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Posted 2023-07-25 12:17 PM (#103870)

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BIALEK, Joseph F. Sr., 81, of North Stonington died unexpectedly July 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born the son of Stanley and Lottie Siemiaszko Bialek in Utica, NY June 29, 1942. He was married to Constance "Connie" J. (Johnson) Bialek for 49 years. They created a beautiful home that was full of family and welcoming friends. Connie passed away in 2015. Joseph proudly served his country in the United State Navy, retiring after 21 years as a Senior Chief, Electronics Technician. During his naval career he served aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN 600), USS Angler (AGSS-240), USS George Washington (SSBN-598), USS Sirago (SS-485), and aboard the USS Nathaniel Greene (SSBN-636) where he was the COB (Chief of the Boat), the senior enlisted advisor to the Commanding and Executive Officers. Joseph continued to support the Navy for over 30 years working at General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division as an Electronic Weapons Engineer - Program Manager. He enjoyed his work and made lifelong friends both in the Navy and at Electric Boat. Joseph was inducted into the Holland Club in June 2013. Being inducted into The Holland Club is a prestigious honor within the Submarine Veteran Community. The core requirement for eligibility is the designation "qualified in submarines" for a minimum of fifty years. As a member of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. (SubVets) he served as Treasurer, and a member of the Scholarship Committee. Joseph's hobbies included hard work, the Boston Red Sox, crossword puzzles, reading about history, and traveling. He was a hard-working man who often had two jobs in his early years to support his family. He was inquisitive and he enjoyed learning. He loved traveling the world with Connie, making new friends, and connecting with old friends wherever they went. In recent years, he found his inner child playing and laughing with his great-granddaughters. He is survived by his sister Mary Ann Kabinski and husband Theodore of Utica, N.Y.; daughter Kimberly Allen, and husband Mark of North Stonington; his son Joseph Bialek Jr., and wife Wendy, of Box Elder, S.D.; and bonus daughters, Pearl Johnson, and husband Jeff of Wakefield, Mich., and Pamela Radtke, and husband Gary of Box Elder, S.D..; grandchildren, Raymond, Randi, and Rachel Allen, Samantha and Devin Bialek, and Jerry Johnson; great-grandchildren, Rori Jean Allen, Josephine Grace Curtis Bialek and Frank Miller Curtis Bialek, and Trenton Jeffrey Johnson. He is predeceased by his wife Connie; his brothers, Richard, and Edwin; his sisters, Katherine and Barbara Ann; and grandson Jeramiah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at St. Thomas Moore Church, 87 Mystic Road, North Stonington. A burial with military honors will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London. Please visit www.byles.com for directions or to sign the guestbook. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph's name may be made to: SubVets Groton www.ussvigroton.org/donations or mailed to SubVets, 40 School Street, Groton, CT 06340. Published by The Day on July 25, 2023.

LEHMAN, Robert DeHanne Jr., 80, of Bluffton, SC, died peacefully the morning of July 20, 2023, after a brief illness. Bob was born September 4, 1942 to Robert and Caroline Lehman in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up on Long Island and enjoyed boating and fishing in his spare time. After graduating from Wantagh High School, he joined the U.S. Navy. Bob spoke with great pride of his service aboard the submarine USS Requin (SS-481) including their role with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Gerda Hunt, in 1965 and they had two children, Robert III and Lisa. He opened his first company, Vacudyne Industries, in his garage in Centereach, NY after shattering his forearm in an unfortunate ladder accident. Some of the highlights of this portion of his career include working with doctors and manufacturers to design equipment that transported frozen blood to soldiers in need on the front lines and working with the Walter Reed Medical Hospital. Bob was an inventor and was awarded a patent for a two-stage refrigerator in 1979. He married the second love of his life, Deena Rawlins, in 1987, becoming stepfather to Jamie and Peter Timothy. From that point, Bob spoke glowingly of his four children. He and Deena reveled in the alternating boy/girl order as each grandchild arrived: Duncan, Miranda, Miles, Maria, PJ, KJ, Thomas and Ryan. Bob and Deena moved to Bluffton, SC, where Bob opened Prestige Heating and Air. He proudly managed Prestige Heating & Air and built his business focused on his customers and their experience. Bob and Deena had a shared love of their pooch, Brinkley, and Bob leaves behind his new pup, Sir Winston. He was a lifelong learner and teacher. Whether it was sharing his philosophy of live and let live, coaching his kids’ and grandkids’ sports, or teaching refrigeration to his APEX Technical school students and employees, Bob believed in education. Just two years ago as his children and grandchildren gathered in Nashville for a family reunion, he called us all together. In a rare moment of vulnerability, Bob shared he’d had many successes and challenges in life and business. But his greatest pride and joy, he told us, was his family gathered together in that room. Bob is survived by his sons- Robert (Pam) Lehman III, Peter Timothy (Susan) Rawlins, and his daughters- Lisa Hickey and Jamie Ragonesi. He has eight grandchildren: Duncan & Miranda Lehman, Miles & KJ Hickey, Maria & Thomas Ragonesi, PJ & Ryan Rawlins. Bob’s funeral will be Monday July 24 at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910. Viewing will be at 10:00 AM and the service will be at 11:00 AM.

MIRARCHI, Antonio, 58, of Newport, Kentucky, and formerly of Mount Carmel, died, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Fort Collins, Kentucky on Friday July 21, 2023. He was born a son of the late Dr. Vincenzo and Sara (Paparo) Mirarchi, who survives, in Trenton, New Jersey August 24, 1964. Antonio was a 1982 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School. He then went on to graduate from Valley Forge Military Academy and College. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Ohio and was stationed in Bangor, Washington. Antonio was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Mario Mirarchi, of Arlington, Virginia, and John Mirarchi and his wife, Christine, of Oreland; a sister, Anna Mirarchi, of Charlotte, North Carolina; and two nieces, Cassandra and Kelly Mirarchi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel, with Father Bernard Wamayose, A.J., pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Ralpho Township. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Mount Carmel Joint Veteran's Honor Guard, 19 W. Second St., Mount Carmel 17851. To leave a condolence to the family, go to www.stutzfuneralhome.com. Published by The News Item on July 25, 2023.

SHIREY, Wilmer Carey, MSCM(SS), USN, Ret., 82, of Goose Creek, SC died on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Summerville, SC. He was born on May 18, 1941, in Evergreen, AL. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023, at J. Henry Stuhr, Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Rd., N. Charleston at 2:00 PM. Entombment will follow at Whispering Pines Cemetery, 3044 Old Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. He is survived by his Spouse Edma, Son Michael, Daughter-in-law Joanna, Grandson Lincoln, Daughter Michele, Granddaughter Michaela, and Great-grandson Asher. He graduated from Johnson and Wales University. Hermie was a Certified Executive Chef. Master Chief Shirey served twenty-eight years in the United States Navy as an MSCM(SS), primarily on submarines. He retired in Goose Creek, SC. He was active in The Boy Scout Troop 459 with his son in the 80s and 90s. He was a committee chairman and an Assistant Scoutmaster during that time. He achieved the Honor of Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow from Unali’yi Lodge #236. He was a Firefighter with Goose Creek Rural Volunteer Fire Department in the late 70s. He later became a member of the Board of Directors of the same fire department from 1990 – 2018. He served as the Board Chairman for over twenty years during that time. He was a Lifetime Member of the Goose Creek Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Worshipful Brother Bill Shirey was raised as a Master Mason in 1992. He became the Master of Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #401, A.F.M. in 2001. He was also a member of Berkeley Omar Shriners, National Sojourners, Scottish Rite, Knights of St. Andrew, York Rite, Eastern Star, and Knights Templar. He was an advisor on the SCIORG Goose Creek Rainbow Girls Advisory Board in the 90s when his daughter was a member of the Rainbow Girls. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Boy Scouts Troop 459 Alumni Fund, c/o Michael Shirey, 170 Belfort Place, Summerville, SC 29486. Published by J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel on July 25, 2023.

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