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Shipmates on Eternal Patrol
James "Cookie" Cookman EMC(SS) - 1971
Mike Mayborne
COB (64-66) Tony Posselt on L. - 1974
Mike Mayborne EN - killed in line of duty as Police Officer 1974
Melvin Hill SOC(SS) - COB 66-68 - 2000
Harold Gene "Willie" Wilson - 2004
Robert "Bob" Gregoire EM1(SS) - 2004
Tom "Brownie" Brown ST2 (SS) - 2006
Gabriel John Paul "Cubby" Dimino - 2006
We honor your service.
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March 28 - John Crosson passed away on March 28. His obit will be posted on the Eternal Patrol Page soon. For details, his wife Doris can be contacted at 831-335-3296
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Philip Dionne
It is our sad duty to inform you all of the passing of a shipmate. Philip G. R. Dionne, 86, husband of Elaine Dionne of Gales Ferry, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Pendleton Nursing Home in Mystic. He was born in Nashua, N.H., on Nov. 5, 1922, one of eight children born to the late William and Georgiana (Larouche) Dionne. Philip grew up in Nashua and as a young man he helped support his family by working as a golf caddy and laying railroad ties for Route 3. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1942, then joined the U.S. Navy on Sept. 7, 1943. "Flip", as he was known in the Navy, proudly served his country for over 30 years, first as a Machinistmate and finishing as a Nuclear Electronics Technician. He received the American Area, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, Truk Attack, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Polaris Patrol pin with three gold stars, and a total of nine Good Conduct Medals. He qualified submarines in 1943 onboard Uss DARTER(SS 227. Flip also served aboard the USS NARWHAL(SS 167), USS CORORAL(SS 346), USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (SSBN 618), and the USS SKATE (SSN 578) when it broke through the polar ice caps. He was also involved in the Battle for Leyte Gulf in 1944, the largest naval battle in history. Flip retired in 1973 as an Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer.
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Phillip Dionne
March 3 - ETC(SS) Philip Dionne has passed away. He was a USS CORPORAL Plank Owner. His son, Charlie Dionne, served onboard USS LAFEYETTE (SSBN 616) from 1973-75.
Shipmates, It is our sad duty to inform you all of the passing of a shipmate. Philip G. R. Dionne, 86, husband of Elaine Dionne of Gales Ferry, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Pendleton Nursing Home in Mystic. He was born in Nashua, N.H., on Nov. 5, 1922, one of eight children born to the late William and Georgiana (Larouche) Dionne..... He graduated from Nashua High School in 1942, then joined the U.S. Navy on Sept. 7, 1943. "Flip", as he was known in the Navy, proudly served his country for over 30 years, first as a Machinistmate and finishing as a Nuclear Electronics Technician. He received the American Area, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, Truk Attack, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Polaris Patrol pin with three gold stars, and a total of nine Good Conduct Medals. He qualified submarines in 1943 onboard Uss DARTER(SS 227. Flip also served aboard the USS NARWHAL(SS 167), USS CORORAL(SS 346), USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (SSBN 618), and the USS SKATE (SSN 578) when it broke through the polar ice caps. He was also involved in the Battle for Leyte Gulf in 1944, the largest naval battle in history. Flip retired in 1973 as an Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer. Philip joined USSVI Groton Base in 2000, he was Life and Holland Club member. He was also a life member of SUBVETS WWII; Thames River Chapter and the Fleet Reserve Association; Branch 20....... He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, Yankee baseball, hunting, traveling, and the ocean. He loved to read and fix things. He was a jack of all trades and master of many. His greatest auto trip lead him through Canada across to the Golden Gate Bridge and back. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Ken Ayers
Ken Ayers Passed Away - Ken Ayers went on Eternal Patrol on Feb. 24, 2008. He was at home surrounded by family when he set sail. His condition had worsened considerably. Arrangements are pending. Elsie can be contacted at: Elsie Ayers, 136 Hunters Rd Lot 162, Norwich, CT 06360
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Bruce Lewis
Robert Bruce Lewis lost his battle with cancer after almost 4 years on September 27, 2008 with his family at his side. He was born on February 11, 1948 in Burlington, VT. Bruce graduated from Champlain Valley Union High in 1966, then enlisting in the United States Navy Submarine Service and serving aboard the USS Sea Owl and the USS Corporal from 1967-1971. Bruce worked for General Electric for 23 years as a Numerical Control programmer. He then worked for CanadAir for 4 years while living in Montreal, and then for Husky Injection Molding Systems in Milton for the past 12 years. Bruce loved the outdoors from hunting in New Mexico with his longtime friend Art Barnard and his wife Audrey, to fishing and snowmobiling with his close friends, hunting at the family deer camp in Hancock and Ferdinand and of course riding his Harley.
Charlie Knece
Bob, Chuck passed away tonight at 8:15 tonight (March 2008), he went very peacefully. Life will never be the same, I not only lost my husband but my best friend. Please let everyone know how much I appreciate the E-mails, thoughts and prayers. Love to all Kay
Chuck (Charley) served onboard USS CORPORAL (SS-346) as a EM2(SS). from 1960-62. Since I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, I asked Bob to tell me about Charley. Bob stated: .You missed a great opportunity by not knowing EM2(SS) Charley Knece, Phil. He was one of those rare guys that put everything he had into his life, and what he could do for others. He retired as EMCM, and I would guess, had many friends throughout the Navy. He also played a mean third base for Corporal, and played with a gusto, just as he lived his life.
If you want to pass on condolences to Kay, she can be reached at:
Kay Knece 2205 Glendale Ave. Kannapolis, NC 28081 - 704-933-4104 chuka@ctc.net
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John Feidt Sr. Born: June 23,1935 Died: March 11, 2007
Biography John E. Feidt Sr, 71 of New Port Richey. died on March 11, 2007 in New Port Richey. Me moved to Florida in 1978 from Syracuse, NY. He proudly served in the US Navy in submarine service for 25 years. He served during the Vietnam War. During his distinguished Naval career he received several medals including his Fifth Good Conduct Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was Roman Catholic and a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Fleet Reserve Association. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn of New Port Richey; 3 sons Michael J., John E. Jr., and Edward L.; 2 daughters, Patricia Perry and Kathleen Hulbert; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of National Cremation Society in Hudson, FL.
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Gabe Dimino - 67- 68 - 2006
Hi, I'm using Cubby's email as I am his girlfriend of many yrs. His real name was Gabriel John Paul Dimino & I wanted to let you know that he passed away last yr after a long illness. I thought that if you mention any of your fellow vets who have passed on at your reunion, you could include him in that tribute.
I don't have a lot of details about his service, although he loved his time in the Navy & spoke often of it fondly. The only reason he didn't stay was due to a back injury suffered on board which caused him problems his whole life. Otherwise, I believe he would have probably been a career sailor. He went on to earn a Master's degree in Education at Temple University in Philadelphia. He then taught at both the high school & college level, as well as serving as a social worker for low income teens & adults trying to get training & employment. His last yrs were spent as a management trainer at Honeywell & even longer at Stone & Webster Engineering here in Boston.
I know that his time in the Navy was in the mid-1960s ... I think it was '64-'66. He served on both the Corporal & the Tench. His rank was Petty Officer 3rd Class. He loved the submarine service & was very interested in everything to do with subs from then on. He even took me to Mystic Seaport in CT just to see a WWII sub there. He was also a musician who sang & played bass & guitar, & was privileged to work back in Philly with artists like John Oates, Bill Haley & Patti LaBelle.
Gabe was extremely proud of his Dolphins & kept them on a hat that he wore often. He was a member (& sometimes officer) of both the VietNam Veterans club & the Italian-American Veterans club here in Eastie, & sometimes marched in parades & other holiday ceremonies with them. He was a wonderful man with a huge heart, especially for his fellow disabled vets & their families.
I thought you might like to know a little about him as perhaps someone at your reunion may remember him.
Thank you, Pamela Like East Boston, MA
Bruce Lewis - TM2SS - 9/08
Capt. Robert B Gustafson - 1/08
Frank Lance TMCSS - details unknown
harlie Knece - EM2SS - 60-62- 03/08
John E. ( Jack) Feidt - EN2SS - 55-62 - 03/07
Barry Metcalf - ETR3SS - 63-64 - 10/2006
Thomas "Brownie" Brown - ST2SS - 67-70 - 10/2006
Jim Calverly - TMCSS - 62-64 - 07/2005
Dana Raley - EMCS SS - 61 - 07/2005
Robert "Bob" Gregoire - EM1SS 6?/68 - 09/2004
John J. "Jack" Fields - ENCMSS (COB) 70-72 -Date unknown
Harold G. "Willie" Wilson - EMCSS - 10/2004
Denford Gould - EN2SS 56-58 - 09/2001
Melvin R. Hill - SOCSS /66-/68 - 09/2000
George Clanton - QMCSS - 64 - 2004
John Rocco
Calvin Muhlenbruck
Leif Tolleson
Doggie Hughe EN2
Red Gillette EN1
Andy Dell COB
Macnamara QMC
Soderstrom CS1
Henry(Jack,Hank,Pappy)Pardue
Tom Daley EN1(SS)
John Perkins EN3(SS) - 7/02
James Vogel - 6/02
Jack Fields ENCS(SS) COB - 12/94
Herb Collins IC2SS 51-54 - 1/90
Tony Posselt TMC(SS) - C.O.B.(64-66) - 1974
Michael Mayborne - 3/74
James "Cookie" Cookman EMCSS - 10/71
Bob Cronotti - 1966
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