Posted on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 : 8 a.m.
Ann Arbor man a World War II hero, then and now
By Amalie Nash
NBC News Correspondent Mark Potter, who grew up on Ann Arbor's Old West Side, wrote a story today about his former neighbor, Paul Rosasco.
Potter writes, "While growing up here many years ago, my brother, Alan, and I idolized Paul Rosasco, the World War II veteran who lived on the corner of our street. With rapt attention, we'd thrill to hear his stories of danger and high adventure in the South Pacific and would pester him to tell us more. ....
"We are deeply saddened to learn that our friend and hero has just died at age 85. Now his remarkable story, which he was reluctant to draw attention to publicly while he was alive, can be shared with the blessing of his widow."
Potter wanted to share the story with Ann Arbor residents, many of whom may recall Rosasco. He also shared a photo he took of Rosasco last year.
Comments
Melinda Phillips
Sat, Jul 25, 2009 : 9:29 a.m.
This is the sort of story that will keep me coming back to AnnArbor.com. Nicely done.
stephen postema
Fri, Jul 24, 2009 : 4:16 p.m.
Thank you for this story. Paul was a great and humble man. He rarely talked about his war years, yet several years ago allowed my son to interview him for an oral history project. Paul was also a kind neighbor who looked after all the families in the neighborhood and took care of everyone's homes when they were gone. He will be missed in the Woodbridge neighborhood.