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The images on the right are age-progressed to unknown ages.
Name: Gaetano Richard Vallese
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: May 14, 1979
Location Last Seen: Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York
Date of Birth: April 9, 1945
Age: 34 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, long and balding on top front
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Guy
Distinguishing Marks/Features: A tattoo on his upper right arm of a cross with a heart and "In Memory of Mom". At the time of his disappearance, he had a mustache.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Vallese was last seen at 8:30 p.m. on May 14, 1979 in Fishkill, NY. He was last seen driving northbound on the New York State Thruway, leaving New York City. His vehicle was located at his residence in Fishkill, NY on May 23, 1979. There was nothing missing from the home. He was reported missing by his estranged wife. Vallese may have been involved in organized crime in New York City. He has not been seen nor heard from since.
Agency Name: New York State Police Troop K
Agency Contact Person: Investigator Michael Dolcemascolo
Agency Phone Number: (845) 298-0952
Agency E-Mail: nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov
Agency Case Number: KWAP 79-700
NamUs Case Number: 9244
NCIC Case Number: M-108759045
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Added: 1/23/08; Last Updated: 11-13-2021 - By: Htmlcnvtr
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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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