Domenic Valinaggi
- Army
Domenic ValinaggiDomenic Valinaggi of Sandy Hook, CT, passed away
peacefully at the age of 94 on Monday October 23, 2017 in his home,
surrounded by his loving family.Domenic was born on August 31, 1923 in
North Canaan, CT, son of the late John and Louisa (Pelligrini)
Valinaggi.
During
WWII,
he served in the US Army as a Master Sargent in the 890th Air Engine
Squad and the 472nd Air Service Group. He was awarded the Bronze Service
Star for his service in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and
Central Europe.
While in Germany, Domenic met the love of his life,
and they married on April 7, 1946 while still abroad. When the war
ended, they made their home in Connecticut where they raised their four
children.