Col (Ret.) C. Dennis Biondi

Arden Col (Ret.) C. Dennis Biondi, 91, born May 5, 1917 in Connecticut died Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Arden following a short illness. Col. Biondi retired from the US Army following 30 years of service and was a two time Purple Heart and three time Legion of Merit recipient along with numerous other medals and decorations. Following his retirement he worked in Paris for the American Newspaper Publishers Association as their International Representative. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Margaret E. Barrow Biondi. A memorial service will be held and Inurnment at St. Margarets Roman Catholic Church in Maggie Valley at a later date.