Haskell Paige
PAIGE - Haskell E., Jr., of Mt. Sinai on March 18, 2011 in his 86th year. Beloved Husband of Elizabeth for 64 years. Loving Father of Patricia Clark (Bob), Geraldine Paige and Haskell Paige III. Devoted Grandfather of Paige Ruane, Elizabeth Mary, Haskell Eugene IV and Joseph Michael. Great Grandfather of Scarlett Elizabeth, Haskell Eugene V, Clark Christopher, and Jacob Charles. Haskell was a proud WWII: Veteran, He was a Nose Gunner assigned to the 459th Bomb Group. Haskell was shot down in the Italian Alps and was a POW until he was liberated by the Russians. Among his many metals, he was most proud of his Air Metal and Purple Heart. Haskell was an educator all of his life, and retired at age 62 as Deputy Superintendent of Herricks Public School District in Nassau County. Reposing Moloney's Port Jefferson Station Funeral Home, 523 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station where a religious service will be held Monday. Funeral Mass Tuesday St. Gerrd Majella R.C. Church. Cremation Private. Visiting Monday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Red Cross.
S/Sgt. Haskell E Paige was assigned to the 459th BG 757th Squadron.
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Award |
Ribbon & Device |
Haskell Paige |
Cpl |
3327 |
09/12/1944 |
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AM |
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Haskell Paige |
Cpl |
3770 |
10/02/1944 |
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AM/OLC |
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Haskell Paige |
S/Sgt |
4668 |
11/24/1944 |
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AM/2OLC |
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