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- (Daily Press)
SIEVERS, Jr., Louis A. 'Tony’, 73, of Newport News, died September 4, 2008 in Hampton, VA. He was born September 3, 1935 in Savannah, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Anthony (Fletcher) Sievers Sr. and Mary Anthony Robider Sievers. Mr. Sievers was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Sievers played football for, and graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1957. Lieutenant Commander Sievers received his commission in the U.S. Navy after completing OCS and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1977. Lt. Cmdr. Sievers served two tours in the Vietnam War, in the Navy SEALS program, in the nuclear submarine fleet and in the Fitting Out Supply and Assistance Team (Logistics) at N.O.B. Norfolk, Va. Upon his retirement from the Navy, he moved from Virginia Beach, Va., to the Northern Virginia area. He worked for several years as an expert in International Logistics. He last resided in Newport News, where he was an active volunteer for 'Meals on Wheels', Hospice, and the American Cancer Society's 'Relay for Life'. He was an officer in, and belonged to several organizations including MOAA, the Society of Logistics Engineers and the Senior Golfers' Association. Mr. Sievers enjoyed the beach, playing golf and other sports, traveling, and was an avid reader. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Hall of Newport News; his sister, Diane Carver; and his brother, Michael Sievers, both from Savannah, Ga. He is also survived by his eight children, Mary Katherine Hinson and her husband, Randy of Martinsburg, W.Va.; Tony Sievers and his wife, Terry of Andover, Mass.; Angie Sievers and her husband, Don Beachley of Hagerstown, Md.; Jeanne Sievers of South Yarmouth, Mass.; Andy Sievers and his wife, Lisa of Springboro, Ohio; Anne Marie Sievers of Hamilton, Ohio., Jennifer Roberts of Corona; Lisa Sievers of Mira Loma, Calif., Lynn Watkins and her husband, John. Mr. Sievers is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at noon Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church; a Memorial Mass will follow at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Obit Messenger results for 09/09/08.
