The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.
Frank Sarno
United States air force 1949-1952
korean war
staff sergeant
marksmanship badge
Francesco (Frank) Sarno was born in Enfield Connecticut on December 23, 1928, to Cardillo and Mary (Castillo) Sarno. He was one of nine children, the second youngest to eight sisters. Frank grew up on Windsor Street in Thompsonville.
Upon graduating from High School, Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served during the Korean War and was discharged in July 1952. While in the Air Force he was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming and was later transferred to a base in Europe, where he remained until his discharge. Frank worked in Statistical Services. He was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and earned the Marksmanship Badge.
After discharge from the Air Force, Frank enrolled in college and received his degree from the University of Hartford under the GI Bill. He married Ann (Sullivan) Sarno and had 4 children; a girl and triplet sons. Frank worked at Kaman Aerospace, where they made military helicopters. He retired after over 35 years of employment. During his retirement he enjoyed reading and gardening and especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Frank died on April 12, 2023, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his wife Ann, who died in 2001. Frank was a lifelong resident of Enfield. He was a member of the John Maciolek Post and the Knights of Columbus. He was a communicant of Saint Patrick’s Parish. The 2 most important things to Frank was his family and serving in the United States Air Force.
