Gusty J. Arrigo, a resident of the Rouse Suites, Youngsville, PA., formerly of Warren, PA., died at his residence, on Monday May 19, 2025 just three days after his 100th birthday. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Coxswain, serving from September 28, 1943, until he was honorably discharged on April 15, 1946. Gusty served his country with honor aboard U.S. Navy landing ships in the Pacific Theater, helping transport soldiers to key islands during pivotal moments in the war.
Landing ships, like those Gusty served on, were crucial to the Allied efforts in the Pacific, carrying troops to shore under dangerous and often heavily contested conditions. Veterans of those missions rarely spoke about the hardships, but their bravery helped shape the outcome of the war and laid the groundwork for peace.
Gusty J. Arrigo, a resident of the Rouse Suites, Youngsville, PA., formerly of Warren, PA., died at his residence, on Monday May 19, 2025 just three days after his 100th birthday. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Coxswain, serving from September 28, 1943, until he was honorably discharged on April 15, 1946. Gusty served his country with honor aboard U.S. Navy landing ships in the Pacific Theater, helping transport soldiers to key islands during pivotal moments in the war.
Landing ships, like those Gusty served on, were crucial to the Allied efforts in the Pacific, carrying troops to shore under dangerous and often heavily contested conditions. Veterans of those missions rarely spoke about the hardships, but their bravery helped shape the outcome of the war and laid the groundwork for peace.
