[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1248-S1249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              REMEMBERING PASQUALE ``PAT'' BATTINELLI, JR.

 Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam President, I rise today with a heavy 
heart to pay tribute to Pasquale ``Pat'' Battinelli, Jr., a lifelong 
Connecticut resident, distinguished veteran, and friend to many. Sadly, 
Mr. Battinelli passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 90. He will 
be remembered for his steadfast dedication to his country and 
community.
  Pat was born in Darien before moving to Stamford as a young boy. 
There, he met the love of his life, Gloria Fabrizio, at the age of 13. 
After graduating from Stamford High School, Pat enlisted in the U.S. 
Marine Corps. Stationed in the Philippines during the Korean war, Pat 
served honorably for 4 years. In 1954, after completing his service, he 
returned to Stamford where he married Gloria. The couple were married 
for 68 years and raised four children.
  In addition to his military service, Pat had a distinguished record 
of giving back to Stamford and our State. As chief of the Glenbrook 
Fire Department and commander of the Lock City Detachment of the Marine 
Corps League, as well as an active member of the Knights of Columbus, 
Pat has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to community service. I 
personally saw Pat at work in all these positions, but also very 
importantly as leader of Stamford's Patriotic and Special Events 
Commission for over 30 years. In this role, he was in charge of every 
parade Stamford held during his tenure, a testament to Pat's civic 
mindedness and patriotism.

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  Pat was an inspiration to veterans and a shining example of good 
citizenship. I was privileged to know Pat and count him as a friend. He 
was selfless, loyal, and unstinting in his commitment to helping 
others--a true patriot. My wife Cynthia and I extend our deepest 
sympathies to Pat's family during this difficult time, particularly to 
his wife Gloria, his four children, and his many grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. I hope my colleagues will join me in honoring 
Pat's life and legacy.

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