Albert La Rocca Memorial

On October 30, 2009 we lost a great man and one of the pillars of our family. Albert La Rocca was also a World War II submarine veteran and a vital member of the US Submarine Veterans.

In March 2010, his friend, Carlo, orchestrated a tribute to Al by dedicating a park bench in his honor at Bethpage State Park. The park was a favorite of Al's and he rode his bike there on a regular basis and would park in his favorite parking spot in the parking lot - and talk with Carlo, driver window- to-driver window almost every day. His wife, Ellen, son, Skip (and Karen) attended the dedication, along with some of Al's fellow sub vets. Click here to view more photos of the bench dedication.

In 2010, the Mitterando family picnic will be held in this park and dedicated to Al La Rocca and his service to his country.

Photo: Al La Rocca memorial bench link to page 2 of article

 

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