Oakdale Train Station Memorial

This monument to Corporal Francis Todarello can be found at the Oakdale train station. The plaque states the following:

"In loving memory of Corporal Francis Todarello

United States Army

1947-1968

Corporal Todarello, an Oakdale resident, served with great distinction and valor while assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, American Division, On June 6, 1968, he died of wounds received in combat against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam.

 Lebertas Inaestimabile Res Est.

Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sayville, May 25, 1998."

As a side note, Corporal Todarello's grave is not in Oakdale.  He was buried in Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale.