Obituary: Carl Tavolacci passed away at 104 years old
The local legal community lost a stalwart over the weekend as 104-year-old Carl Tavolacci of Staten Island passed away on Sunday.
Tavolacci was known as a Staten Islander and a lifetime member of the Richmond County Bar Association, but he was also a graduate of the first class at St. John’s University School of Law in 1935, when the school was on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. He was also an honorary board member of the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA) and had many clients in Southern Brooklyn.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Carl Tavolacci,” said Stephen Spinelli, president of BRLA. “Carl was an outstanding attorney, a devoted family man and a vital member of our community. He left his mark and influence on many young attorneys, including myself. He will be missed greatly”.
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