St. Joseph's Cemetery Sign

Salvatore A. Colombo Grave Marker

This grave marker which is at St. Joseph’s Cemetery,
located at 179 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, reveals that Salvatore A. Colombo served in the United States Army during the Korean War and died at the age of only 40.

Salvatore A. Colombo was not on the Original Wall Unit List, but this confirms his connection to Hackensack by being buried within its borders since passing and forevermore.

Your grave marker confirms your service for which we are grateful.

Written by:
Bob Meli
September 6, 2017

Background image of U.S. Army Infantry in Korea obtained from:
https://www.crossroadshospice.com/healthcare-professionals-resources/palliative-care-blog/2017/august/03/serving-korean-war-veterans-65-years-after-the-war/