Tom Carvel
1906–1990 (age 84)
entrepreneur
Biography
Tom Carvel transformed a roadside business into a nationally cherished brand, sharing his love of creamy soft-serve ice cream with countless communities. His entrepreneurial fervor and inventive spirit earned him admiration from colleagues and customers alike.
As visitors pass through Ferncliff Cemetery, they are reminded of the sweetness he brought to everyday life and the enduring mark of the Carvel name.