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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 06/14/09 - (Bakersfield Californian) CASHERO, Francis James, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 9, 2009 after fighting leukemia for many years. Francis was born February 11, 1921 in Oklahoma to James Edward and Germaine (Moreau) Cashero. Francis spent most of his life as a master carpenter and job superintendent for Colombo Construction building large commercial buildings, banks, schools and libraries throughout California. In the early 50's he was part of a team of carpenters that built the towns for the early nuclear bomb tests in the Nevada desert. In the 60's he and a partner formed Shepard & Cashero, they built many of the custom homes in the Panorama area. He remained a loyal member of the Carpenters Local 743 Union for 61 plus years. Francis also served Kern County as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for many years. Francis joined the Navy in 1939 and became a Torpedoman in the early Silent Service aboard submarines. His service continued until the end of the war in 1945 and during this time he served on 6 different submarines. He was recently interviewed extensively and quoted many times in a newly released historical account of the famous submarine, the USS SEAWOLF. He was extremely proud of his service in WWII. He was reluctant to talk about this time in history, but once you asked questions and got his memory going, he could tell you stories for days on end. He is from the period of our Greatest Generation. Francis was one of the oldest and a 60 plus year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 93. He was also a 35 year member of the United Ancient Order of Druids serving in all stations/chairs to become Arch Druid and trustee. During his many years as a Druid member he helped run the Wednesday and Sunday Bingo and the monthly steak dinners. He didn't like being in charge but this duty always seemed to fall to him. In their later years Francis took care of his wife of 63 years at home until it became necessary to have her daily care handled in a convalescent environment. This did not stop him from visiting as many times each week as possible and they stayed in constant communication once Helen learned how to use a cell phone and then boy did they burn up the minutes. They both looked forward to the monthly candlelight dinners that were sponsored by the facility for the residents and families to be together. Francis never missed these opportunities and was always a constant visitor until her death 6 months ago. Francis passed away just a few hours after what would have been their 63rd anniversary. Many may have thought Francis to be a gruff individual, but for those who truly knew him, they knew that he had a heart of gold and would come to your assistance at the drop of a hat. He used his skills as a master carpenter to build and construct whatever you needed. He is preceded in death by both parents and stepmother, Florence; his wife of 63 years, Helen L Cashero; 2 of 4 children, Frank James Cashero and JoAnn Davis-Neal; son-in-law, Jim Davis; daughter-in-law, Joyce Stanton; brother, Joe Cashero; 1 sister, RoseMarie status unknown; 1 great grandchild, Whitney Davis. He is survived by son, William Stanton (Trudy); daughter, Deborah Wilburn (John); son-in-law, Art Neal. Francis had 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Mortuary on River Blvd. on Monday 15th from 4 to 8 p.m. Chapel Services will be Tuesday 16th at 10:00 a.m. followed by graveside services. Now that Francis and Helen are gone we hope that you will think of them and have fond memories that you will cherish and keep in you hearts. Francis James (FJ or Jim) Cashero 1921 - 2009 - (The Day) Harold “Joe” Joseph passed into eternal rest on June 11, 2009 after a long illness. Joe was born in Madawaska ME and is a 30 year veteran of the United States Navy where he retired in 1976. He served during the Viet Nam and Korean Conflict era. 22 years of his naval career was spent in submarine service. After his retirement from the Navy he worked at Pratt & Whitney and then Electric Boat where he retired in 1991. Joe was an active member of the Shoreline 50s Plus Dance Club for 15 years. Until his illness Joe was also a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and the New London County Ostomy Association. He was a member of the U.S. Naval Fleet Reserves and the Retired Armed Forces Association. Joe was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Alice Joseph of Middletown CT. He is survived by his children Mary Jane Greenleaf of Norwich, Michael Joseph (Valerie) of Mystic, Marjorie Dutka (Alan) of Oakdale, Marilyn Butler (John) of New London, Harold "Little Joe" Joseph (Brooke) of Marco Island, FL and his 4 grandchildren Dan Butler, Megan Brown (Jay), Matthew and Melanie Joseph. He was predeceased by 5 siblings: O'Dell Reuther, Romeo Joseph, Loretta Trittle, Armand Joseph and Camillian Joseph of Lewiston, ME. Joe's family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Tuesday from 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Groton Long Point Rd. on Wednesday at 10am. Burial with presentation of military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut. For information, directions, or to share a note of remembrance/condolence with Joe's family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com. - (Contra Costa Times) Stanley D. Lowery, 83, died June 9, 2009. He was born October 25, 1925, and was a resident of Antioch. Stanley was raised in Tracy, and graduated from Tracy High School in 1943. He worked in the family restaurant-Creamery, Jiggs Fountain, before and after school. He joined the Navy, serving in the Submarine Service in WWII. He worked on the Southern Pacific Railroad in Tracy for 10 years. He then moved to Antioch and worked at the Concord Naval Weapons Station until his retirement in 1987. He was active in Antioch Little League and Babe Ruth, coaching for several years. His passion was touring on his Honda Goldwing Motorcycle. Together with his wife they traveled throughout the US with the Delta Wings for 18 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Lowery. He also leaves behind a daughter Marcy Oliveri and son-in-law John of Oakley; son Mark Lowery of Antioch; sons Wayne (Diane) Lowery and Richard (Amy) Lowery, both of Stockton; brother Harold Lowery of Tracy; sister-in-law and her husband Fran & Herb Miles of Antioch; Beverly Hussey of Tracy; mother-in-law Roseland Eav- enson of Tracy; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Mickey; parents Recia and Kathleen Lowery and sister Doreen. No services will be held at the request of the deceased. - (Star Tribune) Robert F. Goad, MD, CAPT, USN, Ret., 62, of Bainbridge Island, WA, formerly of Maple Grove, MN, died May 31, 2009. Robert received his MD at Creighton University on a Navy Scholarship and served as a medical officer in the Navy for over 25 years - all in the submarine service including deep sea diver and deep submersibles (the Trieste, which explored the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean). His civilian anesthesiology practice was at Mason County General Hospital in Shelton, WA and he served with Doctors Without Borders. Survived by loving wife Carolyn of 38 years; children, Matthew and Christopher of Seattle, Jennifer of Salt Lake City, and Catherine of NY; father, Capt. Sam Goad of Plymouth; sisters, Carolyn Goad of Plymouth, Maryann (John) of Orono; brother, John (Jean) of Grand Rapids. Preceded in death by mother, Rose, and brother-in-law, Dr. Robert O. Brandenburg.The funeral and burial will be held on Bainbridge Island, WA. Memorials preferred to Transitional Resources, 2970 SW Avalon Way, W. Seattle, WA 98126 or donor's choice. - (Bakersfield Californian) Roddie L. Reed M.D. 1943 - 2009 Dr. Roddie L. Reed was born in Liberty, Texas and went to high school in Oklahoma City where he met his wife, Judy. They celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary together just one week before he passed away. Dr. Reed graduated from medical school at the University of Oklahoma and performed his surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, under the direction of the world famous Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. After two years in the U.S. Navy as the doctor on the USS Mariano G. Vallejo SSBN 658 submarine, Dr. Reed returned to Houston and completed his surgery residency at Baylor and moved to Bakersfield in 1975. During the next 32 years, he served the community as the only Board Certified Vascular Surgeon in the city. When he was not operating on patients, Dr. Reed enjoyed motorcycle trials competitions, golfing, and target shooting. He also loved telling stories about his many adventures on the submarine and in the Ben Taub Level One Trauma Center in Houston. Dr. Reed is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Trevor and Conley; and daughter, Kelsey. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Bradley Joseph for his frequent visits during the past year to share "war stories" and his incredible support during Dr. Reed's final days. No Services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. | ||
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Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 602 Location: Visalia, Ca. | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 06/14/09 Shipmate Cashero was a member of USSV WWII Fresno Chapter. Our records list 5 boats: USS Stingray (SS-186), USS Seawolf (SS-197), USS Bluefish (SS-222), USS Searaven SS-176) and USS Escolar (SS-294) Bon Voyage, Shipmate - Sailor, Rest Your Oars Donald L. Johnson USSVI Wahoo Base P.O.C./Assistant Chaplain USSV WWII Fresno Chapter Comms/Assistant Chaplain www.wahoobase.com | ||
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