Johnston in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Tribute to Veterans

— Johnston Community Center Association —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 19, 2026

1. Tribute to Veterans Memorial

Inscription.
When our nation called, they werved and sacrificed, so that we may be free.
Thank you
Dedicated Sunday, May 27, 2001
In loving memory of Ronald Earl Blake, Specialist Four, U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran; Born: August 14, 1940; Died: June 10, 1965. Donated by Ruth Blake; Robert A. Blake, Brother; Cheryl J. Miller, Sister • In tribute to all who served in the Armed Forces, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation • Daniel E. Mazzulla, Sr.; Born: December 11, 1935; Died: August 19, 1987. Louis G. Mazzulla; Born: Ocotber 11, 1930; Died: September 6, 1977. Lt. Anthony R. Mazzulla; Born: November 13, 1924; Died: November 27, 1950. • Special thanks to Local 57 Operating Engineers Apprenticeship & Skill Improvement Program, 2001: Edwin L. Sullivan, Jr., President; Bernard E. Trml, Jr., Administrator; Ellery N. Wood, Jr., Site Coordinator • In loving memory of Richard D. "Ricky" Salzillo, "A friend to all"; Born: November 22, 1951; Died: February 10, 1976 • Baccala Concrete, Done-Right Plastering, in memory of Ray Cianci, Sr.; Danti Plumbing, David P. Paolissi & David P. Paolissi, Jr., Town Asphalt; Shaw's

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Supermarket • In memory of the Graham Brothers who fought overseas in WWII; Harry Graham, Navy "Sea Bees"; Bernard Graham, U.S. Army; Wilfred Graham, U.S. Army • In honor of our war veterans, North Central Chamber of Commerce • Mr. & Mrs. Domenic Didonato in memory of Jseophe Didonato, U.S. Army WWII; Anna & Ralph Macera in memory of Micahel Macera, U.S. Army WWII; Johnston Lions Club; Johnston Little League; Johnston Youth Sports League • In tribute to our beloved war veterans whose courage, dedication, perseverance, and ultimate sacrifice have resulted in lasting tranquility and freedom for us all. A heartfelt thank you… Central Nurseries, Inc.; Paul Pagliarini, Steven F. Pagliarini, James M. Pagliarini, Spring 2001 • Johnston Youth Sports Bingo: Veterans sadcrifices were many, served with honor, preserved our freedom, we thank you. • Johnston Hose Company No. 3 officers: President: Michael J. Venditti; Vice President: Glenn J. Quick; Secretary / Treasurer: Riverda O. Sulliman, Jr.; Board of Governors: Stephen R. Ucci, JAmes Winsor, Gilbert Botelo • Johnston Hose Company No. 3, World War II: Ciarlo, Anthony

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P. K.I.A.; Alarie, Henry R.; Alarie, Louis C.; Alarie, Robert W.; Bekier, Chester J.; Boisvert, Roland A.; Bourcier, John P.; Carlson, William H.; Ciarlo, Raymond W.; Clouter, Aldor; Coughlin, Harold F.; Dansereau, Francis C.; De Cesare, Robert J.; Del Vecchio, Antonio; Del Vecchio, Frank F.; Dooley, Alden J.; Ferranti, Salvatore; Freiberger, Gustave J.; Freiberger, Lester B.; Gallagher, Ernest F.; Gallo, Louis; Guadagno, Carl; Jannitelli, Angelo R. Jr.; Jasper, Alfred; Jasper, Charles R.; Jasper, Domenic; Jasper, Henry P.; Jasper, William E.; Kelly, George T.; Kulick, William F.; Lord, Raymond H.; Lombardi, Frederich, S.; Marinaccio, Thomas D.; Marinaccio, Anthony M.; Marchetti, Anthony M.; Marcotte, Leo J.; Mowry, Norman A.; Mc Weeney, Raymond F.; Perry, Simone; Petrucci, E. Edward Jr.; Pirraglia, Domenic; Scorpio, Alfred J.; Scorpio, James; Scorpio, Michael; Scott, Joseph W.; Shaw, Albert W.; Shaw, Harvey, J.; Silliman, Riverda O. "Joe" Jr.; Stamp, Arthur M.; Stepka, Edward J.; Winsor, Arthur W.; Zannini, Frank. Korean War: Botelho, Gilbert A.; Quick, Clayton • In loving memory of John "Swamp" Ricci, PFC U.S. Army 1968-1970, Vietnam veteran; Born: April 14, 1948; Died: October 17, 1999; a husband, a father, a friend; donated by the Ricci Family, friends & Wal-Mart • In loving memory of our beloved son and brother Frank Susi, Jr. 9-7-1973 - 6-14-2001; Love Mom, Dad, and sister Joyce; In loving memory of Chaz Grandchamp 8-14-1984 - 7-10-2000

Erected 2001 by Johnston Community Center Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 1976.

Location. 41° 49.626′ N, 71° 30.368′ W. Marker is in Johnston, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is on Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1583 Hartford Ave, Johnston RI 02919, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Johnston War Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Pezzullo Family World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Wars of the United States Memorial (about 300 feet away); 105 mm Howitzer - Towed (about 300 feet away); 9-11-01 Memorial (about 300 feet away); Armed Forces Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.