The 73rd Annual Woodbridge Avenue Memorial Day Ceremony was held Sunday (May 21) at the corner of Woodbridge Ave and Visselli Court in Ansonia.
More than 100 people turned out to watch or participate in the hour-long ceremony at the base of the unique city landmark Veterans’ Honor Roll Memorial.
Mayor Dave Cassetti, State Representative Linda Gentile and State Senator George Logan all spoke and former Ansonia corporation counsel Kevin Blake was master of ceremonies.
Several wreaths were laid at the base of the Memorial by area VFW representatives for the select circle of more than 300 neighborhood Ansonia individuals who served or gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
The Ansonia High School band and chorus provided musical interludes throughout the ceremony. An inspirational 21-gun salute was sounded, with prayer and moment of silence. A moving rendition of Taps performed live concluded the ceremony.
All those attending were treated to a post-ceremony backyard picnic at the adjacent residence of Carl LaRovera, featuring home cooked food and refreshments.
The Woodbridge Avenue Memorial Day dates back to 1944 and is one of the longest held annual neighborhood Memorial Day events in the country.
