
American businessman (1906–1990)
Tom Carvel (born Athanasios Karvelas (Greek: Ἀθανάσιος Καρβέλας); July 14, 1906 – October 21, 1990) was a Greek-born American businessman. He is known for the promotion of ice cream in the northeastern United States. He was the founder of the Carvel brand and franchise.
Tom Carvel | |
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 Carvel and his wife Agnes in 1969 | |
| Born | Athanasios Thomas Karvelas (Greek: Ἀθανάσιος Καρβέλας) July 14, 1906 |
| Died | October 21, 1990 (aged 84) Pine Plains, New York, U.S.[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Known for | Founder of Carvel Ice Cream |
References
change- ↑ Carvel Ice Cream History Carvel.
- ↑ "Tom Carvel, 84, Gravelly Voice Of Soft Ice Cream Chain, Is Dead". The New York Times. October 22, 1990. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
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