William Kendis

William Kendis, the offspring of Anastasios Kaleviano and Irene Karakitsos Lambrou, was born in Greece, yet his life's journey took a different turn when he arrived in Manchester, New Hampshire, on May 27, 1916. The family name, Kaleviano, has been recorded with various spellings, including Kalivianos and Kalevianou, perhaps due to linguistic and cultural nuances. Interestingly, it was in 1940 that William adopted the first name "William" when he registered for the American military draft, marking a significant milestone in his life. Prior to this, his birth name had been recorded as either 'Philios' or 'Philias', adding an air of mystery to his early years. The passing of his father, Anastasios, in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1970, would have undoubtedly had a profound impact on William's life, leaving a lasting legacy in the years that followed.