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RADARMAN SECOND CLASS MICHAEL DOMINIC
CAPPARELLI was a 1942 graduate of Camden High School, where he took the
college preparatory course. In his senior year, he was one of the lead
actors in a school produced play, "Georgie
Porgie". He lived at 1296 Mechanic Street in Camden NJ
prior to entering the Navy.
Michael Capparelli was lost, along with Seaman
First Class Nicholas Fondacaro of Blue Anchor in Winslow Township
NJ, when their ship, the USS
Underhill (DE-682) was sunk by Japanese human torpedo northeast of
Luzon, Philippine Islands, 24 July 1945. Both men were killed in the
initial explosion when the torpedo struck. For more about the USS
Underhill, click on the link below. Michael
Capparelli was survived by his father, Mr. Giacomo Capparelli, of the
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