On November 13, 2004, a 2 1/2 year project to name a neighborhood park in memory of James and Dominic Marinelli was realized.  The park restoration project, initiated by neighborhood residents and other community leaders calling themselves the "Friends of Marinelli Park", was paid for almost totally by public and corporate donations.

Scheduled to coincide with Veteran's Day, the dedication ceremony included presentations by local dignitaries, music by the East Ward Elementary School Chorus, and the attendance of local World War II veterans.

Park Dedication Program (300 kb PDF)

Photos of Marinelli Park dedication.

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Project Chairman Nick Castaldi opens the ceremony	John Morris, Vietnam Veterans of America	Michael DiBerardinis, Secretary of Conservation & Natural Resources	Guest Speaker, Col. Paul G. Schafer USAF – The Pentagon (also a Downingtown native)
Mayor Gary Galvin	Local school children helped with the unveiling	This painting of the victory at Okinawa was displayed by a survivor of that battle, where Dominic Marinelli served and died bravely.

For more information:

• Downingtown Ledger Article - November 11, 2004

• Downingtown Borough Web Site