USSVI MEMBERS ON FINAL PATROL - 2001
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Abbey, Bruce J.
Shipmate Bruce J. Abbey of 8 Howard Dr., Binghamton, NY 13901 went on eternal patrol 11 Sept. 2001. He is survived by his wife Sybil and three sons and six grandchildren. Bruce qualified in USS MORAY SS-300 and served in USS CABEZON SS-326. He was a member of WWII Submarine Veterans.
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Ames, Elmer L.
Shipmate Elmer L. Ames, NLM #2131, departed on his final patrol on January 26, 2001. He was also a life member of San Diego Base. ---- Elmer qualified on USS NAUTILUS SSN-571 and retired as ENC(SS). He is survived by his wife Marie of 6015 Kantor Street, San Diego, CA. 
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Atkinson, Tuck
Shipmate Tuck Atkinson went on eternal patrol 3 Oct. 2001. He was a member and past state Cdr of Tarheel Chapter SubVetsWWII and a plank owner of Tarheel Base USSVI. He made war patrols on the KINGFISH and REDFIN.
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Awezec, Edward
Shipmate Edward Awezec of 12 Oswegatchie Rd., Waterford, CT passed away May 2, 2001. He was a member of the Groton Base and a Holland Club member. He qualified on the 0-10 in 1943. Ed attended the meetings faithfully and will be missed by his shipmates.
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Baddaker, Robert C.
Shipmate Robert C. Baddaker of 1826 Morningside NE, Albuquerque, NM died June 19, 2001. Bob was a life member of USSVI and WWII Sandia Chapter. His shipmates at Bullhead Base will miss him as will his wife Audrey. Robert qualified in USS CHARR SS-328 February 20, 1945. He also served on USS R4/SS-81. He was a member of the Holland Club.
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Bewley, Donald P.
Donald P. Bewley passed away August 7, 2001. Don qualified in SIRAGA SS-485 and also served in BALAO SS-285 and THREADFIN SS-410. He was a member of USSVI COD Base. He is survived by his wife Sally, two sons and a daughter.
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Bornman, Richard
Shipmate Richard Bornman went on eternal patrol 29 Aug. 2001. He served in USS SEA FOX SS-402, USS ASPRO SS-309, USS GUITARRO SS-363 and USS RONQUIL SS-396. He was a member of Mare Island Base, USSVI.
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Bowdler, T.W. Edward
Shipmate T.W. Edward Bowdler of 5277 S.E. Sea Island Way, Stuart, FL 34997-1820 made his last port-of-call 22 Sept. 2001. He was a Life Member of USSVI and Holland Club, Snug Harbor Base. He is survived by his wife Doris, three sons and two daughters. Edward qualified in USS CREVALLE SS-291 and also served in USS RASHER SS-269.
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Bunting, Charles Harold
Shipmate Charles Harold Bunting made his final port of call Dec. 28, 2001. He was a member of the Reading Base and will be missed by his family and friends. He resided at 150 Laurel Ln, Pottstown, PA 19465.
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Burkett, Rudolph
Shipmate Rudolph Burkett of 2950 W. Way Drive #A3, Bellair Bluffs, FL 33770-2638 passed away May 15, 2001. He was a member of Tang Base, USSVI. He will be missed by his wife, Anna and family.
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Byers, Dean C.
Shipmate Dean C. Byers went on eternal patrol 12 Sept. 2001. He was retired Navy, QMC(SS). He was also a life member of USSVI (# 1270). He will be missed by his shipmates at Bremerton Base.
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Byork, Paul D.
Shipmate Paul D. Byork passed away May 21, 2001 at Wolcott, New York. Paul lived in Port Charlot, Florida and was a member of Barb Base and a Holland Club member. He qualified on the SCABBERFISH SS-397 in 1943. He also served in the following submarines: BLUEBACK SS-326, TUSK SS-426, VOLADOR SS-490, BALAO SS-285 and S-28/SS-133. He will be missed by his family and shipmates.
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Campbell, James H.
James H. "Soupy" Campbell of 1429 N. Woodhouse Rd., Virginia Beach, VA passed away April 12, 2001. He was 89 years of age. He will be missed by his wife, Elizabeth. He was a star football player at USNA (Class of 1933). ---- Capt. Campbell made five war patrols. He served on the PLUNGER SS-179, SAILFISH SS-192, S-23/SS-128, HALIBUT SS-232, POGY SS-266 and the BLOWER SS-325. ---- He was a Life Member of US SubVets, Hampton Roads Base.
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Cieplenski, Rudolph
Shipmate Rudolph Cieplenski of 8803 Kohler Road, Sauquoit, NY 13456 went on eternal patrol 31 July 2001. He qualified in USS R-4/SS-81.
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Davis, Fred R.
Shipmate Fred R. Davis of Decatur, Illinois went on eternal patrol 8 Sep 2001. Fred is survived by his wife Ruth. He served in the USS MAPIRO SS-376 in WWII.
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Decker, S. Morrow
Shipmate S. Morrow Decker, past State Commander of USSVWWII (Cmdr USN ret) went on eternal patrol Aug 2001. He was the commander of the Flyer Chapter (VT) and also past national treasurer of USSVWWII.
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Fallon, Joseph
Shipmate Joseph Fallon went on eternal patrol 26 May 2001. He was a Life USSVI member at USS Holland/Gold Country Base at Sacramento, California. He was an ET1(SS) and made six patrols aboard the USS KAMEHAMEHA SSBN-642.
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Fedor, Robert C.
Shipmate Robert C. Fedor of 3445 Washburn Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55-412 went on eternal patrol 8 Oct. 2001. He is survived by a daughter, Jaette Carpenter. Robert qualified in USS DRUM SS-228. Other boats he served in were: USS QUEENFISH SS-393, RAZORBACK SS-393 and PUFFER SS-268. He served as MN State Cmdr of the SUBVETSWWII as well as a member of USSVI.
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Feindt, Andrew
Shipmate Andrew C. Feindt, 76, of 240 Virgo Dr., Groton, CT, went on eternal patrol August 27, 2001. He was a member of Holland Club, Groton Base. He also served as the CT State Commander of SUBVETS-WWII. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" and a son and two daughters. He served 21 years in the Submarine Service, retiring as a Cheif Electrician Mate in 1962.
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Fenton, Harry T.
Shipmate Harry T. Fenton of 94 Willow Rd., Belle Mead, NJ passed away recently. He was a member of the NJ South Base and Holland Club. Harry served on the TIGRONE SS-419.
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Fogarty, Edward C.
Shipmate Edward C. Fogarty of 325 Kelly Rd. # L-3, Vernon, CT 06066-3931 made his final port-of-call 26 Nov 2001. Edward is survived by a daughter, Robin LeBlanc of East Hartford, CT. He qualified on the USS TENCH SS-417 and served on USS ICEFISH SS-367 and USS ODAX SS-484. Edward was a Life Member of USSVI and will be missed by his shipmates at Groton Base. He was also a member of the Holland Club (5 Nov 2001).
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Forrest, Robert M.
Shipmate Robert M. Forrest of Falling Waters, West Virginia received his final orders from the Supreme Commander 9 Sept. 2001. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Louise (P.O. Box 164, Falling Waters, WV 25419). He was a retired CWO-2 and qualified in USS Catfish SS-339. He also served in USS TORSK SS-423, USS KAMEHAMEHA SSBN-642. He will be missed by his wife and shipmates at Tri-State Base./FONT>
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Franklin, Vernon P.
Vernon P. Franklin departed on eternal patrol 1 Sept. 2001. He was a member of San Diego Base and will be missed by his family and shipmates. Vernon qualified in USS BLUEGILL SSK-242 in 1954. He also served in MADREGAL SS-480, CARBONERO SS-337 and GUDGEON SS-567. Vernon retired from the USN as EMC(SS).
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Fraser, Lucian V.
Shipmate Lucian V. Fraser of 1920 Gary St., Sumner, WA received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on May 4, 2001. He is survived by his wife Nancy. Lucian served on the USS ARCHERFISH AGSS-311, HARDHEAD SS-365, BANG SS-385, TIRANTE SS-420, TORO SS-422, SARDA SS-488 and SALMON SSR-573.
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Gallagher, John R., Jr.
Shipmate John R. Gallagher passed away May 6, 2001. He was a plankowner on the USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SSN-705. He is survived by his wife, Patricia and his parents and two sisters.
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Gasser, Tim
Tim Gasser of 5864 Auvers Blvd. # 307, Orlando, FL made his final port of call Nov. 21, 2001. He will be greatly missed by his wife Linda and family. Tim was a member of USSVI, MAL Base. He served on the USS ANDREW JACKSON SSBN-619
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Gould, Denny
Shipmate Denny Gould of 3205 Tumbleweed Ln., Granbury, TX 76049, in October 2001, received his final orders from the Supeme Commander. He was a member of USSVI Dallas Base. He served in USS ASPRO SS-309, USS ROBERT E. LEE SSBN-601, USS SAM RAYBURN SSBN-635, and USS WILL ROGERS SSBN-659.
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Holzchuh, Herbert L.
Shipmate Herbert L. Holzchuh of 5128 13th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN 55417 went on eternal patrol 17 Oct. 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ellen. Herbert qualified in the USS TUNNY SS-282.
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Hughes, Raymond F.
Shipmate Raymond F. Hughes received his final orders from the Supreme Commander July 5, 2001. Ray was a WWII veteran, putting the USS PIPER SS-409 in commission and made war patrols on her until the end of the war.
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Hurley, Ed
Shipmate Ed Hurley of 702 S. Charles, Pasadena, TX 77506 went on eternal patrol 10 Oct. 2001. Ed was a member of Triton Base of USSVI. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann. Ed qualified in USS PIPER SS-409 in 1962.
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Huston, John
Shipmate John Huston, 4795 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201 went on eternal patrol 31 Aug 2001. He qualified in USS BERGALL SS-320 in 1943 and made war patrols in BERGALL. He was a life member of Tri-State Base in Waynesboro, PA and also a member and Past President of Capital Chapter, USSVIWWII, Harrisburg, PA.
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Jump, John Michael
Shipmate John Michael Jump received his final orders from the commander-in-chief July 19, 2001. He served on the USS RASHER SS-269. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 8517 Bethany Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244.
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Kappes, James D.
Shipmate James D. Kappes reported on eternal patrol in the fall of 2001. He was a member of the Reading Base. He resided at 517 Faith Dr., Catasauqua, PA 18032.
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Kavanaugh, Dennis T.
Shipmate Dennis T. Kavanaugh of 81 Forest Drive, Eastlake, Ohio departed on eternal patrol April 29, 2001. Dennis was a member of the Cod Base. He served on CUTLASS SS-478. Surviving is his wife Darla.
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Kolb, Joe
Shipmate Joe Kolb, age 61 passed away on February 2, 2001. He was a plankowner of Pocono Base. Upon graduating from Sub School he was originally assigned to the USS THRESHER but because he was dating at the time he was allowed to swap assignments with a classmate and went to the USS TINOSA. ---- His classmate died in the THRESHER disaster. ---- Joe qualified on the USS TINOSA SSN-606. He married his sweetheart Genevive and recently celebrated 35 years of wedded bliss. They have two daughters and one grandson.
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Korman, Kermit
Shipmate Kermit Korman, 554 E. Hight St., Bellefonte, PA 16823-2228 went on eternal patrol June 2001. He is survived by his wife, Barbara. He was a member of the Holland Club (#503) He will be missed by his wife and shipmates.
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Krusenklaus, Daniel H.
Shipmate Daniel H. Krusenklaus passed from this life on 13 April, 2001. Daniel resided at 403 W. Jackson St., Summerdale, Al. ---- He is survived by his wife Barbara and two children. He was a member of SubVets WWII (AL/FL Chapter) and a a member of the HOLLAND CLUB. He qualified in Submarines in 1942 aboard the USS GRAYLING SS-209. ---- Dan was the recipient of the Navy/Marine Life Saving Medal awarded for heroic efforts during a war patrol on USS COD SS-224. Dan will be missed by his family and shipmates US SubVets at Mobile Bay Base.
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Kucera. George J. Jr
Shipmate George J. Kucera Jr, of Westbrookville, NY was called to his final patrol on February 4, 2001. He is survived by his wife Rosemarie, daughters Ellen Hastrelli, and Patty Sibilla, brother John and sister Theresa Sherman. George served on the USS REDFIN.
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LaFond, Paul A.
Shipmate Paul A. LaFond of 2737 Alamance Cr., Virginia Beach, VA 23456-3573 went on eternal patrol 13 November 2001. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Ann LaFond. Paul qualified in USS IREX SS-482, TANG SS-563, BUGARA SS-331 and PLUNGER SSN-595. He was a life member of USSVI, Hampton Roads Base.
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Lang, Ed
Shipmate Ed Lang, Past Commander of USSVI during 1985-87, and Scholarship Chairman for many years, passed away on 14 February 2001. He is especially remembered in that during his term as National Commander it was the time when we almost went under. Ed'd leadership pulled us through. ---- He is survived by his wife Beverly, 78 Whetherly Drive, Salem, MA. He had a private burial service. He will be sorely missed by his many shipmates and friends.
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Leech, W. Stuart
Shipmate W. Stuart Leech departed on eternal patrol July 2, 2001. He is survived by his wife Carolyn. He qualified on the USS CHOPPER SS-342.
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Lucas, Robert P.
Capt. Robert P. Lucas died April 9, 2001 after a long battle with cancer. He was a 31 year veteran of the US Navy, serving on the ODAX SS-484, CONGER SS-477, TRUMPETFISH SS-425 and DARTER SS-576. ---- He is survived by his wife Joan, daughter Kathleen Mary Darvishian and two sons: Cmdr Michael K. Lucas and John J. Lucas. He has eight grandchildren. ---- Robert was a member of the US SubVets, Hampton Roads Base and he resided at 6305 Auburn Dr., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454.
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Malone, Laurence W.
Shipmate Laurence W. Malone III, 70 Gregory Road, Wallingford, CT passed away on January 3, 2001 from complications of Multiple Myeloma. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, four sons, nine grandchildren, one sister and one brother. ----  He was a Korean War Veteran and a life member of Groton Base and of the National Korean Veterans Association. ---  Laurence qualified on the USS CHIVO SS-341 and also served on the USS SABALO SS-302. gifts of money may be sent to the International Myeloma foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr, Hollywood, CA 91607. 
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Mangum, James
Shipmate James Mangum went on eternal patrol 27 November 2001. James served on the USS THOMAS A. EDISON SSBN-610 Blue crew plankowner.
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Miett, Robert
Robert H. Miett age 72, of 6991 Woodbridge Dr., Homosassa, FL 34446 went on eternal patrol August 20, 2001 at his home after a long struggle with cancer. He served aboard the USS DIABLO SS-479, USS CUTLASS SS-478 and USS RATON SS-270. He is survived by his wife Ruth.
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Moore, Rufus
Shipmate Rufus Moore of 406 Atlantis Dr., Satellite Beach, FL. 32937-3812 passed away June 21, 2001. He was a member of Snug Harbor Base and a Holland Club member. He is survived by his wife Mary, a daughter and two sons. He qualified in USS SENNET SS-408 in 1945. He also served on SS-198, SS-229, SS-475, SS-566, SS-568, and AS-31
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Muehlberger, Ernest (Doc)
Ernest "Doc" Muehlberger passed away on January 30, 2001. He will be sorely missed. 
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Niesse, John R.
Shipmate John R. Niesse, LM 1964m Captain USN(Ret) passed away on 5 March 2001 from a brain tumor. He is survived by his wife Elaine, 424 Glan Tai Dr, Ballwin, MO ---- Retired Captain Niesse served on USS TROUT (1954) and also served on USS ARGONAUT (1955-1956) and was a charter member of Peoria Base since December 28, 1997.
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Nunn, Ross Sr.
Shipmate Ross Nunn of 43 Rose Apple Rd., Levittown, PA. made his final port of call 27 Sept. 2001. He was a Life Member of N.J. South Base. He has served on the USS SEA LEOPARD in WWII.
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Orr, James Sr.
Shipmate James Orr Sr, LM #2295, received his final orders from the supreme Commander on 18 March 2001. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of 2 Town Street, Box 4, Old Lyme, CT. Also by two sons and five grandchildren. ---- James qualified on the USS CUSK SS-348 and also served on the USS CARBONERO SS-337. James was vice president of the Thames River Chapter of the U.S. Submarine Veterans and a member of the prestigious Holland Club.
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Pardue, Henry D.
Shipmate Henry D. Pardue of 2483 Melborne Dr., San Diego, CA 92123-3531, went on eternal patrol 25 Jun 2001. "Pappy" was a National Life Member (# 1554), Holland Club Member, and a San Diego Base Life member. He qualified in S-21/SS-126 in 1941. He also served in PETO SS-265, CORPORAL SS-346, TAUTOG SS-199 and TUSK SS-426 before retiring as an ENC(SS).
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Patterson, Gary
Shipmate Gary Patterson went on eternal patrol May 18, 2001. Gary was a life member of Arizona Perch Base since 1996. Gary is survived by his wife Judy. --- Gary qualified on the USS NAUTILUS SSN-571 in 1958. He also served on USS SCAMP SSN-588, USS MARIANO G. VALLEJO SSBN-658, USS Halibut SSN 587, and USS ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN 608). Gary retired from the Navy as a ETCM(SS). He was Base Membership chairman for the last 5 years and he was District 8 Director until his illness made it impossible to function. Cards of condolences may be sent to Judy at 1399 Kelly Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305-8625.
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Patz, Theodore J.
Shipmate Theodore J PATZ, HOLLAND CLUB and LIFE MEMBER of the New Jersey North, Base went on Eternal Patrol September 8th, 2001. Theodore qualified aboard USS Sea Fox, SS 402 in 1949.
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Persico, Daniel
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Shipmate Daniel Persico, a retired sailor and one of the few living survivors of a daring submarine rescue mission in 1939 was called to his final patrol by the Supreme Commander on January 26, 2001. He was a member of the prestigous Holland Club. ---- Dan is survived by his wife Felicia, 40 Broad Street, Amsterdam, NY. He will be sorely missed by his many friends.
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Phillips, John
Shipmate John Phillips of Peoria Base Subvets passed away 17 July 2001. John retired after 30 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer. He is survived by two daughters and two sons. His wife, Ann precedes him in death in 1993. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving from 1940 to 1945 on the USS RANGER and the GEORGE ELLIOT Troop Carrier, in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters.
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Pitka, Arthur E.
Shipmate Arthur E. Pitka, LM 1013, Gold Star Manor, 3020 Gold Star Drive Apt 104 passed away on 21 March, 2001. He qualified on board the USS DOGFISH SS-350. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude; his daughters, Jennifer and Erica, and sons James and Stephan.
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Pleau, Robert "Hoppy Poppy"
Shipmate Robert "Hoppy Poppy" Pleau, a member of Lockwood Internet Base received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on 24 February 2001. He had been hospitalized at the VA Hospice in Hampton, VA. Robert is survived by his wife Margaret. ---- He had served on the USS PATRICK HENRY SSBN-599, USS TORSK SS-423 and USS THOMAS JEFFERSON SSBN-618. He retired with the rank of CWO2.
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Plummer, Henry W.
Shipmate Henry W. "Bill" Plummer departed on eternal patrol 21 Oct. 2001. He is survived by his wife, Eula of 413 E. Springdale Lane, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. He was a member of the Dallas Base, USSVI. Bill retired as a ENCS(SS) and COB after 26 years of service. He served in the USS HARDHEAD, DOGFISH, TROUT, and SEA LEOPARD.
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Putman, Charles F.
Shipmate Charles F. Putman went on eternal patrol 8 Sept 2001. Charles resided in Edina, Illinois. He graduated from Canton High School (Illinois) and entered the Naval Academy from which he graduated from in 1937. He commanded the USS SEALION in WWII. He is survived by his wife Nancy.
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Reichart, John
Shipmate John Reichart of 1621 Singer Road, Joppa, Maryland 21085-2001 went on eternal patrol June 30, 2001. He was a charter member of USSVI Chesapeake Base, Holland Club and also belonged to SUBVETS-WWII.
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Roache, Wayne A.
Wayne Roache went on eternal patrol August 24, 2001. He was a member of USSVI Snug Harbor Base.
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Safford, Lloyd A.
Shipmate Lloyd A. Safford of P.O. Box 258, Burke, VA 22015-0258 received his final orders from the Commander-in-Chief on 8 November 2001. He is survived by his wife Betty. He qualified in USS IREX SS-482. Lloyd served in submarines in both the Atlantic and Pacific during WWII.
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Savosko, Walter
Shipmate Walter Savosko of 1950 Beverly Hills Drive, Euclid, Ohio passed away April 11, 2001. Walter served on GUITARRO SS-363. He was a member of Cod Base.
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Smith, Warren W.
Shipmate Warren W. Smith departed on eternal patrol July 23, 2001. Warren was a member of SUBVETS WW2 and USSVI, Hawkbill Base. He is survived by his son Arthur A. Smith of Twin Falls, Idaho. Warren retired as a LTjg after 22 years service. He qualified on the S-1 in 1934 as a Seaman 2/c. He served on the USS CACHALOT, USS BASS, and USS S-37. In 1939, Warren was a SM2/c aboard the USS SQUALUS when she sank. He was one of 33 survivors. He made war patrols on the USS GRAYBACK. He will be missed by his family and shipmates at Hawkbill Base.
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Stoker, John A.
Shipmate John a Stoker of 2925 Schurz Ave., Bronx, NY 10465-3352 went on eternal patrol 2001. He was a former member of Long Island Base.
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Swartz, Ezra
Shipmate Ezra Swartz went on eternal patrol 23 August 2001. Ezra made 9 war patrols on the USS WHALE SS-239. He was well known on local radio and TV for his fly tying and fishing hobby. Ezra is survived by his wife.
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Tatton, William G.
William (Bill) Tatton died August 26, 2001 of heart failure at his home, 1975 W. 4550S, Roy, Utah 84067. He is survived by his wife Ruth and four sons and two daughters. Bill retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He served on USS FRANK KNOX, USS BRISTER, USS DIABLO, USS JALLAO, USS ANDREW JACKSON, USS DANIEL BOONE, and USS JAMES MADISON. He was a graduate of Utah State University. He will be missed by his family and shipmates.
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Thornton Sr., John N.
John Nathaniel Thornton Sr. died on May 24, 2001. John was a member of the Holland Club, Mare Island Base. He served on the USS NARWHAL SS-167, USS TARPON SS-175, USS BESUGO SS-321 and USS PIPER SS-409. He is survived by his wife, Martha and two sons and a daughter. John joined the Navy in 1937. He retired from the Navy and worked for Farmers Insurance Group in Napa until he retired in 1990.
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Vendendaal, Bert
Shipmate Bert Vendendaal of 3 Adelphi Dr., Greenlawn, NY 11740-1801 went on eternal patrol 31 Dec 2001. He was a member of Long Island Base. He qualified on the USS TIGRONE SSR-419. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and four children.
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Vera, Robert J.
Shipmate Robert J. Vera HC (LN1637) 42 Bush Hill Road, Niantic, CT passed away on 12 March 2001. His highest rate was ENC(SS). He had served on the USS RATON SS-270, NAUTILUS SSN-571, QUILLBACK SS-424, ETHAN ALLEN SSBN-608, and SEA ROBIN SS-407 (COB 1966-68)
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Waddel, Kenneth A.
Shipmate Kenneth A. Waddel rested his oars April 12, 2001. Kenneth was a member of USS Holland SS-1/Gold Country Base and a Holland Club member.
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Ward, Jim "Kimo"
Shipmate Jim "Kimo" Ward, 20 Kitemaug Road, Uncasville, CT joined his THRESHER shipmates on Eternal Patrol on 1 April 2001. He is survived by his wife Ellie. ---- Kimo will be sorely missed by his many shipmates and friends.
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Wellman, Harry
Shipmate Life member Harry Wellman CS2(SS) USN (Ret) passed away on 17 February 2001. Harry was a plank owner of Corvina Base, a good shipmate and was very active in base functions. Harry will be missed by all members.
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Young, Harry P.
Shipmate Harry P. Young of 40 Friendship Court, Red Bank, NJ 07701 made his last port-of-call 12 July, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. He was a member of NJ South Base. Harry was a plank owner on the USS BUGARA SS-331.
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