Fairport, N.Y. — The Perinton Historical Society will host a Bon Voyage reception on Sunday for five local World War II veterans, one of whom is a centenarian
The Perinton Historical Society will host a Bon Voyage reception on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for local World War II veterans, one a centenarian, before they travel to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day . will host a Bon Voyage reception on Sunday for five local World War II veterans, one of whom is a centenarian, before they travel to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day .
In June, World War II Navy Veteran Robert "Al" Persichitti, age 102, of Fairport, will fly to Normandy, France, to attend the 80th memorial celebration of "D Day" on June 6, 1944. Navy Veteran Joe Grossman, 97, of Fairport, and Army Veteran Siegfried "Ziggy" Weinthal, 95, of Pittsford, will celebrate with him.
Local World War II history buff Dave McDonald will make a presentation at Sunday's reception about D-Day, and local groups, Patriot Guard Riders of New York and Honor Flight Rochester Dolls, will participate in the reception. The public is welcome to attend the reception, which will take place on Sunday, May 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Perinton Historical Society, 18 Perrin Street, Fairport.
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