Happy 106th birthday to Ed DiBianco, a World War II veteran

DiBianco was celebrated at the VFW Feb. 1.

By Brian McMillan
| 5:20 a.m. February 2, 2022

Ed DiBianco celebrated with friends, family and his fellow veterans on Feb. 1. Photos by Terry Larkin

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His salute was as sharp as ever.

Ed DiBianco celebrated with friends, family and his fellow veterans on Feb. 1. Photos by Terry Larkin

After the presentation of colors and the pledge of allegiance, surrounded by friends, family, community leaders and fellow veterans, Edmund J. DiBianco celebrated his 106th birthday on Feb. 1, at the VFW.

Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, DiBianco decided to enlist in the U.S. Army, according to a presentation at the birthday celebration. He entered active duty June 1, 1943, and later was a Normandy invader. He was injured in Northern France and was awarded an honorable discharge on June 4, 1945. He received many honors and medals for his service.

Afterward, he returned home to New York and became a lawyer. He moved to Palm Coast in 1967. His wife, Kathryn, died Oct. 13, 1992, 50 years to the day after they were married.

DiBianco later adopted three children and supported them through college. Also served as a Guardian Ad Litem to help young people.

“Mr. Edmund DiBianco has been a true American hero,” said the VFW’s Tom Piekarski, “a loving family man, a concerned and involved citizen of the United States and Palm Coast. We are proud to call Ed a fellow American veteran.”