August 14, 2010

Vincent Gammone III

Pfc Vincent E. Gammone III, age 19, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

He was born in Mineola, N.Y. and was a 2008 graduate of Eagleville High School. He was an original member of the Eagleville High School marching band, a member of JROTC for 4 years, the Raider Rifle Team, and the Drill/Color Guard. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.


He enlisted in the Marines in September 2008 and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Vincent is survived by his parents, Vincent and Lorraine Gammone of Christiana; Fiancé, Jessica West of Christiana; grandmother, Eleanor Correa of Christiana; uncles, Gregory Priest; Jeffrey Priest both of New York; and aunt, Rosalind Huster of New York.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Vincent Gammone is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen

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