Vincent Joseph O’Neill

7/22/1893-11/3/1974

 

Born in New York, New York. 

 

1917 enlists in the US Navy until 12/13/18 2d class seaman.

 

Moved to Rutland 1935...working for F.A. Tucker Construction Company

 

1940-42 He served as Post #31 Adjutant

 

Post #31 Commander 1943-44 

 

Started a “Reconnect Program” inviting soldiers facing induction into the service to bring their families to discuss programs to help them. 

 

1951 Trustee for a permanent home fund

 

Cancer right lung and pulmonary fibrosis.

 

Buried with his parents at St. Mary’s cemetery in Brandon, VT

 

 

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