WATERVILET, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A 107-year-old WWII Veteran in Watervliet was honored for her service on Wednesday. Mayor Charles Patricelli stopped by the home of Susan Rossetti with a proclamation, recognizing her sacrifice and the path that she helped pave for women in the military.
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Susan Rossetti was presented with a proclamation in honor of her service and contributions to the nation. At 107 years old, Susan Rossetti is the oldest WWII veteran in Watervliet, and possibly the region.
Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli helped present the honor to Susan. “Just to be able to give Sue that, you know, the feeling of, ‘Hey, look, we really do appreciate everything you’ve done for us’, and that we really do love her,” Mayor Patricelli explained.
In reflection of this recognition, 107-year-old Susan said, “Oh, words don’t describe it. It was really, it was an honor to do my job. I helped as much as I could, and that was it.”
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Susan joined the army in 1943 and served for 27 months at an army air field alongside about 150 other women. When asked why she enlisted, Susan said, “My two brothers went in and I said, ‘Well, if they went, I can go too.’ That’s when I signed it.”…