Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient ABELINDO GIACOMIN
PALATINE - Abelindo "Abe" Giacomin, 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Oakton Pavillion Hospice in Des Plaines, IL. Born in Johnston City, IL, June 2, 1924, but lived his childhood in northern Italy (Fonzaso & Pordenone) from age 6, returning to the United States at age 15. Abe was so proud to be an American and fought bravely in WWII with the Army First Division (The Big Red One) fighting 3 days with General George Patton. He was severely injured during the Battle of the...
