Anne Bradley Carnevali's Obituary
LAKELAND - Anne Bradley Carnevali, 97 passed away on February 27, 2016. She was born on September 14, 1918, in Philadelphia, PA. In 1942 Anne enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps WAACs . First a drill sergeant, she was later assigned to General Eisenhower's Headquarters in Algiers, North Africa. Before leaving for that assignment on a Navy ship, an Associated Press photographer took her picture and that led to her selection to appear on WAAC recruitment posters and in an Army movie short film. Anne was the second highest ranking non-commissioned WAAC in Africa. War correspondent Ernie Pyle wrote 'The most soldierly of all the WAC's I've seen is Anne Bradley of Philadelphia. Furthermore, she is so good looking, it makes you hurt, In addition, she has a personality that breaks you down without resistance.' In 1943, Anne met and married Cavalry Lt. Santi Carnevali while serving in North Africa. Soon after, she was transported back to the United States after contracting malaria. She left the service as a Master Sergeant. After the war, the couple settled and raised their family in White Plains, NY. Their retirement years were spent in Sea Isle City, NJ and Lakeland, FL. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Judge Santi Carnevali, parents, Joseph and Nora Bradley, and five siblings Joseph, Mary, Gerald, Virginia, and Joan. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Kathleen and Dan Venezia, Nancy and Walter Skloss, John Bradley, and Cindy Carnevali and Paul and Grace Carnevali; siblings, Edna Otten, David Bradley, and Sr. Barbara Bradley, SSJ; sisters-in-law Carol Sibilia and Mary Bradley; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and very good friends. Anne was a generous, fun-loving, unique individual who enriched the lives of those who knew her. She was loved and will be missed. A memorial Mass will be held in White Plains, NY.
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