October 23, 1923 (New York, NY) – October 27, 1998 (Rocky Hill, CT); 75 years oldMarried Claire A. Szalai (1936-1993) on May 23, 1959 in Norwalk.Married Constance J. Church (1942-2011) on May 26, 1973 in Darien, CT. Divorced in 1978.Five sons, Russell “Rusty” A. III (1960-), Brendan J. (1961-), Patrick D. (1963-), Sean C. (1965-)Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT RUSSELL ANTHONY KELLY; U.S. ARMY”
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MASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM HENRY BUCHTA, JR.; U.S. ARMY
February 10, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – January 13, 1999 (Branford, CT); 81 years oldMarried Doris L. Paquet (1917-1992) on March 22, 1947 in Stamford, CTOne daughter, Janet L. Buchta Miller (1944-).Local addresses: 6 Pogany Street and 34 Saddle RoadEnlisted on May 1, 1942Discharged on April 11, 1946Service number 31118833Unit: Company D, 1st Battalion, 507th ParachuteContinue reading “MASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM HENRY BUCHTA, JR.; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK “SHAG” JOHN REDA, SR.; U.S. ARMY
January 17, 1915 (Bronx, NY) – August 28, 1994 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldMarried Ruth Hoggson (1918-1991) on June 15, 1940 in Norwalk, CTOne son, Frank J. Reda Jr. (1945-).One daughter, Barbara “Bonnie” F. Reda Stankiewicz (1943-2022). Local addresses: 14 Spruce Street and 5 Cutrone RoadEnlisted on January 24, 1944Discharged on July 17, 1945Service number:Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK “SHAG” JOHN REDA, SR.; U.S. ARMY”
CORPORAL FRANK “SMOKE” P. FUMO; U.S. ARMY
July 5, 1913 (Norwalk, CT) – September 13, 1994 (Norwalk, CT); 81 years oldMarried Margaret Gall (1915-1986) on December 23, 1933 in South Salem, NY; divorced in 1938Married Elizabeth Szalay (1924-2005) on January 15, 1949 in Norwalk, CTThree daughters, Judith Fumo Glatzel (1936-2011), Sheila Fumo Gombos (1952-), and Shari Fumo Hanson (1958-2021).Local address: 7 HedgeContinue reading “CORPORAL FRANK “SMOKE” P. FUMO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK JOSEPH FRANCAVILLA; U.S. ARMY
February 23, 1922 (Norwalk, CT) – August 15, 1991 (Sarasota, FL); 69 years oldMarried to Betty A. Hogan (1930-) on April 8, 1961 in Norwalk, CTThree sons, Victor (1962-), Edward (1963-), and Raymond (1965-)Local address: 4 Harriet StreetEnlisted on December 18, 1942Discharged on September 5, 1945Service number: 31272595Unit: 1st Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82ndContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK JOSEPH FRANCAVILLA; U.S. ARMY”
CORPORAL JOSEPH COOLIS; U.S. ARMY
December 8, 1922 (Archibald, PA) – September 22, 1984 (Norwalk, CT); 61 years oldMarried to Mary Picanti (1922-2020) on April 19, 1947, in Norwalk, CTOne daughter, Linda A. Coolis Palmer Fortin (1950-)Local address: 78 Van Buren Avenue Enlisted on August 25, 1943Discharged on December 23, 1945Service number: 31338281Unit: Battery A, 310th Field Artillery Battalion, 79thContinue reading “CORPORAL JOSEPH COOLIS; U.S. ARMY”
TSGT GORDON WATT BROWN; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
July 26, 1922 (Bronx, NY) – August 13, 1984 (Norwalk, CT); 62 years oldMarried Jane Brown (1921-1999) in 1948.No childrenLocal address: 7 Acorn LaneEnlisted on February 20, 1943Discharged on November 16, 1945Service number: 12178815Unit: 15th Air Force Born to John G. [Army veteran] (1895-1970) and Teresa Watt Brown [Navy veteran] (1895-1964). Gordon was their onlyContinue reading “TSGT GORDON WATT BROWN; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN RUTLEDGE “RUT” CULLEN; U.S. MARINE CORPS
November 27, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – May 3, 2010 (Norwalk, CT); 89 years oldMarried Jeanne D. McConaghie on August 5, 1944 in Stamford, CTMarried to Ann M. Zeoch O’Hara (1919-1983) on March 9, 1952 in New Haven, CTTwo sons, Richard T. O’Hara (1941-) and James R. Cullen (1954-). One daughter, Betty A. Cullen McManamon (1956-).LocalContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN RUTLEDGE “RUT” CULLEN; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE ARTHUR JOSEPH BOOTH; U.S. ARMY
October 20, 1896 (Red Bank, NJ) – January 1, 1944 (Norwalk, CT); 47 years oldMarried to Helen L. Underhill (1905-1971). Four sons, Arthur U. (1924-2001), John E. (1925-1967), Richard H. (1937-1995), and Robert A. Sr. (1939-2020). Local addresses: 6 Knight Street, 64 Osborne Avenue, 44 Orchard Street, and 6 Nottingham PlaceEnlisted on July 3, 1917ServiceContinue reading “PRIVATE ARTHUR JOSEPH BOOTH; U.S. ARMY”
TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE VICTOR MANUEL PARISI; U.S. ARMY
November 11, 1915 (Bronx, NY) – September 10, 1979 (West Haven, CT); 63 years oldMarried Josephine Mondella (1916-?) on January 26, 1946, in Norwalk, CTTwo sons, Richard (1946-) and Martin (1952-)Local address: 38 Chestnut StreetEnlisted on June 3, 1942Discharged on October 11, 1945Service number 31123790Unit: Company C, 14th Combat Engineers Battalion Born to Carmello “Carmen”Continue reading “TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE VICTOR MANUEL PARISI; U.S. ARMY”
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