Peter G. Basola

Peter G. Basola 101, passed away on January 9, 2012 after a wonderful life. Born in New York City on May 10, 1910 to Anthony and Mary Basola. Married his late wife of 53 years, Kamelia in 1936. Survived by his son, Richard Basola; daughter-in-law, Claudia; grandsons, Robert and Noel and great-grandson, Thomas. Peter's service to community included altar boy, service in the New Jersey National Guard (114th Infantry Division), Civil Defense Air Raid Warren, Reserve Police Officer Fanwood, NJ, Chief Range Officer Tenafly, NJ Auxilary Police. During World War II, Peter served in the US Army, 784th AA/AW Battalion, Battery A, Section 4. As a member of a 40MM Anti-Aircraft Gun Crew, he earned Five Battle-Stars for Normandy (D-Day + 4), Northern France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland (The Bridge at Remagen) and Central Europe. This unit was one of the first U.S. Anti-Aircraft units to engage the famous Germany ME262 Jet Fighter in ground-to-air combat. In addition, Peter helped teach both junior and high school students the printing trades while employed by the Los Angeles Board of Education as a Linotype Machinist and was a 65 year member of the Internal Typographical Union (ITU). The family wishes to thank the caregivers at both NW Hospital OV, and Casa de la Luz Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.