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At random: Insignia of the Navy's submarine service is a submarine flanked by two dolphins. Dolphins, or porpoises, the traditional attendants to Poseidon, Greek God of the Sea and patron deity of sailors, are symbolic of a calm sea, and are sometimes called the 'sailors' friend. In addition to the Dolphins, those World War II submariners who participated in successful combat patrols may wear the coveted Submarine Combat Insignia.

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SMITH, Robert E. (Bob), 85, died on May 6, 2008. He was born on April 22, 1923 in Hammond, Indiana to Pearl and Ernest Smith. He joined the US Navy in September 1942, and served on the submarine Bluefish (SS-286) as an Electricians Mate First Class. He met and married Jeane Maerz, his wife of 56 years. After WWII ended, Bob was discharged in January 1946 and they settled in Houston, TX where he owned a successful Insurance agency for many years. They moved to Leander to be close to their daughter and grandchildren. He was an active member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Hill Country Ministries, St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Head Start Program and The Hill Country Flyer Steam Train. Bob is survived by his wife, Jeane; daughter, Mary Kaye Bagwell; granddaughters, Stephanie, Katy, and Alycia Bagwell; son, David G. Smith, wife Karen and sons, Zach and Simon; and by brothers, Ron and Rex Smith and their families. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008, Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM at Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. FM 1431 in Cedar Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1101 W. New Hope Dr. in Cedar Park. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2008 at Forest Park Cemetery on Lawndale in Houston with full military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church at 1101 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613 or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78759.

VENESILE (VENEZIALE) Albert Anthony "Al", 94, died on Monday, May 5, 2008. Al retired from Allis-Chalmers Mfg. in 1974. Al served in the US Navy during WWII an Electricians Mate Second Class on the submarines USS R-6 (SS-83), USS Gurnard (SS-254), and USS Ronquil (SS-396). He was an usher at Cyril of Alexandria Church for many years and a member of Knights of Columbus Bellevue Council 1400. Al was a former Ross Twp. Committee man & a tour guide for the submarine Requin which is part of the Carnegie Science Center. Al was enjoyed by everyone he knew & met, by his gentle & pleasant manner. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 60 years, daughters Marie (Richard) Wadlinger of Marshall Twp., and Florine Graham of McCandless Twp.; grandfather of Richard Graham of Phila., PA and Andrea Graham of Bellevue, PA. Survived by his sister Francis Berardinelli of Mentor, OH, preceded by his brothers John and Fred Venesile, and sister Virginia Berardinelli. Friends may call Thurs. 2-4, & 6-9pm at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Fri, 9:30am. In lieu of flowers memorial to Vencentian-Regency, 9399 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

KENYON, Morton L., of New London passed away at home on Monday, May 5, 2008 surrounded by his loving wife, devoted sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had been receiving care from Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, Mrs. Aimee Annabelini, Linda Annabelini, and members of his large, immediate and extended family. He was a lifelong resident of New London and member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Mort was born on December 28, 1918 to Levi and Helen Kenyon of Franklin Street, New London. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Margaret Scanlon, of Bronx, N.Y.; niece, Loretta Tardibuono, of Hemlock Farms, Pa.; and lifelong friends, Bob Foley, Wesley Hammond, Phil Messina and Joseph Hann all of New London. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Collins Kenyon; nine children, Morton W. Kenyon and wife, Susan, of Virginia Beach, Va., Wesley Kenyon and wife, Linda, of Waterford, Carol Kenyon of Gales Ferry, Elizabeth Connolly of New London, Kevin Kenyon and wife, Nancy, of Wilmington, N.C., Kathy Kenyon and husband, William Zaneski, of Waterford, Richard Kenyon and wife, Claudia, of Waterford, Susan Jennings and husband, Burr, of Sarasota, Fla., and Tim Kenyon of Niantic. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jennifer O'Quinn and husband, James, of Augusta, Ga., Florabeth Kenyon of Noank, Robert Kenyon and wife, Elke, of Oak Park, Ill., Collin Kenyon and wife, Stacy, of Virginia Beach, Va., Ryan and Neil Connolly of New London, Caitlin Lombardi and husband, Mark, of Meriden, Kevin, Erin and Connor Kenyon of Wilmington, N.C., Leah, and Kara Zaneski of Waterford and Clark Zaneski of New London, Nicholas and Richard Kenyon of Waterford, and Oliver and Miles Jennings of Sarasota, Fla. Mort and Betty also have 11 great-grandchildren, the last three born since November 2007. He is also survived by nieces, Claire Scanlon of Pawcatuck, Barbara Scanlon Boyd of Sterling, Kans., and nephew, James Scanlon of New York, N.Y. Mort attended St. Mary Star of the Sea School and Buckley High School. He volunteered for the submarine service in World War II and after discharge worked in the construction business. He worked for H. Merrit Construction Co. when the Pfizer plant in Groton was being built and joined Pfizer in 1950 and served there for 32 years. Starting in the pipe shop he promoted to foreman, eventually plant general foreman and was the first certified plant ecological engineer. He was recognized as an expert in welding metallurgy and served a term as president of the New England chapter of the American Welding Society during his 25 years of continuous membership. He held Unlimited Master Licenses in Plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection. He taught the HVAC, Plumbing and Welding courses for the evening apprenticeship program at the Norwich Regional Vocational Technical School for 28 years. He was recognized by the State of Connecticut with the Meritorious Service Award. He also worked as a consultant at the Pfizer plant in Ringiskiddy, Ireland. Mort was always active in sports. He was a player coach for many years on the Pfizer and Kozy Korner softball teams and coached the St Mary CYO basketball teams for over 12 years. He was a life member of the BPOE Elks and visited Elks Clubs wherever he traveled from Hawaii to the Carolinas. He also honed his billiards skills as a life member of the Polish American Veterans Club in New London. He was an active member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church and the Holy Name Society. His wife Betty is a life long member of the Mother's Circle. He was an active supporter of establishing the original St. Bernard High School in New London and personally led work crews on renovations of the former WMI to get the school ready. A strong supporter of Catholic education, he and Betty sacrificed to send their children to Catholic elementary and high schools in preparation for college or nursing schools. In 1982 Mort retired from Pfizer after more than 32 years of service. In 1985, with the last child off to college, they discovered Dos Marinas in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. A year later they purchased a condo and started spending each winter in sunny Puerto Rico where they established many wonderful friendships. Their condo was always the center of social activity filled with friends, family and fun. The Kenyon family wishes to thank Aimee and Linda Annabelini for their care and tenderness toward our father during his final months and Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut for their support in his final weeks. We also want to thank our aunts and uncles, Jean and Dr. Richard Lena, Helen and Joseph Sandoro, and Tony Pero and the Pero family and our cousins Claire Scanlon, Patti and Dr Sandeep Varma, for their unwavering support and kindness over this past year. Our thanks also to our extended families, Dr. Paul and Ethel Gerity, Ann and Ned Hammond and Patty Hammond Lacey who have always been there for mom and dad. We also want to thank the parishioners of both St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in New London, and Capella de Millagrosa Catholic Church in Fajardo, Puerto Rico for their countless prayers for our Dad. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 O'clock on Friday, May 9, 2008 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Huntington Street, New London. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Calling hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. For directions, obituary information or to sign the family's online register book please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham Street Norwich, CT 06382-0902 or a charity of donor's choice.

RUPLE, II, Robert Walter, CAPT, USN, Ret., 61, of Gales Ferry, passed away on May 6, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on July 19, 1946 in Berea, Ohio. He was the son of Robert and Eleanor (Christman) Ruple. He attended local schools and joined the U.S. Navy in 1965. Robert married Mary Dee McVicker on June 14, 1970 in New London. After thirty-seven years of distinguished service in the U.S. Navy, Bob retired as the forty-fifth commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base, New London in August, 2002. He then served as NRMD director at Electric Boat. Bob loved spending time with his family in addition to being an avid boater and golfer. In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his daughter, Heather Malia Ruple, of Providence, R.I.; his son, Robert William Ruple, daughter-in-law, Anna Ruple, and granddaughter, Ellie Dee Ruple, of Sugarland, Texas. He is also survived by his brother, George Ruple, of North Olmsted, Ohio, and his sister, Kathy Fullerman, of Las Vegas, Nev. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A Funeral Service with military honors will be held at Shepherd of the Sea Chapel in Groton on May 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to The San Miguel School, 12 Carter Street, Providence, RI 02907. The Ruple family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com for obituary information, directions or for an online guest register to leave a note of condolence.

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