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Longtime Merrick Resident and Veteran Honored by Nassau County

Joseph Filipiak was honored by Ed Mangano for his service.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency honored Joseph Filipiak, a World War II Navy veteran, with a citation on Thursday.

After serving his nation, Filipiak married and settled down in North Merrick, where he raised his family and lived in his home for more than 60 years. He currently resides at Sunrise Assisted Living in East Meadow.

“On behalf of the residents of Nassau County, I want to thank Joseph Filipiak and all of the veterans who served our country in times of war and peace and our servicemen and women who are now defending freedom around the world,” said Mangano. “We owe a deep debt of gratitude to all of our veterans and their families who shouldered those same burdens, days or decades ago, and thank them for the America we cherish today.”

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