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GIROLAMO, John James, 92, of Waltham, MA, passed away peacefully Sunday evening October 14, 2018 at the Blaire House of Milford. Born on June 26, 1926 in Waltham; son of the late Angelo and Rose (Nofi) Girolamo, John was a lifelong resident of Waltham. John graduated from Arthur Hansen Trade School in 1944 at age 17 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Volunteered submarine duty at New London Connecticut. Commissioned USS Runner (SS-476) at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Named for USS Runner (SS-275) lost with all hands to Japanese Forces. John was released to the Naval Reserves in 1946 after his faithful and honorable service to his country. He worked for the City of Waltham Street Department until being recalled to active Naval service duty in 1951 during Korean War. He served out of San Diego Ca. on USS Bluegill (SS-242). Then on USS Grouper (SS-214) at New London, Connecticut being released again to Reserve status 1952. John returned to the City of Waltham Street Department retiring in 1990 after 42 years of service. He was a Member of the US Submarines Veterans of WW II and Joseph F. Hill American Legion Post #156 in Waltham. John was predeceased by his wife of 62 years Phyllis E. (Nelson) Girolamo, his son John Girolamo and his siblings Ida Belsanti, Frank, Thomas, Allessandro "Sam", Anthony and Patrick Girolamo. He is survived by his children Joanne Girolamo of Marion, Phyllis Lassman (Robert) of Franklin, Mary Ann Dahlin of Wellesley, Elaine Girolamo of Franklin, Deanna Girolamo of Franklin and Donna Doucette and her husband the late Rene of Ayer, Robert Girolamo of Waltham, Patrick Girolamo of Wrentham and Frank Girolamo (Laura) of Stoughton; his sister Catherine "Kay" Juliano of Waltham; and his 18 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours in celebration of John's Life on Thursday Oct. 18th from 4 - 8 p.m. in the Brasco & Sons Memorial Funeral Home, 773 Moody Street, Waltham, with a Prayer Service at 7:45 p.m. Private committal services and interment with United States Navy Military Honors will be on Friday at the Massachusetts Veterans National Cemetery in Bourne. For additional information please visit www.brascofuneralhome.com. Published in Waltham News Tribune Oct. 18, 2018
WESTFALL, Robert Edmond, LCDR, USN, Ret., 80, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Born January 29, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, Robert was the only child of Charles E. Westfall and Ida Bernice (n‚e Thomas). Robert graduated in 1956 from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas for one year before receiving his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Upon graduation, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover recruited Robert for the US Navy Nuclear Submarine Program. After serving 20 years, he retired from the US Navy but not before attending and graduating with a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. After the Navy, Robert went on to work for Hughes Aircraft, and later Raytheon as a Senior System Analyst. Robert belonged to the US Naval Academy Alumni Association. He was an avid golfer, and a member of the GGG's, MGA and the 9-holers of Bella Vista. One of Robert's favorite past times was working in his shop as he was a fine woodworker. Robert is survived by his wife; Barbara A. Westfall, two sons; Robert E. Westfall Jr.,(Michelle), of Leavenworth, Kansas, Michael David Westfall,(Monique), of Broomfield, Colorado, two grandchildren; Henry Westfall & Avery Westfall, one step-granddaughter; Loren Smith, one step-daughter; Julia M. Sieben, of Bella Vista, two step-sons; Joseph E. Sieben (Shelley), of Fort Myers, Florida, Michael R. Sieben, of Fort Myers, Florida, one step-grandson; Christopher M. Sieben-Ulcak (Paige), of MCB Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and three step-great-grandchildren. A celebration of Robert's life will be at 11:00 AM, on Friday, Oct 26 at Village Baptist Church located in Bella Vista. Robert's ashes will be inued in the United States Naval Academy at a later date. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com Published in Kansas City Star on Oct. 18, 2018
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