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Posted 2025-09-18 8:01 AM (#105680)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Thursday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

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.

MITCHELL .. .. .. Joseph "Joe – Coach Mitchell" Lee Mitchell, 85, Boca Raton, FL passed away at Hospice by the Sea Boca Raton, Tuesday September 16th, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born January 27, 1940, in Memphis, TN. Joe joined the US Navy directly after his high school graduation and served our country on submarines and the USS Independence Aircraft Carrier. He graduated with a degree in Zoology and taught Elementary school at Berkshire Elementary followed by teaching Biology at John I Leonard High School until his retirement. He served as the Junior Varsity Football Coach and Girls Varsity Softball Coach for many years. He was honored as Coach of the Year in 1984 for the girls' softball team. Joe's love for family and adventure drew him back to Tennessee before he eventually settled by Lake Istokpoga, where he embraced his passion for bass fishing. He was known as the teacher and coach that kids could talk to at any time and frequently was a father figure to many in need. Our father was the most generous person "to a fault" that we have ever known. He literally would give his last penny and the shirt off his back to someone in need. His best friend, Steve King, said it best at his 75th birthday celebration… "Joe is like a cactus, prickly on the outside but soft and gooey on the inside." Joe also was a lover of nature and the environment and instilled this love into his family and students.
He is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Renee Ambach (Mark) and Joel Beth Navratik (Rene); his grandchildren, Blake Ambach and Pearl Navratik; his brother, David Mitchell (Rosie); and his sister, Marylyn Caperton (James); his nieces and nephews David Mitchell (Meleah), Melanie Lemon, and James Caperton (Sarah).

EMBRY .. .. .. James L. Embry, Jr., born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 13, 1968, passed away peacefully after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer on September 13, 2025.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Yuko Embry, mother Jane Pfeifer, step-father Phil Pfeifer, step-mother Sarah Embry, brother Jeff Embry, sisters Karen Pfeifer and Deborah Ganske, numerous loving nieces and nephews as well as many other family members and friends.

Jim led a life that took him around the world. After high school Jim took his love for music to the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles where he graduated after training with some of the best guitarists in the world. He later attended Belmont University where he furthered his guitar studies and worked as a studio musician. After Belmont, Jim decided to serve his country and joined the United States Navy, where he served on the nuclear attack submarine the Miami, and was a member of the U.S Navy band the Orient Express and the Seventh Fleet Jazz Ensemble. He was perhaps the only Navy musician who also earned his submariner dolphins.
Jim's service took him to Japan, where he fell in love with Japanese culture and his wife of 31 years, Yuko.
After completing his Navy service Jim returned to Houston where he graduated from the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law. He would go on to serve as a Human Resources director with various companies in both Japan and Houston and was enjoying work at Aegis Chemical Solutions in Houston at the time of his death.
Throughout his life, Jim loved playing the guitar and was an accomplished and beloved member of the Houston music scene. He taught and inspired many guitar students at Evans Music City and played lead guitar with the Leslie Doak Band, the Tony Vega Band, and many others. Jim loved his bandmates and loved to play his weekend music gigs. He was also an avid fisherman and a lifelong Houston Astros fan.
The hallmark of Jim's long battle with cancer was an ever-present optimism and courage that inspired all who knew him. Until the end Jim was kind to all.
The impact of Jim's kindness and love on his family and friends will live on forever.

FLYNN .. .. .. Owen William Jr. Flynn OBITUARY 1958-2025
Known as Billy in his younger days. Proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Served aboard the USS Nautilus, SSN-571, submarine. Passed away surrounded by loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Loving son of the late Anne (nee Murphy) and the late Owen Flynn Sr.
Beloved brother of John (Mary Beth), Annemarie, Lorretta (Daryl) Steffeter, Anthony (Patti), Thomas and Timothy (Laurie).
Cherished uncle of 11 and adored great uncle of 5. Owen has donated his body to science, services are private. May he Rest in Peace.

GARCIA .. .. .. Gilbert Richard Garcia (Gil), 68, of Knotts Island, NC passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Chesapeake Memorial Hospital, Chesapeake, VA. Born December 18, 1956, in El Paso, TX, son of, Crispin (Chris) Garcia and Elisa (Torres) Garcia and daughter Stephanie who have gone before him. He is survived by his wife Michelle, daughters Bonnie and Lisa and their husbands, Matt Eckman and Christian Hollingsworth along with his uncle, cousins and many many friends.
Gil retired from the US Navy in 2001 and served our country for over 20 years retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He then went to work for Mid-Atlantic Region Morale Welfare & Recreation on Norfolk Naval Shipyard and transferred to Naval Station Norfolk to work for the Region as a Property Technician and retired in 2018. He was a Lifetime member in the VFW and held many positions. He followed his passion of US History and competitive shooting by joining the N-SSA Tidewater Region in1999. He supported his team 3rd Virginia Company A Dismal Swamp Rangers and the Region in many different positions.

VETTING .. .. .. Troy A. Vetting was called home on September 12, 2025, at age 54, in Hastings, Minnesota. Troy was born in Manitowoc on May 19, 1971, to Mary Lee (Schmidt) and Jerome A. Vetting. He graduated from Roncalli High School in 1989 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Troy served as a Machinist Mate on submarines, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 2010. He returned to the Manitowoc area and worked in the nuclear power field starting at Kewaunee Nuclear Power Station until its closure. He spent the last 10 years at Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant in Redwing, Minnesota. Troy was an avid golfer early on, and also enjoyed playing softball. In his retirement, he took up running and competed in several marathons. He was proud “Uncle T” to his nieces and nephews and loved spending time with them.

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