{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A World War II Navy veteran has died at the age of 102 while traveling to France to attend a D-Day 80th anniversary event.
Robert “Bob” Persichitti’s death, which occurred on Friday, May 31, was confirmed by Honor Flight Rochester – an organization that honors America’s Veterans for their sacrifices by flying them to Washington and hosting events.
Persichitti, a New York resident, fought to help put an end to World War II and witnessed the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, Rich Stewart, president and CEO of Honor Flight Rochester, told Fox News Digital.
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