The Peru Gazette

            Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today honored 100-year-old Witherbee native and resident John Neggia at the Senate’s annual Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony in Albany. Private First Class Neggia served as a rifleman in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served as a point man under General George S. Patton’s Third Army in the European Theater. Upon returning home after being honorably discharged in 1946, Neggia proceeded to have a distinguished career as a tradesman and long record of service as a member of VFW Post 5802 and the Mineville-Witherbee Fire Department.Stec nominated Neggia for the Hall of Fame and appreciated welcoming him and his family to Albany to pay tribute to his remarkable service record and life.

            “Having an opportunity to pay tribute to a World War II Veteran is an increasingly rare opportunity, so it was particularly meaningful to honor Private First Class John Neggia and his family in Albany,” said Stec. “Mr. Neggia’s service record exemplifies the heroism and dedication that helped our nation defeat fascism in the war and transform our nation post-conflict. It was a privilege to select Mr. Neggia as my honoree to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Thank you to him for his service to our nation and our communities. And thank you to him and his family for coming to the Capitol to be recognized for the values he’s exemplified both in and out of the military,” he added.”