June 1, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – December 15, 1979; 61 years oldMarried to Marie Erickson (1921-2004) on January 26, 1946 in Norwalk One daughter, Ellen M. Young Therrien (1947-).Local address when entering service: 22 Lawrence StreetEnlisted on June 17, 1940Service number: 6150710Unit: 1st Infantry Division, 32nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A Born to Albert (1892-1960)Continue reading “CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY”
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STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 20, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – September 3, 1995 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married to Betty Ross Wilson (1925-2008) on August 31, 1946 in Pawling, NYCHILDREN: Three daughters, Frances “Pinky” Wargo Denzel (1947-), Catherine “Kitty” Wargo Koger (1950-), and Patricia Wargo Burr (1964-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 272 East Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 12, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31333881UNIT: CompanyContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY
August 7, 1914 (Norwalk, CT) – October 20, 2004 (Norwalk, CT)Married to the former Jonka “Jennie/Jean” Mientka (1923-2018).Four sons, Lewis E. (1946-), Robert A. (1947-), Patrick E. (1952-), and Jeffrey A. (1952-).One daughter, Marta J. (1956-2009).Address when registered for the draft: 78 Taylor Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted December 4, 1942Service number: 31272582Unit: 144th Infantry Division, 36th InfantryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY
May 26, 1923 (Carbondale, PA) – October 5, 2020; 97 years oldEnlisted April 5, 1943Service number: 8074951 Wounded on October 22,1944, on the Island of Leyte, Philippines. While unloading supplies and troops his LST 704 was attacked from the air and from artillery from the shore. He was told to man his battle station, whichContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY”
CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: December 3, 1944 (Easton, MD) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Aldonna Janssen (1947-2018) on October 16, 1971, in Fairfield, CT.CHILDREN: Twin sons Stephen and ScottLOCAL ADDRESS: 5 Naromake Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 17, 1965UNIT: Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division FAMILY: Born to Charles Taylor (1911-2000) and Philippa Bainbridge Sanborn (1917-2007). One brother,Continue reading “CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY
October 13, 1925 (Carlstadt, NJ) – January 17, 2020 (Norwalk, CT)Married to Florence O’Brien Romano (1928-2021).Last address: 1 Woodchuck Court W; NorwalkSerial number: 42069708Unit: 42nd Infantry Division (the Rainbow Division) Also received the Bronze Star Medal. Wounded March 15, 1945. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and lived most of his life in Norwalk. HeContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE GIOVANNI “JOHN” RESTIVO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 28, 1894 (Palermo, Italy) – June 20, 1974 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldLOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Belden Hill Rd (1930 census) and 7 Glover Avenue, Norwalk (1940 census)MARITAL STATUS: Married Nunziata “Nancy” Garramone (1899-1981) on September 24, 1923 in Norwalk.CHILDREN: Four daughters, Concetta “Connie” Restivo Palermo (1924-), Catherine Restivo Young (1926-2016), Jeanne “Jennie” M.Continue reading “PRIVATE GIOVANNI “JOHN” RESTIVO; U.S. ARMY”
LANCE CORPORAL PIETRO OSIMANTI; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: July 30, 1949 (Rome, Italy) –MARITAL STATUS: Married Karen A. Toth (1951-) on April 24, 1976, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Three sons, Peter S. (1970-), Jason J. (1971-), and Marco P. (1974-). One daughter, Gina Q. (1979-). ENLISTMENT: August 30, 1966LOCAL ADDRESS: 60 Maple Street, NorwalkDISCHARGE: November 1968UNIT: Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 3rd MarineContinue reading “LANCE CORPORAL PIETRO OSIMANTI; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PHILIP LOUIS MICHITSCH; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 14, 1947 (Brooklyn, New York) – MARITAL STATUS: Married Brenda Ely (1941-), in Sarasota, FloridaCHILDREN: Three daughters, Lauren, Deidre, and Karen.LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Roland Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 1967MOS: 11B; InfantrymanUNIT: 11th Armored Cavalry FAMILY: Paul J. (1917-2007) and Elsie Sanukewich Michitsch (1917-1985). One sister, Larraine (1948-2012). One brother, Kenneth (1945-). CIRCUMSTANCES: Wounded inContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PHILIP LOUIS MICHITSCH; U.S. ARMY”
SHIP’S COOK THIRD CLASS BERLEY AUGUSTA MEARS; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: May 20, 1919 (Keller, VA) – January 12, 1977 (West Haven, CT); 57 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to the former Josephine Aquino in Norwalk on October 20, 1945 (1916-1984). CHILDREN: Three sons, Major T. (1947-2019), Berley A. Jr. (1948-2024), and Alan J. (1954-). One daughter, Judith M. (1949-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Chestnut Street, South NorwalkContinue reading “SHIP’S COOK THIRD CLASS BERLEY AUGUSTA MEARS; U.S. NAVY”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 