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  https://youtu.be/ghWOMwJJtj0 Thomas William “Bill” Killian 1931-2023 FAMILY HISTORY: Thomas William “Bill” Killian was born on April 8, 1931 in Troy, New York. He was the son of William and Phoebe (Jeavons) Killian, and the brother of Linda and Raymond. EDUCATION: Bill grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System. HISTORY: In 1951, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in Albany, New York. He was trained as a Shipfitter, and served

HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN May 2024 Carmen J. Ciccarelli https://youtu.be/xJoD3eIu_k8   FAMILY HISTORY: Carmen J. Ciccarelli was born on February 26, 1922 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Michael and Angeline (Pitaniello) Ciccarelli, and the brother of Frank, Alphonso, and Vito Ciccarelli. EDUCATION:  Carmen grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System up to his Junior year when he left to help support the family. HISTORY: On November 17, 1938, Carmen enlisted

HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN May 2024 Frank L. Ciccarelli https://youtu.be/xJoD3eIu_k8 FAMILY HISTORY: Frank L. Ciccarelli was born on August 2, 1918 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Michael and Angeline (Pitaniello) Ciccarelli, and the brother of Carmen, Alphonso, and Vito Ciccarelli. EDUCATION:  Frank grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the St. Mary’s Elementary school and left Troy High in hos Junior year to help support the family. HISTORY: Frank graduated Officer’s Candidate School, Class 84

HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN June 2024 Kelly Family http://youtu.be/oMJ9x4--t8s   Brother's: James, Francis, William, Donald, Charles, Robert and George FAMILY HISTORY: James Kelly served his country in the United States Army from December 28, 1939 until he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on June 9, 1945. For his service, James was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the American Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Francis Kelly served his country in

HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN July 2024 Francis A. Piche https://youtu.be/iZTPlNQ3jg4?si=D5A0TvoofF4ORI_o FAMILY HISTORY: Francis A. Piche was born on May 12, 1927 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Louis and Beatrice (Owen) Piche, and the brother of the late Betty Reese, Louis, and John Piche. EDUCATION:  Francis grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System. HISTORY: In 1944, Francis enlisted in the United States Navy in Albany, New York, where her served aboard

HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN August 2024 Donald Ernest Yetman 1942-2020 FAMILY HISTORY: Donald Ernest Yetman was born on November 1, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Walter B. and Gladys (Lawrence) Yetman, and the brother of the late Francis and his identical twin, David Yetman. EDUCATION:  Donald grew up in Little Compton, Rhode Island and received his education and graduated through the Our Lady of Victory Academy in Plattsburgh, New York then proceeded to North Carolina University

  https://youtu.be/FveI7lJNJ9U HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN September 2024 John Francis Felts 1946-2023 FAMILY HISTORY: John Francis Felts was born on August 29, 1946 in Albany, New York. He was the son of Paul “Skip” and Doris (Baird) Felts, and the brother of Paul. EDUCATION:  John grew up on Second Avenue, Rensselaer and received his education through the Rensselaer Public School System. HISTORY: John enlisted in the United States Navy in Rensselaer, New York in 1965 during the Vietnam War and served on the

  https://youtu.be/Jk3o-vI75tA Michael A. DeBonis 1950-2005 FAMILY HISTORY: Michael A. DeBonis was born on September 7, 1950 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Michael and Josephine (Casale) DeBonis, and brother to Anna Marie, and the late Lorraine and Donnie. EDUCATION:  Michael grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through St. Mary’s School, and graduated from Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College. HISTORY: In 1970, Michael enlisted in the United State Army in