James V. Macluso, at age 99, passed away in his sleep on Monday, January 16th, 2023.
James was a decorated World War II veteran who served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He survived the torpedoing and sinking of The Block Island Carrier CVE 21 on May 29,1944. The only vessel recommissioned with the same name and crew.
Beloved husband of Helen (deceased). Loving father of James (deceased), Jeanne, Michael, Ellen and daughter-in-law Sue and son-in-law Kevin. Adoring grandfather of Melissa, Michael and James and great grandfather of Elijah. Brother to Catherine, Frank, and Mary, all pre-deceased.