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Tom Carvel
1906Jul, 14

Tom Carvel

Tom Carvel, Greek-American businessman, founded Carvel (d. 1990)
Tom Carvel (born Athanasios Karvelas (Greek: Ἀθανάσιος Καρβέλας); July 14, 1906 – October 21, 1990) was a Greek-born American businessman and entrepreneur known for the invention and promotion of soft ice cream in the northeastern United States. He was the founder of the Carvel brand and franchise.

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