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Edward Paniccia, the son of Enrico and Carmela (Ponzillo) Paniccia, was born on May 8, 1916 in Italy. He was born in Italy while his parents were visiting relatives, they brought him back to Schenectady when he was a month old. He attended Nott Terrace High School and worked for General Electric after graduating.
In March 1943, Edward enlisted in the United States Army and held the rank of Private. On December 6, 1943, he was killed in battle in Italy. He is buried in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, New York.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
For the Fallen
Laurence Binyon