Wooster Square in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Memorial Playground

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

1. Memorial Playground Marker

Inscription. Memorial Playground
Dedicated
October 2, 1955
This tablet is placed here
in memory of these men who gave
their lives for God and Country
In World War II Benny Amarone • Michael Accurso • Andrew Carrano • Calvin Dortch • Biagio Dell Amuro • Leo Gambardella • Joseph Libretti • Ralph Libero • Anthony Pagliaro Jr. • Frank P. Ruggiero

[ left tablet ]
Anthony Aldieri
Benny Amarone
Michael Accurso
Andrew Carrano
Calvin Dortche
Biagio Dell Amura
Jerry Esposito
Anthony Gambardella
Joseph Libretti
Ralph Libero
Matthew Nastri
Anthony Pagliaro Jr.
Frank P. Ruggiero
Gaetano Scaramella While still in the innocence of their youth, they answered their country's call. They made the supreme sacrifice during World War II for us to remain free. It is with profound respect and gratitude that we honorably dedicate this memorial to them. May we pause and reflect and vever forget their sacrifice.
May the Lord grant them eternal peace
This memorial has been donated
by the people of Wooster Square
Leo Gambardella
Dedicated May 21, 1989

[ right tablet ]
George Gitlitz
Gentleman, Sportsman and
Friend to the youth of the
Neighborhood.
Born

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September 13, 1900
Died March 27, 1962
A Man Who Shall Never Be Forgotten.

Erected 1955.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 41° 18.197′ N, 72° 55.155′ W. Memorial is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in Wooster Square. It is at the intersection of Wooster Street and Warren Street, on the left when traveling east on Wooster Street. Located in Wooster Memorial Park Playground. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley

and on the Connecticut Shoreline.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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 Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wooster Square Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alfonso Cappuccio (about 400 feet away); Bernard A. Zambrano (about 400 feet away); Wooster Square World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); deLauzun Encampment (about 500 feet away); 11th Ward Veteran's Memorial (about 600 feet away); David Wooster (about 700 feet away); Saint Michael Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

2. Left Tablet

Right Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

3. Right Tablet

Memorial Playground Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

4. Memorial Playground Markers

Wooster Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010

5. Wooster Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,710 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.