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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 04/22/08.
FLASCO, Joseph Robert, 81, of 2 Ball St., Pawcatuck, died April 18, 2008 at his home with his family around him, after a long illness. Joseph was born July 12, 1926, in Warren, Ohio, to Joseph Anthony Flasco and Mary O'Malley Flasco. Joseph graduated from St. Ursaline High School, in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1944. He attended King's Point Merchant Marine's Academy in King's Point, N.Y. Joseph saw some action in the South Pacific, before World War II ended. He joined the Navy in 1950. Joseph was on several U.S. Navy Submarines, including the; U.S.S. K-1 Sub when former president Jimmy Carter was the executive officer on board. Also, he served on the Triton, which was headed by Capt. Edward Beach. This submarine was submerged for 81 days. Joseph has been in about every country in the world during his time in the Merchant Marines, and his tour in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Navy in 1973. He worked at Electric Boat from 1973, retiring in 1991. Joseph and Judith were married in 1965 in North Franklin. After retirement from Electric Boat, Joseph was a volunteer worker with TVCCA's Meals on Wheels program. As a submarine veteran, he belonged to the Holland Club, and also was a greeter on the Nautilus Museum and very proud to do so. Joseph was a lover of classical music, and also loved listening to the music of John Phillip Souza. When he was a small boy his mother brought him to see John Phillip Souza in concert. Joseph was an avid Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians fan. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judith Marie (Lynch) Flasco; three daughters, Michelle Anne Johnson and fiancée, Orlando Peace, of Pawcatuck, Mary Margaret Lastes, of Pawcatuck, and Margaret Anne Flasco, of Columbia, S.C. He had five grandchildren, Mark and Christopher Lastes, Jeremy and Nicole Johnson, all of Pawcatuck, and Damien Robbins of Bozrah. He is also survived by his cousin, Carolan Pallo, her husband, Richard, and children, Richard, Thomas and Mary Kay of Youngstown, Ohio; his sister-in-law, Joan Orlando, and her companion, Robert Hirshaut, his niece, Tanya Orr, and her husband, Frederick Orr, grandniece, Whitney Marie Orr, and niece Jill Orlando, all of Springfield, Mass. There will be a Memorial Service for Joseph at the Pilgrims Baptist Church at 27 Chase Hill Road, Ashaway, R.I., on April 25th, 2008 at 6 p.m. There will be no calling hours. There is also going to be a memorial service with military honors for Joseph at the Submarine Base, Groton, on the Nautilus Submarine at a later date. For additional obituary information, or to send online condolences to the family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com
SKAHAN, Paul J., 81, departed on eternal, Monday, April 21st, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 26, 1927, Paul enlisted in the Navy at 17 to fight the Nips. He qualified on and made war patrols on USS Bugara (SS-331). During his twenty-two year Navy career, Paul also served on Greenfish, Amberjack, Caiman, Pompon, Corporal, Bang, and as Chief of the Boat on Thomas Jefferson, retiring as a Senior Chief Radioman. Paul & Gerry had moved from Navarre, FL to East Windsor, CT about 3 years ago to be nearer their children and grand-children. Paul was a member of AlaFlo Chapter SubVets WWII, moving his membership when he moved to CT. He was also a plank-owner of Drum Base USSVI. Paul is survived by his wife, Gerry, six children, their spouses, and many grandchildren. Paul will be cremated and Mass Service held, date/times to be determined. Additional information will be forwarded when known.
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Obit Messenger results for 04/22/08.
