Honoring 250 Years of America
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, we are honored to celebrate the veterans and service members who have answered the call to serve. Through tributes from our employees, customers, and community, and through meaningful opportunities to give back, we come together to honor their sacrifice, support their needs, and express our gratitude to those who have helped protect our nation and its values.
Honoring the Heroes at Amboy Bank
We are proud to recognize Amboy employees who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their commitment, courage, and dedication to our country continue to inspire us and reflect the values of service that strengthen both our local communities and our country.
Amboy Bank General Services Messenger
Service Branch: US Air Force
Rank: Sergeant
Title: Civil Engineer (Combat)
Years Served: 1970-1974
Honoring the Heroes in our Community
We are proud to recognize the veterans and service members honored by our customers and community members. Listed below are individuals whose service and dedication have left a lasting impact on the lives of those who know them.
- Javier Abrajan Barrientos, US Army, Private, 2 years of service
- Anthony Accurso, US Army National Guard, 4 years of service
- Orazio Agosta, US Navy
- Paul Altiero, US Air Force, Captain, 7 years of service
- Bob Angelini, US Army
- Tamara Aponte, US Army
- Robert Barrett, US Army, retired from the Army Reserves, served in Vietnam
- Ken Bedell, US Navy
- Robert Beni Sr, US Navy, Aviation Mechanic, Third Class, 4 years of service
- Michael Blake, US Army
- Milton Bloomfield, US Army, Corporal, 4 years of service, Military Police and French/Spanish interpreter
- Joseph Borowski, US Navy
- James Bowles; US Air Force; Lieutenant Colonel; 28 years of service; B-52 Pilot for 28 years, flew 100 combat flight hours, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, and Purple Heart recipient.
- Kristian Brendler, US Air Force, Master Sergeant, 10+ years of service
- Milton K Bright, US Army
- Frank Brigliadoro, US Army, served in World War II, received a Good Conduct medal and Victory medal
- Dr. Robert Carducci, US Army, Captain
- Robert Carducci Jr, US Army, Staff Sergeant
- Howard Cheung, US Army, PPC in World War II, Bronze Star medal recipient
- David Chmielewski, US Army, SP4, served in Vietnam
- Robert Cholewa, US Navy
- William Chudnovsky, US Army
- Edwin Ciafardini, US Navy
- Silvo Ciafardini, US Army
- Daniel Clarich, US Navy
- Richard Clay, US Navy
- Benjamin Cohen, US Army
- Lisa Combs, US Army, Sergeant, 15 years of service
- Sean Combs, US Army, Major, 27 years of service. Operating Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Patrick Compton, US Army, E-9, 10 years of service, Army Reserve
- John Cooney, served in World War II
- William Coyle, US Navy
- Joseph Crea, US Army, Sergeant, 4 years of service
- Ensig Aislim Crowe, US Navy, currently deployed
- Michael Crowley, US Navy, 20+ years of service
- Pat Cucuzzo, US Navy, Boatswain Mate 3rd Class, 3 years of service, served in the Gulf War
- Anthony M Daniels, US Army
- Philip De Fort Jr, US Navy, 2nd Class, 6 years of service, Aircraft Mechanic
- Albert Demarco, US Navy, 6 years of service
- Antonio Damas, US Special Forces, 4 years of service
- Vincent DeRosa, US Army, Sergeant, 4 years of service
- Robert Disch, US Marine Corps, Sergeant, 6 years of service
- Robert N Downey, US Navy
- Leo Druze, US Army
- Richard Duckett, US Army, served in World War II, Purple Heart recipient
- Charles Eaton, US Navy, Commander
- Geoffrey Eaton, US Air Force, Captain
- Vincent Finn, US Army, 4 years of service
- Jim Forbes, 82nd Airborne, XVIII Airborne Corps, 4 years of service
- Bryan Freeman, US Coast Guard, E-7 Chief Boatswains Mate, 18 years of service, currently serving
- John Giusti, US Navy
- Nathaniel Green Sr, US Marines, 20 years of service
- Michael Gorske, US Air Force, E-7, 20 years of service
- Raymond Guida, US Army
- Richard T Hamilton, US Marine Corps
- Peter Igneri, US Army
- Edison Irizarry, US Air Force, E-5, 18 years of service, SSgt
- Thomas Judd, US Army, 2 years of service, World War II Victory Medal recipient
- Peter Karagits, US Army
- Bernard Kozlak, US Air Force
- Sam Kuziw, US Marine Corps
- Louis Leonardelli, US Navy, E-4, 2 years of service, served in Vietnam
- Alan Loeffler, US Navy
- Benjamin Lore, US Army, First Sergeant, 23 years of service with 3 deployments, Bronze Star recipient
- Ernest Lunetta, US Navy, E-5 Petty Officer/Second Class, 8 years of service, Radio Control Room for sending and receiving messages to other naval ships, served on oil carriers to supply oil and supplies to other ships
- Anthony Malara, US Navy, 2 years of service
- Edward Marcon, US Army
- Joseph Marino, US Army, 2 years of service
- Thomas Markle, US Navy, Cpl
- Carmine Marra, US Navy, 20 years of service
- Daniel Marra, US Army
- Daniel Marra, US Marine Corps
- Michael Marra, US Air Force
- Lucille Mirra, US Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant
- Eugene Joel Mirra, US Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant
- Jeffrey Mirra, US Army, Specialist
- Felipe Martinez, US Army Air Corps, Corporal, 3 years of service, served in World War II
- Christopher McAtee, US Air Force, Corporal, 8 years of service
- Marquis McDonald, US Army National Guard, Sergeant
- Stephen McDonald, US Navy
- Thomas McDonald, US Navy
- Robert McClaren, US Navy
- Matthew McKelvey, US Army, Sergeant, 7 years of service
- Edward McNamara, US Air Force
- Joseph Medeiros, US Army National Guard, 5 years of service
- Nicholas Melenka, US Air Force, Master Sergeant, 25 years of service, Air Force MP- Trainer
- Edward Mendlowitz, US Army
- Sam Messinger, US Navy, Lt. Col.
- Michael A Minervini, US Navy
- Jeffrey Mirra, US Army, Specialist, 4 years of service
- Louis Montalbano, US Army
- Rufus Moore, US Navy
- William G Norman, US Army, Private, 4 years of service
- Charles Nouriqat I, US Army
- Charles Nouiqat III, US Air Force
- William O'Hara, US Air Force, 4 years of service
- Harry O'Neil, US Air Force, served in Vietnam
- Jamie Ortiz-Flores, US Marine Corps, 10 years of service
- John Parnaby, US Army
- Thomas L Parnaby, US Navy
- Justin Plunkett, US Navy
- Robert Priccaciante, US Marine Corps, 2 years of service, Military Police
- Frank Puchala, served in World War II
- Justin Purves, US Army, Captain, JAG Lawyer
- Ernest Read Jr., US Army, Sergeant, 4 years of service, Heavy Artillery
- George Renoux, US Army
- Steve Rodoquino, US National Guard
- James Roemer, US Navy, 4 years of service, USS Puget Sound
- Anthony V. Rubilotta, US Army, 4 years of service
- Mortin Rubin, US Navy
- Seymour Rubin, US Navy
- Anthony Santowasso, US Navy, TM-2, 4 years of service, served as TM-2 during the Cuban Blockade
- Matthew Segarra, US Air Force, Sergeant, 5 years of service, Air Force Master Tech
- Charles Shaw, US Army
- Al Sobocinski, US Army
- John Stark, US Coast Guard
- John H Stark, US Marine Corps
- Eddie Steward, US Army
- Edward Thomas, deployment in Korea
- Donald Thompson, US Coast Guard, Captain, 27 years of service, Search and rescue, law enforcement, and port security
- David Walker, US Navy, served in Vietnam
- William M Wheaton, US Air Force, Sergeant, 1 year of service; served in World War II as an Air Traffic Records Clerk recording takeoff and landing times, pilot names, and aircraft serial numbers; monitoring which planes were airborne, missing, or safely returned; updating status boards to give a real-time picture of squadron strength
- John Williams, US Army, served in World War II
- Chuck Winkler, US Navy, served in World War II
- John Winkler, US Navy, CB'S
- Edward Witt, US Marine Corps, Corporal, 2 years of service
- Dennis Zelinski, US Army
Donations for our Troops
Double Your Impact for Those Who Serve
Starting July 4, donations made through the Giving Center in Amboy Digital Banking to New Jersey-based nonprofits that support veterans, active-duty service members, and their families will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $250 per client. Together, we hope to raise up to $10,000 to help provide care, resources, and support for those who have served our country.
Supporting our Troops
Throughout this celebration, we’re coming together to give back to the brave men and women who protect our freedoms—through charitable giving, community events, and meaningful acts of appreciation as a way to show our thanks for their service and sacrifice.
Join us for the East Brunswick Veterans 5K Walk/Run
Join Team Amboy on Sunday, July 26, at 9:00 am at the East Brunswick Arts Center for a meaningful 5K event honoring those who have served our country. Whether you’re participating to show gratitude, support military families, or simply come together for a great cause, every step makes a difference. Walk, run, and rally with us in support of our veterans.
Introducing Amboy's Community Builder Mortgage
At Amboy, we believe in investing in the people who help make our communities stronger, safer, and better every day. That’s why our Community Builder Mortgage is designed to support educators, first responders, active military, and veterans on their path to homeownership.
This special program allows these pillars in our community to finance 80% of the home with a primary mortgage, 10% with a second loan, and put down just 10%. This helps reduce upfront costs, while also avoiding private mortgage insurance (PMI) and giving the borrowers the flexibility to keep more savings on hand.
Borrowers may choose a biweekly payment option on their first mortgage, which can help pay off the loan faster and may even qualify them for a lower interest rate compared to a traditional monthly mortgage.