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Master and Commander Posts: 1208 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. PETERSON .. .. .. Charles "Chuck" Peterson. Born: December 26, 1939 in DeKalb, IL Died: May 1, 2025 in Rockford, IL Charles Ray "Chuck" Peterson, 85, of Kingston, Ill., died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Amberwood Care Center in Rockford, after a short illness Born Dec. 26, 1939, in DeKalb, Ill., the son of Percy Peterson and Alice Evans, Chuck graduated in the class of 1958 from Kirkland High School when they were known as the Kirkland Comets. Chuck married Donna Lucas on August 4, 1967, in Kirkland. He was a member of the Kirkland Historical Society, the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and served on the Kingston Township Board as a Trustee for many years. Chuck worked for the Milwaukee Road Railroad before serving the US Navy from 1962-1966, aboard the USS Sam Houston Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine, which was the first U.S. ballistic missile submarine to sail in the Mediterranean Sea. Chuck also sailed aboard the USS Pictor, a cargo ship. He valued the Vets Roll trip to Washington D.C. in 2024. He was a life-long farmer in Kingston. He raised Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Oats, Hay and raised many pigs and beef cattle. Charles also worked at Great Plains Gas in DeKalb. He loved doing many activities with his late grandson Tim Peterson, they enjoyed farm toy collecting and going to the annual Boone County Fair Chuck liked sight-seeing and visiting museums with family and relished their family get-togethers. He will be missed by all of his family and all who knew him. He always had a smiling face and chuckled a lot! Chuck is survived by his children, Ron (Starr) Peterson and Ken Peterson (Tanya Martinez); six nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and nephews; and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Donna; parents, Percy and Alice Peterson; sisters, Louise Wayman and Myrna Banks; grandson, Tim Peterson; in-laws, Wayne and Dorothy Lucas. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Kirkland Historical Society, 309 S. 5th St., Kirkland, IL 60146. REILLEY .. .. .. Thomas David Reilley Jr., 78, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away May 2, 2025, after facing his final challenge with the same courage and stubborn resolve that defined his life. Tom, as he was known, was born April 12, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Vera Galassi Reilley and Thomas David Reilley Sr. He was one of eight siblings raised in a spirited Irish-Italian household, where the defining tradition was simple but profound: the door was always open. At age 20, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served honorably as a Quartermaster Seaman aboard the USS Lafayette, a ballistic missile submarine from 1968 to 1971. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1971, Tom stepped into the food and beverage world—and never looked back. He began at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, then moved on to a dinner theater in Warwick, Rhode Island, called Chateau Deville. That job became unforgettable, as it was the place where he met the woman who would become his partner in all things, Diane. In 1977, Tom and his wife Diane visited his sister Mary in Hilton Head Island and were quickly drawn in by the island’s charm and possibilities. They made Hilton Head their home later that year. Tom began as a banquet manager at the Hyatt and later worked as a food representative for American Foods, while Diane took a job at the Hofbräuhaus restaurant. When American Foods closed, with four children and a mortgage, Tom found himself at a crossroads. With help from Peter Kenneweg and Serg Pratt, he secured a loan and opened Reilley’s Grill & Bar in 1982. What began as a necessity became a legacy, growing into a family of restaurants and a family of his own who would proudly follow in his footsteps. Today, Coastal Restaurants and Bars is a partnership primarily between multiple generations of the Reilley and Kenneweg families that includes concepts founded by both generations, something Tom was very proud of. There are countless stories—shared and unshared—that were born inside the walls of CRAB’s venues. One of the most unexpected and enduring came in the early days of the St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, when Tom opened the doors of The Crazy Crab to host Sunday Mass. For a time, it became known lovingly in the community as “The Holy Crab.” In recognition of his service and contributions to the Catholic community, Tom received the Knights of Columbus Citizen of the Year Award in 1986. Tom’s influence extended far beyond food. In 1983, he founded the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade—South Carolina’s oldest and longest-running parade of its kind. What began as a modest neighborhood march grew into a beloved tradition, drawing over 40,000 attendees each year and earning recognition as one of the Top 20 Tourism Events in the Southeast. Tom proudly served as Grand Marshal in 1993, following in the footsteps of his father, who was honored in 1988. Tom’s wife, Diane, was selected to serve as Grand Marshal in the upcoming 40th annual Parade. Also in 1983, Tom founded the Reilley’s Pro-Am—now the Reilley’s Match Play Championship—which has grown into Hilton Head Island’s second-largest golf tournament, drawing players from across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and earning national recognition in Golf Digest and Golf World. Due to both the economic and social impact brought in by both the parade and the tournament, in 2018, Tom was honored with the John Curry Tourism Award by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, a recognition given to those whose dedication has fundamentally shaped the island’s tourism industry. In his acceptance speech, Tom said, “This is an honor and the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.” Chamber President Bill Miles called his hospitality “legendary” and praised his legacy as one built on “hard work, ingenuity, grit, and character.” Tom proudly served as a trustee on the Heritage Classic Foundation Board and was the longtime chairman of the Heritage Classic Pro-Am. In 2023, he was honored as the RBC Heritage’s Honorary Chairman, as it was his final year on the board. At the time of his passing, Tom was surrounded by his loving family—those who knew him as a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. He will be forever remembered as the island’s warmest restaurateur, whose love radiated outward to family, friends, coworkers, customers, and even those just passing through. To know Tom was to feel welcomed, seen, and valued. He shared his wisdom freely, always encouraging others to grow—at work, in life, and in the quiet spaces in between. His true legacy isn’t found in the restaurants, the parade, or the tournament he founded—but in the countless lives he touched with his humor, insight, compassion, and generosity. For Tom, generosity was his way of saying “I love you.” Tom is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane Reilley, and their seven children: Keith Reilley and his son Logan, Erin Reilley Booth, her husband, Jamie Booth, and their daughters, Jada (Matt) and Peyton, Brendan Reilley, his children Brendan Jr. (Ana), Taylor, Madison, and Aubrey, and his loving partner, Caroline Hamberg, Jeffrey Reilley, his wife, Lauren Reilley, and their children Jackson, Ansley, Addison, and Landon, Catherine Reilley and fiancé Todd Fox, Thomas Reilley, his loving partner, Whitney Wyatt, and their children Drake, Juliette, and Vera, and Tom’s youngest daughter Jenna Flynn. Tom is also survived by his siblings, Dennis Reilley (Deanna Lynn), Michaela Simmons (Kip), Pattie Culton (Bain), David Reilley (Laura), and Susan Reilley, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas David Reilley Sr. and Vera Galassi Reilley, as well as his brother Michael Reilley (Marcia) and his sister Mary Rankin (Bill), whose daughters Reilley and Caroline spent life especially close with their Uncle Tom. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 13th, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head in Tom’s honor. MOOTZ .. .. .. John J. Mootz, Jr., 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, May 1st at Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on September 14, 1943, he was the son of the late John J. Mootz, Sr. and Fern (Boltz). John was the widower of Karen (Miller) Mootz. He graduated from Nativity B.V.M. High School. John went on to serve in the U.S. Navy on the USS Tench as a nuclear submarine engineer. John retired from Summit Trailers, Summit Station and had previously worked for Steco Trailers, Saint Clair. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was also a member of American Legion Post 38. John is survived by two sons: Michael Ulsh, husband of Michelle, of Auburn, Robert Ulsh II, husband of Allison, of Savannah, GA. He is also survived by grandchildren: Michael, Madison, Mason, Miller, Robert III and sister, Melinda, wife of Al Smith, or Montoursville, PA. He is also survived by niece, Meredith Yowell. In addition to his wife and parents, John is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Mootz. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 15th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the start of the service.Interment will be held privately at the family’s convenience. At the family’s request, memorial donations can be made to Hillside SPCA, Po Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. KLEINMAN .. .. .. Allan Kleinman, 79, died surrounded by his family on April 23, 2025, in La Jolla, CA due to complications related to pancreatic cancer and severe MRSA infection. Allan was born in Brooklyn, NY on Dec 14, 1945, the middle of two brothers. He studied engineering at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and earned a master's degree from Brown University. His career as an electrical and systems engineer spanned everything from enhancing submarine navigation systems to optimizing complex aircraft supply chains. While at Brown University, Allan met Joan on a blind date. They married in 1968 and spent that summer traveling the country in an old VW camper. Soon after, they moved to the Boston area, raising a family in Lexington, MA, while summering in Seal Harbor, ME. After they both retired, Seal Harbor became their permanent home, with La Jolla, CA their winter home. Allan's thirst for knowledge was varied and insatiable. He dove headfirst into Japanese culture, was an avid gardener especially of native plants, loved hiking and traveling, studied many areas of biology, enjoyed wine tasting and, more recently, had plans to start canoeing. His boundless curiosity was reflected by books piled high on the coffee table. He taught classes at senior education programs at Brandeis University and UCSD. He volunteered as a docent at JAX Labs and at the Wild Gardens of Acadia. For eleven years, under the auspices of the Mount Desert Island Biological Lab, he collected water samples every week at the Seal Harbor beach for the Maine Healthy Beaches program. He enjoyed a good pun and was a legendary Thanksgiving turkey carver. Allan loved people and building connections and community. He was generous with his time and opened his home and his heart. Allan delighted in his granddaughters, taking them on hikes throughout Acadia and sharing Japanese tea ceremonies with them in his tea house. Even in the hospital, many of his caregivers commented on his twinkling blue eyes and his ongoing zest for life as he continued taking courses online, sharing stories of his life and of Acadia, and emailing interesting articles to friends and family. Allan was buried in his beloved Seal Harbor. He is survived by his wife Joan, son Benjamin (wife Amanda and daughter Phoebe), daughter Rachel (husband Ilan Eyman and daughter Leia), his older brother David Kleinman (wife Ila), younger brother Martin Kleinman, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Eileen and Elliot Entin. Gifts in Allan's memory may be made to Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve, P.O. Box 208, Seal Harbor, ME 04675 or to Friends of Acadia, P.O. Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. | ||
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