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DAIDONE, James Charles, a man larger than life and devoted to his family and friends, died on July 18, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona, following a rapid and brave battle with lung cancer. He was born to Phyllis Rita and Giacamo (James) Salvatore Daidone in Chicago, Illinois on May 25, 1957. Jim spent his formative years in Park Forest, Illinois, assisting in his father’s beloved local Bar & Restaurant, "Jimmy D's Pub". Jim attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Crete-Monee High School before proudly serving his country as a submariner in the US Navy from the ages of 18 to 20, stationed in Guam and Hawaii. In 1978, he relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona to be close to his family, marking the beginning of his illustrious career in the automobile sales industry. Starting as a lot attendant, Jim displayed an unrivaled mastery of salesmanship that saw him ascend through the ranks, eventually holding the positions of Sales Manager and Finance Manager. His entrepreneurial spirit then led him to own and operate his own car dealership, "Mr. Jim's Deals on Wheels", before semi-retiring to cherish time with his loved ones. Outside of work, Jim had an array of passions. He enjoyed the freedom of riding his Harley, the thrill of driving his cherished Dodge Challenger, the strategic finesse of poker, and the smooth taste of fine whiskey. He was an exceptional cook and grill master, and relished skiing, ATV rides, and the timeless music of the Beatles and Frank Sinatra. But above all, he cherished the relationships he fostered and took great pleasure in spoiling his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his sons, James Lee Daidone (wife, Shannon) and Shaun Daniel Daidone (wife, Camie), and his grandchildren, Shelby Lea Daidone, Charlie James Daidone, and Zene Emil Daidone. He is also survived by his brother, John Pasquale Daidone (wife, Lynzie). He was predeceased by his sister, Laura Knaperek (husband, Robert). Jim has been buried at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Jim's larger-than-life personality, his deep devotion to his family, and his unwavering friendship will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His legacy of love, generosity, resilience, and hard work will forever live on in the lives of his loved ones. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenacresmortuary.net for the Daidone family.
SATTERTHWAITE, Francis George, was born to Marion Bloch Satterthwaite and Edward Jovito Satterthwaite on November 26, 1936, in San Francisco, CA. He died on July 5, 2023, in Pacific Grove, CA. George had a long and illustrious life. George and his family moved to Annapolis, MD when he was ten. After graduating from St. Mary's High School, he went to Fordham University where he received a B. A. in Physics. He married Judith Simpson while at Fordham and his daughter Kimberly was born on the day he graduated. There would follow three more children with Judith: Jory, Penny and Ted. After graduation, George joined the Navy and had over 40 years of both active and inactive service. He served on the USS Benham and the USS Jallao (SS-368), trained as a submariner, taught at the US Naval Academy and earned a Master of Mathematics Degree. He left the Navy after seven years to pursue a civilian career at The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and at Nuclear Utilities Services. While working on his Ph.D. in Public Administration at American University, he began consulting with the Model Cities Program. He formed his own consulting firm and married Mary Jo McDonough with whom he had two sons – Daniel and James. After finishing his Ph.D., George took the family to Newport, RI, to teach at The Naval War College as a civilian, although he remained active in the Naval Reserves attaining the rank of Captain. After four years, he was offered a job at the Monterey Institute of International Studies which he could not refuse, returning to the state of his birth. Soon, amazingly, he was offered the opportunity to go back on active duty. Captain Satterthwaite served fourteen years in Washington, DC, in India and then in Indonesia as the Naval Attache in the US Embassy, and in Peru as the Defense Attache. Many accomplishments in those positions, and many adventures. He wrote a book about this which is still used in attaché training. When Captain Satterthwaite fully retired from the Navy he moved the family back to California where he taught at the Naval Postgraduate School. He continued teaching after full retirement, as a substitute and tutor at Carmel Middle School and Monterey High School. George loved teaching almost as much as he loved the Navy. He also loved swimming, traveling, the Catholic Church, and his family which now includes 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. George and Mary Jo were one month short of 50 years married when he died. Captain Satterthwaite will be buried at the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery at Fort Ord in Monterey , CA, on August 8 at 11. Arrangements by Sacred Space Memorial. Published by Monterey Herald Jul. 23, 2023.
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