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We Salute You: Eugene Melillo

WNYT Staff
Updated: January 22, 2021 04:53 PM
Created: January 22, 2021 05:00 AM

NewsChannel 13 salutes USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant Eugene Melillo of Somerville, Mass. and Albany.

He joined the military at age 17 and served for 26 ½ years.

He passed away on his 96th birthday last April, and is remembered for his smile, sense of humor, and talent on the piano.

Thank you for your service.


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