Dominick Gualteri

World War II Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient. Dominick Gualteri, 89, of Washington, died on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Washington County Health Center, after a lengthy illness, with his daughter at his side. He was born on June 7, 1921, in Washington, a son of Frank and Francis Zaccaria Gualteri. He had worked at Metro Glass for 20 years and also for 10 years at Hazel Atlas, and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mr. Gualteri enlisted in the CCC Camp, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army. Mr. Gualteri served in the U.S. Army, in the 36th Infantry Division 830th Amphibious Ducks, during World War II. He was one of the first to hit Normandy Beach. Private Gualteri participated in the Battle of the Bulge, and the North Africa, European, Southern France, Italy, Rhine, Berlin and Belgium Campaigns. For meritorious achievement, valor and heroism, in ground combat against the armed enemy, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was a member of the Sons of Italy, Civic Club, Edwin Scott Linton, Post #175 of the American Legion, and AMVETS. He was an avid Steeler fan, and enjoyed baseball with his grandson, Dominick, and spending time with his grandchildren. On September 20, 1947, he married Betty Marie Korte, who survives. They were married for 63 years. Also surviving are a daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Winters, of Washington; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Mounts, Dom Winters, Lindsay (Michael) Kusturis and Jessica (Brian) Selai, and 8 great grandchildren. Deceased are 2 sons, Charles Edward Gualteri and Frank Gualteri, 5 brothers, Frank, Russell, Albert, Tony and Sam, and 4 sisters, Thelma, Mary, and Julie and Josephine, who died as infants. Mr. Gualteri was the last of his family. Friends will be received on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 395 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., with Father William Feeney as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 119 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301.