Anthony Simeone, of Cranston, Rhode Island, quit high school at just 16-years-old to go to work before being drafted into World War II — where he fought in France and Germany, ...

Anthony Simeone, the 98-year-old who left school at the age of 16 in 1942 to support his family, was the guest of honor at a graduation ceremony at Cranston High School East on Thursday, Nov. 14 ...

Over 80 years after he had left to go to war, Anthony Simeone received his Cranston High School East degree. Afterwards, reporters gathered around him to ask about his life.

Anthony Simeone now says he finally feels like a part of him is complete. The ceremony was pomp and circumstance in Cranston on Thursday. “Today, we gather to honor Anthony Simeone, a remarkable man ...

Anthony Simeone, of Cranston, Rhode Island, finally got his high school diploma last week at the age of 98. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - At 98 years old, a World War II veteran from Rhode Island just received his high school diploma. Anthony Simeone now says he finally feels like a part of him is complete.

A WWII veteran was recently honored with his high school diploma over 80 years after dropping out. Anthony Simeone, the 98-year-old who left school at the age of 16 in 1942 to support his family ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - At 98 years old, a World War II veteran from Rhode Island just received his high school diploma. Anthony Simeone now says he finally feels like a part of him is complete.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - At 98 years old, a World War II veteran from Rhode Island just received his high school diploma. Anthony Simeone now says he finally feels like a part of him is complete.