DOB/DOD: August 7, 1923 (Norwalk, CT) – October 17, 2024; 101 years old
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Shirley H. Williams (1926-2002) on November 26, 1949, in Norwalk, CT
CHILDREN: Two sons, John (1952-) and Anthony Jr. (1953-)
LOCAL ADDRESS: 30 Avenue D, Norwalk, and 4 Smith Street, East Norwalk
ENLISTMENT: March 3, 1943
SERVICE NUMBER: 31329056
UNIT: 34th Infantry Division
FAMILY: Born to Johan “John” (1880-1964) and Paulina “Pauline” Hubani Ogrinc (1884-1972). Four sisters, Pauline F. Ogrinc Rehoric (1906-1982), Mary Ogrinc Ceccacci (1907-1980), Frances G. “Elsie” Ogrinc Premru (1908-1961), Alice (1909-1961), and Jennie Ogrinc Wilkins (1916-). Three brothers, John P. (1910-1992), Frank P. (1912-2000), and Harry (1919-1982).
CIRCUMSTANCES: Held in Nazi POW camp Stalag 2B Hammerstein (99 work camps in the vicinity of Koslin & Stolp) West Prussia 53-17.
From The Norwalk Hour December 4, 1943
Mr. and Mrs. John Ogrinc, 4 South Smith Street, received word last night that their son, Private Anthony Ogrinc, has been reported missing in action in Italy since November 6. Private Ogrinc, with the infantry in the Fifth Army, had been in the service for about nine months and had been overseas for the past three months. Before going into the Army, he was with the Norwalk Valve Company. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlow Junior High School and had attended Stamford Trade School.
From The Norwalk Hour September 26, 1945
Lake Placid Club, New York – Private Anthony Ogrinc of 4 Smith Street, East Norwalk, Connecticut, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ogrinc, who recently returned from overseas duty, had reported to the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station at Lake Placid Club, New York. Private Ogrinc entered the service in March 1943 and fought overseas for 22 months with the 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division in the European Theater of Operations. He participated in the campaigns in Italy and was a prisoner of war.
From The Norwalk Hour October 20, 2024
Anthony V. Ogrinc, Sr., August 7, 1923 – October 17, 2024, age 101. Predeceased by his parents, John and Pauline Ogrinc, and his wife, Shirley. Lovingly cared for by his son, Anthony Ogrinc, Jr., Also survived by son John (Carol), grandsons Christopher (Cara) and Zachary (Ariel), and nieces Janice and Millie. He served in the United States Army and was held in a Prisoner of War camp during World War II. A very kind man, Tony enjoyed spending time with family and friends. A mechanical genius, Tony could make or fix anything. He loved to fish and was a skilled painter of landscapes. The family would like to thank loving nurse Rachel, special friend Cathy, Dr. Sung, and all at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County for their kind and compassionate care. There will be no funeral services. Donations in memory of Tony can be made to the American Red Cross.
Burial, if any, is unknown
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ANTHONY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAD, HE WAS A GOOD MAN MAY HE REST IN PEACE
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Phylis, thank you for the comment. Regrettably, I’m not sure Anthony’s son will see the comment and he may not even be aware of this website and the web page honoring his father. If you do somehow speak to him, please mention the web page and pass along my contact information. Thank you.
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I am Julie Elizabeth Rehoric 59. My Father Anthony J Rehoric- his parents Pauline Francis Ogrinc Rehoric and John Peter Rehoric. They lived at 80 Horton Street in Stamford until the 1980’s. My aunt Mildred (Rehoric) Studley still lives at 33 Uncas St in Stamford Ct. I wish my grandmother Pauline spoke more about her family and the Slovenian side as I uncover my Croatian roots as well. I remember Aunt Jennie, Mary Ann and (pronounced Stada Baba) (Starije meaning elderly and Baba meaning grandma??)(elderly lady in her 80-100s in a babushka with stockings and old European style shoes in 1980. I think Mary Anne was the young blonde in her 20-30s and Aunt Jennie was the brunette in her 40-60’s- (My mother Sheila is not clear which lady was which.) this trio traveled together on holidays. I am sad to see that he as a centurion died Oct 2024 and Im just now putting the pieces together. I could have spoken to him in my adult lifetime. What stories he could have told, and to think Im related to a war hero and veteran. I appreciate his service. Sadly they lived close by and I never knew. My Aunt Millie (Mildred) is still alive and as sharp as a tack and can name all the siblings in order. Apparently some of them lived on Horton street also- right next door. I remember frolicing in that yard. I am on facebook. My brothers are James Michael Rehoric and Peter John Rehoric. Sadly my uncle John G and Aunt Pauline and father Anthony- Tony have passed. I would welcome any information as to the origin in the old country, or present relatives. I cant believe my grandmother had 8 siblings that we were never really exposed to. Im not sure where and how my grandmother Pauline who grew up in NJ and my grandfather met and married.
So what a huge family must have come from these 2 Patriarchs/Matriarch.
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Julie Rehoric – 864-505-2828 – Anthony was my grandmothers brother.
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