 | SubmarineSailor.com Find a Shipmate Reunion Info Books/Video | Binnacle List (offsite) History Boat Websites Links |
| |||
| Bottom Gun BBS | |||
| |||
| At random: "The Navy is not a job, it's not a career. It's a way of life.” -- MMCM (SS) "Grump" Barrie |
 Obit Messenger results for 02/27/09.Moderators: Jump to page : 1 Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page] | |
| Forums-> Submarine Discussion | Message format |
Pig |
| ||
| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 02/27/09. - (Chicago Suburban Daily Herald) SWEENEY, Donald M., 84, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009, in Huntley, at the home of his daughter Sara Mitchell. Born July 20, 1924, in Gilman, Ill., to Thomas and Ida (nee Melis) Sweeney. He was a U. S. Navy veteran who served in submarine service during World War II. On March 29, 1947, in Gilman, he married Zita Jean St. Peter. They raised their family of 13 and resided in Chebanse for the last 52 years. He was a member of Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Chebanse. He served as president of the Central Unit #4 School District Board of Education. He retired after 38 years of service with Roper Corporation in Kankakee in 1985. His hobbies included fishing and woodworking, he was a huge Cubs fan and loved to play cards. He was an avid follower of the local High Schools sports activities and attended the I.H.S.A. State Wrestling Tournament for many years with a group of his children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his children, Steve (Linda) Sweeney of Manteno, Ill., Stan (Martha) Sweeney of Clifton, Ill., Stu (Jane) Sweeney of Laguna Beach, Calif., Sue (Dan) Mortier of Highland Park, Sam (Roxanne) Sweeney of Ashkum, Ill., Scott (Diane) Sweeney of Frankfort, Ill., Sherm (Julie) Sweeney of Rock Island, Ill., Sharon Sweeney of Normal, Ill., Sheila (Karl) Buch of O'Fallon, Ill., Sally (Lyn) Rosenboom of Clifton, Sean (Maria) Sweeney of Barrington, Sara (Scott) Mitchell of Huntley and Shannon (Lisa) Sweeney of Herscher, Ill.; 42 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Dermody of Pico Rivera, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Elizabeth Gleason; two sisters-in-law, Maureen St. Peter and Mary Louise (Lester) Sarles; and an honorary granddaughter, Venda Menclova. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 55 years, Zita, on Jan. 3, 2003; his brothers, Harold and Raymond Sweeney; sisters, Mable Rogers and Rosemary Johnson; and a grandson, Korey Thomas Mitchell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Chebanse, Ill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Knapp Funeral Home, 415 N. Main St., Clifton, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Lupus Foundation of America 2000 L Street NW, Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20036 or to Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036. For information, call Knapp Funeral Home, 815-694-2424. Local funeral arrangements were handled by the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home in Huntley. - (Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram) BARGAS, Paul V., 77, husband of Edwina (Winnie) M. Bargas, passed away suddenly at his home in South Portland on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. He was born Jan. 20, 1932, in the Town of Elmo, Kan. to the late Jessie and Maria Bargas, attended school in Hope and Wilsey Kansas. Paul joined the U.S. Navy on April 24, 1950, and served in the submarine service with tours aboard USS Blackfin, USS(N) Skipjack (plank owner of the first nuclear sub built from keel plate up as nuclear), USS(N) U.S. Grant (plank Owner - gold crew), USS Halibut and USS Barb. He attained the rank of Senior Chief in March of 1969 and retired from active duty March 6, 1970. Paul continued service to his country in the Naval reserve until Sept. 1, 1979. During Paul's military service he developed a love for the sea and the culinary skills that he will be remembered for. He worked as a chef for the Eastland Hotel in Portland, co-owned and was head chef at Maria's restaurant on Waterman Drive and later at P&J's restaurant on the South Portland waterfront. Paul joined the Merchant Marine with the Keystone shipping company in 1980 and worked as Chief Steward; following his retirement in 1993, he worked as a chef in various local restaurants including Dunstan School in Scarborough and Scarborough Terrace assisted living facility. Paul's family and friends will miss his humor and generous spirit; he used his openness and big heart to help everyone feel welcome. He loved those special occasions that brought family and friends together. Paul is survived by his wife Edwina; seven children, Paul V. Bargas Jr., Jessie Lee Bargas, Jayde (Jay) James Bargas, Patrick Jerome Bargas, Donald Edward Mellen, Raymond Paul Mellen and Bonny Lee Lutz; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He leaves brothers, Lupe Bargas, John Bargas, Frank Bargas and sisters Constance (Connie) Mascareno, Dorothy Hudson and Josephine Salters. He is further survived by nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse Bargas and Rudy Mascareno and two sisters, Amalia (Molly) Richel and Virginia Savage. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Paul V. Bargas | ||
| Doc Gardner |
| ||
Master and Commander Posts: 2253 Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 02/27/09. I served with Paul Bargas on Skipjack and mess cooked under his direction. Great cook; and better shipmate Rest your oars shipmate Those of us who remain have assumed the watch Doc Gardner | ||
| Jump to page : 1 Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page] |
| Printer friendly version E-mail a link to this thread Jump to forum : |
| (Delete all cookies set by this site) | |
| Running MegaBBS ASP Forum Software v2.0 © 2003 PD9 Software | |
