James Paul Ascone

Died May 9, 1995

Life Media Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

James Paul Ascone served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. James served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Corrections Officer James Ascone suffered a fatal heart attack while leading new recruits on their morning physical training session at the academy.

Survivors

Officer Ascone was survived by his wife, daughter, son, and parents.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Army

1966 – 1969

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

New York State Department of Correctional Services

Corrections Officer

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Memorials

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Corrections Officer Ascone served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services.

Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Corrections Officer Ascone.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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