2023-2024
Sons of the American Legion
Detachment Commander
Peter J. De Angelis
Peter is originally from Brooklyn, NY and he currently lives with his wife Liette in Narrowsburg, NY, where they purchased their forever home in 2017. Peter’s eligibility for the Sons of The American Legion is from his father Prisco “Pete” DeAngelis, who served in the US Army during the Korean conflict 1952 to 1954 where he received two Purple Hearts. Peter’s father is also a member of the Michael A. Rawley Jr. Post 1636. His mother Ruth and his father both reside in Brooklyn, NY. Ruth is also an active member of Unit 1636.
Peter joined his Sons of The American Legion Michael A. Rawley Jr. Squadron 1636 Brooklyn New York in 1998, and has held numerous positions in his Squadron including Commander, Vice Commander. He is currently the Squadron Adjutant and Treasurer. He is also the chairman of the Americanism, Children and Youth, Toys for Tots and Membership committees for his Squadron . Peter often has his plate full when it comes to volunteering to help at all Post events.
Peter is also the Director of Post 1636 American Legion Riders program, and is active in the Kings County Sons of The American Legion where he has held the position of County Commander and County Vice Commander He is also VA&R Committee Chairman for the County. In the 2nd District Sons of The American Legion, he held the office of 2nd District Commander and 2nd District Vice Commander. Peter also sits on the Executive Committee of the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade.
Peter is married to his lovely wife Liette who is also a Charter Member and President of The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1636. Peter and Liette are also Licensed Foster Parents, filling a need of the local community. Peter’s wife Liette is also the Secretary/ Treasurer of the Post 1636 American Legion Riders, and volunteers her time at the Brooklyn V.A. hospital, and helping Peter out with all his VA&R duties. Peter has a 33 year old son named Anthony from his first marriage who is also a member of the Michael A. Rawley Jr. Sons of The American Legion Squadron 1636.
Peter is a Partner/Project Manager/Service and Installation Manager at B.G.P.S. (Brooklyn Guys Problem Solvers) located in Brooklyn, NY and he also owns Ninja Security Systems in Narrowsburg, NY. Peter and Liette also have 4 pets, 3 dogs and a turtle: Max, Buttons, Tonk and Sheldon.
Peter’s vision for the future will be to continue to support The American Legion Family programs and the local communities. He also intends to continue being involved in this GREAT organization of the Sons The American Legion!