Joseph Manna Park

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Frank and Constantine Busso

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Dedicated:November 16, 1996
Location:Forest Avenue, Goethals Road North; northwest corner of park
Description:Two inscribed markers in ground in front of two cement plinths with blue anchors in relief
Materials:Granite
Donor:Mariners Harbor Civic Association

Inscription

[Plaque 1] /
FRANK BUSSO / WT 2/C USN / 1921-1942 / BATTLE OF MIDWAY / JUNE 6, 1942 /

[Plaque 2] /
CONSTANTINO BUSSO / S 1/O USN / 1919-1943 / USS TICONDEROGA / JAN 21, 1945 /

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