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Master and Commander Posts: 1118 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Saturday 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 HANLEY .. .. .. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Kevin G. Hanley, a retired Navy veteran and NYPD detective remembered for his heroism, patriotism and selflessness, died on Oct. 26 due to complications from 9/11 related cancer. Hanley was born in Brooklyn on Dec. 13, 1954, the youngest of three children. He grew up in public housing in Sheepshead Bay, graduating from Sheepshead Bay High School in 1972rbage' gaffe Two years later, in 1974, Hanley would go on to begin a 32-year career of both active and reserve duties in the U.S. Navy. After graduating from Navy Submarine School in New London, C.T., he served aboard several submarines during the Cold War. He completed seven patrols before being honorably discharged in 1978. Returning home, Hanley followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 807, working as a truck driver before becoming a shop steward. In 1983, Hanley married his wife of 41 years, Florence. A year later, the couple welcomed their first son, James. In the years that followed, Kevin and Florence would welcome two more children, Florence and Patrick. Hanley’s professional path would once again take a turn when he joined the New York City Transit Police in 1988. Not long after, in 1989, he moved the family to Bulls Head, where they would live for some time before eventually settling in New Springville. His distinguished career in law enforcement saw him serve in District 34, District 2 and the NYPD’s 70th Precinct. It was during his time at the 70th Precinct that Hanley was promoted to detective. In this role, he served in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the 123rd Precinct, the Intelligence Bureau, and the Hostage Negotiation Team. “There’s letters from people that he’s locked up in the past, to my dad. ‘Thank you so much,’ because he treated people with dignity, you know, people who made mistakes in life,” Hanley’s daughter, Florence, said. Like many of New York’s finest, Hanley responded to the 9/11 terror attack on our nation. In the midst of serving with the NYPD, Hanley re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve as an Intelligence Specialist. In this time he was deployed to Saudi Arabia as the Combat Air Intelligence Operations Control Chief. Then, in 2005, Hanley was deployed to Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay as the Assistant Officer in charge of the Interrogation Control Element during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Hanley’s final deployment saw him serve for a year as an intelligence specialist and interrogator at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. These deployments earned Hanley various commendations. In 2008, he retired from the NYPD and joined the U.S. Secret Service as a special officer. He remained with the service for 10 years before his retirement in 2019. Upon retirement, Hanley attended the American Academy McAllister Institute for Funeral Service in Manhattan, subsequently working in the funeral industry. “After my brother (Patrick) died, my dad went back to school to be a funeral director, to be able to help other parents who bury their kids,” added Hanley’s daughter. “So, if that ain’t selfless and that ain’t compassion, I don’t know what is.” It was in this time as a funeral director that the COVID-19 pandemic struck and, as shared by his daughter, Hanley continued to assist families in putting their loved ones to rest with respect and dignity. As noted by his daughter, Hanley was also a fourth degree Knight of Columbus. Hanley enjoyed reading, debating, spending time with family and singing. In the 1990s, Hanley joined his friend Jay Black (Jay and the Americans) on tours and would occasionally take to the stage and sing and play the bongos. “In a family of big personalities, my dad’s was the biggest,” an excerpt from the eulogy of James J. Hanley, Kevin’s son, reads. “He was larger than life. He stood out in every room he was in. Growing up, playing sports, he was consistently the loudest voice from the sidelines, cheering on us kids, whenever he could be there because work and military service frequently took him away.” Hanley is survived by his wife, his two children, James and Florence, his daughter-in-law and six grandchildren. “All the good things I have, qualities about me, are inherited right from him,” Hanley’s daughter said. “He was somebody in a room, he would light the whole room up. He was my dad, he was my hero, legitimately, he was my hero.” In the wake of Hanley’s passing, the family has experienced an outpouring of love and support from the community and those who knew him. PETESCH .. .. .. Robert M. Petesch Senior, Bob, passed away October 21, 2024 at the age of 86. Bob was born on June 2, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Maurice C. Petesch and Mary E. (Liggett) Petesch. As a young man Bob played football and surfed and did track in High School. He also helped build his Grandparent's home. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served on submarines over 4 years. He and Sharlene married and recently celebrated their 67th Anniversary. On the G.I. Bill Bob went to college and became a teacher, then moved to Dorris, Calif. He retired in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, wood working, mechanics, and working in his yard. He was a Dorris Lion's Club President and an Elks Lodge member for over 30 years. He was proud of helping to build the "Log House" in Dorris. He was also very patriotic. Survivors include his wife Sharlene I. Petesch, son Robert M. Petesch II (Bob), daughter-in-law Marjorie Petesch, his brother Bruce Petesch and his wife Marge, his sister-in-law Justine Lorito, two grandsons Michael Petesch and Christopher Petesch, first cousin Richard Voss, and many friends. He will be greatly missed. A simple memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM at O'Hair-Wards Funeral Chapel at 515 Pine Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. The Dorris Lions Club will be hosting a Memorial Reception for friends and family at the Dorris Community Center, 52900 Hwy 97 in Dorris, CA after the service and interment. EVANGER .. .. .. Herbert Glen Evanger was born February 10, 1926 in Steilacoom, Washington, to Herman and Helga (Peterson) Evanger. He was the oldest of six brothers. Growing up, Glen attended schools in Holden, Washington (then a mining town), Camas, Washington, and Port Angeles, Washington. At Port Angeles High School, Glen played baseball, football, and basketball. Glen served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the submarine USS Razorback out of Midway Island. During a patrol in Northern Japan, the crew was ordered to surface at the signing of peace terms in Nagasaki aboard the USS Missouri. After the military service, Glen attended Pacific Lutheran College (now PLU) and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Education. He began his teaching career immediately after graduation at Washington Junior High in Seattle, Washington. He then moved on to teach high school Mathematics for 26 years. As the golf coach at Ingraham High School, Glen earned a formidable record of four Metro league title in five years, earning State Coach of the Year honors in 1971. After retiring from teaching in1977, Glen worked for Evanger Construction Company, owned by his brother, Darrell. Glen loved the outdoors. He taught skiing for many winters and considered himself a retired "ski bum." Glen met and married Delphine Leary in 1954 while living in Seattle. One of their favorite times was a trip driving the Alaska Highway up to Alaska, keeping a detailed journal of the entire trip. Upon their return to Seattle, Del became ill. Glen was her primary caregiver during her illness until she passed away in 2003. Glen met and married Eunice (nee Eide) Ferguson in 2004. They shared 15 wonderful years together living in Tacoma, Washington. Glen and Eunice both loved to travel, visiting Europe twice together, and having many other good times travelling. Glen passed away October 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Eunice, along with her six children and their families. Glen was a proud grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and adored all of those and their families that came into his life. Glen was preceded in death by his wife, Del; her two sons; and Glen's five younger brothers. The family wishes to thank all of the kind people at Orchard Park Care & Rehab in Tacoma for their excellent and tender care of Glen during his last days. At Glen's request, there will be a memorial service at United Lutheran Church on Friday, November 22, 2019, 11:00 a.m., located at 1231 S. 76th St., Tacoma, WA 98408. | ||
