When Philip returned to the United States, he was assigned to the 82 nd Airborne Division, and attended Airborne, Ranger, OCS, Jump Master (Special Forces) schools, and completed 60 sky jumps. At the end of this tour, Philip was assigned to Security Office at Can-Do Airfield, where he implemented security measures that had not existed before. During that duty, Philip was cited many times for his accomplishments, which were above and beyond the call of duty with the Special Forces. Three of those years were served bravely and courageously behind enemy lines in Indo-China with the fourth Battalion 173rd Airborne Brigade. Philip, served twenty three and a half years in the U.S. He loved people, and that was the reason he always wanted to attend his Military, and other Social gatherings as much as he could. A man who served his neighbor and country. He was a kind and generous man, who always cared for the less fortunate. Philip grew up in New Jersey he was a member of an Italian family. Oliveri, Passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, at in his honor.S/Sgt. He was larger than life and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.ĭue to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will be doing a celebration of his life this coming summer. He enjoyed spending time with his two cats, Cali and Tabby, and his cockatiel, Piper. He was a history buff and iconic storyteller which will be greatly missed by many. He had a great sense of humor that stayed with him until the very end. He treasured Bauman family reunions and get-togethers, especially in recent years with the newest additions to the family! He was a kind, loving, generous man and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was known to enjoy a crisp beer in a warm mug and going out to dinner with his family and friends. He was a ham, an amateur radio operator and proudly displayed his call letters (K2HQU) on his hat and license plate. In his retirement he was actively involved with his service unit – Special Forces Association Chapter 19 – where he was the treasurer and wrote the quarterly newsletter. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathleen (Née Fisher) his daughter Ellen Santoro and husband John of Sayreville, NJ his daughter Donna Bauman of Jamesburg, NJ his granddaughter Erica Santoro and partner Kevin Sartain of East Windsor, NJ his granddaughter Katelyn Congiusta and husband Paul of Woodbridge NJ his great granddaughter Lyanna Congiusta his brothers and sisters: Charles Bauman of Hilton Head, NC Michael Bauman and wife Nancy of Kutztown, PA Carol Madden of North Lauderdale, FL Dorothy Missionelli of Hawthorne, NJ his new found sister Sue Olstad and husband Paul of Georgetown, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Rose Bauman father, Stephen Bauman brother, Stephen Bauman and his wife Audrey sister, Rose Gallagher and husband Joseph his sister Theresa Schwartz and husband Frank and his brother-in-law Jeffrey Missionelli. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and William Paterson College. His decorated career spanned from the Korean War to beyond Desert Storm. His military service was primarily with the 82nd airborne division and the Army Special Forces. He was a mechanic at the US Post Office Bulk Mail center in Jersey City, NJ, where he worked for over 35 years. He was born August 17, 1933, in Passaic, NJ, to Stephen and Rose Bauman (Née Bezzeg). ARMY (Retired)īill Bauman, 87, of Jamesburg, NJ, formerly from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 7, 2020.
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