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HENEBERGER, Harry Bailey, Jr, 91, of Sarasota, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island and New York City, died on September 1, 2020. Born January 3, 1929, Harry graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1951, followed by seven wonderful years in the Navy, where he excelled and developed life-long friendships. After graduation from submarine school in Groton, Connecticut he was assigned to the USS Blenny (SS-324) in San Diego and was later selected to join the building and commissioning crew of the USS Seawolf (SSN-575), the second nuclear submarine. In 1958 Harry resigned from the Navy and joined the International Division of The First National City Bank of New York, eventually known as Citigroup. Early assignments with the bank took him and his family to Brazil for 10 years with tours in Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Bahia, and Rio. For many years prior to retiring Harry was in charge of Citibank's financial institutions relationships, both government and private, in South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In 1989, after a 30 year career with the bank, Harry and Belle returned to live in Newport, Rhode Island. They later moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2002 to be close to family. When the children were growing up, Harry and Belle and their extended families enjoyed many wonderful summers together at Norcross Lodge, the beloved family camp at Norcross Pond near Farmington, Maine. During their retirement years Harry and Belle enjoyed traveling extensively, and for many years they were patrons of The Sarasota Ballet and The Sarasota Orchestra. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Belle Gordon Griffith Heneberger, and many other devoted family members including his daughter, Belle Gordon Heneberger (Joseph Melancon); his grandsons Jacob Melancon (Marissa) and Joshua Melancon (Amy); and four great-grandchildren, Braxton, Jaya, Tayton and Kai. Belle's sister, Jane Griffith (sons William Bell, Bruce and Robert Rushing), has always been a great and loving support. Harry was predeceased by his son, Tracy Walling Heneberger (Susan Mayr), in 2015. Funeral arrangements will be private. Published in Herald Tribune Sep. 9, 2020.
GASSNER, Martin Charles, died unexpectedly in his Corrales, NM home on September 2, 2020. Martin was born to Julius Gassner and Renee Staring Gassner on February 11, 1954 in Lafayette, LA. He was preceded by his father, mother, and brothers Jules and Stephen. He is survived by his daughter Trieste Gassner, granddaughters Annaliese and Alicia Gassner, brother John (Rosa), sister Elizabeth Devine (Rick), brother Thomas, and nieces & nephews Gregory, Matthew, Julie, Andrew, Michelle, Elizabeth, Megan, Erin and Suzy. Martin lived in Albuquerque from the age of 3 and moved to Corrales in 1967. Martin fondly recalled growing up in Corrales with great friends, good music and plenty of shenanigans. Martin served 4 years in the Navy as a submariner aboard the USS Tinosa (SSN-606). He went on to earn a BS in Data Management and a BA in English at the University of Albuquerque, and a teacher certification from UNM. Martin worked in banking and accounting and volunteered as an ESL tutor. Martin was a renaissance man whose interests included ancient Greek and Roman history, collecting coins & antiquities, silversmithing, pottery, cooking, astronomy, and reading his vast collection of books. He was a skilled conversationalist with a fantastic sense of humor. He was a kind, empathetic person who cared about the well-being of people and animals, always lending a hand when needed. Martin lived a life that was full of knowledge, wisdom, and love. He will be forever missed but never forgotten. His life will be celebrated on a yet to be determined date. Please direct any donations made in Martin's memory to an animal welfare organization. Published in Albuquerque Journal on Sep. 9, 2020.
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