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At random: On August 17, 1958, the USS SKATE circumnavigated the globe in about fifty minutes. The SKATE was at a radius of about two miles from the North Pole at the time, and the distance traveled in the circumnavigation was about twelve miles.

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Posted 2026-08-17 3:40 PM (#106210)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Monday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

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.

DiFILIPPO .. .. .. Angelo Erminio DiFilippo, 89, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1937 in Lorain, Ohio, the son of Maria and Giovanni DiFilippo.
Angelo graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1960, starting his naval service as a Supply Corps Officer. Angelo proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, serving on submarines. He retired after 20 years of naval service and continued his service as a systems engineer defense contractor to the Navy for 25 years. He continued to serve his community as a knight in the Knights of Columbus Fredericksburg Council in Fredericksburg, VA.
Angelo enjoyed spending time with family, going to Navy football games, working on cars, and was proud of serving his country.
Angelo is survived by his son, Frank (Stacy), daughters Maria (Andrew) and Margetta (Scott); grandchildren Caden, Hadley, Kasey and Ashley. He was predeceased by his wife, Myung Ja, and his sons Matthew and Michael.

NEAL .. .. .. Francis Ronald “Ron" Neal QMCM (SS) USN Ret. passed on August 12, 2026. He was born August 16, 1947 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Elden C. Neal and Jeanette E Neal. He is survived by his wife, Lois E. Neal, daughter, Jacqueline R. Neal and daughter-in-law, Catherine H. Neal. He is also survived by his sister-in law, Lorelei Neal, and her children - Elden Neal and Susannah Neal.
He grew up near Knoxville, Illinois and graduated from Knoxville High School, in the class of 1965. After high school he attended both Western Illinois University and Southern Illinois University. He married Lois E. Gerson on December 20th, 1980 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Master Chief Neal joined the Navy in February 1968 and retired in July 1995. He served with distinction. He was awarded numerous medals, awards and commendations, but serving with shipmates and forging life-long friendships was what he remembers most fondly. He served on the USS Tautog SSN 639, USS Greenlet ASR10, USS Enterprise CVAN 65, USS Edson DD946, Cos-Riv-Div 21 (PTF 18), USS Tunny SSN 62, HMS Warrior Joint HQ, Northwood UK (2 tours), USS Grayling SSN 646, USS James K. Polk SSBN 645, and retired as the Command Master Chief of the Submarine Training facility in Charleston, SC. As a Quartermaster, he spent most of his career serving with the Operations and Navigation Departments. He was able to serve on various types of ships before attaining his dolphins and spending the majority of his distinguished career in the Silent Service. During the years spent navigating the seas, he earned some unique distinctions such as: Shellback, Golden Shellback, Bluenose, and Order of the Ditch. One of his highest achievements was earning Chief of the Boat during his service on the USS James K. Polk.
Ron loved his family and friends deeply. He lived his life embodying a balance of humble strength, loyalty, and compassion. Since his retirement at a relatively early age, he was able to spend most of his time with his wife and daughter, sharing so many special moments. Among other hobbies, Ron was passionate about cars, specifically historic British sportscar maker, MG. He was a master mechanic when it came to the brand, and over time, he became one of the more renowned MG experts worldwide. He restored several rare and award winning MGs throughout his life, and was still being sought out for consultation well into his later years.

ROBINSON .. .. .. Frank “Robbie” Raymond Robinson, 89, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the people he loved. Born April 6, 1937, Robbie grew up in the Ashaway, Hopkinton, and Westerly areas of Rhode Island and remained deeply connected to the land, the people, and the simple values that shaped his life.
He was the son of Earl and Anna (Main) Robinson. He is survived by his half-brothers Earl (Janet) and Earnest (Vivian), and was predeceased by his sister Evelyn, half-brother Michael, and half-sister Eleanor.
Robbie attended St. Andrew’s School in Newport. His adventurous and hardworking nature led him to work aboard fishing and tug boats before joining the United States Navy as a submariner. His Navy years were among the accomplishments of which he was most proud. Following his military service, he worked at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, as a Technician Supervisor in the Systems Testing Organization, working on the Trident, 688, and other submarine classes and serving aboard the USS Croaker.

Robbie took enormous pride in his Navy service and submarine work. His meticulous approach to systems testing reflected his deep sense of responsibility and his understanding that the safety of those aboard depended upon his work.
A true steward of the land, Robbie loved gardening and the natural world. An avid hunter, he respected wildlife and hunted only what could be eaten. He was an exceptionally knowledgeable survivalist and forester. He also loved his motorcycle and the freedom of the open road, especially rides with his best biking buddy, Gus Corriera.
Perhaps one of Robbie’s greatest qualities was his willingness to help others. Family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers knew they could call him when something needed fixing, building, carrying, towing, or hauling.
Robbie married his first wife, Helen, and together they settled in Rockville, Rhode Island, where they raised four children: Cheryl Holland (Joe), Steven (Carol), Lisa Wedlock, and the late Brenda Durfee.
Following their divorce, Robbie married Susan Senerchia in 1984. They first lived in Charlestown before settling in Hopkinton, where they shared 26 wonderful years together. Their family grew far beyond biology as they welcomed two special “spirit children,” Glen Johnson and his family—Tammy, Nissa, and Briette—and Karen Bruscini, all of whom became an integral part of their lives. Robbie also cherished Susan’s loving daughter, Africa (Beau) Williams (Costa), of Portsmouth, Virginia.
He leaves six sisters-in-laws and their husbands: Margie Ruzanski (John), Barbara Senerchia, Marie Kojian (Sarkis), Alfrieda Ostrander, Ida Zecco, and Anne Senerchia (Michael), along with many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.
Those who knew Robbie often described him as a “gentle giant.” Strong, formidable, and completely genuine, he was also deeply humble. He never looked for a fight, but he would never back down from one. He lived by a strong and honorable code, valuing integrity, honesty, and truth. He was a defender of what he believed was right and never hesitated to speak his mind.
Robbie also loved to laugh. His wonderful sense of humor and mischievous streak made him an unforgettable prankster. He was well-read, curious, and remarkably knowledgeable, with an inquisitive mind that ranged from the mysteries of the universe and the possibility of life on other planets to plants, trees, wildlife, and the earth beneath his feet.
He was an outstanding cook and treasured his time in the kitchen. He excelled at woodworking and woodturning and took pride in creating things with his own hands. He made wine, brandy, and grappa from grapes he harvested himself, loved science fiction and country music, and faithfully followed the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics—sometimes under the loving influence of Susan.
Of all the places Robbie knew and loved, none meant more to him than home, where he was happiest and where he shared his life with Susan, the love of his life.
Robbie was not always an easy man, but he was a good man, Stern but fair, generous, fiercely independent, and unwaveringly honest, he treated people with fundamental respect.

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