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Local WWII veteran passes away at 106 years old

J.Wright1 hr ago

World War II veteran Mike Zaderecky of Parma passed away Friday morning at the age of 106.

Happy birthday and thank you for your service: Local WWII veteran turns 104 Friday

In 1944, Zaderecky patrolled the beaches of Normandy, France and returned to Parma in 1945.

He was believed to be the longest-continuous member of the American Legion in Ohio —and possibly in the entire country.

Mayor Timothy DeGeeter of Parma released a statement Friday morning on the passing of Zaderecky.

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