U.S. Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Association

TAPS..... "In Remembrance of those who have passed away" (Disclaimer)

Keep these former shipmates in your prayers

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Pat Aquino, SKC, Died in Derry: 8/7/1997.
Charles Austin, BUC, (63-65)
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Bridget Badham, Civilian, (60's - 77), Base Telephone Operator, Passed away January 20, 2008 at Altnagelvin Hospital. THEN.
Ronald Bahr, RM, 7/57 - 7/60, passed away October 2, 2009 at age 73. Obituary.
Chris Baker, ET, 10/66-12/68, passed away October 9, 2008 in Aiken SC. Chris: Then and 2001  and: Obituary.
James Edgar Barrett, ChM/ChWC, (42-44), Died in 1982 at age 91.
Clyde Barts USN(Ret), UT Seabee, 1/57 to 3/59, Died March 1, 2006. Clyde: Photos
Thomas 'Tom' Behra, USN(Ret), RM, 59 - 60, passed away August 3, 2009 at the Veterans Hospital, Cleveland OH.
Scott Bennett, RM3, (66-68), Died in Wisconsin in an Auto Accident early 1973.
'Doc' Bishop, HM1, (Killed in Vietnam War)
James T. 'Jim' Bishop, RMCM, (10/75-6/77), Died in Augusta, Georgia, June 8, 1990, of lung cancer.
John Bloom, RMC, (6/66 to 11/70), Died: 1/26/92, at age 45 years.
Larry Brandalik, RM1, (60-63)
Dwan (Bobby) Brinson, RM3. Bobby in '74, and '88: THEN.
Frank Brunell, Disbursing, (68-71), Died : 1998.
Peter Buckley, LT, (62-65), Died in New York, NY, May 23, 1991, at age 52 years, of complications from AIDS.
John Burg, SKC, (61-63)
Joe Burlandi, CYN, (66-68), Died: 1991. Joe: THEN. Daughter Jen would like to hear from anyone who might be able to share memories of her Dad while in Derry - her email: lunasea1@optonline.net
Ron Bush, RM, (69-70), From Woodstock, GA passed away in 2005 from complications due to cancer surgery. Ron: THEN  and July 2005
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Robert 'Bob' Call, (61-63), Died: 1995
Carl Campbell, Civilian, Bartender Chief's club, Died December 1, 2004. Contact his son Carl Jr. at carl2007@hotmail.com
Jim Campbell, Civilian, EM Club Barman
Jack Carenza, LT/CAPT SC USN(Ret), 1961 - 1963, passed away October 12, 2008 in West Simsbury CT, at 75 years of age.
Danny Carlin, Civilian, 50's and 60's, Died January 31, 2004. Newspaper interview with Danny: Read 
Skip Carlson, RMC, (65-67)
Charles 'Charlie Echo' Carpenter, RM, (1962-1965), passed away August 8, 2008. Charlie: THEN
Jimmy Chambers, Civilian Plumber, Died: August 1977
Michael Chapman, RM, (mid-70's)
Steve Cohen,  Died: 12/2000.
H. Lynn 'Coop' Cooper, PN, (67-70), Died: 12/1999. Coop had retired as a PNC, and lived in Biloxi, MS.
Roger 'Ray' Cooper, UT-Seabee, 53 to 55, Died August 25, 2004. His wife Iris my be contacted at LDERRY55@aol.com
Sam Cox, ETC, (58-62), Died: 5/25/99, of a heart attack. 
Don Creager, PC, (mid-60's), Died: 6/2000.
Bill Cruikshank, Died: 1991.
'Big John' Crumley, Civilian, (40's-1973), Rossdowney Head Groundsman, Died: 1985. John in 1973: THEN.
Barbara Cullins, wife of Al Cullins, RM, 70-72, Died: July 28, 2003
Les Culp, SeaBee, (mid 70's), Died: 2000.
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Steve 'Staff' Dacey, RM, 12/63-12/66, Died: Oct 4, 2007 Steve: THEN and 1997.
Milton Dagenais, (66-69). Died: 11/1992. Contact wife Ann (Snodgrass) through:  jwafford@wvc.net
Alberta 'Granny' Davis, (69-70), wife of Carl Davis, Died: May 1998. Grand daughter Tina: tina@ventur.net
Eddie Davis, ET, (57-60), Died: 6/1993.
Elizabeth 'Lilly' (Gamble) Davis, wife of John Davis, Died May 30, 2005, John can be contacted at daviduo@aol.com
Leon Dean, RMC, (Late 50's and Mid 60's), Died in 1998.
Leo 'Red' Deehan, Civilian, EM Club Manager, Died: 2/1993. Leo: THEN.
John 'Sonny' Deeney, Civilian, (7/63-8/74), Passed away and was buried on May 23, 2008   Photo: THEN.
Edwin 'Herbie' DeFriez, XO, (62-63), Died: late 60's.
Donald H. Didcoct, Died: 1990 while employed at the University of Wisconsin (Madison), Prof. of Ed
Danny Duddy, Civilian, who spent many a year at Rossdowney as the Base mechanic, passed away on June 25, 2006. Son Brian's cell phone number is either: 07742198374 or 07742193374, if someone needs to contact him about his dads passing away.
William 'Willie' Duffy, Civilian Carpenter, (1969-1977), Passed away June 9, 2008   Photo:2000  and: Obituary.
Norman Dunlap, YN, 9/63 to 3/65, deceased 11 Feb 2007
David D. Dunn, RMC USN(Ret), (1959 - 1961), passed away May 24, 2009 at age 69 in Virginia Beach VA. His wife Anna; daughter Deborah; two sons Gerald and David survives him. Photo:RMC Dunn  and: Obituary.
Frank Durnin, Civilian, Painter, (1963-1968), passed away August 20, 2008 in Derry. Frank: 1968 and 2000  and: Obituary.
Peter (Pete) Dutzer, RM, 62-63, Passed away December 27, 2007 in Hazelton, PA, of complications from Lukemia.
John M. Dye, (69-72), Died: 10/1995.
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Horace C. Edwards, SHC, (66-68), Died August 3, 2002. 
Burt Eels, WO, Burt: THEN.
John Ehrhart, RMC, (60-63)
Robert N. Elfsten, LCDR, Base XO 2/65-10/67, Died: Jan 31, 1997
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Art Farina, RM1, (74-75), Died in Derry: 2/7/75. Art: THEN.
John Fegan, Civilian, Supply Office
Richard Fischer, ETN, aka "Fish" (61-63), died 1998
Bobby Fitzpatrick, Civilian, 60's and 70's, Died: October 26, 2007. Bobby: 2001 and receiving plaque at 2003 Derry Reunion: 2003
Ann (O'Donnell) Flewell, wife of Robert Flewell, HM, 65-66. Ann, raised in Rooskey, Inishowen Ireland on a beautiful farm, passed away August 28, 2009 in Buffalo NY. Photo:Ann  and: Obituary.
John 'Jack' Flynn, LT., (59-61), died March 9, 2003, in Vienna, Va.
John T. Fout, RMCS, (58-60, 68-70), Died: 1981. John in 1960: THEN.
George Frazier USN(Ret), RM, 51-53, Died: October 6, 2007 George: THEN and RECENT.
Eldred L. French, Jr., RM, 58-62, Died: March 25, 2005.
Charlie Funk, ET1, (64-65)
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Myra (O'Neill) Galligan, wife of George Galligan, RM, 63-65; 75-77, passed away February 16, 2006, in Ocala, Fl.  Myra's: Photo
Jack Mitchel Gandee, CWO, USN Retired, 59-61, Died Nov 26th, 2004, in Virginia Beach Va., Jack: THEN.
Kenny Gibson, Civilian, Bowling Alley Attendant
Leo Gillespie, Civilian, Died: 1977, in Derry.
Owen L. Gillespie, RMCM USN(Ret), (1958 - 1961), of Hanahan SC passed away December 25, 2008 at 89 years of age, Obituary.
John Patric Glenn, BM1, (1946). John died Sept 29, 1946, in Derry, as result of Jeep accident. John: THEN.
J.B. Gooch, RM, (1960's)
Edward L. Gosnell, ET, 1963-1964, Died of natural causes on February 18, 1998, in Washington. Ed is survived by his widow Jennie, of Mill Creek, WA.
Ronald Grant, RMC
Tom Green, ET, (51-52), Died: 1999.
Richard Griffin, USN
Robert 'Bob' Griswold, LT, 6/75 to 7/77. Died May 27, 2003. 
Thomas 'Whitey' Grumley, Civilian, Senior Gate Guard. Whitey in '74: THEN.
Arlie Gunther, YNC, (late 50's, early 60'), Died 5-25-95, at age 71, from leukemia.
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Claude E Hale, LT., 12/55 to 12/57, the second week of April 2003 in Woodbridge, Va. 
Mike Harlan, RM, 69-71, 75-77, Died: August 20, 2007.
Curtis Harper, RMCM (66-67)
Peter 'Pete' Hazelton (RM, 1/64 to 2/67), on January 23, 2003. Pete: THEN and in 2002.
Gerald L. Heimbigner, RMC, 63-66, passed away May 22, 2004, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
Ralph G. 'Jocko' Hensley, (ETC, 58-60), on February 7, 2003.
Cynthia S. (Cindy) Herold, RM/LT USNR(Ret), (1976 - 1977), passed away Nov 8 2000 at age 45 in Toledo OH. Obituary. Her former husband Jim Wiener's e-mail: james.wiener@sbcglobal.net
Charles Hill, HM, 60 - 62, married to Ann (Sidebottom) Hill, passed away August 3, 2009 at 73 years of age.
William E. Hodges, SHC, Unknown, Passed away March 13, 2008 in Virginia Beach, VA.  Photo: 1950's.  Obituary.
Marvin Hoffrichter, RM3, 1942-1943, Died March 16, 2005.
David Holtkamp, RM3, (66), Died in Derry: 12/18/66.
Arthur 'Art' Honke, ETC, (60-63)
Wallace R. Hoover, RMC USN(Ret), (1964 - 1966), passed away January 5, 1995 at age 65 in Greensboro NC. Mrs. Hoover survives him. His son Ray's e-mail: rhoover12@triad.rr.com
Charles 'Hop' Hopkins, Teleman, (50-53), Died: 1996. Hop: THEN  and 1994 Wife Madlin's e-mail: garyhop1@home.com
John A. Hopkins, RM, (60-64), Died: 1999.
Steve Horahan, PN, (1960's)
Preston 'Hud' Huddleson, Rd M, (12/42 - 11/43), passed away July 9, 2009 in Ocala FL at age 84 and was buried at Bushnell Military Cemetary, FL.
Charlie Hudgins, RM, (63-64), Died: 5/26/1999.
Rod Huffman, RM, (56-58)
Priscilla (Curran) Heusdens, wife of Howard Heusdens,RM, 12/60 to 5/62 Died: July 1, 2004
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'Rusty' Imbornone, RM, Died 1963.
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Arnold Jenks, SK1, (65-69), Died: 11/4/1995. Contact Jim Harris for Arnold Jenks' wife's address.
J.P. Jedrzcjewski, Died: 12/11/98
Jack Lindsay Johnston, SK, 41-44, Passed away July 7, 1988. Gaby & Jack 1944 
Gabrielle "Gaby" (McGavigan) Johnston, wife of Jack L. Johnston, SK, 41-44, Passed away January 14, 1989.  Gaby & Jack 1944
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Doug Keeling, RM1
Ed Kane, RMC, Died: 1998.
Charles H. Keiner, HMC, (1941-1942)
Frank Kendrix, ETC, (1958-1961), Died: 9/1991.
Paul Kearney, RM, (1974-1977), Died January 3, 2005 of Heart Failure. Survived by his Derry Wife Margaret Green Kearney.
William Kent, RMCM, (58-61, 64-67), Died July 1998.
Alfred 'Dutch' Klingebiel, ET, 50 to 52, Died March 29, 1994.
Wayne Kohlmeyer, ET, USN(Ret), 70-76, passed away November 13, 2006 at age 57. Wayne: THEN
John Kyle, RMC, (61-65), Died: March 1981.
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Keven Land, RM, 7/57 to 9/60, passed away in his sleep on August 8, 2005. Keven: Photo#1 and Photo#2
Ralph Langley, PFC USMC, (1942 - 1944), of Dayton, OH.
Lee Lathrop, RMC
Dean LeMear, RMC/WO-1, (69-70), Died in an auto accident in Panama in 1978.
Lamont "Goofy" Leon, RM, (66-70), Died: 1998. Ex-wife Anna Sweeney (from Derry) e-mail: wade337@hotmail.com
Xavier James Leuci, RMCS USN(Ret), (4/1966 - 10/1968), passed away July 1, 2008 at 76 years of age. His son Jim's e-mail: jleuci1@cox.net
Jim "J. O." Lotan, RMC, (late 60's), Died: 1998. Wife Helen (a Thurso lass) died August 26, 2003.  
James N. Lowder, MS, 42 to 45, Died in March 2006 at age 82.
Hugh Lynch, Civilian, Gate Guard, Maintenance (55-75), Died: 2/22/75.
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John "Mac" MacPherson, RM3, 1963-1965, passed away in August 1978 at the age of 34 in Tampa FL. A photo of Mac: THEN.  Note: Those of us who served with John, aka "Mac", will certainly be saddened to hear this news. Mac had married a "Derry Girl", Elish Murphy from Creggan Estates, and they were living in Tampa, Florida when he died. They had two children, a son and a daughter, She has since remarried, and no contact information is available. Elish's sister, Philly (Murphy) Egan, would like to hear from Johnny's old friends, and can be e-mailed at: philly55@nycap.rr.com
Denis Magee, Civilian, Boiler House Maintenance (64-77), Died: 1995. Denis: THEN.
Richard E. Martin, CM, (1941), passed away March 18, 2009 at Brooks Hospital, Dunkirk, NY.
Thomas Martin, ET3, (1974), Died: 7/12/74, in Derry, in an automobile accident.  
James (Jim) Mathews, RM(SEAL), (1971-1972), passed away April 28, 2008 from a rare form of cancer due to exposure of Agent Orange in RVN.
David McCluskey, RM, (57-60), Died 9/11/01 of cancer in Chelmsford, MA.
George McGowan, Civilian, Phone Operator
Patrick J. 'Paddy Mac' McMenimin, Civilian, Boiler House, Died: 6/74.
David McNair, USN Ret., Died: May 2, 2007 in Derry.
Robert J. McNatt, RMCS, (67-70), Died: 2001.
George McNiff, SKC, (64-67), Died: 12/19/1981 in California. George: THEN.
Michael McNulty
Lester 'Mike' Michiels, ET, (51-53), (Died: 1/2001)
Mike Miller, RMCS, (56-59, and 73-77), Died: August, 1979, Wife Moira's e-mail: liam.miller@lyit.ie
R. L. 'Bob' Miller, RMC, (59-62), (Died: 1998)
John Mills, RM, (62-64), (Died: September 1998)
Virgil Mixon, RM, 1/59 - 2/62, passed away October 26 2009 at age 71, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. Obituary.
Gerald 'Jerry' Murphy, RM, (50-52), Died: July 2, 2001. Condolences for Jerry's wife: wa1vrz@juno.com 
Mike Musser, RM USN(Ret), (1966 - 1968), of Cassville MO passed away January 25, 2009 at 63 years of age, Obituary.
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Keith Nelson, RM, 70-73, passed away May 18, 2006, at age 64 in Bradenton, Fl.  Keith's Obituary & Photo
Martin Niess, ETCM USN(Ret), (1963 - 1966), of James Island SC, passed away January 18, 2009 at 86 years of age, Obituary.
Marvin Lee Nolan, ET
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George O'Donnell, Civilian, (42 to 77), Died October 2002. George: in 2002. George's son Eugene's email: eugene.odonnell@ntlworld.com  
Jim Owens, RM, 7/62-1/64, Died: October 20, 2007 Jim: THEN.
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Frank Partridge, ET, 8/60-8/63, 1/69-7/73, Died: July 8, 2007 at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry.
Edward Patriquin, RMC, (64-65)  Ed: THEN.
James 'Jimmy' Patton, Civilian, Driver, (43-73), Died: 12/1999, Age 91.
Frederick Paul.
Robert Bruce Pearson, ET, (59-62), Died in Minnesota: 7/2000.
Joseph Petak.
Douglas 'Pete' Peterson, CE1, 1/71 to 2/74, passed away February 17, 2003, at Gulfport, MS. Doug: THEN. Wife Marilyn's email: PetersonDaM@aol.com
Robert M. Petty, CDR USN(Ret), (1960 - 1962), passed away May 1989 at age 78 in Bradenton FL, and is buried in Arlington Cemetery. CDR Petty was the Commanding Officer of NRF/NCS Londonderry during his tour. His son Bob's e-mail: bpetty1@tampabay.rr.com
Thomas Porter, PN, (10/61 to 12/64), Died August 31, 2003. Wife Monica's email: Ser810@eastern.dss.state.va.us Tom: THEN  and: 2001.
Carl Preuss, USN
Helen (Mullin) Pryor, Derry Bride of Peter Pryor, RM, 62 to 65, died 1/04/04.
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Hugh 'Pye' Quigley, Civilian, (50 to 77), Died December 2002.
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Larry D. Reed, SM, (69-73), Died December 1999.
Neil Reese, SK, (4/60 to 5/63), Died: 4/5/2002. Neil's obituary: Obit.
Jim Reeves, RM, (early 60's), Died: 1966.
William 'Bill' Reinhart, XO, (74-76).
Bill Reynolds, RMCM
Humber 'Nick' Rispoli, YN, 1/67 to 12/69, passed away February 22, 2003.
Tony Rizzo, RMC, (61-65), Died: 3/15/1999. Tony in 1967: THEN.  Ex-wife Helene Foltis email: iemb4u@funport.net
Sam 'Robbie' Roberson, RM/NC, USN(Ret), 67-69, passed away in 2005.
Walter Roberts, RM, (50-53).
David 'Rosy' Rosenow, ET (4/70 to 12/72), January 26, 2003.  Memorial site: www.greatoldbaldone.com Daughter Tina: tina@ventur.net
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Stanley E. Sampson, LT., (64-66), Died in Derry: 8/29/66.
Johnny Guy Sartain (late 1950's), Died: 1993.
Earlie 'Scotty' Scott, RM, (64 to 68), Died: 4/6/01.
Fred Shaw, Seabee CPO, (54-56), Died: 1964.
Stanley Sienko, ChMM/WO1 Machinist, (1942-1945), Passed away September 28, 1994   Photo: 1944.
Art Smith, CWO4, (55-57), Died in San Jose, CA.: 2000.
Joe Smith, CSCM
Lawrence 'Larry' Smith, SH2, EM Club Manager, (67-69), Larry in 1968: THEN.
James Smith, Civilian - Galley, Died: 12/22/72.
Luther "Buddy" Smoak, RM/ET, (1958 - 1960), passed away July 22, 2009 in Longview WA from lung cancer. Photo:'Buddy'  and: Obituary.
Lowell 'Dave' Sterling, SH, (1969 - 1971), passed away July 23, 2009 in Blountsville AL.
Alex Stewart, Civilian, Head Groundsman
Norman 'Chick' Surko, (late 60's), Died: 2/1990. Chick in 1967 THEN  and 1989: THEN.  
Arthur H. Swift, RM, (1974-1976), passed away July 8, 2008.
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Elizabeth Taylor (Van Kampen), Ltjg, (62-64), Died April 18, 1996, in Amarillo, TX of Breast Cancer. Wife of the late Gene Van Kampen
Roderick 'Rod' Tenney, RM, (62-65), Died March 1998. 
John Francis Tocik, Lt., Chaplain, WWII.
Tom Trainor, Civilian, Van/Bus Driver, Died: 1989.
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Eugene (Gene) Van Kampen, RM, USN Ret., (7/52-12/54, 4/62-5/64), Passed away in Durham, NC, April 4, 2007. Gene: 2005.
Julius (Jerry) Vara, RMCS, (69-71), Passed away in Bristol, Florida, in the mid-80's
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Jim Walls, RM, (61-64), Died: 1999.
Ross Wardlow, RM, 71 - 76, Passed away March 15, 2008 in Derry, at 57 years of age.
Richard Warnes, ETC, (70-72), Died: 6/1/1977.
William 'Bill' Weaver, RM, (75 to 77), Died 11/20/02. Bill's wife Eileen's e-mail:  kingsdesktop@access995.com  Daughter Linda's e-mail: lps1984@alltel.net 
Dave Washburn (PN, 62-65), Died April 9th, 2004 Dave's wife Lily's e-mail:  DAVELILYWASHBURN@aol.com  
Juliette H. Waterbury, wife of Arthur J. Waterbury, RM, USN Ret. (4/56-11/58), Passed away June 14, 2007 of breast cancer. Art and Juliette were married for 51 years. 
Barney Westphal, RM, 58-63 , Passed away December 15, 2007. 
Barney: RECENT PHOTO, Additional Photos: Ph#1, Ph#2, Ph#3, Ph#4, Ph#5, Ph#6, Ph#7, Ph#8, Ph#9,   TRIBUTE TO BARNEY.
Edward 'Ed' White, Seabee UT (65-67), Died May 10, 2004, Ed's wife Margie's email: irishgal37@aol.com
George White, Seabee, (50-52), Died: 1999.
John Wiedman, SK, (1942 - 1945), passed away December 21, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Miami FL.
Gary Williams, RM, (59-61), Died: 1993.
James Williams, (42-45), Died: 1996.
Nancy "Big Nancy" Doherty Williams, ex-wife of Ken Williams (RM, 57-60), Died 12/24/03, in Derry.
Lester 'Les' Wilson, SK, (64 to 66), Died: 3/2/2002.
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Curtis Joseph "Casey" Zane, CAPT USN(Ret), 1965 - 1967, passed away October 17, 2009. Capt Zane was the CO of NCS Londonderry during his tour. Obituary.
Capt Zane: 2009

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