World War II Veteran – Rocco J. Moretto: World War II & D-Day Veteran

Remembering Tsgt. Bob Wright

Seventy-five years ago today Rocco’s best friend was killed in action during the final days of the Battle of the Bulge.

Street Renaming – Staff Sergeant Rocco Moretto Way

On Friday, October 18, 2019 the corner of 31st Avenue and 41st Street in Astoria was officially renamed “Staff Sergeant Rocco Moretto Way”, in a tribute honoring Rocco’s service to our nation as well as to the community of Astoria. Moretto, a longtime Astoria resident, died in August 2018 at 94. He was drafted in 1943 toContinue reading “Street Renaming – Staff Sergeant Rocco Moretto Way”