Carmelo Anthony Parlato ’48

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A lifelong Buffalo resident, Carm Parlato died on Apr. 25.

Carm was a product of Canisius H.S. and the Navy V-12 program. He was in Key and Seal and played in the band. Graduating with a BA in biology, Carm went on to the U. of Buffalo law school for his JD in 1952.

In 1972 he was elected to a 10-year term as a city court judge. Earlier he served on the Buffalo board of education. He continued to practice law on a limited basis from 1982 until his death.

Carm was an accomplished amateur musician who mastered the violin, mandolin, and trumpet. He enjoyed foreign travel and photography.

Carm is survived by two sisters and three brothers. He was a bachelor.

The Class of 1948

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