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
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: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World I.
Location. 40° 42.876′ N, 73° 59.935′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chinatown. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 25 Mott Street, New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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 (a few steps from this marker); Our Father (a few steps from this marker); In the Future Our Asian Community Is Safe
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Columbus Park (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
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.)
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 438 times since then and 15 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.
