Anthony T. Karam, 85, of Manchester died June 22, 2010 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Manchester after a long illness.
Born in Manchester on May 30, 1925, he was the son of Ganem and Badia (Shaia) Karam. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Army and was awarded two Purple Hearts.
Mr. Karam worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years.
He was a veterans advocate for many years. Among his many affiliations, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He also served as past commander of the Disabled American Veterans, the Manchester Veterans Council and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
In 1996, he was appointed to a five-year term as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for New Hampshire.
IN HIS LIFE: The family includes his wife of 53 years, Irene D. (Condylis) Karam of Manchester; two children, Pat Knauer of Herndon, VA and Kate Karam of Manchester; two grandchildren, Alex Schoof and Phillip Schoof; three brothers, William Karam and Albert Karam both of Manchester, and George Karam of Jenness Beach, FL; a sister, Sr. Mary-Michael of the Order of the Precious Blood of Manchester; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
A committal service with military honors was held on Monday, June 28, 2010 in the chapel of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen.
Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 1, 399 Silver St., Manchester, NH 03103