[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 18 (Thursday, February 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
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  HONORING THE CENTENNIAL MILESTONE OF MR. JOHN FIORE, DISTINGUISHED 
            RESIDENT OF SCHENECTADY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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                            HON. PAUL TONKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2017

  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the centennial 
celebration of John M. Fiore of Schenectady, New York, who turns 100 
years old today, February 2nd, 2017.
  John was born on February 2, 1917 to Vito and Maria Fiore. He 
graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1934 and was the first 
freshman in the class when it opened in 1931.
  After graduating John worked for GE as a Production Specialist with 
more than 45 years of service.
  John went on to serve his country in World War II from 1942-1946, and 
received an honorary discharge as a Corporal.
  In 1953 John married Mary Gerardi who passed away in 1972 after a 
long battle with illness.
  He takes great pride in his family. John's parents came from Italy 
penniless and raised seven children, all of whom lived into their 90s 
and were outstanding citizens.
  John is known to friends and family for his gardening, and shows a 
generous spirit in sharing fresh produce with his family and friends. 
Earlier in life John was also an active bowler, golfer and in later 
years took up duplicate bridge playing three times a week.
  John is also a sports fan. He is a longtime fan of the New York 
Yankees and New York Knicks. One of his greatest joys is rooting for 
Union College, Notre Dame, and the University of Connecticut, all 
schools attended by members of his family.
  John's greatest role has been that of doting father. He took an 
active role in his son Nicholas's activities, including Carmen Little 
League, Babe Ruth, CYO Basketball and Pop Warner Football. Later, he 
watched his grandson Nicholas, Jr. play recreational basketball. He was 
also a player agent for Carmen Little League and later served as 
Commissioner of Rotterdam Babe Ruth.

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