Pasquale P. “Pat” Logiudice, who retired from his position with State Parks and Recreation, died on May 18 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was 84. The son of the late Antonio and Mary (Sammartino) Logiudice, Mr. Logiudice was born in Boston and spent his childhood in East Boston, where he attended public schools.
During World War II, Mr. Logiudice enlisted in the US Army in 1944. Serving as a medical aideman with the 79th Infantry, he saw action in the Rhineland and Central European Theaters, where he supported wounded combatants. His military service earned him the Combat Medical Badge and the E.T.O Ribbon with two battle stars. In February 1945, he was captured by Nazi forces and held as a prisoner of war at Stalag IX-B in Bad-Orb, Germany, a camp known for its particularly harsh conditions. Following 71 days in captivity, he was freed when allied troops advanced into the region. His honorable discharge came in November 1945.
After returning to East Boston as a permanently disabled veteran, Mr. Logiudice worked as a Parks Supervisor for the former M.D.C Parks and Recreation Department until retiring. He had resided in Daytona Beach for the past 20 years.
He is survived by his sister Ida Bartnick of Ocala, FL; his sister Dolores Logiudice of Revere; his brother Anthony Logiudice and his wife Nancy of Swampscott; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Logiudice and his sister Francis Y. Batchelor.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere on Monday, followed by Military Honors and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. The Frank A. Welsh and Sons Funeral Home handled arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.WelshFuneralHome.com.