POLITI Victor J., of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, on May 27, 2001, at Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Peekskill, NY. He was 85. Mr. Politi served in the Airborne Army during W.W.II, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He is survived by his son, Christopher and wife Ann Marie, of Southbury, CT, and his daughter, Pamela, of Croton. Cherished grandfather of grand-daughters Melissa and Jillian. Predeceased by his wife Sadie. The Funeral Mass is Wed., May 30, 2001, at 10A.M., Saint Patrick's Stone Church, in Yorktown Hghts, NY. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

[Daily News, New York, NY, 26 Feb 1983, Sat, Page 58]

Victor registered for the draft in New York City (Bronx borough), NY on 16 October 1940.

He was inducted into the Army at Camp Upton, Yaphank, NY on 6 February 1942.

On 16 October 1942 Pvt Politi was transferred from the 507th PIR to the 508th PIR as a member of the Cadre team.

In November 1943, Pvt Politi was treated for the  Lateral meniscus of the knee and an undisclosed second problem.

He was discharged on 22 April 1944.