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Master and Commander Posts: 1131 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Teusday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. Coyote COLVANO .. .. .. Thomas Henry Colvano, 84 of North Haven passed peacefully on September 8, 2024, at MidState Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on March 13, 1940, in New Haven, Tom was the only beloved son to the late Nicholas and Rosaline Colvano (Giannelli). Beloved brother of the late Louise Pease and Antoinette Vogt. Thomas is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years Barbara (Bobbie), daughter Sandra Vitale of North Haven, CT, daughter Rosanne Stoddard (Michael) of Wallingford; 6 loving grandchildren, Heather Vitale (Chris), Erica Vitale (Peter), Jason Vitale, Kyle Stoddard, Kevin Stoddard, Colin Stoddard and 3 cherished great-grandsons, Kamrin, Ezra and Parker. Treasured nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends and neighbors who were touched by his warmth and positive spirit. He was best known for his enthusiastic greetings that made you feel welcomed and appreciated. To know 'Tommy Colvano' was to love him. Tom worked 30+ years at United Nuclear Corporation where he proudly supported the U.S. Naval submarine program as a Senior Metallurgy Technician. In addition to his rewarding career, Tom was a skilled craftsman and mechanic. There wasn't anything he couldn't build or repair. He loved working on home projects and using his innate creativity to beautify the world around him. A people person, he freely gave his time and ability to all who needed help. Tom also had an affinity for sports, planes, trains, and automobiles. A proud American with an Italian heritage steeped in strong family values and tradition, Tom loved the holidays and helped to make every event extra-special with outstanding meals, desserts, laughter, and love. There was always a welcoming smile and a plate for anyone who stopped by to visit. Tom recently found joy and comfort listening to the classical music of Andrea and Matteo Boccelli. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the MidState Medical Center doctors, nurses, staff, and hospice workers who showed kindness, respect, and professionalism during his stay. Visiting hours will be Monday morning 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., 11 Wooster Place, New Haven. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Paul VI Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Hamden at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will be in All Saints Mausoleum. VAN DYKE .. .. .. Van Dyke, Kenneth DEMMING, N.M. - Kenneth Van Dyke lost his battle with cancer September 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Terry Van Dyke; daughters from his first marriage, Linda Haeflie (Jeff) and Stacy Beditz (Joe); and daughter from his second marriage, Mellisa Newberry (Bruce); grandchildren, Cheynne Nichols, Lucas and Logan Haeflie, Aaron Van Dyke, Hunter Ramsay, Ashlie Kenyon and great-grandchild, Elizabeth Underwood; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kenneth was predeceased by his father and mother, Robert and Gladys Van Dyke; brother, Robert Van Dyke, Jr.; and son, Kenneth Van Dyke, Jr. He was a resident of the capital district of Albany, N.Y. before moving out west to New Mexico. He proudly served the Navy as a helmsman on the Trumpetfish and Gata SNN submarines. He was an accomplished machinist at the Watervliet Arsenal where he retired. He came out of retirement, as he loved the trade, working at Cardish Machine Works, also in Watervliet before working in N.M. He was a very humble man with a great sense of humor and a loving heart. He loved his dogs and while in N.Y. could often be found at Stewart's sharing his food with them. He truly enjoyed fishing with his brother, Roger Augar, and would often share that love with family and friends. While in N.M. he could often be found at a flea market or the Pink Store in Mexico. His love of his family and friends will truly be missed. As a humble person he asked for no services but to have his ashes scattered on his favorite mountain in New Mexico as well as to be laid to rest with his son Kenny Van Dyke, Jr. Thank you all to those that attended his party last fall and those that were able to visit with him separately while he visited one last time here in N.Y. - he truly enjoyed and thought he was blessed. MCCRUM .. .. .. On January 19, 1949, in Lancaster, New Hampshire, Larry James McCrum was born to Clayton Russell McCrum and Elinor Regina Bowen. After 75 years of a good life enjoying his family, friends and other interests in golf, cars, boats and his gardens, Larry entered eternal rest on August 24, 2024, to join his family and friends who left before him. Larry was predeceased by his father and mother, two brothers, David and Jimmy, two sisters, Marie and Nancy, and his eldest daughter, Donna Marie. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Neely McCrum; two daughters, Leah Marie and Megan Ann McCrum; three sisters, Eileen Wentworth, Patti (Russel) Mullins, Laurie Thacher; and brother, Mike McCrum; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Larry had an outstanding work history with a few companies from New England to Florida including the government working in various positions from pipefitter to Project Manager on Navy ships and submarines in Portsmouth, NH, Kings Bay and Mayport in Jacksonville. He received numerous awards, letters of appreciation and commendation throughout his career. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11665 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32225 on September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to your favorite charity. SNYDER .. .. .. Robert Lee “Bob” Snyder, Lamar native, passed away August 14, 2024 in Colorado Springs. In honor of his great sense of humor, please enjoy the following reflection of his life. Bob was born August 17, 1947 to Robert and Pansy “Peg” Snyder in Lamar, Colorado. A rambunctious child, family lore has it that his Grandad put an electric fence around the back yard to keep him corralled. An astute escape artist, it didn’t work. Bob would wander the two blocks downtown to panhandle at the bank and use the proceeds for pop and candy, then undoubtedly escorted home by a responsible adult or officer of the law all before the age of 5. As Bob developed into adolescence, his ways did not change much. Ofrfice3 Blundell was a regular fixture in his and brother Ed’s life. Riding a motorcycle without a license, swimming in the city pool after hours, you name it they, well mostly Bob, probably did it. His dad had to make several trips to the “cop shop” to obtain his freedom. Bob’s record was eventually expunged, hence his success in later life. His legal woes were only rivaled by his complicated love life. Mr. Snyder was not admittedly married at the time of death. Being the ornery character that he was, no woman could put up with him for long. In 1968, he married Connie Ledesma of Lamar and has two surviving children; Brian Snyder, residing in Missouri, and Jennifer Snyder McBee (Robbie) of Pueblo, CO. Jennifer has been a saintly daughter, taking very good care of him for the past few years. There must be a special place in heaven for that girl. In 1971, he married Deborah White and has one surviving daughter, Melanie Kelley of Alvarado, Texas as well as granddaughter Brooklynn. Their daughter Kelly preceded him in death. Bob barely graduated from Lamar High School in 1965. After working for Coca-Cola as a truck driver for a time, divine intervention must have struck and he went to college. Working as a roughneck for Murphin Drilling Company in the summers, he saved enough money to attend Adams State College for the rest of the year and graduated with a degree in accounting. Bob, the roughneck truck driver, became an Executive. He worked for several big oil companies in Oklahoma, Texas, and Alaska, ending his career as the Senior Oil Well Auditor for the State of Alaska (this part is true). This all seemed contradictive to the Bob most of us knew. He could change faster than Superman in a phone booth after work into comfortable attire. His State of Alaska co-workers also needed a Southeastern Colorado dictionary to communicate with him successfully. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ed, and daughter Kelly. In addition to the above-mentioned children, Bob is survived by son Nevada Snyder of Anchorage, AK, sister Patty Suto of Ft. Collins CO and four cats. | ||
