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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Wednesday Obit
Robert J. O'Donohue Jr. was born and raised in New Orleans, and was a resident of Harvey, LA for the last 45 years. Robert was trained in sheet metal and layout at Delta Shipyards when he was 16, and the USS Navy trained him in pipefitting. He served as Torpedoman 3rd Class on the Submarine USS Skate #305 during WWII. His most harrowing experience was taking over 200 depth charges in the Sea of Japan. Robert J. O'Donohue Jr. was called Bob by his friends and Junior by his family. He retired from Avondale Ship yards as foreman in the Sheet Metal Shop in 1979. Our Torpedo Man, Master Sheet Metal Mechanic, and Avid Redfish Fisherman died suddenly on March 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM after a long illness. Son of the late Robert J. O'Donohue Sr. and Viola Hoff-O'Donohue, Beloved Husband of the late Elenore A Gaudet-O'Donohue. Brother of Thomas O'Donohue and Rosemary O'Donohue-Satter. Father of Robert Joseph O'Donohue III, Lenore O'Donohue-Romano, and Leah O'Donohue-DiGerolamo. Father-in-law to Madelyn Morris-O'Donohue and Anthony P. DiGerolamo. Grandfather of Scott P. O'Donohue, Angela DiGerolamo-Callais, Kelli P. O'Donohue Inabnet, and Anthony J. DiGerolamo. Great Grandfather of Mark, Delaney, Christopher, Aidan, Bella, Savannah and Gia. He was much loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 11 AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery #1, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 8 AM until funeral time. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com. Published in The Times-Picayune on March 16, 2011
Richard H. "Dick" Trueb, Retired Deputy Chief S.F.P.D, entered into eternal life on March 13, 2011. He was a native San Franciscan and resident of Millbrae for the last 25 years. Dick was born to Josephine and Jack Trueb on August 25, 1930. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and his dear brother, Bob. Dick graduated from St. James High School in 1948 and went on to City College of S.F. where he studied Police Science. He later attended S.F. State University and graduated with a Masters Degree in Urban Policy and Public Administration in 1975. He served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service during the Korean War and upon honorable discharge became a S.F. Muni Railway operator. He joined the S.F.P.D. in 1954 where he was a dedicated and respected officer for 32 years. Dick studied hard and was promoted through the ranks from Patrolman to Captain, and was later appointed to Commander and then to Deputy Chief from which he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Retired S.F.P.O.A., S.F. Veteran P.O.A., the Widows and Orphans Aid Assn of the S.F.P.D., Retired Employees of the City and County of S.F., the O.F.M., American Legion Police Post 456, and the Knights of Columbus of St. Dunstan's. Dick is survived and will be sorely missed by his adoring wife of 56 years, Charlene, his much loved children, John (wife Leslie), Suzanne, Richard (wife Kelly), Janette Puccetti (and her husband Vince) and the lights of his life, grandchildren Ricky, Max, Jacob and Ian Trueb, Shannon Johnson (husband Ryan), Alyssa Moukhlis and his beloved Brittany Spaniel "Babe." Dick fought through and survived many serious health problems during his lifetime but finally succumbed after a valiant fight to metastatic lung cancer. His greatest concerns were his love and care of his family and his duty to the police department and the citizens of San Francisco. He gave his all to both and enjoyed the friendship of everyone with whom he came in contact. The family wishes to recognize and thank Dick's caregivers Ruby and Ric, Antoinette and the other nurses from Kaiser Hospice for their devoted and compassionate care, and all the friends whose lives he touched and whose lives touched him. Family and friends may visit after 6:30 PM, Monday, March 21, 2011 and attend the Vigil at 7:00 PM at St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1133 Broadway in Millbrae where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Committal will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. Those who wish to do so may make a memorial contribution in Dick's name to a charity of their choice. Published in San Francisco Chronicle on March 20, 2011
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