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ColucciEdward Colucci Way (Staten Island) Present name:None Location:Intersection of Newberry Avenue and Bank Place Honoree: Edward Colucci (1919-2018) joined the military in 1942 and served in the United States Army, 45th Infantry, Thunderbird Division. He fought in the battle of Anzio, in Italy, and was serving with that Division when it took Munich and then liberated the Dachau concentration camp. For his service, he received the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Hunter-Pasqualini American Legion Post for 75 years. There he helped hold hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children. (Matteo) LL:2018/139 |
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