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At random: The USS SEAWOLF join the Electric Boat built USS NAUTILUS and SKATE in writing new chapters in the achievements of man when the nuclear powered submarine came to the surface at 11:45 a.m. on October 6, 1958 after being continuously submerged for 60 days.

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Posted 2026-02-24 9:49 AM (#105949)

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Subject: Tuesday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

KELLIHER .. .. .. Lawrence P. Kelliher was born on April 12, 1935, to parents Harry and Monte Kelliher on Long Island, NY. He grew up in Great Neck, NY, a suburb of NYC. He attended Holy Cross College on a full Navy scholarship graduating in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in English and mathematics and was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy. Lt. Kelliher served as a submarine officer for seven years in New London, CT where he married his wife Joanne and raised three children, Christopher, Mary and Edward.
After naval service Mr. Kelliher joined AT&T in Connecticut and worked in engineering, labor relations, and training for 28 years before taking early retirement to pursue his interest in painting. He attended Old Lyme Academy of Fine Arts where he polished his abilities in watercolor painting and subsequently won many 1st place awards in competition.
In 2001, he lost his first wife, Joanne, after a prolonged illness and a year later married Maggie Kelliher and spent several years at his summer home in East Orleans. Cape Cod and Myrtle Beach, SC where he enjoyed painting and fishing.
Florida called Larry and Maggie and in 2002 they moved to Englewood, FL on the west coast of Florida where he took classes at Ringling College of Art and taught adult classes in watercolor painting. Fourteen years later they relocated to Livingston, TX north of Houston where they settled near Maggie's adult children David and Kim Kayser, Mark Kayser, and Mike Kayser.
Larry continued his active painting with his association with the Livingston Art League and continued to spend many summers on Cape Cod. As composed by Lawrence Kelliher.

STOETZER .. .. .. Raymond Stoetzer was born in Detroit, MI on March 23, 1932 to Edwin and Frieda Stoetzer and passed away on February 15, 2026. He graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1950, enlisted in the Navy in 1951, and served in Tokyo, Japan at the headquarters of the Far East Naval Command before attending the Naval Academy prep school in Bainbridge, MD and being accepted into the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, graduating in the class of 1957 and commissioned as an Ensign.
After serving as chief engineer on the USS Laws (DD-558), attending Submarine School, and a tour onboard the USS Segundo (SS-398) out of San Diego where he met his future wife, Barbara Waskowicz, Ray received his master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from MIT. A memorable time there was working with a team searching for the USS Thresher (SSN-593).
Engineering duty brought him to the Board of Inspection and Survey, then to Nav Sea involvement with the Trident Sub program. Ray was most proud of his Navy service and always grateful for the educational experiences he was afforded. He made the most of his abilities and served with a great work ethic and sense of responsibility - always a job well done. He appreciated the shipyard workers, and his time at the Naval Academy was treasured. He was fortunate to have been with 4th Company mates, who became lifelong friends. When memory faded, but he could still attend the Washington DC class luncheons, he might not have remembered all who were there, but upon leaving, would say, "Those are fine people" ...and indeed they are.
In 1976 Ray retired from the Navy to work with Booz Allen Hamilton until 1989 when he joined the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, there until 2005 - working with a fine group in Metro's earlier days.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara, and their children, Keith (Stephanie) Denver, CO; Stephanie Sanders Mercuro (George) Hamilton, VA; Mark (Vince) Austin, TX and grandchildren, Kendall and Lindsey Stoetzer, Nick Sanders, and "bonus" grandchildren Kelsey Cattler (Owen), Nick, Megan, Christopher, Steven, and Matthew Mercuro, and Ray's sister Elaine Pica in Michigan. Ray was predeceased by his parents, sisters Shirley, Carole, and Margaret, brother Ken, and cherished grandson, Zachary Sanders.
Ray was happy in his home and garden, and he enjoyed and loved his family - making stellar Halloween costumes, building dollhouses, and playing with the grandchildren - roaming the backyard woods with them and singing "Edelweiss" at bedtime. His presence, fine speaking voice, and singing and humming are much missed and gladly remembered. We thank God for the many years we had him. He served the Lord each day of his life by using well the talents given him.

DiGUISEPPE .. .. .. Louis S. DiGuiseppe, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8, 1958, the only son of the late Luigi DiGuiseppe and Barbara (Reider) DiGuiseppe.
A lifelong resident of Spring City, Louis was a proud graduate of Spring-Ford High School, Class of 1976, where he was active in both football and drama club. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country honorably for five years aboard submarines. During his service, he traveled to Europe and spent extended periods at sea.
After returning to his hometown, Louis worked for Jones Motor before dedicating many years to Custer’s Bus Company. As a bus driver, he faithfully served the families of the Spring-Ford community until his retirement. He was deeply committed to his community, serving more than eight years on Spring City Borough Council and later as Mayor during the borough’s 150th anniversary celebration.
Louis is survived by his devoted mother, Barbara DiGuiseppe; his partner of more than 20 years, Connie Parke; and Connie’s children, Paige and Brooke Blackwell and Miranda Parke, whom Louis loved and treated as his own. He also cherished the family dogs, Nikki, Molly, and Bob, who brought him great joy.

RICHARDSON .. .. .. David Allen Richardson Age 59 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born on May 13, 1962, he was the son of Cleon and Carol Ann (Kielar) Richardson. David served our country for 20 years in the United States Navy, working on trident submarines. He then worked for IBM in New York in the IT department; and last worked at Dunham's in Monroeville. David loved football, which he played in high school, he also loved fishing, hunting, baseball, and riding his bicycle. Along with his parents he is survived by his children; Cara (Aaron) Dienner, Alice Richardson, and Benjamin Richardson.

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