DOB/DOD: November 10, 1946 (Parkersburg, WV) – January 3, 2024 (Norwalk, CT); 77 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Susan Gustafson (1946-) on December 14, 1968, in Norwalk, ConnecticutCHILDREN: Two sons, Christopher P. (1970-1973) and Jonathan P. (1974-).LOCAL ADDRESSES: 15 Cider Lane and 42 Olmstead Place, NorwalkENLISTMENT: November 5, 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 2186409MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 1341 = EngineerContinue reading “SERGEANT PAUL CHRISTOPHER “SKIP” LEROW; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
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SERGEANT PETER PAUL PREVIDI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 4, 1943 (Norwalk, CT) – present MARITAL STATUS: Married Laura Jean Anania on July 8, 1973, in Brockton, MassachusettsLOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Thames Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 14, 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 51541506DISCHARGE: July 19, 1967UNIT: Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade FAMILY: Born to Peter L. (1901-1975) and Anna “Anne” E.Continue reading “SERGEANT PETER PAUL PREVIDI; 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”
SPECIALIST 4TH CLASS RALPH JAY RIVKIND; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 6, 1945 (Bronx, NY) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married to Beverly Manne Rivkind (1947-present) on August 18, 1968 in Westbury, NYCHILDREN: One daughter, Rachel M. Rivkind (1975-)LOCAL ADDRESS: 11 East Meadow Lane, NorwalkENLISTMENT: February 16, 1967DISCHARGE: February 15, 1973.SERVICE NUMBER: 52722347UNIT: 1st Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Julian (1927-1987) and Mildred Beges Rivkind (1928-1986).Continue reading “SPECIALIST 4TH CLASS RALPH JAY RIVKIND; U.S. ARMY”
SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS LAURENCE F. PITCHER; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 24, 1948 (Norwalk, CT) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married to Maria Ann Proto Pitcher (1949-) on September 19, 1970, in NorwalkCHILDREN: unknownLOCAL ADDRESS: 79 Winfield Street and 27 Myrtle Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 31, 1966; Discharged in November 1969.SERVICE NUMBER: 11800161UNIT: Company B, 299th Engineer Battalion In Larry Pitcher’s own words: “Kantum Vietnam 30 JanContinue reading “SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS LAURENCE F. PITCHER; U.S. ARMY”
SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS ROBERT FREDERICK JACOBS; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: May 4, 1944 (Norwalk, CT) – August 9, 2007 (possibly Key West, FL); 63 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Joanne Suarez (1947-2015) on November 1, 1970 in Paramus, New JerseyCHILDREN: UnknownLOCAL ADDRESS: 20 Lancaster Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 11460342UNIT: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division FAMILY: BornContinue reading “SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS ROBERT FREDERICK JACOBS; U.S. ARMY”
LANCE CORPORAL VICTOR EDWARD BUDNIK; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: October 26, 1946 (unknown place of birth) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Linda L. Leavitt (1949-) on January 18, 1969, in Norwalk, CT. Married Claire Jansen Furnari (1953-2015) on January 26, 1986, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: UnknownLOCAL ADDRESS: 19 Deerwood Court, NorwalkENLISTMENT: UnknownSERVICE NUMBER: 2368711UNIT: 3rd Platoon, L Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine DivisionContinue reading “LANCE CORPORAL VICTOR EDWARD BUDNIK; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
SERGEANT ROBERT DAVID COLLINS; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 19, 1946 (Woodford, England) – March 20, 2003 (Jacksonville, FL); 56 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Patricia Discepolo (?-) on October 2, 1965, in Norwalk. Married to Lyn H. Collins at the time of his death (1946-2011).CHILDREN: UnknownLOCAL ADDRESS: 4 Greenwood Place; parents at 14 Oak Ledge CircleENLISTMENT: December 1965SERVICE NUMBER: RA11477968UNIT: Headquarters Company,Continue reading “SERGEANT ROBERT DAVID COLLINS; U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT ALLAN STEPHEN AZARY; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: May 7, 1947 (Norwalk, CT) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Geraldine Parr on October 28, 1967, in Norwalk, CT.CHILDREN: One daughter, Geraldine Anne (1970 -). One son, John (1974 -).LOCAL ADDRESS: 117 West Cedar Street and 185 Grumman Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 14, 1967 SERVICE NUMBER: US52722746UNIT: Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th InfantryContinue reading “SERGEANT ALLAN STEPHEN AZARY; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LAWRENCE JOSEPH GILL; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: May 5, 1945 (Brooklyn, NY) – May 28, 2018 (Grand Bay, AL); 73 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Janice Aprea on October 10, 1970, in Norwalk, ConnecticutCHILDREN: One son, Lance.LOCAL ADDRESS: 2 Cliffview Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 29, 1964DISCHARGE: June 16, 1966SERVICE NUMBER: 2093344UNIT: 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), 2nd Battalion, Company FMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTYContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LAWRENCE JOSEPH GILL; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
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