US Navy Veteran Irving Frances Mycue Street Sign Dedication Ceremony

The Town of Winthrop dedicated a memorial street sign in honor of US Navy Machinist Mate First Class Irving Francis Mycue, who was killed in the performance of his duty and in the service of his country during the D-Day Invasion of Normandy in World War II in 1944.

Mr. Mycue left behind a wife, Catherine Mycue, with five small children, the oldest being nine years old.

The memorial sign, honoring Irving Francis Mycue, was dedicated at the corner of Sewall and Highland Avenues. Mr. Mycue resided at 33 Sewall Ave.

Winthrop Veterans Service Officer Phil Ronan presided over the dedication ceremony.

“Irving Francis Mycue went with his fellow sailors to the D-Day Invasion off Normandy on the USS Meredith which he helped build, and unfortunately the Meredith hit a mine, and Mr. Mycue succumbed to his injuries,” Ronan told the assemblage. “Tonight, we are here to honor this gentleman.”

Town Council President James Letterie said, “We are here to honor Irving Francis Mycue for his service and ultimate sacrifice for the Town of Winthrop and the United States. He was not only part of the Greatest Generation, but he was also a hero. He left an incredible legacy with his family, and on behalf of the Town, I wanted to thank his family for attending today, and we’re so proud to be able to have this dedication ceremony. I thank Mr. Mycue for his service. He is a great American, and was a great hero for this country.”

Commander Steve White of the American Legion Post 146 said to the Mycue family, “Thank you for allowing us to honor Irving. It’s timely. It’s heartfelt. Though his family is here, I wish that his wife and his parents were here, and I believe that in spirit they are. Irving Mycue, United States Navy Machinist Mate, I salute you.”

Suzanne Marie, granddaughter of Irving Francis Mycue, speaking on behalf of the family, told the gathering, “I really appreciate everyone being here, and I appreciate this [dedication] being done so much. It would have meant the world to my mom, but I think she’s watching.”