Spouse x1921: Eda Evelyn Cooper 1898–1968
ROBERT CARPENTER COLWELL,Suffered a stroke and died in the New Rochelle Hospital on February 3. His home was at 1273 North Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.
Was born in New Rochelle, January 6, 1896. In college he was a member of Kappa Sigma. On June 2, 1917 he enlisted in the American Field Service and served for four months in France. On October 1, 1917 he transferred to the Motor Transport Corps of the U. S. Army and continued to serve in France until his discharge on June 24, 1919.
Returning home he joined the firm of H. E. Colwell & Sons, real estate and insurance, which his father, long-time mayor of New Rochelle, had founded in 1894. At the time of his death he was vice-president and treasurer of the company. He was treasurer of the management division of the Westchester County Realty Board and a charter member and past president of the New Rochelle Lions Club. He was formerly secretary of the Westchester County Insurance Agents Association and president of the Insurance Agents Association of New Rochelle.
On September 10, 1921 Pete was married to Evelyn Cooper who survives him with their son, Robert C. Jr. He is also survived by his brother, Harry E. Jr., and his nephew, Harry.∼The current place of burial is unknown. If you discover a duplicate memorial or know for certain the cemetery name and location of where the individual is buried, please send this information to me and I will make the necessary corrections.∼
ROBERT CARPENTER COLWELL,Suffered a stroke and died in the New Rochelle Hospital on February 3. His home was at 1273 North Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.
Was born in New Rochelle, January 6, 1896. In college he was a member of Kappa Sigma. On June 2, 1917 he enlisted in the American Field Service and served for four months in France. On October 1, 1917 he transferred to the Motor Transport Corps of the U. S. Army and continued to serve in France until his discharge on June 24, 1919.
Returning home he joined the firm of H. E. Colwell & Sons, real estate and insurance, which his father, long-time mayor of New Rochelle, had founded in 1894. At the time of his death he was vice-president and treasurer of the company. He was treasurer of the management division of the Westchester County Realty Board and a charter member and past president of the New Rochelle Lions Club. He was formerly secretary of the Westchester County Insurance Agents Association and president of the Insurance Agents Association of New Rochelle.
On September 10, 1921 Pete was married to Evelyn Cooper who survives him with their son, Robert C. Jr. He is also survived by his brother, Harry E. Jr., and his nephew, Harry.∼The current place of burial is unknown. If you discover a duplicate memorial or know for certain the cemetery name and location of where the individual is buried, please send this information to me and I will make the necessary corrections.∼
Spouse x1921: Eda Evelyn Cooper 1898–1968
ROBERT CARPENTER COLWELL,Suffered a stroke and died in the New Rochelle Hospital on February 3. His home was at 1273 North Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.
Was born in New Rochelle, January 6, 1896. In college he was a member of Kappa Sigma. On June 2, 1917 he enlisted in the American Field Service and served for four months in France. On October 1, 1917 he transferred to the Motor Transport Corps of the U. S. Army and continued to serve in France until his discharge on June 24, 1919.
Returning home he joined the firm of H. E. Colwell & Sons, real estate and insurance, which his father, long-time mayor of New Rochelle, had founded in 1894. At the time of his death he was vice-president and treasurer of the company. He was treasurer of the management division of the Westchester County Realty Board and a charter member and past president of the New Rochelle Lions Club. He was formerly secretary of the Westchester County Insurance Agents Association and president of the Insurance Agents Association of New Rochelle.
On September 10, 1921 Pete was married to Evelyn Cooper who survives him with their son, Robert C. Jr. He is also survived by his brother, Harry E. Jr., and his nephew, Harry.∼The current place of burial is unknown. If you discover a duplicate memorial or know for certain the cemetery name and location of where the individual is buried, please send this information to me and I will make the necessary corrections.∼
ROBERT CARPENTER COLWELL,Suffered a stroke and died in the New Rochelle Hospital on February 3. His home was at 1273 North Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.
Was born in New Rochelle, January 6, 1896. In college he was a member of Kappa Sigma. On June 2, 1917 he enlisted in the American Field Service and served for four months in France. On October 1, 1917 he transferred to the Motor Transport Corps of the U. S. Army and continued to serve in France until his discharge on June 24, 1919.
Returning home he joined the firm of H. E. Colwell & Sons, real estate and insurance, which his father, long-time mayor of New Rochelle, had founded in 1894. At the time of his death he was vice-president and treasurer of the company. He was treasurer of the management division of the Westchester County Realty Board and a charter member and past president of the New Rochelle Lions Club. He was formerly secretary of the Westchester County Insurance Agents Association and president of the Insurance Agents Association of New Rochelle.
On September 10, 1921 Pete was married to Evelyn Cooper who survives him with their son, Robert C. Jr. He is also survived by his brother, Harry E. Jr., and his nephew, Harry.∼The current place of burial is unknown. If you discover a duplicate memorial or know for certain the cemetery name and location of where the individual is buried, please send this information to me and I will make the necessary corrections.∼
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