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Edward C. Reese, NCCS, USN, Retired
Currently
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Ben Pasgenski
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Plank Owner
and life member in good standing
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Benjamin C Pasgenski
Deceased 14 Jan 2008
BM2, USN
248 Barmont Drive
Rochester, NY 14626
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Ben Pasgenski, BM2, USS Iowa BB611 was born July 18, 1920 in Schenectady,
NY. At the age of 22. He enlisted in the US Navy on August 5th, 1942 and
trained at Navy Training Station Great Lakes boot camp. He was then ordered
to NTS Diesel in Cleveland, Ohio as Ships Company Guard Duty. On February
21st, 1943 Ben was ordered to the USS Iowa. While on the Iowa Pasgenski
was a guard on the deck for President Roosevelt and was ordered to keep
all personnel out. At that time, he was in watch I-7 Division from January
1944 until September 1945 in all battles except Iwo Jima. He spent 3 years
and 10 months on the Iowa and then was discharged on December 1946.
BM2 Pasgenski has medals for Asiatic Pacific Battle Stars, Philippine
Liberty Battle Stars, Occupational Service Asia with Clasp, American Campaign,
Good Conduct, WWII Victory and Philippine Pres. Citation Ribbon.
Ben married Jane in 1947. They have a daughter JoAnn born in 1950,
granddaughter Jennifer, born in 1970 and grandson Cliff born in 1974. He
was employed by General Motors from November 26th, 1946 until retiring
April 1st, 1981. Ben and family reside in Rochester, NY.
Greece, NY: On January 14, 2008, age 87. He is survived by his beloved
wife of 60 years, Jane V.; 1 daughter, JoAnn (Jack) Langdon; 3 grandchildren,
Jennifer (Christopher) Vitale, Clifford (Michelle) Matthews, Tonia Langdon;
4 great-grandchildren, Joelle, Adriana, Lauren, Gabrielle; several nieces
& nephews. Combat Veteran of U.S. Navy (USS Iowa) WW II. Retiree of
Delco Products. Life member of Navy Club of Lake Ontario Ship #1812 and
Life Member of VFW. Friends may call at ARNDT FUNERAL HOME, 1118 Long Pond
(S. of Maiden Lane) on Wednesday 4-8 P.M. Everyone will meet on Thursday
9:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church (Ridge Rd. W.) for Funeral Mass.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions to the American Heart
Assoc.
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