USSVI records indicate that he was COB sometime during his time
aboard. He was aboard the Sea Fox 1946-47 as TMC(SS)
We have no other records.
SVWWII-13902
(Space Coast, FL)
Robert
Henry Willyard, LCDR, USN, Ret., 93,
passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cedar Creek Life
Center, Merritt Island on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He was predeceased by his
beloved wife Helen in 1999, and is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Betty)
Gaynor and stepdaughter, Gillian (Gill) Smith and their families. He was a
devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a loyal and
cherished friend to many. Bob was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 3, 1921. He
enlisted in the Navy on June 4, 1940 and served for 30 years on submarines [S-48, R-20, Shad, CSD-62, Lancetfish, Apogon, Sea Fox, Sarda, Trumpetfish] and support vessels [Fulton,
Proteus, Bushnell] before retiring July 1,
1970. He was a member of the Snug Harbor Base U.S. Submarine Veterans Chapter. His retirement years were divided between Argyll, Scotland
and Merritt Island, FL. Bob's family would like to extend their heartfelt
gratitude to the staff at Cedar Creek Life Center and Vitas Hospice for the
wonderful care they provided. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at St.
Luke's Episcopal Church, 5555 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island on Saturday,
August 23 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Charitable
Foundation of USSVI. Published in FLORIDA TODAY from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23,
2014
SVWWII-L-09055
(CA)
William
Stavosky Jr., a resident of San Leandro,
CA, passed away peacefully at home August 20, 2014. Bill was born April 21,
1921(and raised) in Oakland, California. He joined the Navy and proudly
served in WWII
in the submarine service[Gar]. He married Marilyn
Ferreira and they raised 3 children. Bill had a long career as an engineer at
Underwriter's Laboratories. After Marilyn's death, Bill met and married Jo
Marie Seeberger. Bill was predeceased by his parents, his brother Ray, and his
wife Marilyn. He is survived by his wife Jo Marie, his loving companion and
recent caregiver; and his beloved children, Jill (Michael), Jim (Andrea) and
Janet (Peter), and grandchildren Luis and Alec. Friends are invited to attend
services at Assumption Church, 1100 Fulton Ave, San Leandro; Rosary on Friday
8/22/14 at 7 PM, and Funeral Liturgy on Saturday 8/23/14 at 10:30 AM. Interment
to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations to The Rosary Makers, c/o Assumption Church. Published in
Inside Bay Area on Aug. 22, 2014
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