PRIVATE FELIX BRIGANTE; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: January 15, 1923 (Waterbury, CT) – April 15, 1997 (Norwalk, CT); 74 years old
MARITAL STATUS: Married Bettina Radano Brigante (1926-1944) on April 19, 1947, in Norwalk, CT. Married to Helen Robinson on September 16, 1972, in Norwalk, CT
CHILDREN: Two daughters, Judith Brigante Keliar (1944-) and Bernadette Brigante Pini (1948-).
LOCAL ADDRESS: 29 Coldspring Street, Norwalk
ENLISTMENT: January 2, 1943
SERVICE NUMBER: 31277655
UNIT: unknown

FAMILY: Born to Michele “Michael” (1888-1966) and Maria LaTezza Brigante (1892-1951), both born in Italy. Three sisters, Sadie Brigante Pellegrino (1913-2001), Mary Brigante Varricchie (1918-2021) and Jennie (1922-2011). Six brothers, are Joseph (1916-1979), Armando (1927-2002), Michael “Mickey”, (1926-2003), Vincenzo (1926-2004), William (1930-1983), and Anthony (1934-2002).

CIRCUMSTANCES: Wounded in action in September 1944 in the eye. No other information is known.


Buried in St. John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. Plot number unknown. Photo pending.


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Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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