DOB/DOD: January 6, 1916 (New York) – August 10, 1998 (Norwalk, CT); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Angela Bonati (1917-2004) on October 19, 1946, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Three daughters, Lisa L. LaMorte Eastright (1947-), Nancy D. LaMorte Tillson (1952-), and Christina “Tina” LaMorte Spangenberg (1959-). LOCAL ADDRESS: Tierney Street, 24 Orchard Street, 1 Quincy Street,Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT NICHOLAS DANIEL LAMORTE; U.S. ARMY”
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SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT EDWARD LANE JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: July 8, 1931 (Norwalk, CT) – March 17, 2011 (Homer City, PA); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Grace M. Gantek on February 9, 1952, in Danbury, Connecticut. Married Anna L. Spallone on November 22, 1957, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Four daughters, Dorothy (1958-2022), Linda S. Lane Goggins (1952-2020), Theresa (1966-1966), and Marie Lane Horne (1964-).Continue reading “SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT EDWARD LANE JR.; U.S. ARMY”
DAMAGE CONTROLMAN 3RD CLASS JOHN PATRICK CLARK; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: March 17, 1931 (Norwalk, CT) –MARITAL STATUS: Married Eileen Altman (1934-2014) on September 25, 1954, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Three sons, David (1959-), Christopher J. (1960-), and Timothy P. (1965-). Three daughters, Patricia (1959-), Maureen Clark Lipp (1965-), and Jeannie Clark Miller (1967-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 15 Wilton Avenue and 19 Plattsville Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: March 1950SERVICE NUMBER:Continue reading “DAMAGE CONTROLMAN 3RD CLASS JOHN PATRICK CLARK; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RICHARD SANDO WEINSTEIN; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 8, 1925 (New York, NY) – May 12, 2012 (Palm Beach, FL); 86 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Pearl M. Stern Weinstein (1933-2009) on September 11, 1955, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One son, Matthew (?-). Three daughters, Abigail M. Weinstein Burns (1959-), Melissa Weinstein Smith (?-), and Pamela Weinstein Glasser (1965-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Dry HillContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RICHARD SANDO WEINSTEIN; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE ANTHONY GAETANO STRIGHLIONS, U.S. ARMY
September 20, 1906 (Naples, Italy) – March 21, 1950 (Norwalk, CT); 43 years oldMarried to Mary E. LaMorte Strighlions (1912-1949) on February 4, 1929, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Mary was born in Vancouver, Canada.Local address: 47 Tierney Street, NorwalkEnlisted on January 3, 1944Service number 31409237Unit: 210th ITB, Company F. Born to Theresa Bucillo Menna (1882-1950). FatherContinue reading “PRIVATE ANTHONY GAETANO STRIGHLIONS, U.S. ARMY”
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO (CW2) JOHN CHARLES DOPONA; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: January 31, 1915 (Norwalk, CT) – February 22, 1978 (Sierra Vista, AZ); 63 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Lillian Arbour Dupona [born in Canada] (1917-2008) on September 10, 1938, in Elkton, Maryland. CHILDREN: One daughter, Shirley Ann Dupona (1941-).NOTE: Lillian & Shirley spelled their last name Dupona.LOCAL ADDRESS: 119 East Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT 1: Enlisted on FebruaryContinue reading “CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO (CW2) JOHN CHARLES DOPONA; U.S. ARMY”
CORPORAL DONALD JOHN BREESE; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: July 19, 1925 (Stamford, CT) – March 13, 2004 (Mexico); 78 years oldLOCAL ADDRESS: 43 Silvermine Avenue, Norwalk, ConnecticutENLISTMENT: August 22, 1943DISCHARGE: January 15, 1946OTHER: At some point, he reenlisted and served during the Korean War. FAMILY: Born to Harold S. (1897-1974) and Mary Connors Breese (1897-1977). One brother, Harold S. (1921-1984). From TheContinue reading “CORPORAL DONALD JOHN BREESE; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
MASTER SERGEANT ADOLPH CARL WESTERLING; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: November 22, 1922 (New Canaan, CT) – February 8, 1993 (New Brockton, AL); 70 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Dora J. Niedbalski (1924-1993)CHILDREN: Two sons, Roger (1947-) Brian (?-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 216 East Avenue and 24 Harbor Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT 1: July 8, 1942 — Discharged?ENLISTMENT 2: February 28, 1958 — Discharged July 25, 1960ENLISTMENT 3:Continue reading “MASTER SERGEANT ADOLPH CARL WESTERLING; U.S. ARMY”
HOSPITALMAN 3RD CLASS JAMES STEVEN CAZARES, U.S. NAVY
For those who follow this website, you know that once in a while, I freelance and create bios for people to whom I have a personal connection or the story is too compelling and important to pass on. The theme of the work on this website is to honor veterans who died during wartime. ThisContinue reading “HOSPITALMAN 3RD CLASS JAMES STEVEN CAZARES, U.S. NAVY”
LANCE CORPORAL JAMES DENNIS “DENNY” SUTTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: March 4, 1947 (Norwalk, CT) – December 14, 2016 (Redding, CT); 69 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Kathryn A. Schaberg (1951-?) on August 7, 1971, in Norwalk, CT. Divorced in 1983. Married Noreen Sutton (1958-) on June 8, 1991, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Four sons, William K. (1977-), James D. Jr. (1981-), M. Jake (1985-),Continue reading “LANCE CORPORAL JAMES DENNIS “DENNY” SUTTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 