Rochester, New York resident Robert “Al” Persichitti participated in the Allied campaign in Japan while serving in the US Navy.
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As per News 10, an affiliate of News, the veteran was part of the National World War II Museum Group that traveled overseas.
He suffered a medical problem as the troop was traveling to Normandy on a ship after landing in Germany. On Friday, May 31, he passed away.
According to the local broadcaster, Mr. Persichitti participated in the Pacific Theater at Iwo Jima as a radioman aboard the USS Eldorado.
