Associate Member of MCL Slattery Detachment #206, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, and Newsletter Coordinator.
Retired General Surgeon and concert orchestra musician.
Robert J. Cuozzo died at his home in Mt. Arlington, NJ on April 8, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born in Orange, NJ, raised his family in Boonton and moved to Mt Arlington in before retiring in 2010. Bob earned his PhD from NYU and worked as an organic chemist. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1954 until 1957 at Camp Pendleton and at Yokosuka, Japan. He was a Captain at the time of his discharge.
Mr. James Richard Hamilton, 80, of Thurmont, MD, died on March 2, 2023 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pennsylvania. JR was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Daniel Warren Weidner, died at the age 99 on March 4, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1927, in Summit, NJ, At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, where served for 4 years overseas.
Albert P. Vnencak, 99, of Whippany, NJ, died on June 18, 2019. Albert lived in Whippany for 76 years. Albert served proudly in the Marines during WWII.
Michael John Zecca, Sr., 89, passed away on June 5, 2020. He resided many years in Belleville before moving to East Hanover in 1963. He was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
Carmen M. Yannuzzi, Sr., 95, of East Hanover died on April 14, 2024, at the age of 95. He joined the US Navy during World War II and following the war, he continued his service, joining the US Marine Corps during the Korean War at the age of 25.
Richard F. Walter of New Vernon passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 25, 2019, at the age of 84 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956.
Paul E. Whitehead, 77, of Randolph, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center. He was born and raised in Morristown and resided in Randolph for 45 years. Paul was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp from 1967-1970.
Gary J. Windt, a lifelong resident of Morris Plains, New Jersey, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. Gary proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, beginning a lifetime defined by service, dedication, and quiet strength.
James A. Salerno died Friday November 25, 2016 at his home in Cedar Knolls at the age of 98. He served in WWII as a Sgt for the Carlson Raider, 5th Marine division and fought at Bouganville, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima. He received 4 Bronze Stars, 2 Presidential Citations, a Silver Star, and a Purple Heart.