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At random: The first boat known to have been navigated under water was built in 1620 by a Dutchman, Cornelius Van Drebbel. Van Drebbel is said to have developed a chemical which would purify the air and allow the crew to stay submerged for extended periods.

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Posted 2026-07-21 5:17 PM (#106169)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Teusday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

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.

LYTLE .. .. .. LYTLE, David Norman Passed away June 3, 2003, near Jenner, CA. Born April 25, 1931 in San Francisco to Katherine and Hugh Lytle. He moved to Hawaii where he attended Hanahauoli, Punahou School and witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor from the bluffs overlooking the base near Honolulu. Following the death of his mother in 1945, he lived in Chico and graduated from Chico High School. He later graduated from General Motors Institute near Flint, MI. He entered the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and graduated as an ensign from the U.S. Naval Submarine School at New Haven, CT and saw action off the coast of Korea and service in Japan. After leaving the U.S. Navy due to the onset of type 1 diabetes, he relocated to the Bay Area where he became an electronics engineer. He was an early pioneer in the development of computer test equipment during the 1960’s and a co-founder of Zehntel, originally of Berkeley. During the 1970’s he worked at Singer Business Machines in the East Bay and later at Merganthaler Linotype on Long Island, New York. He was one of the lead engineers in the historic project to migrate the New York Daily News from hot type to cold type. In 1978, he relocated back to the Bay Area where he worked as an independent consultant on hardware and software issues and continued to develop test machinery for silicone chips through Technical Instruments. He was married to Barbara Toffelmier in 1960. Their son, Douglas Lytle, lives in Prague, Czech Republic, with his wife Renata and David Lytle’s grandchildren, Catherine and William. Following the death of Barbara Lytle in 1992, he remarried Margaret Joan Browning Suggs in 1997. He and Margaret took many trips during their retirement, including Ireland, the South Seas and Europe. Margaret preceded David in death in 2002. David Lytle was an avid supporter of the San Francisco Symphony and the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society. He will be remembered for his spirit, generosity, love of music and intellectual curiosity in all fields. He leaves a wide circle of adoring friends and loving family.

HALL .. .. .. James “Jim” H. Hall, Sr passed peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at his home in Ridley Park, PA. Jim was born December 9, 1948, the only son of Kermit and Wilma (Dowd) Hall. A native of Wakonda, SD, he was active in 4-H, enjoyed baseball, track, and football, and spending time with friends and family. Jim graduated from Wakonda High School in 1967. He enlisted in the US Navy for four years as a Submariner. He was very proud of his “dolphins” and his time as Head Cook on the USS Trumpetfish, one of the last old diesel boats still in service at the time.

SCHAUER .. .. .. Douglas Matthew Schauer passed away on the morning of July 1st, 2026 in Marianna, Florida, at the Marianna Nursing and Care Center, at 58 years of age.  He was born October 17th, 1967 in Fort Lee, Virginia, where his parents were stationed while his father was serving in the U.S. Army.  Doug leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, compassion, and kindheartedness.
Douglas is reunited in heaven with his two loving parents, Paul Allen Schauer who passed May 2nd, 2021 (at age 79) and Connie Madeline Schauer (Meighen) who passed on June 2nd, 2011 (at age 68), as well as several furry friends he had affectionately cared for over the years.
He is survived by one daughter, Rachel Lauren Ezzell (Schauer) of North Carolina, as well as one younger sister, Amylee Catherine Boatright (Schauer) of Titusville Florida, and her husband Les Boatright, and two nieces, Emily Boatright and Christina Boatright.  Douglas is also remembered in the hearts of many extended relatives, cousins, co-workers, and loyal friends, all of whom he cherished greatly.
In 1985, he graduated Rockledge High School at seventeen years old and pursued higher education at the Citadel Military College of South Carolina (grad. 1989), before joining the United States Navy between 1989 and 1993.  In the Navy, Doug served aboard the submarine USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN-641), as a nuclear power specialist.  His hard work and dedication to his nation stems from Doug’s lifelong commitment to service, learning, and his qualities of loyalty and selflessness.
Douglas held an appreciation for continuing education and the pursuit of knowledge, embracing many academic pursuits throughout his life.  Some of these included a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry from the Citadel, a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, as well as numerous Certifications and credentials that he earned in the field of Information Technology, and computer network security.  Even at the end of his life, Doug was studying toward a future Doctoral degree, with hopes to someday teach others.

Doug was also a student of American history.  He held a special interest in Civil War history, and during his earlier adulthood Doug had actively participated in a number of Civil War re-enactment events at locations around South Carolina and Florida.  Later in life, he personally visited several key Civil War battlefields to connect with America’s past.

Doug was a patriotic American, always proud of his service in the US Navy, where he exhibited the essential traits of Duty, Honor, and Service.  He was always respectful of all veterans who had served their nation, and was honored to be a part of that common brotherhood.

Doug was a conscientious worker, having held a number of different jobs after his time in the Navy.  Even during his lengthy convalescence over the past year, Doug continued working remotely as a network security specialist for the City of Jacksonville, having attended a conference call with his co-workers just one day prior to his passing.

Douglas held a deep faith in God, and also a good sense of humor, not taking himself too seriously.  He had regularly attended church services until his declining health and mobility prevented him from physically doing so.  His was a kind and gentle soul, living life in a way that expressed the fruits of the Christian spirit (Galatians 5:22-23); including Love, Kindness, Patience, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Forgiveness, and Peace.

Douglas Matthew Schauer will be remembered with deep love, respect, and fondness by those who knew him.   Whether through shared laughter, joys and accomplishments, or by his perseverance to overcome many of life’s sorrows and challenges, Doug’s life made meaningful contributions to his family, friends, loved ones, neighbors, and also to his nation.  Until we are reunited in God's perfect timing, may you find Peace and Rest.

FAZZIOLA .. .. .. Francis J. "Frank" Fazziola, 76, died peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital, in Albany, with his family at his side. He was born in Cohoes, N.Y., on October 24, 1949, the son of the late Frank and Louise (Moran) Fazziola.
He was raised in Troy, N.Y., and was a graduate of Sacred Heart School and LaSalle Institute, class of 1967. Following his marriage to June Rose Piskutz, on August 8, 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on August 31, 1970. Frank was stationed in Groton, Conn., and served aboard the USS Thomas A. Edison nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine as a Yeoman Petty Officer, before being honorably discharged on September 21, 1975. While serving his country abroad, Frank was based in Spain, at the Rota Naval Station.
Upon returning home, Frank was a licensed harness-track racing driver, owner, and trainer, and a welder at C & R Welding, in Troy, for many years, before retiring in 2020.
He was the husband of the late June Rose (Piskutz) Fazziola, who died August 25, 2014. For 44 years, Frank and June enjoyed camping, boating, bowling, going to dinner with friends on Friday and Saturday nights, traveling to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and spending time in the sun by the water. They treasured dinners, traveling, and time spent with their children and grandchildren, who were the center of their lives. Together, they loved their large, extended family.
Frank and June had two children, who gave their life special meaning, Jennifer (Ben) Yocum, of Latham, and Paul (Justine) Fazziola, of Loudonville. He was the proud grandfather of Andrew and Emily Yocum, Chloe, Collin, Madeline, Emilia, and Abigail Fazziola; dear brother of Anne Austin, Lynn Swett, and Lisa Dion; brother-in-law of Dan Frichette, Scott Dion, the late Bruce Austin, and the late Bobby Swett; brother-in-law, on his wife's side, of Patricia (Frank, dec.) Renga, William (Sue, dec.) Piskutz and Jule (John) Gapp. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom have many fond memories of him. Frank leaves behind a legacy of love and memories his family will cherish forever.
Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, telling stories and sharing countless laughs. He happily welcomed friends into his home, and his charismatic personality made him loved by many. Frank enjoyed talking to and meeting new people. He could create a connection with almost anyone. He enjoyed going to the Saratoga Race Course, playing roulette and poker, and rooting on his favorite sports teams: the Boston Red Sox, NY Giants, NY Knicks, and the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Over the past 30 years, Frank especially enjoyed spending time at Penn State University, attending various sporting events. Frank's love for the school started when his daughter attended the university in the early 1990s, and was reinvigorated with the attendance of his grandchildren: Andrew and Emily. A crowning moment for him was traveling to Pasadena, Calif., to watch the Nittany Lions win the 2023 Rose Bowl, while his grandson played trumpet in the Pennsylvania State University Marching Blue Band. He looked forward to tailgating before and after football games, where he would spend time with his granddaughter, getting to know her friends, who adored him. These experiences filled him with immense pride.
Frank loved military history; visiting Gettysburg, Pa.; watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and competitive reality TV shows; gardening and working on little projects around his home; walking and fishing. He enjoyed coming up with potential new inventions and ways to train his grand-puppies. He was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed helping people. His faith in Jesus was forefront in his life.

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