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1902-1998
Carl Sven was a very
special person to many people. To me he was Uncle Carl the
man that could fix anything, very inventive and always had
time to stop, listen and make you feel that you were the
most important person in the world.
As a child
I would travel with my parents to Connecticut during my Dads
vacation we would visit my Uncle Carl and Aunt Irene on
their farm. My Dad always called him Cousin Carl. I have
many fond memories of those days.
When my
children were growing up they called them Uncle Carl and
Aunt Irene. They’re two daughters Carlene and Irene
possessed the same personality as their Mom and Dad, always
treating my family and me with such kindness and sharing
their animals and time with us. To this day my children
still remember all the good times at Uncle Carl and Aunt
Irene`s house, especially the day that the dingy sank with
them in the boat. The days down at the brook were very
memorable and will be treasured for years to come.
This
section is a tribute to Carl Sven Bolander, Jennie Marie
Bolander`s Cousin, Hubert Alfred Levonius`s 2nd Cousin and
as I found many years later, My Godfather. To Carlene thank
you for sharing this history, and photos with us. You made
this happen and we will be forever grateful. For Carl Sven
and Irene Bolander, thank you, from all of us, for the
wonderful memories.
Don Grace and
Family
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May, 1976 at the Brook. Kristie,
Lori, Donald, Uncle Carl |
The Dingy Sank - Uncle Carl
saved us! |
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Irene and Carl
Sven Bolander were married on September 24th, 1932. |
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Carl
Sven Bolander was born November 25,1902 at 58 Nygatan, Visby
Gotland, Sweden. He was the son of Sophia Laurentina
Petterson Bolander (above) and Niklas (Nil’s) Titus Bolander
(right).
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Birthplace of Carl Sven Bolander, November 25th, 1902
Nygatan 58, Visby, Gotland, Sweden (right)
Carl Sven on steps of house (below) |
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At the age of 2
months Carl Svens mother passed and Carl Sven immigrated to
the United States with his Grandmother (his fathers mother)
Maria Helena Blomberg Bolander. They left Sweden on
September 12,1904 and arrived at Philadelphia Pa. on October
2,1904 on the Ship Merian.
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After arriving in
Philadelphia Carl Sven lived with his Aunt and Uncle Alma
and Eric Roman who lived on the corner of North Street in
Philadelphia. He lived there until his Grandmother took him
back to Sweden when he was 5 years old.
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At the age of 10 Carl Sven
returned to the United States of America leaving the Port of
Kristiania, Akershus, Norway and landed at Ellis Island in
New York City on May 14,1913 on the ship The United States.
His father Niklas Titus Bolander and his Aunt Alma Roman met
him at the ship. They took him to Spruce Street in Corona,
Queens, New York where he was to live. |
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1916 Cousin Carl pulling a
wagon with Hubert, and Carl G and his dog at Flushing Bay. |
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He attended Grammar
School at P.S. 16 before moving to Hays Avenue in Corona
where he attended and graduated from P.S. 92. |
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The Romans raised Carl Sven
from a young boy. This photo was taken in their yard in
Corona, Queens, New York. One of many addresses where they
lived while in New York.
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Carl Sven with his
Aunt Alma and Uncle Eric Roman in 1917
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He Enlisted in the Army Air
Force at Mitchell Field Long Island, New York and graduated
as an Aircraft Mechanic in 1921. He continued to advance in
the service using his past training from Vocational School. |
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Grandparents Karl & Maria Bolander |
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Karl Niklas Bolander
passed away January 30,1921
(Carl Hugo) Photo
taken 1872
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Maria Blomberg
Bolander Passed away December 13,1921 in Visby, Sweden.
Photo taken 1872
A copy of her
Death Notice from Visby is below. |
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In 1930 Alma and Eric
Roman purchased land out in Ronkonkoma, Long Island.
Ronkonkoma had a large lake for swimming. Day travelers
would journey out to swim and sit on the beautiful beach.
This tourist attraction would later become known as Lake
Ronkonkoma. It is still in existence as a town beach. After
purchasing the land Carl Sven took time off from his
automobile business in Queens, New York to build his foster
parents, the Romans their new house on their recently
purchased property. Many memorable years would be spent at
“Villa Nova” in Ronkonkoma Long Island. |
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The Romans always had a lot
of visitors after their house was completed. As you can see
by the sizes of the automobiles in those days transporting
many people was not a problem. |
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Photo taken at Carl and
Irene Bolanders home in 18 3rd Street Elmont,
Long Island, New York. They lived here from1940 until 1944
when they moved to Woodstock, Connecticut. |
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Rear Carl Bolander, Hubert
Levonius. Next row Ruth Levonius holding Donald Levonius.
Irene Bolander, Pat Levonius holding Carl Jr. and Carl G
Levonius in his Navy Uniform. Front Left Carl Sven`s
Daughter Carlene, Linda Levonius, Irene Bolander and Patsy
Levonius |
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Hubert visiting Carl Sven
in Woodstock, Connecticut. May12, 1975 |
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Carl Sven was a special
person to Hubert and Carl G Levonius. He was a big brother,
a Pal, and a Mentor. Who would ever think that in a 1925
picture with the boys in sailor suits taken on the beach on
Flushing Bay and a picture taken 52 Years later in 1977 in
Woodstock, Connecticut the cousins would be in the same
exact positions for a group picture. This was the last time
that Carl G, Carl Sven and Hubert were together.
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I think that Hubert said it
best for all that knew and loved Carl Sven. He wrote on the
rear of one of his photos “I have treasured this picture for
a long time.” “ You were, and always will be a Great Guy to
me.” Hubert wrote this to Carl Sven in 1965. |
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