World War II Marine veteran turns 100, honored by federal and local leaders
Originally published in The Malden Advocate. Forestdale Park, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts (VOAMASS) Assisted Living and Memory Support Community in Malden, celebrated the 100th birthday of a World War II veteran, Carmen LaPorta, on Friday, November 7, with a short presentation featuring prominent local and federal public servants. LaPorta’s family, fellow Forestdale residents, U.S.…
