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Neighbors 06/01/12

Frank Reichert, 88, Greenwich WWII Veteran

by Lindita Lika   Comment

GREENWICH, Conn. — Frank X. Reichert of Greenwich died May 28 at Stamford Hospital. He was 88.

Born Aug. 6, 1923, in Greenwich, he was the son of Frank and Mary Reichert. During World War II, Reichert served in the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Thunderbird Division in the U.S. Army.

After retiring from the U.S. Postal Service, he started The Reichert Company, an ...

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Neighbors 05/24/12

Stephen Porretto, 87, New Rochelle WWII Veteran

by Lindita Lika   Comment

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Stephen Porretto of New Rochelle died May 22 at Sound Shore Medical Center. He was 87.

The son of Dominick and Elizabeth Fortuno Porretto, he was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Stefanaconi, Italy. Porretto attended Mamaroneck High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. From 1944-46, he fought battles in central Europe, Normandy, northern ...

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Neighbors 05/18/12

Stephen Mecsery, 89, Greenwich Ham Radio Operator

by Lindita Lika   Comment

GREENWICH, Conn. – Stephen Mecsery of Old Greenwich died on May 14. He was 89.

Mecsery founded Cos Cob Radio and television in 1945, selling and repairing the first televisions in town.

Born on ...

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Neighbors 05/18/12

John Servidio, 89, Greenwich WWII Veteran

by Lindita Lika   Comment

GREENWICH, Conn. – John A. Servidio, a lifelong Cos Cob resident, died May 14. He was 89.

Born Feb. 18, 1923 in Greenwich, he was the son of Gennaro and Rose D'Andrea Servidio. He attended Greenwich Schools and was employed by Electrolux Inc. for more than 45 years.

Servidio served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Normandy, France. He received the Good ...

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Neighbors 05/16/12

Joseph Hliva, 87, WWII Veteran, Norwalk Plumber

by Lindita Lika   Comment

NORWALK, Conn. – Joseph Edward Hliva of Norwalk died on May 13. He was 87.

He was born March 27, 1925 to George and Mary Gacik. His parents emigrated from Turany, Czechoslovakia, and settled in Byram. He ...

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