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At random: "Of all the branches of men in the forces there is none which shows more devotion and faces grimmer perils than the submariners." Sir Winston Churchill
Wednesday Obits
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Posted 2019-06-19 12:28 PM (#95276)
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Subject: Wednesday Obits

TZOMES, C.A. "Pete", CAPT USN, Ret., 74, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church, 919 6th Avenue, Rock Island, IL with The Rev. Joseph D. Williamson III officiating. Military honors will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery, with burial at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation is 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. Memorials may be made to the tutoring program at Second Baptist Church. Chancellor Alfonso Tzomes was born December 30, 1944, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and was raised by James C. and Charlotte E. (Hill) Tzomes. He married Carolyn Eason on July 14, 2007, in Rock Island, Illinois. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1967 and had sea duty assignments on five nuclear-powered submarines. In May 1983, he made history through becoming the first African American to command a U.S. submarine during a change of command ceremony aboard the USS Houston (SSN-713). He also had the pleasure of being assigned as Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes (the Navy's boot camp) from June 1990 to June 1992. Other assignments included a Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board member, Force Operations Officer on the staff of Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Assistant Chief of Staff for Operationsnspector General at Naval Base, Charleston, South Carolina, where he retired in 1994. He was also very proud of the Navy's and external recognition for his achievements while serving as the Director, Equal Opportunity Division, Bureau of Naval Personnel and as the personal advisor to the Chief of Naval Personnel on equal opportunity issues. He was a 1991 recipient of the Black Engineer of the Year Award for his efforts in paving the path for leading the Navy's equal opportunity programs into the 21st century during this assignment. Pete was very proud and vocal about his service to the country. "As a career submarine officer, I thrilled on operating independently from routine guidance and instruction. We were told the objectives of a mission and then were expected to use our professional skills, training and imagination to execute that mission. All citizens of this great democracy should be mindful of exactly what individual contributions are required for maintaining our freedom. I hate to see so many lack appreciation for what our service members and their families sacrifice so the rest of the country can live in freedom and enjoy their freedom of speech." After departing the Navy and following a one-year stint as Bank One Vice President, Captain Tzomes worked as a utility manager in the nuclear division of Exelon Corporation until July 2012. He held various leadership positions while primarily assigned to the Quad Cities Generating Station located in western Illinois. He continued to keep abreast of Navy and military issues through his affiliation with the Naval Submarine League, the U.S. Naval Institute, the United States Submarine Veterans, the Navy League, the Military Officers Association, and the American Legion. He was also a member of the NAACP and supported the USO. Captain Tzomes is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Carolyn Eason-Tzomes. He also leaves behind both a son and granddaughter from a previous marriage, Chancellor A. Tzomes, II and Mariana Tzomes, who reside in Sacramento, California. Other family members to cherish his memories include his 100-year-old Aunt Mildred and cousins, Diane Cloud, the late Donna Wright, Denise Statham, Donald Tomes and their families who all reside in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area; Franklin Johnson in Sacramento, California and a host of family and friends. The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com. Published in Quad-City Times from June 19, 2019


THIBEAULT, Harry Joseph, Jr., 95, of the Willimansett Heights section of Chicopee, MA was Called Safely Home on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He passed into Eternal Life at Renaissance Manor at Cabot in Holyoke surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family and wonderful caregivers. He was born in West Haven, Connecticut on December 16, 1923, a beloved son of the late Hercules and Grace (Schaffeld) Thibeault. He was raised and educated in West Haven before he enlisted in the military. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the submarine service including four war patrols on the USS Croker (SS-246). He reenlisted in the Army Air Corps, which became the United States Air Force, and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant after 25 years of military service. He worked as an insurance agent for the New York Life Insurance Company and later worked as a vocational teacher at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. He was a communicant of the former Saint Mary of the Assumption Church and currently a communicant of Sainte Rose de Lima Church, both in Chicopee. An avid boater, he was a founding member of the Western Mass Yacht Club in South Hadley. He also was a member of the Submarine Veterans of World War II and the Westover Club at Westover Air Reserve Base and the Amvets Post 12, both in Chicopee. Above all, Harry loved spending time with his family and his many friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend, Mary M. “Marge” (Phillips) Thibeault who was Called Home on May 25, 2004. They were married on June 27, 1949 in West Haven, CT and were blessed with over 54 years of happiness together. Harry leaves his loving son and caregiver, Harry J. Thibeault, Jr. and his friend, Marlene Rozell, of Chicopee; his cherished granddaughter, Ashley F. Thibeault and her companion, Jared Mink of Endicott, NY; his two dear sisters, Elaine Gaffney of Yorktown Heights, NY and Patty Carney and her husband, Dick of Hampden, CT; and his many dear nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and extended members of the Thibeault families. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his loving daughter, Diane F. Thibeault who was Called Home on November 19, 1989; his dear brother, William F. “Billy” Thibeault and his wife, Ann; and his two dear brothers-in-law, Jack Gaffney and Robert J. Phillips. His family will receive friends on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. Prayer Service at the St. Pierre-Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. The parking lot and main entrance of the funeral home are located at the rear at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His Committal Service with United States Air Force Military Honors along with his wife Mary’s Committal Service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com Published in The Republican on June 19, 2019


MOTTARD, Patrick Robert, died June 14, 2019 in Santa Rosa. He was born in Carney, Michigan in 1939 to Joseph and Amelia Mottard. Pat spent his early years on a farm in Upper Michigan. He joined the United States Navy and was proud to be a member of the submarine forces. His last tour of duty was as Recruiter in charge of both the Santa Rosa and Petaluma offices. After retirement, he attended Sonoma State University where he was an active member of the SSU Athletic Board. After graduating with his BA from Sonoma State, he started North Bay Water Systems, which he ran successfully until health issues forced him to retire. Pat was a member of the choir at Resurrection Parish, which he and his wife, Sandy, attended for 20 years. Pat was proud of his involvement with service organizations, especially Penngrove Social Fireman, and Montgomery Village Lions, where he held several offices including president, and received the Melvin Jones Award for Service. Pat was preceded in death by brothers, Henry, Robert, Clemens, Earl, Danny (Jenkins) and sister Marion Poisson Jenkins. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra (Kneisler); son, Kenneth (Stephanie) of Camarillo; daughter, Amy and granddaughter Kathryn Mottard, both of Santa Rosa; grandson Allen of Portland, OR; sisters, Vivan Krumel of Pensacola, FL, and Donna Bellefeuil (John) of Hermansville, MI; and sisters in law, Deborah Beebe of Santa Rosa, and Kay Kneisler of San Angelo, TX. The family wishes to thank Kim Byron and Scott Binando for their care in the last few months of his life. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Resurrection Church, 303 Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Lions Redwood Memorial Foundation, or a charity of your choice. Published Online in the Press Democrat on June 19, 2019

Dantini
Posted 2019-06-20 7:15 AM (#95280 - in reply to #95276)


Senior Crew

Posts: 130

Location: Kennewick, Washington
Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits

Mr. Tzomes was the Engineer on the Seahorse SSN 677 when I was onboard.  Very good officer considering the fact that he had to serve under (IMHO) the worst CO in the whole Navy - J.L. Willis!  RIP Captain
oldsubs
Posted 2019-06-20 12:36 PM (#95281 - in reply to #95276)


Historian

Posts: 190

Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits

I think I ran across Willis as a JO in the mid 60's. Can you tell me more about him. DM if desired or oldsubs@hotmail.com
oldsubs
Posted 2019-06-20 1:16 PM (#95283 - in reply to #95276)


Historian

Posts: 190

Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits

My mistake--It was John Will I was thinking of. Belay the reply.
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