Town Honors Massapequa WWII Veteran For Military Service

MASSAPEQUA, NY - Town of Oyster Bay officials recently recognized a World War II veteran from Massapequa for his incredible legacy of military service.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with his colleagues on the Oyster Bay Town Board in honoring WWII Combat Veteran Ralph Cavaliere (center) during a recent meeting.

Cavaliere was a sergeant with the United States Army Air Corps attached to two different bomb squadrons and flew as a tail-gunner on B-24’s, completing an incredible 45 missions.

He also flew clandestine missions with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the predecessor of the modern Central Intelligence Agency.

For his exemplary service, the Town Board proclaimed Jan. 9, 2018 to be “Ralph Cavaliere Day” in the Town of Oyster Bay and presented him with a distinguished service medal.

Pictured (from left to right): Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone, Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich, Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto, Town Councilman Thomas P. Hand, Ralph Cavaliere, Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella, Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. and Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson

Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay