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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 10/25/07 HIGGINS, Jr., Lloyd D., LT, USN, Ret., 65, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at home, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with mesothelioma. He was born November 18, 1941, in Jamacia, N.Y., the son of Lloyd D. Higgins Sr. and Edith (Paterson) Higgins. Lloyd moved with his parents to Lake George from Jamacia, Long Island in 1949. He was a graduate of Lake George Central School, Class of 1959. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy six days out of high school and proudly served his country for 20 years. Lloyd married Carol Irene Harris on October 14, 1961, at Harrisena Community Church, Queensbury. He was assigned to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Prototype as a student under instruction when this program was in its infancy. Lloyd worked his way up through the enlisted ranks serving on both the USS John Marshall and the USS Sam Rayburn with 10 patrols in seven years. He returned to the prototype as an instructor and had the opportunity for further advancement to the Naval Reactor Program. Lloyd advanced from chief machinist mate to commissioned officer status after taking the Naval Engineering Exam, at which time he was hand-selected by Adm. Hyman Rickover, the director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This honor was bestowed on only the top one percent of military personnel. Lloyd was transferred to the Naval Reactor Representatives Office in Groton, Conn. He was directly involved with oversight, fueling and refueling at Naval Nuclear Propulsion plants and for naval submarines. He directly followed new construction vessels including pier side propulsion plant testing and the loading and unloading of reactor cores in the new constructions. Lloyd enforced the proper adherence to propulsion plant practices and procedures at state and submarine base sites. He was then transferred to the Naval Submarine Support Facility as a RADCON (radiological control) officer. He retired from the U.S. Navy in June of 1979 as a lieutenant and returned to civilian life at his home in Lake George, N.Y. Lloyd was a life member of the United States Submarine Veterans, an organization that perpetuates the memory of shipmates who gave their lives in the course of their duties while serving their country. He was an avid model railroader with membership in the National Model Railroad Association. Lloyd was also a member of the North American Fishing Club, a dedicated RV'er and a certified member of the American Tree Farm System of New York. Lloyd was predeceased by his father, Lloyd D. Higgins Sr. and one brother, Thomas Higgins. Survivors include his wife, Carol (Harris) Higgins of Lake George; his mother, Edith Higgins of Summerville, S.C.; three children: Brian Keith Higgins and his wife, Donna Leahy, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Laurie Sue Moore and her husband, Clyde, of Queensbury; Dawn Louise Gideon and her husband, Gerald, of Glens Falls; six grandchildren: Luke Brian Leahy-Higgins, Jude Mikhail Leahy-Higgins, Emily Jane Moore, Elliot James Moore, Erica Lynn Bartholomew and Jacob Matthew Bartholomew; one brother, Charles Albert Higgins and his wife, Patti, of Glens Falls; one sister, Dorothy Ann Leway and her husband, David, of Colombia, Tenn.; three aunts: Elsie Timms of Lake George, Rose Paterson and Ruth Woolfrey, both of Summerville, S.C.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services and burial with full military honors will be conducted at noon, Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Veteran's Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, N.Y., with the Rev. Lamont D. Robinson, pastor of the Harrisena Community Church, officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at the Stafford Funeral Home, Inc., 90 Montcalm St., Lake George. Lloyd's family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Dean Reali and High Peaks Hospice of Warren County for their heartfelt care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Lloyd's memory to High Peaks Hospice, Inc., 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. ISAACS, Lawrence M., 86, a World War II submarine officer and former chief financial officer of Federated Department Stores Inc., died Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 2007, at Naples Community Hospital from heart failure. Mr. Isaacs and Louise, his wife of 61 years, moved to Bentley Village in Naples in 2000 after living for 18 years in Pennsylvania. Together, they enjoyed traveling, playing golf and spending time with friends and family. Larry, as he was called by his wife and those who knew him well, had just started writing his memoirs about his professional career when he passed away. Mr. Isaacs enlisted in the Navy after graduating from college in 1943 and was commissioned a communications officer on the submarine USS ICEFISH (SS-367), which was assigned to the Pacific Theater. He returned to the United States after the war, married Louise in August 1946 and then enrolled in business school, earning his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947. He first worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and then for Bethlehem Steel Corp., RCA (vice president and controller, 1962-71) and Allis-Chalmers Corp. (executive vice president of finance, 1972-77). He ended his career as chief financial officer and member of the board of directors at Federated Department Stores Inc. Lawrence Martin Isaacs was born May 3, 1921, in Shavertown, Pa. He was the youngest of three children. Early in his childhood, Mr. Isaacs was active in sports and worked for his brother in his Chrysler dealership before receiving a scholarship to Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in 1939 from his hometown church. At Susquehanna, he played football for coach Amos Alonzo Stagg Jr. while also working part-time jobs to help pay tuition bills. He met Louise in 1941 on the steps of Seibert Hall at Susquehanna, when she was a freshman and he was a junior. "From the very beginning, he captured my heart with his kindness, friendliness to all and great sense of humor. We always had a solid partnership, through all of life's ups and downs," Louise said. They had four children together. Their youngest son, Thomas, died in 1980. In addition to Louise and their family, Mr. Isaacs' passion was Susquehanna University. Mr. Isaacs was forever indebted to Susquehanna and his hometown Methodist church for providing the means for him to receive a college education. This dedication led him and Louise to move to Selinsgrove when he retired in 1982. He and Louise promptly became involved in the college's academic and administrative life. He became a distinguished professor of business practice at the Sigmund Weis School of Business, while also serving on its advisory council. That, however, was just a part of his contributions to Susquehanna. By the time he and Louise each received honorary doctorates from Susquehanna in May 2000, Mr. Isaacs had served on its board of directors for 34 years, served as an acting vice president and helped lead two national capital campaigns. Susquehanna has named an auditorium and dorm in his and Louise's honor. Mr. Isaacs is survived by his wife, Louise, and three children, Jane Isaacs Lowe of Wynnewood, Pa., John Isaacs of Carbondale, Colo., and Mary Ellen Isaacs of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in North Naples United Methodist Church, Naples. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lawrence M. and Thomas L. Isaacs Fund at Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA 17870. MANOLAS. Nickolas, 78, of Clearwater, FL passed away on October 21, 2007 at the Hospice of the Woodside in Pinellas Park, FL and he was a local resident since 1991, when he moved here from Pittsburgh, PA. A native of Pittsburgh, Nick was born April 6, 1929. He was the owner of a restaurant in Pittsburgh called the “Interlude”; a member of St Stefano’s Greek Orthodox Church in St. Petersburg; a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War serving as a submariner on the USS Grampus (SS-523), a member of the American Legion and the SUBVETS Tang Base in Pinellas Park, FL. Predeceased in death by a daughter, Kimberly Manolas and a brother, Angelo Manolas, Nick is survived by a wife, Diana Manolas of Clearwater, FL; son, Keith Manolas and his wife, Sonya of Tampa, FL; three daughters: Karen Catalano and her husband, Dan of Thousand Oaks, CA, Shawn Manolas of Clearwater, FL and Stacey Manolas of Island Estates, FL; a sister, Stacie Metrose of Pittsburgh, PA and three grandchildren: Daniel and Christopher Catalano and Kaley Manolas. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, October 29, 2007 at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL: 34695. Sailor rest your oar | ||
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Old Salt Posts: 461 Location: Medina, OH | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 10/25/07 Three more 'Phin' Brothers resting under the sunny yardarm of God's boat. | ||
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