Mr. Dragonette, 86, of Little Silver died peacefully on Driday, May 15th, 2009. Born in New York City, he lived in Brooklyn for almost 50 years, before moving to Little Silver 36 years ago. He graduated from Brooklyn College and received a masters Degree in Urban Planning from Columbia UNiversity School of Architecture. A Worlr War II Veteran, Mr.Dragonette served as an Army Air Force Transporter from january 1943 to February 1946. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Port Authority of NY and NJ as a City Planner and Project Administrator. He was credited for selecting the site for the World Trade Center. He is the beloved husband of his wife Catherine of 59 years, devoted father and father in law to Donna Dragonette and Bennett Gewirtz, Tom Dragonette, June and Bill Sustick. Loving grandfather to Mallory, Amanda, Gabe and Kate. Brother of Joseph. Mr. Dragonette was predeceased by his parents Antoinette and Joseph Dragonette, and by his brother Lt. Thomas Dragonette, in World War II.