Remains of 7 WWII vets found at Freeport funeral home

The bodies of the men who served and one of their spouses - all from the Freeport area – were never claimed.

Krista McNally

Apr 23, 2024, 10:14 PM

Updated 174 days ago

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Remains of World War II veterans who have been deceased for decades have recently been found on Long Island.
The cremated remains of seven WWII veterans were recently discovered at a Freeport funeral home - and after decades, they were brought to their final resting place on Tuesday.
The bodies of the men who served and one of their spouses - all from the Freeport area – were never claimed.
The remains of the seven veterans and the spouse will all be entombed at the Long Island National Cemetery.