Chinatown in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Roll of Honor

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 5, 2019

1. Roll of Honor Marker

Inscription. Roll of Honor
In memory of the following members of the Church of the Transfiguration who gave their lives for God and Country
1917-1918

Carmine A. Apiecella
Peter Benedetto
Louis Capellini
Louis Colli
John Crocco
Michael F. Donohue
Dominick G. Forlini
Nicholas Francavilla
James F. Kane
Calogero La Placa
Albert Lorenzetti
Raymond Marcello
Nicholas Minelli
Ludovicus Russo
John Salerno
Joseph Samperi
Nicholas Spadafora
Augustinus Speri
Vincent Torraca

“Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord!
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.” Donated by Joseph Apiecella.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, World I.

Location. 40° 42.876′ N, 73° 59.935′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chinatown. Memorial is on Mott Street near Mosco Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on front wall of the Church of the Transfiguration. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Mott Street, New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Padre Felix Varela Morales (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Transfiguration

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(a few steps from this marker); Our Father (a few steps from this marker); In the Future Our Asian Community Is Safe (a few steps from this marker); The Church of the Transfiguration 1801 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gateway to Old Chinatown (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Modern Tattooing! (about 400 feet away); NYC’s Oldest Brick House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . The 1801 Catholic Church of the Transfiguration -- 25 Mott Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 3, 2019

2. The Church of the Transfiguration

This marker is the second from the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.