He had a twin sister Ellen (August 4, 1914 - October 3, 1919) and a younger brother James (September 18, 1915 - January 4, 1987). He attended high school at St. Francis Preparatory High School, in Brooklyn and graduated from the class of 1932 and he is also a member of that High School's Hall of Fame.
He had a twin sister named Ellen who passed away in 1919, and a younger brother named James who lived until 1987. He attended St. Francis Preparatory High School in Brooklyn and graduated in 1932. He is also a member of the school's Hall of Fame.