Carmine J DelGrosso

To the DelGrosso Family, Sadly I found out today of Col "Sean" DelGrosso's passing. A day late to attend the Service. I was a brand new 2nd Lt, assigned to 2nd SCAMP in 1984. Col DelGrosso was the G2 for 2ndMARDIV. I'll write a letter but he was the first Colonel that ever really talked with me, asking about my interests, etc. I later was transferred to 2nd Recon Bn, where he had also served, and while I was there he got me a seat at Intelligence School at NMITC. I couldn't have asked for a finer mentor.
Semper Fidelis Sir!

Dear Helen and Family ,
Belated sympathies and condolences. I just learned of Dels´ passing and words cannot express my deepest feelings of sadness and loss. I will remember his lifelong friendship and memory forever.
With warmest regards and condolences, Richard Giordano, SHHS, Class `59

Helen:
I am not sure why I did not hear of Carmine's passing.
Even though has been some time now, I want to offer my deepest sympathy to you.
Carmine and I attended the same HS and college. During those times he earned a great deal of respect from me. For one thing, I went to track meets to watch him and Matty Diomedes run.
I have many fond memories of Carmine:
1. sitting outside of Fordham's student union, harmonizing to some folk tune
2. leaving a Fordham graduation party in Staten Island. I was unsure of directions home. Carmine said: "Mac, this is Wild Ave. (it was!) It goes".
3. Running into Bobby Giordano on Bwy /39th St NYC. Bobby says: "Did you see Carmine on TV last night?"
4. The excitement I felt when he showed up at our 50th reunion.

In hope you are well, Helen, and surrounded by others who love you. Know that I will never forget Carmine.

We were enriched by Sean's presence and are diminished with his move to what is surely his next great adventure.
Warm Regards and Condolences
Col Richard "Skinny" Herrington USMC (Ret)