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World War II Vet Honored for Service

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Tom Sofield
Joseph Pizza of Levittown was honored Friday by officials for his service in World War II. Pizza proudly served his country and came ashore on the beach of Normany in France of D-Day in 1944. Pizza is photographed with VA Secretary Robert McDonald and State Senator Tommy Tomlinson. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Joseph Pizza of Levittown was honored Friday for his service in World War II. Pizza proudly served his country and came ashore on the beach of Normany, France on D-Day in 1944.
Pizza is photographed with VA Secretary Robert McDonald and State Senator Tommy Tomlinson.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
"I just want to thank you for all this howdy duty your making for me," Pizza said, choking back tears. State Rep. Tina Davis said she had to convince Pizza to push back a trip to Florida so he could receive his award. Veterans at Philadelphia Stand Down 2014 in Levittown honored Pizza's service. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
“I just want to thank you for all this howdy duty your making for me,” Pizza said, choking back tears. State Rep. Tina Davis said she had to convince Pizza to push back a trip to Florida so he could receive his award.
Veterans at Philadelphia Stand Down 2014 in Levittown honored Pizza’s service.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Pizza was given a recognition from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which was obtained through Rep. Tina Davis' office. He is also has a French Jubilee of Liberty Commemorative Medal, three Bronze Stars and a purple heart. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Pizza was given a recognition from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The award was obtained through Rep. Tina Davis’ office. Pizza also has a French Jubilee of Liberty Commemorative Medal, three Bronze Stars and a purple heart.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

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Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield has covered news in Bucks County for 16 years for both newspaper and online publications. Tom’s reporting has appeared locally, nationally, and internationally across several mediums. He is proud to report on news in the county where he lives and to have created a reliable publication that the community deserves.