World War II veteran Rocco Moretto celebrates his 90th birthday today. The birthday is the second milestone this month for the New York veteran. Two weeks ago Rocco was honored at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post that bears his name in remembrance of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Army Birthday Gala
On Thursday June 12, 2014, Rocco attended the Army Birthday Gala in New York City during Army Week. The Army celebrates it’s 239th Birthday today. To celebrate, Rocco helped to cut the Birthday cake with U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Ray Odierno and Pfc. Louis Angelici.
Rocco Moretto Honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 2014, Rocco was honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post that bears his name. Family, friends and members of the Post gathered to celebrate his military service during World War II and in D-Day. Rocco was presented with a portrait of his 1944 war photo, which nowContinue reading “Rocco Moretto Honored on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day”
70th Anniversary of D-Day
Rocco Moretto Post 2348 will host a 70th Anniversary D-Day Celebration on Friday June 6, 2014 in honor of Rocco Moretto. The even will take place at 6:30pm at 31-35 41st St, Astoria, NY 11103
Rocco J. Moretto: World War II & D-Day Veteran 