WWII Veteran Dies at 102 En Route to D-Day 80th Anniversary
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Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died while traveling to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Persichitti, who served in the Pacific and was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in 2020, fell ill during a stop in Germany and passed away peacefully. He was remembered as a humble and pleasant man who enjoyed sharing his wartime experiences with younger generations.
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