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Wife of Last Sibling of World's First Surviving Male Quadruplets Remembers Him as ‘Wonderful Family Man' (Exclusive)
Carl Vincent Perricone Sr., the last surviving brother of a history-making set of quadruplets, died on June 2 Anne, his wife of 58 years, remembered the father of six as 'a wonderful family man' Carl would still ride on his lawnmower at the age of 95 and enjoy quality time with his wife on their porchThe wife of Carl Vincent Perricone Sr., the last surviving sibling of a history-making set of quadruplets who recently died, is cherishing her memories with him. 'He was a wonderful family man,' Anne Perricone, 77, exclusively tells PEOPLE of Carl, who died on June 2 at the age of 95. Anne said their journey began when he was a father of five and a widower at 27 after his first wife tragically died following rheumatic fever. They met when she lived across the street and cared for his children. 'I babysat the children and fell in love with the children and him,' Anne says. They would go on to marry, have a daughter, and remain committed to each other for 58 years. They would have celebrated their 59th anniversary in August, most likely partaking in a familiar pastime. 'Oh gosh. He always brought me out there, glass of wine to have an afternoon on the porch,' she says. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Five years ago, Anne says she and Carl moved to their daughter's home, and the longtime couple 'enjoyed sitting out here watching the birds. He loved watching the birds. He has a bird feeder out there watching the birds and the animals.' His valor as a father and husband also extended to his service to his country alongside his brothers Anthony, Bernard, and Donald Perricone, affectionately known as the Alphabet Quads. They were born in Beaumont, Texas, on Halloween in 1929 to Maria Concetta "Bessie" Mazzu and Philip 'Filippo' Perricone. They were the first surviving male quadruplets in the world, according to the Museum of the Gulf Coast. Their births made headlines, and so did their decision to be drafted into the Army in 1950 during the Korean War. The mother of the quads contacted then-Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson with the insistence, ' 'You can't just take one of my boys. They've always been together,' ' Anna says. The brothers ultimately served in the same unit. 'He was proud of his service,' she says, continuing that he also served in the Air Force. Upon returning home in 1953, the brothers worked together at Pure Oil Refinery before Anthony decided to become a barber. Carl and his two brothers remained at the company until retirement, according to the museum. The quadruplets eventually bought a parcel of land in their hometown and dubbed the private road Quad Lane, where their descendants still live. In 2010, Carl represented himself, his brothers and his country at a ceremony in South Korea commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, per the museum. Despite his strong bond with his brothers, Carl did not always want to be associated with being part of the famed quad. 'They were so publicly displayed for so long. He got tired of all that. He did grant an interview probably about seven years ago after Donald died. Yeah, it's been longer than that, my daughter said. But anyway, we kind of just backed away from it,' she recalls, but he ultimately granted an interview with The Beaumont Enterprise in 2013. She continues, 'We all sat down with the people in the living room and he just told them about missing his brothers.' The news of his death led to an outpouring of condolences, but Anne says that he was 'very healthy,' and that 'no one could believe' he was 95. 'He would walk out here and go ride his lawnmower and cut grass and he was very healthy. But in the last few months, I guess I'd say he took a couple stumbles up here. He didn't break anything or he hit his head on the porch one time, but he was pretty stable with his feet,' she says. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Carl's obituary said that he "enjoyed country life in his final years, watching wildlife and smoking his pipe, and Anne added that their last days together were spent "together up here in the peace.' In addition to Anne, Carl is also survived by his six children and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read the original article on People
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America's Second-Ever Quadruplets Were Born a Century Ago and the Last Sibling Just Died
The Perricone quadruplets made global headlines when they were born in Texas on Halloween in 1929 The brothers were the first surviving male quadruplets in the world and dubbed the Alphabet Quads On Monday, June 2, Carl Vincent Perricone Sr., the last surviving quadruplet, diedThe last surviving sibling of a history-making set of quadruplets has died. Carl Vincent Perricone Sr., who was part of the second documented set of quadruplets born in the United States, died at the age of 95 on Monday, June 2, CBS affiliate KFDM, KJAS radio station and ABC affiliate KBMT-KJAC reported. The family did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. When Anthony, Bernard, Carl and Donald Perricone (hence the nickname the Alphabet Quads) were born in Beaumont, Texas, on Halloween in 1929, they were the first surviving male quadruplets in the world, according to the Museum of the Gulf Coast. Their Italian immigrant parents, Maria Concetta 'Bessie' Mazzu Perricone and Philip 'Filippo' Perricone, had already lost a daughter to whooping cough and had five sons when the babies were born. Following their unprecedented birth, the quadruplets made global headlines. The boys appeared in the news again on their first day of school in Beaumont in 1935, KFDM reported. When the four boys were grown, their special connection carried them through when they were drafted in the Korean War. Normally, siblings were not permitted to serve together, but then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson helped ensure they were in the same unit while stationed in South Korea, the museum said. When the brothers returned home, they worked together at Pure Oil Refinery before Anthony decided to become a barber. Carl and his two brothers remained at the company until retirement, according to the museum. The quadruplets eventually bought a parcel of land in their hometown, and dubbed the private road Quad Lane, where their descendants still live. Bernard was the first of the quadruplets to die in 1990, followed by Donald in 1991 and Anthony in 1998, the museum said. After his brothers died, Carl continued to enjoy the outdoors and smoking his pipe, according to his obituary. 'He always enjoyed visits from the kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as family and friends who found their way to the woods,' the obituary reads. 'Carl will be deeply missed.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Anne Perricone, his six children and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even as Carl is laid to rest, his legacy of service with his brothers remains. In 2010, he was asked to attend a ceremony with the South Korean president to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, the museum said. Carl attended, representing his brothers and his country. Read the original article on People
