1940
Born in Norwich, Connecticut, to Anthony Amendola and Anna Zinavage.
1958
Serves in the U.S. Navy.
1978
Becomes a CPR/first aid instructor for The Red Cross in Norwich, Connecticut.
1980
Becomes a biomedical technician at Backus Hospital.
1989
Becomes a nuclear armed security officer of the Special Tactical Response Team with United Nuclear Corp. in Uncasville, Connecticut.
1991
Receives a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Connecticut State University.
1993
Becomes a Foxwoods Security Officer for the Mashantucket Pequots in Ledyard, Connecticut.
1993
Authors “Deployment.”
1995
Founds Bratcon Co. in Baltic, Connecticut.
1995
Serves as vice president of the Norwich Area Veterans Council.