DOB/DOD: February 20, 1932 (Norwalk, CT) – February 28, 2023; 91 years old
MARITAL STATUS: Married Jane Shaw Erdo (1938-present) on January 12, 1963, in Norwalk.
CHILDREN: Two daughters, Amy Erdo Portillo (1963-) and Liza Erdo Strong (1967-). One son, Daniel (1965-).
LOCAL ADDRESSES: 20 Lowe Street, Glover Avenue, and 5 Old Belden Hill Court, Norwalk
ENLISTMENT: November 17, 1952
SERVICE NUMBER: US51217191
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 01745, Light Weapons Assault Crewman
DISCHARGE: August 25, 1954
UNIT: Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment
FAMILY: Born to Alexander (1901-1977) [born in Hungary] and Elizabeth (1910-1993). One brother, Alexander Jr. (1936-).
OTHER: Was a Linotype Operator for Leading National Advertisers Inc. at 11 Pogany Street, South Norwalk. Wounded on July 10, 1953, in North Korea. From daughter Liza Strong: “There were nine of them on patrol duty, and they were ambushed 14 days before the ceasefire by hand grenades. Eight out of nine soldiers were injured, along with a canine dog. He spent a few months in Japan in rehab.“
From The Norwalk Hour July 21, 1953
PVT ZOLTAN ERDO WOUNDED IN KOREA
Private Zoltan D. Erdo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erdo of 20 Lowe Street, had been reported by the Department of the Army to be wounded in action in Korea. The local soldier was hit on July 10 while on patrol duty. The parents received a letter written by an American Red Cross worker from their son in a hospital near the front. He said he had been wounded by shell fragments and was expected to be returned to Japan and then home for treatment.
From echovita.com
Zoltan Daniel Erdo, age 91, of Norwalk, Connecticut, passed away on February 28, 2023. Zoltan (Zoli) is survived by his wife, Jane Erdo; his three children, Amy Portillo (Monti), Daniel Erdo (Tracey), and Liza Strong (Chris); his four grandchildren, Lydia Strong, Christopher Strong, Lilli Portillo, and Jacob Erdo. Zoli was born in South Norwalk, CT, on February 20, 1932, the son of the late Alex and Elizabeth Erdo, who immigrated from Hungary. Zoli was fluent in Hungarian and proud of his European roots. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1951 and was a lifetime resident of Norwalk. In his youth, he enjoyed bowling and playing basketball. He also sang in the church choir and played the violin. Zoli was a Veteran who served in the Korean War from November 1952 to July 1953. He was wounded seventeen days prior to a ceasefire and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Zoli went on to marry his wife of sixty years, Jane Shaw, on January 12, 1963. His occupation was a printer until retirement. During these years, his hobbies included traveling, fishing, boating, and camping with his family. Zoli was a member of the South Norwalk Boat Club and a former member of Sprite Island Yacht Club. He was an avid UCONN Huskies basketball fan and never missed a game. Wherever Zoli went, he loved talking and getting to know people. He was a kind man and always willing to help others. He will be dearly missed, fondly remembered, and will always remain in our hearts.
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