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Recent Notices of Deceased Shipmates The Association has recently been advised of the passing on of the following Shipmates Names and information listed below have been furnished to the Association by others. The information is deemed to be creditable, however the accuracy of the data is not guaranteed. Obituaries, when available, are posted for informational purposes only, and will remain posted for approximately six (6) months after receipt. * Individuals are listed by Date of Death. * Obituaries are listed Alphabetically |
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| Name |
Ship |
Year(s) |
Date
of Death |
Obit? |
| Berg, Vernon |
CLG 4 | 1975 |
Jan. 27, 1999 | No |
| Peavy, Luther | CL 92 | 40's |
Mar. 02, 2000 | Yes |
| Sussex, Paul J. |
CLG 4 |
65-68 |
Feb. 27, 2008 |
Yes |
| Fields, George W. | CLG 4 | 45-46 |
Mar. 01, 2009 | Yes |
| Skidmore, Russell A. | CLG 4 |
1960's |
Jan. 25, 2010 |
No |
| Sherman, Eston L. Jr. | CL 92 |
46-48 | Feb. 04, 2010 | No |
| Driscoll, Richard E. | CL 92 |
46-48 | Mar. 05, 2010 | No |
| McClain, James G. | CL 92 | 45-47 | Apr. 17, 2010 | No |
| Greer, Johnny L. | CLG 4 |
59-63 | May 15, 2010 | No |
| Mancuso, Joseph J. | CLG 4 | 60's |
Aug. 04, 2010 | Yes |
| Hight, Milton A. | CL 92 | 47-49 | Aug. 24, 2010 | No |
| Deck, Ronald | CLG 4 | 60's |
Sep. 09, 2010 | Yes |
| Babb, Dewey E. | CLG 4 | 60-62 | Sep. 21, 2010 | Yes |
| Okon, Michael | CL 92 | 46-47 | Sep. 24, 2010 | Yes |
| Sturgill, Charles A. | CLG 4 | 63-67 | Sep. 26, 2010 | Yes |
| Bartell, Richard G. | CL 92 | 46-47 | Oct. 12, 2010 | Yes |
| Haskell, Henry B. | CL 92 | 1945 | Oct. 22, 2010 | Yes |
| Dawkins,
"D", Dennis, W. |
CLG 4 | 75-76 |
Mar. 01, 2011 |
Yes |
| DeCosta, Paul A. | CL 92 | 46-47 |
Mar. 21, 2011 | Yes |
| Moore, Withers M. | CLG 4 | 60's |
Mar. 23, 2011 | Yes |
| Loeffler, Leonard J. | CL 92 | 45-46 |
May 14, 2011 | Yes |
| Smith, John W. | CLG 4 | 60's |
May 21, 2011 | Yes |
| Ritchey, George W. | CLG 4 | 68-70 | May 26, 2011 | Yes |
| Acker,
Charles David |
CLG4 |
66-69 |
Jun. 17, 2011 |
Yes |
| Changes, Michael G. | CL 92 | 47-49 | Jun. 18, 2011 | Yes |
| Ulanoski, Joseph P. | CLG 4 | 60's |
Jul. 31, 2011 | Yes |
| Sepcich,
Brian J. |
CLG
4 |
75-76 |
Aug.
09, 2011 |
Yes |
| Sheppard, John R. | CLG
4 |
61-64 |
Aug.
08, 2011 |
Yes |
| Hoeppner, Frederick R. |
CL
92 |
45-47 |
Sep.
05, 2011 |
Yes |
| Philbeck,
Earl "Glen" |
CL
92 |
45-46 |
Oct.
02, 2011 |
Yes |
| Lyon, Eugene F. |
CLG 4 | 1960 |
Oct. 07, 2011 | Yes |
| Lamoureux, Robert B. |
CLG 4 |
1969 |
Oct. 09, 2011 |
Yes |
| Quercio, Dante J. | CL 92 | 40's |
Oct. 28, 2011 | Yes |
| Taaffe, Philip G. | CL 92 | 45-46 |
Nov. 28, 2011 | Yes |
| Monks, Leonard | CL 92 | 46-48 |
Dec. 05, 2011 | Yes |
| Maloney, Philip T. | CL 92 | 45-46 |
Dec. 16, 2011 | Yes |
| Patulak, Richard J. | CLG 4 | 60's |
Dec. 22, 2011 | Yes |
| Libera, John J. |
CLG
4 |
68-69 |
Dec.
29, 2011 |
No |
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Home: Spring
City, PA Date of Death: June 17, 2011 Place of Birth: Norristown Birthdate: September 25, 1944 Age: 66 Interment: Private Biography Charles David Acker, 66, husband of Emily (Gallagher) Acker of Spring City, formally of Bridgeport, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at his home. He was born in Norristown to the late Charles Henry and the late Mary (Thoczuk) Acker. A 1962 graduate of Norristown High School. David was employed for over forty years as a truck driver driving for various trucking companies until his retirement. David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the USS Little Rock Association; he enjoyed Star Trek and had a passion for trains. He is survived by a daughter: Tammy Harris of Bridgeport and two grandchildren: Emily Miller and Bradley Harris Jr., also brothers: Carl H. Acker and Daniel Acker; and a son-in-law: Carl Miller; he is predeceased in death by a daughter: Lisa Miller and a sister: Virginia Walters His funeral services and burial are being held private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in his memory to the USS Little Rock Association, 53 Griswald Road, Ellington, CT 06029; On-line tributes may be made at www.sgsfuneralhome.com. The funeral arrangements are in the care of Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home. Condolence cards and letters may be sent to David's brother: Mr. Daniel Acker 505 Main Street Harleysville PA 19438-2220 (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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Lt. Cmdr. Dewey Eugene Babb (US Navy ret.) passed away from natural causes on the morning of Tuesday, September 21, 2010, in San Diego, CA. He touched many lives with his patience, generosity, and humor. He will be fondly remembered for these qualities and many others. Dewey was the man on whom others could rely in time of need and was always ready with a story or piece of useful advice. He could fix anything. He will be greatly missed. Dewey was born on the fifth day of August, 1929 in Asheville, NC to Dewey A. Babb and May McKinney Babb where he lived until moving to Wilmington, NC in 1943. In 1946, Dewey joined the Merchant Marine and soon thereafter the US Navy, where he served until retiring in 1975. During this period he advanced through the ranks from Fireman Second Class to Lieutenant Commander. Lt. Cmdr. Babb served on seven ships, including the USS Nereus (AS-17), USS New Jersey (BB-62), USS Frontier (AD-25), USS Little Rock (CLG 4), USS Guadeloupe (AO-32), USS Isle Royale (AD-29) and USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37). His wartime deployments included Korea and Vietnam, during which he was tasked with repairing battle damage to Destroyers in Da Nang Harbor. Interspersed among these assignments were tours on three Pacific fleet staffs: Commander Cruiser Destroyer Force, Commander Amphibious Force, and Commander Naval Surface Force, where he served as a Type Desk Material Officer for various ship classes including Destroyers, Cruisers, Amphibious and Fleet Command Ships. After retiring from the Navy in 1975, Lt. Cmdr. Babb immediately began work in the private sector. He spent the next twenty-four years as a senior engineer employed by private corporations for which he developed, planned, programmed and executed modernization of and system replacement in Pacific Fleet Amphibious ships. Lt. Cmdr. Babb permanently retired in 1999. Dewey is survived by his beloved wife and companion of 26 years, Ifigenia Phillippidou Babb and three children: Linda Lovejoy, Robert Babb, Sarah Babb; a stepson, Peter Jana; brother Allen Babb; sister Gayle Babb; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A memorial followed by reception will be held at One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, San Diego, CA on October 17 at 11:00 am. A military funeral followed by reception will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA on November 19 at noon. He was a real shipmate. Sailor, rest your oars. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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Richard George Bartell, 82, of 13 Liberty St., Bemus Point, NY passed away peacefully Tuesday (October 12, 2010) in his home following a long battle with mesothelioma. He was born February 22, 1928 in Curwensville, PA the son of William Joseph and Elizabeth Sandri Bartell. Richard was a 1945 graduate of Curwensville High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Cambria for a few months before transferring to the USS Little Rock from 1946 until 1947. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Chautauqua Brick for 30 years. Earlier while living in PA, he worked at Sandri Supply Company and Bartell Excavating. He was a member of Ellery Memorial Post 947 VFW, the USS Little Rock Association, and was active in Boy Scouts and coaching Little League Baseball. Surviving are his wife, Colene Harper Bartell whom he married June 4, 1954; four children, Joni Bartell of Curwensville; Richard W. Bartell of China; Randy Bartell of Holmdel, NJ; Tim Bartell of Bemus Point; a sister, Marian Schalk of Curwensville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, his twin, Dorothy Briggs; and Melva Shick. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel G. McBride, pastor of Bemus Point United Methodist Church will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 West Fairmount Ave Lakewood, NY 14750; or Bemus Point Fire Department, PO Box 306, Bemus Point, NY 14712; or Bemus Point Library 13 Main St., Bemus Point, NY 14712. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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June 18, 2011 age 81. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Paul (Traci) & Christine. Dear grandfather of Jonathon. Visitation at O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Monday 2-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 10 AM at the funeral home. Mr. Changes was a WWII Veteran. Interment at Glen Eden Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the USS Little Rock Association, In Memory of Michael G. Changes, 10 Bayberry Lane, South Salem, NY 10590-1414. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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As only he could, Dennis "D." Edward Dawkins found a way to combine the loves of his life. He loved God, he loved his country, he loved his fellow servicemen, and he loved his family. Born April 28, 1957, in Kansas City, Kansas, to U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Jack Dawkins and Sharrelian (Sharry) Dawkins, serving his country just came natural to D. After graduating from Shawnee Mission East High School in May 1975, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the end of the Vietnam era. His service in the Marines took him to Europe, Panama, Asia, including two assignments in Lebanon, and north of the Arctic Circle. D. assisted with the relocation of Cambodian refugees, conducted combat exercises with NATO, served as platoon sergeant and completed two sea deployments. In 1986, SSGT Dawkins transferred to the Marines Corps Reserves in Kansas City, Missouri, and later to the Army Reserves in June 2005 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His exemplary service to the Marines and Army earned him the Army Commendation Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, and Humanitarian Service Medal, among many others. D. married Pam Popma in 1979, and the couple was blessed with two awesome children, Shaun Dawkins and Heather Dawkins, both of Lee's Summit, Missouri. The couple divorced and later D. married the love of his life and his best friend, Rhonda Bratton, August 18, 1995. Following his full-time military service, D. held several positions in business and computer fields. Outside work, his passions were his children and their activities, refereeing soccer, and studying history and genealogy. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and the Rosedale Masonic Lodge. D. passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Overland Park, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Debbie Dawkins, of Overland Park, Kansas; grandmother, Marian Jenkins, of Brunswick, Missouri; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was welcomed in Heaven by his grandfathers, Rev. R. E. Dawkins and Earl Jenkins; grandmothers, Laverne Dawkins and Zella Opal (Cotten) Jenkins; father-in-law, James Bratton; and mother-in-law, Shirley Bratton. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 8th, at the First Baptist Church of Overland Park; inurnment will be 10 a.m., Thursday, at Leavenworth Nat'l Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Army Emergency Relief Fund, www.aerhq.org donations, memorial donations. Share a memory, sign an online guest book, or express your condolences at www.overlandparkchapel.com. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66204, PH: 913.648.6224 - -- - - - “Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business on great waters; They have seen the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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Ron Deck, 68, Hillsboro, ND passed away Thursday, Sept 9, 2010 at his home surrounded by family. Ronald Paul Deck was born December 19, 1941 to Paul and Marie (Hoffart) Deck in Harvey, ND. He attended grade school in rural Selz, ND. He graduated high school from Notre Dame Academy Willow City, ND. He then attended St. John's University in Collegeville, MN. He served in the US Navy from Sept 1961 thru Jan 1966. He served aboard the USS Little Rock and the USS Constellation as a veteran of the Vietnam War. On October 22, 1965 he married Barbara Egan of Bremerton, WA. They moved to Carson City, NV where Ron got his crop spraying training. They then moved to Goodland, KS where he had his first crop spraying job. From there they went to Reno, NV where he completed his commercial license with instrument rating and instrument instructor in both fixed and rotary wing. He then moved to Bismarck, ND and worked for AgriChemical Aviation as a flight instructor. In 1970, he began Deck Flying Service in Hillsboro, ND with a Piper J-3 Cub. Which is now Sky Tractor Supply and operating three turbine ag aircraft along with supplying aircraft parts worldwide, and being a number one leader in the GPS ag market. In March 2010 Ron was inducted in the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame. He is survived by wife Barb; children: Peg (Tony) Klemetson; Cheryl (Steve) Fugleberg; Mike (Denise) Deck; Wendy (Jay) Alfson all of Hillsboro. Brian Egan, Lake Jackson, TX; and Audra (Gabe) Mayo, Fargo, ND. Fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his mother Marie Deck, Harvey, ND; sister Kathy (Merle) Moen, Rapid City, SD; brother Herb (Peggy) Deck, Round Rock, TX. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Ken. An H-509 Scholarship at Hillsboro High School and NAAA scholarship will be established with all memorials. You may send them to the Ron Deck Scholarship at Dakota Heritage Bank, PO Box 208, Hillsboro, ND 58045. |
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Westville, NJ on March 21, 2011. Age 82 years. An outgoing, well liked man; Paul was known for his love of family and friends and good sense of humor. In the US Navy, Paul proudly served at the end of WWII and had the talent and honor to play many "Bugle Calls" while stationed onboard the USS Little Rock. The friendly island of Aruba became a second home to Paul and Myrtle in the last 15 years, where they enjoyed many care free days and forged many special friendships. Prior to retirement, Paul provided for his family by working as a bricklayer, as well as a crane operator for The Reading RR. He is the beloved husband of 62 years to Myrtle (nee Marion); devoted father of Paul R. (Anne), Linda, Rick (Helen) and the late Carol; dear brother of Lois Zook, Ruth Stecher, Esther Vital and the late Mary Parry; loving grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 7 and great great grandfather of 2. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing 9:30-10:45 AM and Funeral Mass 11 AM Saturday in St. Anne RC Church, Rt. 130 S. @ Highland Ave., Westville. Interment with military honors, Gloucester Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown. Tributes and memories may be shared at: www.mcgfuneral.com. |
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Longtime Eastwood (MD) resident George Werner Fields died March 1 (2009?) at his daughter's home in Berkshire. He was 81. Mr. Fields retired from Maryland Drydock Co. after a long career as a welder. During daily walks with his pet dogs, Bandit and Raggs, Mr. Fields enjoyed stopping along the way to talk with his neighbors. He served aboard the USS Little Rock during his U.S. Navy service. Predeceased in 1997 by his wife, Carolyn C. (nee Connor), he will be missed by daughter Sharon Witkowski of Berkshire, son Edward D. Fields of Essex, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 4 at C. S. Zeiler and Son Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Lawn Cemetery. |
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A memorial service for Henry Breed Haskell, age 83, of Montgomery will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. Henry was born July 8, 1927 in Lynn, Massachusetts and passed away October 22, 2010 at his home in Montgomery, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II on the USS Little Rock, and in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War, retiring after 25 years of service. He was a crew member of the B36's - B52's earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters. He was a member of the 1st Lone Star Honor Flight. Henry was a long-time member of the St. James Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Haskell of Montgomery; sons, Mark Haskell of Montgomery and Frank Haskell and wife Jody of Liberty Hill; sisters, Calista Green of Norwich, Connecticut and Sylvia Tallman and husband Carter of Andover, Massachusetts; brother, Joseph Haskell of Nahant, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Holly Haskell and Carrie Haskell. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77057. You are invited to leave condolences for the family on our website at www.cashnerconroe.com. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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Hoeppner,
Frederick R. "Fred" Capt USN
Captain
Frederick R. Hoeppner, Ret., was born Feb. 7, 1918 in Seattle, Wash.,
to Otto and Ann Hoeppner.
Fred passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2011. Fred attended Seattle schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1936. He also attended the University of Washington (1936 - 1940), where he was the captain of the swim team. While working at Pritchard Beach, he met his future wife, Grace Kauffman. They were married in 1942. While at the U of W, Fred was selected for the V-7 program and commissioned as ensign, U.S.N.R. Fred's first station was the USS California, until Dec. 7, 1941. During his career he was commanding officer of several destroyers (DDR). After serving various shipboard commands, Fred retired from the US Navy in 1969 with the rank of captain. After retirement Fred and Grace came to the San Juan Islands. Grace passed away later in 1969. 1972, Fred married Margaret (Peg) Givens. Peg and Fred built their home on Mitchell Bay. They were both active in community affairs, especially the medical center. Fred and Peg were members of the Yacht Club, Power Squadron, Sailing Club, and Sailing Foundation. They made many friends on San Juan Island and around the world through their sailing adventures. Many friends followed Fred's and others racing adventures through his column, "On the Waterfront", in the Journal of the San Juan Islands. Fred is survived by wife, Peg, lifelong friend and brother-in-law, Don Kauffman, stepchildren Craig Givens and partner Betsy Gregory (London, England), Carol and husband David Krohn (Kennewick, Wash.), son-in-law Jim Swan, sister-in-law Gloria and husband Earl Kornbrekke, grandchildren Courtland, Weston, Andrea, and great-grandchild William; niece Connie and husband Neil Patterson, nephews Bruce and wife Mary Kauffman, and Mark Hoeppner and family. He is also survived by special neighbors and friends, Jean and Oliver Noste, Howard and Mary Lewis, Jennifer and Jonathan Bryant, Carol and Dale Marble, Linda and Lee Marble, and John and Ann Bailey. Fred is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Ann Hoeppner, brother Carroll Hoeppner, stepdaughter Margaret Swan, and nephew Paul Kauffman. At Fred's request, no funeral service will be held. However, a Celebration of Life/Wake is planned for the future — date and location will be announced. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The Sailing Foundation (P.O. Box 2464) or the Friday Harbor Chapter of the Power Squadron. Both organizations are nonprofit and centered around education, which was very close to Fred's heart. Evans Funeral Home (Anacortes) is handling arrangements, please visit their website (www.evanschapel.com) and share a favorite "Fred story". As everyone who met Fred realizes, he was one of a kind, a very special person. — Family of Fred Hoeppner (Posted on Little Rock website 08 Oct 2011) |
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Dover, NH – Robert B. Lamoureux, age 64 of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Bob was born in Newport, VT, on November 12, 1946, the son of Gerard and Rose (Prive) Lamoureux. He was raised in Vermont, Connecticut and had graduated from Dover High School. Following High School, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country in the HA(L)-3 Seawolf Squadron in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged. (Ed. note: Bob also served in the Helo Division on the USS Litle Rock in 1969.) Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his granddaughters. As a younger man he liked to spend his time fly-fishing. He also liked the company and companionship of his two dogs. Throughout his career, Bob had worked at Simplex, The Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard, and as a professional truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jacquelyn (Loughlin) Lamoureux of Dover. His son, Daryle Lamoureux and his wife Caroline, and their two daughters, Sasha and Zoe of Rollinsford. Sister, Jeanine Brindle of NC and several nieces and nephews also survive him. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, from 10 – 11:00 AM at Tasker Funeral Home 621 Central Ave in Dover. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover, NH. In-lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory are requested to: MGH Neurocritical Care Unit 15 Parkman Street Boston, MA 02114 (Posted on Little Rock website 08 Dec 2011) |
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June 12, 1922 - May 14, 2011 Leonard J. "Lefty" Loeffler, 88, was born June 12, 1922 in Pueblo and passed away at 11:11 a.m. May 14, 2011 in Denver. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard "Len" and Erma Loeffler; and by his daughter, Karen Allen. Survived by children, Karol (Nick Lundy) Loeffler, Linda Loeffler and son-in-law Larry Hays, and L.J. Loeffler III. Also survived by grandson, Bill (Teresa) Allen; sister, Cecelia Dennerline; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends, and his very special friend, his beloved dog Mitzi. Lefty was a retired ironworker and was a life member of Ironworkers local #750. He was noted for his expertise in the field of structural iron. Lefty graduated from Central High School in 1946 and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Little Rock. He was a member of the USS Little Rock Association and was an original plank owner. Cremation, with a memorial service 2p.m. Tuesday at TG McCarthy Funeral Home. There will be a reception following the service at Klamm's Shell Bar and Restaurant, 424 W. Northern Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Denver Hospice, 8299 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO. |
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Eugene F. Lyon of Newport, VT died on October 7, 2011, at the Bel-Aire Center in Newport. Mr. Lyon was born in Newport, the only son of Paul and Simone (Turgeon) Lyon. Except for his military service, he spent most of his life in Newport, which he considered God's special place. Mr. Lyon loved sports and played baseball, football, and basketball for Newport High School; in adulthood, he coached Little League. He joined the Navy in 1958 and was a proud Plank Owner (original member of the first crew of the newest ship commissioned) of the USS Little Rock, a guided missile cruiser that was commissioned on June 3, 1960. He was a gung-ho missileman and spent time in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Port Au Prince, Haiti, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Malta, Italy, France, Turkey, and Greece during his tour of duty. After completing his military service, he returned to Newport and spent 30 years employed by Butterfield Division, UTD in Derby Line, retiring in 1996. Mr. Lyon was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion Post #21 of Newport, which became his second home and where he spent countless happy hours playing cards and darts. He also endured lots of ribbing for being one of the few local fans of the hapless Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians. He was passionate and extremely well informed on politics and was a walking encyclopedia of sports trivia and statistics, often engaging in heated debates on those two subjects at the Legion. His friendship with other legionnaires and their wives gave him immeasurable pleasure and the caring and concern shown by many of them when he became ill was a great source of comfort. Although single for many years prior to his death, he had been married three times and remained on very friendly terms with his first wife, the former Marion Prue, whose son, Dana, he adopted. Mr. Prue was killed in a tragic snowmobile accident in January of 1997, at the age of 16, an emotional blow from which Mr. Lyon never fully recovered. He is survived by his sisters: Marie Lyon Mack and her husband, Steve, of Summerville, South Carolina, and Simone Lyon Vitagliano and her husband, Joe, of Ocala, Florida; by two nieces: Tiffany Scott Apperson and her husband, Edmund, of Shorewood, Minnesota, and Bettina Judd Oeschger and her husband, Jeff, of Marietta, Georgia; by a nephew, Brian Judd of Morgan; by an aunt, Frances Phillips of Chesterfield, Virginia; and by cousins: Suzette Campbell, Jeannine Glynn, Sue Taylor, Sally Austin, Cora Marandola, Howard Lyon, Jay Lyon Jr., Joyce Raposa, and Rae Parenteau. A brief memorial service will be held at the American Legion at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport, which will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Newport Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 911, Newport, Vermont 05855. |
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Philip T. Maloney 84 of Troy passed into eternal rest on Friday morning Dec. 16, 2011, suddenly at his residence. Born in Troy, Philip was the son of the late George and Ruth Riley Maloney Sr. and loving and devoted husband of Mary Grace Bevevino Maloney of Troy. Philip graduated from St. Michael's School and La Salle Institute both in Troy. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Little Rock CL 92 and the USS Missouri BB-63 as a fire control director MK 38. Upon his discharge he came back and worked at Behr Manning Corp. in Watervliet. When the Korean War began he was recalled and assigned to the USS Missouri from Aug. 5, 1950 to Oct. 18, 1951. During that time he participated in two invasions and was the second last ship from Wonsam Harbor. He also participated in the fifteen bombardment of Korea. When he returned he began his employment with the U.S. Postal Service for the next 33 years retiring in 1984 as the supervisor of the Lansingburgh Post Office. He was a member of St. Michael's Men's club, the Troy Elks, Past President of the Patroon Club and a former member of the CRAB Club in Troy. He was a life member and past commander of the DAV # 38, past Dep. Chief of staff of the DAV of NY. Member of Missouri BB 63 Association and the USS Little Rock Association. Philip was also the past treasurer of the South Troy Little League and a lifetime member of Rev. Francis Kelly DAV., he was also an original Commander of Honor of deceased veterans of Rensselaer County and was a board member and current President of The Troy Post Office Credit Union. Philip was a communicant of St. Michael's Church in Troy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the trips with the Patroon Club that he made with his son Timothy to see Mets and Yankee baseball games. In addition to his wife, Mary, Philip is also survived by his loving son Timothy (Kim) Maloney of Troy and his very special and loved granddaughter Caitlin Maloney of Troy. He was pre-deceased by his two brothers George Maloney Jr. and John J. Maloney. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Philip will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:45 a.m. from The Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville N.Y. Contributions in Philip's memory may be made to the American Heart Association , 440 New Karner Road, Albany NY 12205 |
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Joseph James Mancuso loving father, brother and husband, was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania September 5, 1929 and died August 4, 2010. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1947. He honorably served our country for over twenty years in the Pennsylvania National Guard from August 29, 1946 until October 29, 1947 and in the United States Navy from September 24, 1947 to June 1, 1967. He faithfully served our country in the Korean Conflict on the USS Oriskany, USS Philippine Sea, and he also served on the USS Midway, USS John R. Pierce and USS Little Rock. He attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in December 16, 1960. He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Korea Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and two Good Conduct Medals. He received his AA degree while in the Navy. Joseph retired to Florida where he raised two children with his wife and became a neighbor and friend to many in Plant City, Florida. “We love you Dad and we miss you.” He is survived by Rhonda Mancuso, his daughter and Joseph J. Mancuso, Jr., his son and brother Peter Kiehart. “You will be in our hearts and our minds now and forever.” A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10 from 5-8pm with a funeral service on Wednesday August 11, 2010 at 11AM at the Blount & Curry Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 West Bearss Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Burial with full military honors will be held thereafter at the Florida National Cemetery at 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida. All are welcome. |
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Leonard James Monks Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2011, at St. Mary Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, and later moved to the newly established Levittown area to raise his family. He was a retiree of Plavins where he worked as a salesman and manager. Lenny and his family were the proud owners of Lenny Monks Garage. He was a WWII Navy Veteran who served in the Mediterranean operating landing crafts. He also served aboard the U.S.S. Missouri and the U.S.S. Little Rock. He was a member and past commander of the VFW Billington Post. He was an usher for many years at St. Joseph the Worker Church where he was an original parishioner who helped in the construction and finishing of the church and rectory. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He treasured his family and loved celebrating holidays; especially Christmas. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Mary Monks; and his sister Marinell Coleman. Lenny will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 63 years Irene M. (nee: Petrino); his children Irene M. Kazan and her husband Steven, Leonard J. Jr. and his wife Michele, and Mary Lou Garris and James. He is the loving grandfather of Tina, Ronnie, Irene, Stephanie, Michele, Toni, Lucy, Grant, Laura, Kimberly, Lenny III, and James; and 13 adoring great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, 6-9pm, and Sat., 8-9am, at the Galzerano Funeral Home, 430 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. Funeral Mass, 10am, at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. |
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Withers McAlister Moore, of Lonoke, died on March 23, 2011. He was a fifth generation Methodist minister born in Cabot, Arkansas on November 12, 1926 to the Rev. Dr. Robert Bowen Moore, Sr. and Mary Lillian McAlister Moore. After graduating in 1943 from Pine Bluff High School, he enrolled in the U.S. Navy V-12 Commissioning Program at Arkansas A&M in Monticello. Upon completion, he was commissioned an Ensign at the age of 18 and served out the last days of World War II in the Pacific theater. Following the war, Withers returned home and earned a Bachelor of Art Degree from Hendrix College in the Class of 1946. In the summer of 1948, while attending training for public school teachers, he met and married the love of his life, Betty LaVerne Moore on August 18, 1948. Following a short teaching career, he enrolled at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and earned a Bachelor of Divinity (Seminary) Degree in 1951 and was ordained an Elder in the Little Rock Conference where he was appointed to the Sherrill/Tomberlin Charge. In June of 1953, Withers was selected for Active Duty in the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps and was commissioned in the grade of Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Over the course of the next 27 years, he served in a variety of challenging assignments in many parts of the world. In May, 1964, he completed additional postgraduate study at Yale University to earn a Masters Degree in Systematic Theology. In the years following, he served in such assignments as Chaplain aboard the USS Little Rock (CLG 4), Staff Chaplain for the Commander-In-Chief of U.S. Naval European Forces and as the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Chaplain. In 1975, he was selected for promotion to the grade of Rear Admiral, and through his remaining service years oversaw the entire world-wide ministry of the 1400 member U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps. Admiral Moore retired from Naval Service at the age of 54 on July 1, 1980 after serving his final tour of duty as the Deputy Chief of Chaplains in Washington, D.C. Upon returning “home” to Arkansas, he was appointed to serve as pastor of Des Arc First United Methodist Church from 1982 to 1988. Since retiring from the ministry in 1988, Withers and Betty have enjoyed 23 years of retirement in their Lonoke home. Withers spent a lifetime in loyal service to God; he was a strong and gifted leader, generous beyond measure, and a man of gentle humor. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 62 years; daughter, Catherine Reynolds of El Dorado, AR; son, Rev. Dr. Russell R. Moore of Crossett, AR and daughter, Rev. Dr. N .Robin Moore of Little Rock, AR; brother, Rev. Dr. Robert B. Moore, Jr. of Benton, AR; sister, Martha Sue Jefferies of Little Rock, AR; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Britt Skarda. A private graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be given in his name to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St.,Little Rock, AR 72207 or First United Methodist Church in Crossett, 500 Main St., Crossett, AR 71635. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. |
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Michael Okon 82, of Halcott Center, passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. He was born November 6, 1927. He was the loving father of Michael Jr., Steven and Valerie and grandpa to Evan and Michael and leaves his loving Lab Luke. Michael was a dedicated ex-chief of the Vigilant Fire Company of Great Neck, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. Please join us for a special service to be held on Friday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Gerald H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. Funeral arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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Richard J. Patulak died December 22, 2011 at his home in Oakland Park, Florida. Formerly of Marlborough and Provincetown, Massachusetts, Richard graduated from Marlborough High School in the Centennial class of1960. He subsequently enlisted and spent four years in the US Navy aboard the USS Little Rock. After the Navy, he worked for many years at General Motors in Framingham before moving to Provincetown. Richard retired to Oakland Park, Florida six years ago. He is predeceased by his parents Mero and Millissa (Bokorny) Patulak and his brother, David. He is survived by his sisters, Millissa and Mary Patulak, and Naomi Bellmore, his brothers Gerard, Michael, and Stephen Patulak, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at the Immaculate Church, Prospect St. in Marlborough on Monday, January 16th at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to AIDS Project Worcester, 85 Green St, Worcester, MA 01604 |
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March 2, 2000 LAKE WALES, FL He was a native of Unadilla, Ga., who came to the area from Tampa, in 1950. He was a retired worker for both Alcoma and Waverly Growers. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the Mediterranean aboard the USS Little Rock. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Peavy of Lake Wales; four daughters, Judy Buxton, Elaine Mimbs and Alison Chavis, all of Lake Wales, and Paulette Holley of Lexington, Ky.; four sons, John Peavy, Rick Peavy and Kenneth Lewis, all of Lake Wales, and Donald L. Robbins III of Oceanside, Calif.; a sister, Lavonia Fowler of Hawkinsville, Ga.; three brothers, Hendell Peavy and Marvin Peavy, both of Hawkinsville, Wendell Peavy of Valdosta, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Juanita Peavy. Services will be private. Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales FL |
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Rock Hill, South Carolina - Earl Glen Philbeck, age
90, formerly of South Powell Street, Forest City, died Sunday, October
2, 2011 at Autumn Care Center, Forest City. A native of Rutherford
County, he was the son of the late Thomas D. Lee Philbeck and Nora
Elizabeth Digh and the widower of the late Dorothy Gamble Philbeck. He
was a member of Florence Baptist Church, an avid golfer, retired from
Stonecutter Mills Corporation, and was a US Navy veteran of World War
II. Survivors include a daughter, Glenda June Philbeck of (Gastonia)
Rutherfordton; a sister, Marjorie P. Metcalf of Columbus, NC; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 o' clock
in the morning, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in the Padgett & King
Chapel with Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment will follow in the
Cool Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the
service on Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the
Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway Street, Forest
City, NC 28043. The Padgett & King Mortuary is in charge and an
online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com.
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Webmaster's Note: Letters written by Earl "Glen" Philbeck have contributed greatly to the ship's chronology for the years 1945 and 1946. These letters were sent primarily to his wife Dorothy. The letters were part of a collection of Philbeck's Navy memorabilia obtained by USS Little Rock shipmate Wayne McDermott (MU2 1968-1970). From the letters we know Earl married Dorothy "Dot" Gamble) before the start of the war. They later had two children, a son Thomas and a daughter Glenda. Earl's son "Tommy" was born in 1939 prior to his Dad enlisting in the NavyTommy remained in Forest City and died in 2010. Earl's daughter Glenda June was born in 1945. She too remained in the Forest City area and resides in a local nursing home as of this writing. Glen's wife Dorothy was living in the Forest City area the entire time her husband was in the Navy. After his discharge shipmate Philbeck returned to Forest City and remained in the area for the rest of his life. He was predeceased by both his wife and his son. Earl had several brothers and several sisters according to family friend Martha Jane McFarland. One sister, Marjorie, survived him and resides in Columbus, NC. (Posted on Little Rock website 03 Jan 2012) |
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SHREWSBURY, Mass. - Dante J. Quercio, 82, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully after a long illness on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 in the care of his loving family. Dante is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Rose (Morano) Quercio; his loving children: a son, Dante F. Quercio of Auburn, and a daughter, Maria D. Quercio and her partner Jane Saunders-Mills of Hyannis; three grandchildren of whom he was so proud, Jamie M. Quercio, Dante A. Quercio and his wife Michelle, and Marisa Leigh Dailey and her husband Ryan; four great-grandchildren: Abigail, Nicholas, Seamus, and Ella; a sister, Gloria Franciosa; two brothers, Marino Quercio and his wife Tammy of West Orange N.J., and Benny Quercio and his wife Lorraine of Las Vegas; a former daughter-in-law, Elaine Ettenberg, and many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces. Dante was predeceased by a son, Peter J. Quercio who died in 1985, and six brothers, Leo, Michael, Gerry, Albert, Matteo and Frederick Jr. Dante was born in Worcester, the son of the late Frederick J. Quercio, Sr. and Maria (Candelma) Quercio and lived in Shrewsbury most of his life. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and attended Worcester State College. He proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Little Rock and The U.S. S. Amphion, and was an Underwater Demolition Diver. Dante worked for the Commonwealth Gas Company in Worcester for 45 years as a surveyor and senior advisor before he retired. He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed creative writing, working on several inventions of his own, and tinkering in his woodworking shop. But his most precious times were those spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Cape Cod. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Dante was a long-time member of St Anne's Church in Shrewsbury, the Knights of Columbus Pope John Council 5481, and the East-Side Post #201 American Legion. Dante's funeral will be held Thursday from the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Calling hours in the funeral home are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Entombment will be in St. Johns Cemetery Mausoleum. Member's of the Pope John Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. for their ritual, and members of the East Side Post #201 will meet at 6:45 for their ritual. |
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George William Ritchey, 60, of Greenfield, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 26, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Franklin County in Columbus on Sept. 10, 1950, he was the son of George Landon Ritchey and Edna Viola (Stoneburner) Robbins. He was a 1968 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School. George served in the United States Navy from 1968 through 1972. He earned his associate's degree in public safety/EMS from Columbus State in 2002. He earned a bachelor's degree in public safety management from Franklin University in 2008. He retired from the Ohio Department of Corrections. He was passionate bout the field of EMS, working over the years as an EMT-Paramedic and as an instructor. He was a member of the American Legion and USS Little Rock Association. On Feb. 9, 1973, he married Barbara Crago, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Nathaniel (Nichole) Ritchey of Greenfield and a daughter, Miranda (Eric) Wise of Greenfield; four grandchildren, Landon and Kayla Ritchey and Robert and Abby Wise; one sister, Freida (Ted) Hall of Columbus; two brothers, Joseph (Miriam) Ritchey of Spokane, Wash. and Harold (Carrie) Smith of Greenfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jennie Oglesby; his stepfather, Donald Robbins; and his stepmother, Audrey Ritchey. In keeping with his wishes, his remains have been donated to the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. Anderson-Strueve Funeral Home is serving the family. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Pisgah-Mt. Pleasant Federated Church, 3217 Lyndon Rd., Greenfield, Ohio 45123 with Rev. Bailey and Rev. Vonderohe officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society, or AGMC Relay for Life. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
ORONO - Brian Joseph Sepcich, 54, was surrounded by immediate family and close friends when he went home to his Heavenly Father and Savior Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, while at a Bangor hospital after a brief illness. Brian was born May 19, 1957, in Belfast. He attended school in Bangor and upon graduating he joined the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served from 1975 to 1979 with his last duty assignment aboard the USS Little Rock. Brian then went on to have a 20-year career as a long haul truck driver, traveling coast to coast. He loved looking at America through the window of his big rig. Brian was an active member of Bangor Nazarene Church. Brian was predeceased by his mother, Donna Sepcich. He is survived by two daughters, Beca Quinlivan and Jennifer Sepcich, both of California; one son, Jonathan Dawal-Sepcich of Orono; five sisters and one brother, Lynnann Muse and her husband, Buz, of Edmond, Okla., Karen Belyea and her husband, Daniel, of Bangor, Robert Fortier and his wife, Lisa, of Sangerville, Kelly Zajechowski and her husband, Robert, of Abbot, LaDonna Carter of Bangor and Bobbie Jesensky of Louisiana; five grandchildren, Dorin James, Brenna Rose, Ardce Ivy Peterson, Evan Alexander and Emily Sherry Marie; numerous nieces and nephews; and his lifelong friend, Paul Grenier of Old Town. A memorial service for friends and family will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Bangor Nazarene Church with the Rev. D.W. Hayward officiating. Friends and family are invited to share conversation and refreshments after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Bangor Nazarene Church's worship fund, 1465 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401(Posted on Little Rock website 25 July 2011) |
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It would appear that no formal obituary was
published for shipmate CDR John "Shep" R. Sheppard.
In
lieu of an obituary we will post comments and remembrances from
shipmates and friends here. (A
great place to read about Cdr.
Sheppard's Navy and USS Little Rock experiences is on his Oral
History page.) • The following notice was published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on August 12, 2011: SHEPPARD, JOHN R. of San Diego July 6, 1922 - August 8, 2011 Visitation on 8/18 from 6:30-8:00p with a Rosary at 7pm at Our Mother of Confidence. Mass 8/19, 10:30am at OMC. Clairemont Mortuary Directors 858-279-2211 Here are some thoughts about "Shep" received from friends and shipmates. • "..... I am greatly upset. John was one of my most important mentors in the Wardroom when I came aboard as an Ensign. While he portrayed a rather gruff exterior, the man was a huge teddy bear for sure. I loved him." Jerry Dupuis • "This is a loss to us all……….he was a fine officer and a fine gentleman!" Steve Chase • "We lost a great shipmate." Woody Donaldson • "John Sheppard, better know as "Shep" was a CO-Founder of the Little Rock Assn. and provided valuable leadership during our early years. ...... It's sad to hear about the loss of "Shep". Many don't realize the role he played in forming our organization back in 1991. He provided much guidance during the first year or two and didn't complain about the extensive travel from California. H of course is one of the four founders of the Little Rock Assn." Don Schuld • "And could John tell a story. A raconteur in the finest sense of the word." Bill Stankiewicz (Posted on Little Rock website 21 Sept 2011) |
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December 8, 1933 - May 21, 2011 CHESAPEAKE - John W. "Jack" Smith, LCDR, USN (Ret.), passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in a local hospital after a brief illness. Jack was born in Kingston, PA. in 1933 and was raised in Clymer, PA. He enlisted in the Navy upon graduation from Clymer High School and served 28 years on active duty. He began his Navy career as an electricians mate aboard USS Tabberer (DE-418), and during his career completed many overseas deployments aboard USS Dukes County (LST-735), USS Embattle (MSO-434), USS Little Rock (CLG 4), USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), and USS Savannah (AOR-4). He also completed several shore assignments including security officer at SPCC Mechanicsburg, PA.; Inspection and Survey (INSURV) Board, Norfolk, VA.; and his final duty station as a ship superintendent at NNSY Portsmouth. He retired from active duty in 1978, but continued to serve the Navy in a civilian capacity at QED Systems Inc. where he developed repair plans for Navy ships until finally retiring in1995. He lived in Virginia Beach for many years, later moving to Chesapeake in 1994. He was a quiet man with a sharp wit and a surprising sense of humor; a devoted family man and husband; a fan of the Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins, and most of all NASCAR's late, great Dale Earnhardt; and a proud Navy veteran. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Agnes and Jay W. Smith of Clymer, PA.; his brother, Jay D. Smith of Long Beach, CA.; and in 2002 by his wife, Catherine Marie Smith, a Clymer native. He is survived by his children: John M. Smith and his wife Susan of Chesapeake; Patricia L. Vredenburg and her husband, Eric of Houston, TX.; Christine M. Smith of Cochranville, PA.; and Martin J. Smith and his wife Kim of Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 6-8 pm. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please visit Mr. Smith's memorial at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com |
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CHARLES "CHUCK" AULTON STURGILL SR., RMCM, 83, of Wood burn, formerly of New Haven, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Parkview Hospital after an extended illness. Born Oct. 14, 1926, in Eccles, W.Va., he was raised by his grandparents, James and Annie McElroy. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, W.Va. in 1944, and enlisted in the Navy immediately upon graduation. He served his country in World War II where he earned two bronze stars and also served in the Korean War. In 1963, he became one of the first 12 enlisted Navy men chosen for what was at that time the new rank of Master Chief. He retired from the Navy in 1968 and moved his family to Indiana after accepting a position with Magnavox Corp. In 1969, he became an owner/operator and drove long distance semi for 34 years, retiring in 2004. He was a born-again believer, having rededicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church serving as deacon, and a member of the Gideons. Charles was a member of New Haven Alumni Band, American Legion Post 330, and the Fleet Reserve Association. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Woodburn; children, Gary (Georgette) of Barefoot Bay, Fla., Charles (Linda) Sturgill Jr. of Garrett, Barry and Bryan (Amy) Sturgill, both of Fort Wayne, and Lesa Bradtmueller of New Haven; half brothers, Kenny (Nila) and David (Chris) Thewlis, both of Ohio, Harold Thewlis of North Carolina and Robert (Katherine) Thewlis of West Virginia; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Loreina "Lori" Sturgill, in 1997. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 7810 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Mike Harris officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to Gideons or New Haven Alumni Band. (Posted on Little Rock website 25 Jul 2011) |
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Sussex, Paul J.
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on Little Rock website 07 Dec 2011)(1947-2008) Staten Island Advance - STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Lifelong Staten Islander Paul Sussex of Port Richmond, a retired UPS and FedEx manager and supervisor and a member of the vocal group The Expressions, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at home. He was 60. Born in West Brighton, Mr. Sussex moved to Port Richmond in 1978. A graduate of Port Richmond High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the former Staten Island Community College in 1974. Mr. Sussex was a machinist's mate on the Navy ship USS Little Rock during the Vietnam War. He served for more than three years, from 1965 to 1968, and was discharged holding the rank of petty officer second class. He worked for both United Parcel Service and Federal Express on Staten Island and in Manhattan for a combined 27 years and held the positions of manager and supervisor. He retired in 2004, but was currently working as a peace officer at the College of Staten Island in Willowbrook. Mr. Sussex enjoyed singing and was lead singer of the doo-wop group The Expressions -- performing at different functions on the Island, including Borough Hall's Back to the Beach celebrations in July and August. One of his favorite performances included an appearance with Little Anthony and the Imperials at the St. George Theatre in 2007. Mr. Sussex also enjoyed traveling extensively and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. "My father always put his family above all things," said his son, Paul Sussex, adding that he loved performing magic tricks for his grandchildren and singing for friends and family. "He wasn't a man who valued money or material things. He just valued his friends and family and always made us smile with his beautiful voice." Mr. Sussex was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, West Brighton. Along with his son, Paul, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Rosemarie Viola; another son, Matthew; his daughter, Stefanie Murray, and five grandchildren. The funeral will be Monday from the Matthew Funeral Home, Willowbrook, with a mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Castleton Corners. From the website of “The Expressions” http://www.theexpressionslive.com |
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December 13, 1925 - November 28, 2011 Philip George Taaffe, 85, of Prospect St., Keene, NH died Monday night at the Genesis Eldercare – Keene Center, following a period of declining health. He was born in Keene on December 13, 1925 and attended local schools, graduating from Keene High School in 1943. Mr. Taaffe enlisted into the United States Navy after High School and served during World War II. He was very proud of being the first crew on the USS Little Rock. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Keene where he worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a Manager for 22 years. He then worked for Cheshire Oil and retired from there in order to spend more time with his grandchildren. On November 15, 1947 he married Frances P. Kelly in a ceremony in Keene. Mr. Taaffe was an 8 year City Councilor of Ward 3 here in Keene, he was a member of the Lions Club and volunteered time for the Cheshire County Historical Society. He was also a Lifetime member of Saint Bernard's Catholic Church. He enjoyed and found success in restoring Antique Travel Trunks and Steamer Chests, and there was a Monadnock Profile written about him in the Keene Sentinel. He was an avid fan of playing Golf and Tennis, having a membership at the Keene Country Club. When not working on trunks he enjoyed building clocks from kits and dabbling in his collector hobbies of N scale model trains and collecting stamps and coins. Mr. Taaffe is survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances P. Taaffe of Keene; two sons: Paul Kelly Taaffe and his wife Debra of Jaffrey and P. Nickalos Taaffe and his fiancée, Christine Young of Stoddard; a brother: Roy Carroll; one sister, Ellen Mason and her husband Robert all of Keene; as well as two grandchildren: Molly Taaffe and Alexander Taaffe, both of Jaffrey. He is predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy Kazanas and Ann Ladam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Keene on Friday at 10:00. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 at the Fletcher Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made in Mr. Philip G. Taaffe's name to the Historical Society of Cheshire County (www.hsccnh.org/), 246 Main Street Keene, NH 03431-4143. |
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October 2, 1943 - July 31, 2011 Winter Springs, Florida Joe passed away July 31, 2011 with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was born October 2, 1943 in Nanticoke, PA and grew up in Berwick, PA. After graduation from Berwick High School, Class of 1961, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Little Rock (CLG 4). Most of his career years as an electronic engineer were spent in Massachusetts at Raytheon and Prime Computer. For the past 20 years, Joe enjoyed his retirement living in Winter Springs, Fl, playing golf, traveling wth his wife visiting family and friends, and listening to music from the "good old days". Joe is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter, Joselle, two brothers, Jim and Bob, and his sister, Pat. A memorial service will be held in Berwick, PA at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice. |