Brief Biography of Post Member, John F. Murphy
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John F. Murphy
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John Francis Murphy (Past Commander) was born on April 16, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York and attended high school in Brooklyn Prep. He lived in Brooklyn until he moved to North Merrick in 1959. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Hofstra University. He was employed by Hazeltine Corporation for about 38 years.
John was in the Air Force from 1951 to 1954. When he joined the Air Force as a young man, he trained and worked with the Radio/Radar Unit. He served during the Korean War and was transferred to French Morocco where he put his Radio/Radar training to good use. When he came back to the United States he was stationed at various bases including Washington, DC. The last base he was at was Wright Patterson Air Force base in Dayton, OH where he was until he was discharged from the service.
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Stop & Shop Community Bag Program
We have some great news!
We have been chosen by the Stop & Shop located at 2160 South Merrick Mall, Merrick NY as the latest non-profit to benefit from the Community Bag Program. This means that for the entire month of May 2019, Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, will receive a $1 donation every time the Community Bag is sold.
All you have to do to support Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion is go to the Stop & Shop located at 2160 South Merrick Mall, Merrick NY throughout the month of May 2019 and pick up the bag! Thank you for your support.
For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.bags4mycause.com.
In Memoriam - William E. Kerr
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| William E. Kerr |
| April 16, 1931 - March 2, 2019 |
On Tuesday, March 2, 2019, Post member William E. Kerr to Post Everlasting. He was 87 years old.
If any Post member is interested in attending the Merrick Post 1282, American Legion, solemn ceremony for Post Member, William E. Kerr, we are going to meet at the Bellmore Funeral Home on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm American Legion ceremony., Bellmore Funeral Home is located at 2340 Jerusalem Avenue, North Bellmore, New York., For more information call the Post phone at 516-521-6989 or the Funeral Home at 516-781-2022. Thank you.
Calling hours will be Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9PM at at the Bellmore Funeral Home, 2340 Jerusalem Avenue, North Bellmore, NewYork 11710. A Funeral service will be offered on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church, located on thecorner of Martin Avenue and Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, New York 11710. The Bellmore Presbyterian Church is located at 2740 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710. For more information call the Bellmore Presbyterian Church at 516-758-2590.
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In Memoriam - Vincent J. Gabriele
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| Vincent J. Gabriele, PC |
| June 5, 1927 - January 10, 2019 |
Dear Post Members, on Thursday, January 10, 2019, Past Post Commander, Vincent J. Gabriele, passed away and reported to Post Everlasting., If any Post member is interested in attending the Merrick Post 1282, American Legion, solemn ceremony for Post Member, Vincent, we are going to meet at the Bellmore Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm American Legion ceremony., Bellmore Funeral Home is located at 2340 Jerusalem Avenue, North Bellmore, New York., For more information call the Post phone at 516-521-6989 or the Funeral Home at 516-781-2022. Thank you.
Obituary of Vincent J. Gabriele (courtesy of Newsday)
Vincent J. Gabriele of North Merrick passed away in his home on January 10, 2019, the age of 91, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Adele. Loving Fatherof Michael (wife Joanne), Donald, and the recently deceased Judy Pinney (Chuck). Cherished Granfather of Christine and Michael (wife Kathleen) and 3 Great-Grandchildren Vanessa, Samantha and Patrick. Loving husband to the late Susan, loving Stepfather to the late Gary Wisniewski and step-grandfather to Theodore, Elijah and the late Evan. A proud Navy Veteran of WWII and a man of may talents. Vinny worked 32 year for WNBC-TV as a videotape engineer and ultimately Supervisor of video-tape central at 30 Rock. As a member of the South Shore Power Squadron, he served on the Board of Governors and as an Instructor and Chaplain. A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5253, he also served as Commander of the American Legion Merrick Post No. 1282 from 2001 to 2005. He was loved and adored by all and forever remembered in our hearts.
Family and Friends may visit the Bellmore Funeral Home, 2340 Jerusalem Avenue, North Bellmore on Tuesday, January 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in North Merrick. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
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