A special thanks go out to the Endicott College Veterans Club for there donation to the Fortunato Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 545. The presentation was give on July 22nd, 2021 at Vietnam Veterans Memorial at One Ellis Square by the students and school advisor. Members of the Fortunato Post 545 were present for the… Continue Reading →
Harvey L. Calichman Harvey L. Calichman, grew up in Revere, and attended Revere High School, After graduation he enlisted into the U.S. Navy, he was a Vietnam Veteran and after receiving his honorable discharge he received his bachelors from North East University and his masters from Maria College. He was a Sgt in the Boston… Continue Reading →
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION FOF 2021 The Members of the Beverly Vietnam Veterans Post # 1 and Fortunato VFW Post 545 in Beverly, Ma. awarded 5 scholarships to students from both Beverly High School JRROTC and North Shore Community College. The rain help off as we opened the program with the pledge of Allegiance, and opening… Continue Reading →
Again this year the members for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Beverly Vietnam Veterans, Post 46 American Legion, Post 331 Herman A Spear Post, all the Scouts, Students, and local citizens with the members of the Beverly Veterans Council placed over 3500 American Flags at the graves of all our Veterans.
Today March 29, 2021 we honor and remember all the Veterans of the Vietnam War. March 29 is a fitting choice for a day honoring Vietnam veterans. It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as March 29, 1973 was the day United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and also the day the last… Continue Reading →
Organized by Beverly residents, especially Jan Pierce and Terry Mailous. On a cold Sunday Beverly residents collected well over 45 new pairs of sneakers to be delivered to Chelsea Soldiers Home this past Sunday March 14th Below are some of the photos taken from that collection day A big thanks to Texas Roadhouse, Jay Lahey… Continue Reading →
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION AND RULES FOR THE PATRIOT PEN CONTEST. THIS IS FOR GRADES 6 THROUGH 8, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS ARE ELLIGIBLE. THE FORTUNATO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 545 IN BEVERLY, WILL AWARD THE LOCAL WINNER $ 100.00 AND SEND HIS OR HER NAME AND ESSAY OFF TO THE STATE… Continue Reading →
Our Federal Id and Non-Profit number I 04-6126840, if you wish to make a tax deductible donation Since the Corvid 19 virus, we have been unable to have a meeting now In 3 months, so we have put together a newsletter to keep everyone up to date of some of the happenings. Everyone who has… Continue Reading →
Please plan on attending this years Veterans Day Program which will be held at Vietnam Veterans Memorial at One Ellis Square. As always the program will start on November 11th at 11:00 AM. The day known as Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the 11th of November to mark the armicise signed between the… Continue Reading →
We named all our parties as Monsoon, due to most everyone of them having major rain storms. But this year is a perfect end of summer day, with temperatures in the 80’s, with. bright sun shine. Our host Cory and Maryjane Paulette and Chuck Clark put out a variety of food, Burgers, Dogs, Chicken, Steaks… Continue Reading →
On Saturday September 7, 2019, which started out as a cool, and overcast day for the Annual Harbor Fest at Glover Wharf in Beverly. The sun came out just in time for a great afternoon. Many vendors, music and magic show for the kids, Beverly Dive Team, Coast Guard of the Beverly Vietnam Veterans. Many… Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2018, was held on the 11th Month of the 11th Day of the 11th Hour. It also marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The Veterans Day Program was opened by Veterans Agent David Perinchief, and at 11 am all the bells in the City of Beverly Churches rang… Continue Reading →
On a cool and windy day November 11th, 2018 Veterans Day was observed and followed by the dedication of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A Large crowd turned out for both ceremonies and the program was started with bag pipes playing as the crowd was making its way to the ceremony. On the 11th Month,… Continue Reading →
Memorial Day is May 27th, with a morning Parade in the Farms at 9:00 AM and then again in the afternoon Parade at 2:00 PM. Again with the assistance of David Perinchief, the City’s Veterans agent, local Veterans Organizations, Scouts, ROTC, Elks and Citizens a day in which we remembered all those who gave… Continue Reading →
Join us for this years Scholarship Dinner Dance,Please come out and support our annual scholarship dinner dance!! Great food, music, and awards to local students. When: Saturday, May 4th 2019 Where: Italian Community Center, 300 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915 SCHEDULE: 6:00pm – Coctails & getting to know one another 7:00pm – Hot and cold… Continue Reading →