Probably the major factor leading to Gene Cerellis involvement is that qualIty known as sympatico by us Italians. And Gene can claim a stronger heritage than I can. as he was born in Rome. Italy. in 1925. His family Immigrated to this country soon afterward. settling in Jersey City. N.J.. where Gene was an outstanding high school athlete. including a stint as the Golden Gloves heavyweight boxing champion of the State of New Jersey. He served In my branch of the service. the Marine Corps. during World War II. where he received the Purple Heart at the battle of Iwo Jima.
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