Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Philip DiRusso
Philip J. DiRusso of Leominster, WWll Vet; 92 LEOMINSTER -- Philip J. DiRusso, 92, a lifelong resident of Leominster, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013, in The Highlands. Philip was born in Leominster on March 12, 1921, a son of the late David and Amelia (Caveccio) DiRusso. He was a 1941 graduate of Leominster High School. Philip enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1942, where he proudly served his country during WWII. Philip was engaged in battle while on his ship the...