USSVI MEMBERS ON FINAL PATROL - 1998
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Albert, Eugene L.
Eugene L. Albert, LT USN (Ret) Passed away on June 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife Ms. Pat Bryan, 7325 Laura St. San Diego, CA. Surviving children - Cheryl, Scott and Christian. Eugene qualified on the USS Spinax SSR-489 and later served aboard Tiru SS-416, Sabalo SS-302 and George Washington SSBN-598.
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Bates, James W.
James W. Bates, 11 Flambouyant St. Mokomis, FL 34274 - DOD 1-6-98 Wife, Almeda Bates. Sailor rest your oar.
 
Berg, Larry
Bremerton Base sadly reports the passing of Shipmate Larry Berg, ETCS(SS). Larry is the brother of Base Commander Bud Berg. His only survivors are his mother PO Box 1035, Seabeck, WA 98380 and myself (brother) same address. He qualified on USS Alexander Hamilton SSBN-617. After serving 12 years in the Navy he joined the Coast Guard and retired from CG. He lived here in Seabeck. Anything concerning him should be sent to my address (above). Memorial services will be Monday 7-27-98 1300 at Evergreen Lutheran Church. Larry joined the staff of the Supreme Cdr. 7-18-98, from complications of surgery and massive heart attack. (from Bud of Bremerton Base)
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Brackney, Joe
Joe Brackney, 5333 Wooten Drive, Ft Worth, TX died in May of complications of diabetes on 23 May 1998. He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1972. Qualified on USS Gudgeon SS-567 and also rode the USS Skate SSN-578 and Henry Clay SSBN-625. Joe was survived by his wife Judy, who passed away 20 October 1999 and his son Scott.
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Condron, Thomas
Thomas Condron, 16 Lakewood Place, Phenix City, AL passed away on May 17,1998. He is survived by his wife Shirley. Thomas served aboard the USS Queenfish SS-393 and the USS Tiro SS-416.
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Connors, James A.
James A. Connors, 15 Nugget Hill Rd, Gales Ferry, CT passed away on June 26, 1998. Survivors include five sons, Michael, Douglas, Stephen, Kevin and James A. Connors and two daughters Mary and Elizabeth.
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Cordell, Glen D.
Glen D. Cordell, 2890 Oak Harbor Rd, Oak Harbor, WA Died April 21, 1998.
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Crowder, Clyde
Shipmate Clyde Crowder, 2618 Fircrest, Port Chester, WA was called to his final patrol by the Supreme Commander on 10-08-98.
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DaSilva, Jesse
Jesse DaSilva, 14256 Flomar Drive, Whittier, CA passed away on September 16, 1998. He is survived by his wife Joyce. Jesse served aboard the USS TANG was a POW. He was also a member of the VFW.
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Drumm, William
Shipmate William Drumm, 4500 19th St, # 450, Boulder, Co passed away on October 13, 1998. He is survived by his wife Phyllis and his brother Jerry. He and Jerry were life members of Bremerton Base and National Sub Vets. Sailor rest your oars. Received from Jerry Drumm (his brother), a member of the Rocky Mtn. Base, William Drumm died Monday Oct 12th, 1998. Services were held 10-16-98.
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Faso, Leon J.
Shipmate Leon J. Faso of Palo Alto, CA was called to his Eternal reward by the Supreme Commander on October 16, 1998, He suffered a heart attack and is survived by his wife Sylvia. Leon served aboard the USS Salmon SS-182 and USS Stickleback SS-415. Shipmate Faso served his God and Country with honor.
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Fenton, Harry T.
Harry T. Fenton, 94 Willow Rd, Belle Mead, NJ 08502-4402 - DOD-16-98.
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Fischer, Richard Leo
Richard Leo Fischer, 3221 Monte D'Oro Drive, Hoover, AL was called to his eternal reward on September 26, 1998 and is survived by his wife Florence. Richard served aboard the USS Tinosa SSN-606.
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Furu, Robert
Notification of the passing of shipmate Robert Furu, Life Member #205. First qualified on the USS Ray SS-271. Passed away 2-18-99. Wife Barbara at 800 Silverberry Lane, Bozeman, Mt 59718.
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Glimsdale, Carlson
Carlson Glimsdale, member of Mare Island Base passed away on May 27, 1998. Carlson qualified on USS Seawolf SS-197. He retired as MMC after 20 years of duty. Carlson was also a member of U.S. Submarine Veterans WWII. Address: 516 Cortesi Ave. South San Francisco, CA 94080-8460.
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Goberville, John G.
Shipmate John G. Goberville, 74 , Marshfield, WI passed away on June 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife Gail and three sons, Brad, Samuel and Gary, two daughters Loy Lyn and Susan and numerous grandchildren. He was buried at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King, WI. John served aboard the USS Queenfish for five patrols and was awarded the Submarine Combat Insignia with three gold stars, the Bronze Star medal, the American Area Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with three Gold stars and the Presidential Unit Citation. He held the rate of Radioman 1st class.
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Goetz, George F.
George Goetz, 165 Arthur Avenue, Thornwood, NY 10594, former TM1(SS), received his final orders from the supreme Commander on April 12, 1998. He made Patrols 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 aboard USS POMPON SS-267. He was aboard from 09/05/43 to 09/24/45.
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Green, Felix
Our shipmate, Felix Green, MAL #1693 of Alport St, Wolcott, NY, went on Eternal Patrol on August 10, 1998 after a lengthy illness. A life member of United States SubVets Inc and US Subvets, WWII, he was a Chief Electricians Mate when he left the Navy at the end of WWII. Felix was aboard the Tambor off Midway when Pearl Harbor was bombed and made a total of 13 patrols in Tambor and Gato before taking a teaching assignment at the New London Sub School near the end of the war. He is survived by his wife Mary, a daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was very active in his small community of Wolcott, NY and leaves many dear friends.
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Haltom, Murray O.
Murray O. Haltom, MTC(SS) USN(Ret), MAL LM#1911 - DOD 8-1-98. Surviving is wife Susy. Qualifying boat USS Peto. Other boats served on: Tuna, Brill, Halfbeak, Trigger and Trutta. Sailor rest your oar.
 
Hensley, Walter
Walter Hensley - Drum Base - 2101 Lurleen Wallace Blvd, Northport, AL 35476 DOD 4-24-98, Survived by wife Shirley. Walter served aboard USS Gabilan and USS Irex.
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Heiden, Walter G. E.
Shipmate Walter G. E. Heiden, 705 Riverwiew Dr, Thiensville, WI passed away on October 16, 1998. Walter is survived by his wife Jean, and children Richard, Daniel and daughter Cynthia, and other relatives. He was a former WI State Commander of USSVWWII. He will be sorely missed by his many friends.
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Higham, Richad Samuel
Shipmate Richard 'Dick' Samuel Higham of New London CT passed away on 12 September 1998. Dick was a life member of US SUBVETS, Groton Base, and a member of the prestigious Holland Club. He was also a member of US SUBVETSWWII. Dick was a Gunners Mate, and served in the relief crews during WWII. Dick, along with Joe Negri, was one of the original founders of US SUBVETS Inc. He served in the following positions: Parliamentarian for Groton Base, Former CT. State Commander, US SUBVETS, Inc. and Past Chairman of the Groton Base Board of Trustees. He is survived by three sons, Mark R. Higham, Richard C. Higham, Raymond Higham, a step daughter, Marylyn, and six grand children and four great grandchildren.
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Hood, William
Shipmate William Hood, Jr Vice Commander of Tri-State Base passed away on August 2, 1998. He is survived by his wife Pauline and several children. He qualified on USS Tench SS-417 Dec. 24, 1954. He also served aboard the Uss Diablo SS-479. He served one tour of duty, departing as a CS3.
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Judge, Ted
Shipmate Ted Judge passed away on Feb. 16, 1998. He was a life member #1760. He served aboard the USS Sterlet SS-392, USS Greenfish SS-351, USS Medregal SS-489, USS Grayback SSG-574, USS Scamp SSN-588, USS Salmon and USS Archerfish SS-311.
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Kalima, Henry
Henry Kalima passed away on July 3, 1998, surviving him is his wife Mary. Henry served aboard USS Rock AGSS-274, USS Diodon SS-349, USS Bonefish SS-582.
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Lee, Frank
Taps have been sounded for Shipmate Frank Lee of 11751 Stucky Rd, Elberta, AL who was called to his Eternal reward by the Supreme Commander on November 24, 1998 while at the VA hospital in Gulfport. Frank served aboard the USS Hawkbill SS-366, Bream SS-243, Hardhead SS-365, Batfish SS-310, Pilotfish SS-386, Razorback SS-394 and the Bergall SS-320. Frank served his country with honor and distinction.
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Leonberger, Charles
Charles Leonberger,191 Atlantic Circle Dr. Tavernier, Fl. Passed away May 6, 1998. Survived by his wife Joanne, and children Mark, Sandra Cheryl and Denise. He served aboard the USS Pompon SS-267, Tambor SS-198, Puffer SS-268, Flounder SS-251 and the Clamagore SS-343.
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McAteer, Edward
Edward 'Big Ed' McAteer of Hamburg, NJ passed away on October 6, 1998. He had fought a long battle with cancer. Ed was a Navigation Electronics Technician having served aboard the USS Sailfish, Pompon, Cubera, Triton, Edison, Stimson and Carver, retiring after 20 years in 1974 as ETCS(SS) and was extremely proud of his time in service. Ed beamed with pride as his two sons, Robin and Edward II followed in his footsteps. Ed is survived by his loving wife Rose, three daughters Donna Van Niewland, Kim and Sallie McAteer Southard and his two sons, Edward II and Robin, and ten grandchildren.
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McCartney, George
George McCartney, NJ North, Long Island Bases, SubVets WWII. 777 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10805. George died March 21, 1998. Served in USS PIRANHA.
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Phillips, Robert L.
Robert L. Phillips, 5409 Lynnwood Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 - DOD 1-24-98 Wife, Wilma Phillips.
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Pokorny, John L.
John L. Pokorny, 55 Society Rd, Niantic, CT 06357 - DOD 3-24-98. Sailor rest your oar.
 
Pritzl, Gerald
Gerald Pritzl, 508 Auburn Ave. Marshfield, WI 54449 passed away on August 17, 1998. He is survived by his wife Patricia. Gerald served aboard the USS Tusk SS-426.
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St. Amant, Wilfred
Wilfred St Amant, 12351 Cabot, Sterling Heights, Mi 48313-5904, Passed away 04-24,1998. Surving are wife Donna. Children: Therese and Diane. John served aboard Burrfish SS-312, Tinosa SS-283, Seadog SS-401, Sea Fox, Bergall, Dogfish, Sea Robin and Sea Leopard. He was a member of Escolar Base.
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Smith, Harold Donald
Harold Donald Smith (Gunner) passed away on July 11, 1998 after a long illness. Burial is in Leesburg, FL. He is survived by his wife Claudia. Harold was a life member (MAL) of USSVI and of USSVWWII. He served aboard the USS Snook for 8 war patrols and was relieved just prior to Snook's final (fatal) patrol.
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Sluski, John J.
John J. Sluski exMM1(SS)DV entered the Navy in 1962 from his home in Providence, RI. He served at A1W as an instructor and also aboard the SSBN-626 and 604. He was discharged in 1970 and worked in the water business and became the production manager for water service in Lakeland, FL. John and wife Nancy cared for foster children. He was also a member of the black powder gun club and a founding member of CB and Internet Bases. Ski is survived by his wife Nancy and sons J. Luke and J. Adam of Lakeland, FL and J. Patrick and J. Jacob who are in the Navy. J. Jacob is now proudly wearing Ski's dolphins. Ski died on Monay April 20th, 1998 from heart problems. He was 54 and will be remembered fondly for his poetry and wit on the net and in person. Ski will have his final patrol in the North Atlantic and his ashes will so attest.
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Tyger, Norman Ivan
Norman Ivan Tyger, 1535 New Dam Road, Sanford, ME. Norman away on September 14, 1998. He is survived by his wife Doris and children Peter and Roxanna. Norman qualified aboard the USS Tigrone.
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Wetmore, Irving E.
Irving E. 'Dutch' Wetmore, Capt, USN, Ret. Born September 24, 1914, Belding, Mich. Died on July 20, 1998. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Wetmore Weiser HMI, USNR, Ret. He was preceded in death by his wife. Internment is in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Florida. Capt Wetmore served aboard the USS Nautilus, SS-168, S-15, Porpoise, Sailfish, Tusk, and Tarpon, commanding three of these submarines. He was a long time member of USSVWWII and a charter member of USSVI Nautilus base. A former enlisted man, he advanced to the rank of Captain. he was a credit to his country. May he rest in peace.
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White, Richard
Shipmate Richard White of Port Townsend, Washington joined the staff of the Supreme Commander on 3 November 1998. He is survived by his wife Gerane. Dick qualified on the USS CHIVO SS-341. He also served on the Cod and Grenadier. He left the submarine service and joined Gulf Oil as a ships master of various tankers. Dick was active in the Bremerton Base Subvets. We will miss you Shipmate and friend.
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Yost, Harry
Harry Yost, 711 Sharon Drive, Lady Lake, FL passed away on July 2, 1998 of heart failure. His wife preceded him in death and he is survived by two children Mary Ann Yost and Fred Yost. He was also a member uf USSVWWII. Harry served aboard the USS Queenfish SS-393 and made 12 war patrols.
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