Al was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In 1932, he moved to Italy with his parents, Domenico and Speranza (Pollano) Suppappola, and his older brother Ubaldo. Al remained in Italy throughout the war years.



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Al in 1931, as a five year old boy,
at Eldredge Elementary School, East Greenwich
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With older brother Ubaldo in 1932 in East Greenwich


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Al at age 15, in 1941


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Al at age 19, 1946, Italy