His family was notified of his death on March 29th. Emidio's brother Tullio who served as Gunners a Mate 1st Class in the Coast Guard was home on leave when they received the tragic news. A memorial service was held in April. A memorial for Emidio was placed at St. Agnes Cemetery in West Chester.
Emidio's family received a letter from his Commanding officer, Lieutenant jg (Junior Grade) Joe F. Brown, who was hospitalized as a result of the attack.
"It is my saddest experience of the war to bring you this news. Although it will, in no way compensate for your loss, I hope you may find some consolidation in knowing that Emidio was a fine young man who was held in the highest esteem by all his shipmates and officers. He stood at his battle station with honor at all times, and I want you to know that his heroic sacrifice was made valiantly against common enemy, and that all of his shipmates and I, personally share your loss".
