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At random: Interests in submarines extends to royalty and presidents. The King of England and the King and Queen of Spain are among those who have made submerged cruises in submarines. As a result of a trip in an early United States submarine, President "Teddy" Roosevelt ordered extra compensation for personnel serving in the "Silent Service." President Harry Truman made a 440 foot dive in a captured German submarine. The first President to cruise aboard a nuclear submarine was President Eisenhower who rode the USS SEAWOLF out of Newport, Rhode Island on September 26, 1957.

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BARUNAS, George A., Jr., CAPT, USN, Ret., 87, of Cohasset, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne Cook Barunas, and a 40 year resident of Cohasset. George was born on March 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., to George A. and Anna Barunas. He graduated from Malvern Academy in Pennsylvania in 1947, and the United States Naval Academy in 1951. George and Sue were married in 1955. They have three children: Ann Barunas Silvia (Jack Silvia) of Cohasset, Mass., George Denison Barunas of Uncasville and William Blythe Barunas (Amy Thomas) of Bethesda, Md. They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Katharine Lesire (Bryan Lesire) of Salem and their son, Mason, Mary Silvia (Jake Kusins) of Duxbury, Mass. and their children, Emma, Morgan and Christian, Jennifer Silvia of Bethesda, Md., Joseph Silvia of Cohasset, Mass., Michelle Bookstaver of Bethesda, Md., and Lauren Bookstaver of Seattle, Wash. He also leaves his sister, Carole Anne and her husband, Carl Albero, of Virginia Beach, Va.; sister-in-law, Nancy Murray of Waterford; and an aunt, Jane Manley of New London. Early in his career, Barunas spent two years on a destroyer. In 1953 he went to submarine school and joined the crew of the USS Tusk from 1954 to 1956. In 1957 he attended Nuclear Power School. He was then assigned to the commissioning crew of the USS Skate from 1958 to 1960, the third nuclear powered submarine. He was on board in 1959 when the Skate became the first submarine to break through the ice and surface at the North Pole. He served in various engineering positions on the USS Patrick Henry before attending missile school in 1964. Barunas was on the staff that established a Polaris Missile Base in Spain. He was then assigned in 1964 and 1965 to the USS Sam Houston, and the USS Francis Scott Key. From 1966 to 1970 Capt. Barunas returned to the USS Patrick Henry as the commanding officer. He successfully completed a total of 14 patrols out of Scotland, eight of which he served as commanding officer. His final assignment was as the commanding officer of the Orion, a submarine tender based in Charleston, S.C. from 1972 to 1974. Capt. Barunas retired from the Navy in 1974 and joined United Engineers in Philadelphia as project engineering manager for the engineering, design and construction of two nuclear power plants. He attended Drexel University and obtained his professional engineering license in two states. In 1978 he went to Stone & Webster in Boston as a project manager, and graduated from the management program at Northeastern University. His career at Stone & Webster included work assessing, converting and construction on all types of power plants including nuclear, coal and fossil fuels. His most notable endeavor at Stone & Webster was as the integrating subcontractor for building the plants to destroy U.S. chemical weapons as part of an agreement between the United States and Russia. He retired in 1994 as vice president and manager of projects. George belonged to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Naval Academy Alumni, Naval Submarine League, Old Goats of Cohasset, and the Cohasset Golf Club, among others. He was an avid golfer, liked to cook, and volunteered driving the Elder Van and helping residents at the Senior Center with their tax returns. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. April 9, 2018, in St. Anthony's Church in Cohasset. There will be a visiting hour immediately preceding the Mass across the street from the church at the McNamara Sparrell Funeral Home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. For an online guestbook and more, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. Published in The Day on Mar. 25, 2018

WARNER George H., 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away at home on Thursday, March 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. George lived his life as the Frank Sinatra song says, "I Did It My Way". He enjoyed his times spent in Key West, FL and Ocean View, DE. George leaves many fun memories for his family to cherish. Born in Wilmington on August 7, 1929, he was the son of the late George W. Warner and Mildred (Dickerson) Gibbons. George proudly served his country in the US Navy Submarine Service, retiring after 22 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he went on to work at the Wilmington Medical Center as a HVAC supervisor from 1968-1975. He then owned and operated Construction Safety Consultants, Inc. from 1975-2004. George was a member of the VFW #7234 Ocean View, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #630, Submarine Veterans (USSVI), including the prestigious designation of being a life member of the Holland Club, and was a member of DCA and ABC. George is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty M. (Smith) Warner; children, Deborah W. Englehart (James), Kenneth G. Warner (Chris), and Linda W. Maney (Patrick); and grandchildren, Emilie, Andrew, and Rebecca (Anthony) Englehart, and Tricia Warner. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 12 Noon until 1 pm at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A military ceremony will be held privately for immediate family only at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions in George's name may be made to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. To sign guest book, visit: spicermullikin.com Published in The News Journal Mar. 25, 2018

ROSSEY, Paul William, of Tinton Falls, N.J., passed away on March 20, 2018. He was born in Richmond, Ind., on July 7, 1926, the son of Dr. Chris C. Rossey and Mrs. Lela Longman Rossey. He was educated in the public schools of Summit, N.J., Elizabeth, N.J., and Jersey City, N.J. He graduated from the Peddie School in Hightstown, N.J., and received the Bachelor of Science degree from the New Jersey City University. He held the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Education degrees from the Division of Advanced Studies at New York University. During graduate study, he was the recipient of a Kellogg Foundation Grant for doctoral research through the Cooperative Program in Educational Administration. His professional experiences included assignments as a teacher and principal in New York State and as a superintendent of schools in Litchfield, Conn., and in Scotch Plains-Fanwood, N.J., as president of West Chester University in Pennsylvania and as superintendent of schools in Millburn-Short Hills, N.J. He was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Delta Kappa, national honor societies in education, Honorary Life Member of the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers; and held membership in the American Association of School Administrators, the American Education Research Association, the American Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, as well as state and local teachers' groups. He was at one time a member of the House of Delegates of the New York State Teachers Association and a member of the State Committee of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. Active on numerous committees and commissions for the study of public education, Dr. Rossey testified before the United States Congress on matters of national financial interest and educational management. He was the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Representative to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and a member of the American Council of Education. He was past president of the New York University Education Alumni Association and past president of the New Jersey City University Alumni Association. He was vice president of the New York University Alumni Federation. In 1958, Dr. Rossey was named a University Honors Scholar by New York University and was the recipient of the New York University Alumni Meritorious Medallion, that institution's highest award, at its 1966 commencement. New Jersey City University named him the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in 1962. Dr. Rossey was a frequent speaker at public and professional events, addressing many state and national meetings. His specializations were in the areas of school system leadership and university administration. For a period of years, he taught graduate classes and conducted doctoral seminars at New York University and was a guest lecturer at other graduate institutions. One time an executive pilot for a large industrial firm, he flew his own private airplanes for travel and relaxation. Dr. Rossey was the church chairman of the Pilgrim Congregational Church and a member of the board of directors of the Curry Foundation. He had served as a member of the board of trustees of the Public Library, the Y.M.C.A., the Boy Scouts of America, the Garbe Foundation and the Community Fund. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Navy League of the United States, and was on the Aerospace Commission. He was the chairman of the New Jersey State Police Scholarship Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the New Jersey Council of Education. Listed in "Who's Who in America" and "Who's Who in the World," Dr. Rossey was a member of the board of trustees of New York University and was selected as the 1970 recipient of the Ernest O. Melby Award from N.Y.U. for outstanding accomplishment in the field of human relations. He was emeritus member of the board of trustees of The Peddie School and was the national president of The Horace Mann League of the United States of America. In May of 1971, Dr. Rossey was granted the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from his alma mater, New Jersey City University, at which time he dedicated Rossey Hall to the memory of his late father. In 1987, Dr. Rossey received the Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey Association of School Administrators and was named "Superintendent of the Year." During World War II, he served as a seaman first class in the United States Navy Submarine Service in the Pacific and the Far East [Macabi, Carp]. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Reserve of the United States Marine Corps in 1986. At his retirement, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his work in the Marine Corps educational program. His greatest pride was in his family history. He was the eldest generation of five generations in his immediate family and he spoke of this constantly. Dr. Paul Rossey was predeceased by his loving wife, Adelaide Finnegan Rossey, and daughter, Joanne Rossey Sczubelek and her husband, Jerome Sczubelek. He is survived by two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. At Dr. Rossey's request, burial will be private at Restland Memorial Park in East Hanover, N.J. Arrangements will be conducted by The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home in Maplewood, N.J. Published in Star-Ledger on Mar. 25, 2018

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