Deceased: Bob was born 22 Jun 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated with a BS from Weaver State U. in Utah. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was buried with full military honors at Valley Memorial Park Cemetary in Palmer, Alaska. Bob passed 19 May 2014 in Wasilla, Alaska. OCS:- TBS:- Class: 4-66 Service : - Officer : -
Deceased: Joe was born 15 Jul 1939 in Queens, NY. He attended St. Johns University in NYC with a degree in English. He passed 27 Jan 2021 from the COVID-19 virus. Survived by his wife Anne. OCS: A-4 TBS: -
Richard Francis Costello “Dick”, June 26, 1943 to November 1, 2021, son of the late Richard J. and Margaret G. Costello. Survived by his sister Peggy McKenzie-Tinto (Mario Tinto); nephews Ryan McKenzie (Alexis), David McKenzie; great nephews Shawn, Keegan, and Maximiliano McKenzie.
Dick was a graduate of St. John’s College High School, University of Maryland, and earned his Master’s Degree through Central Michigan University. He voluntarily entered the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and eventually retired from Federal Government service. In his earlier years, Dick enjoyed snow skiing, jogging (especially Marine Corps Marathons), motorcycling, traveling internationally and across the U.S. He was a collector of music and coins, and volunteered his services to the Catholic Church. As a devout Catholic, he very much enjoyed his faith.
Viewing will be November 18, 10 a.m., followed by Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., and burial at 2:00 pm at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Mary Mother of God Catholic Church or St. Thomas Apostle Church.
Please leave a condolence message for the family online at hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com.
Service Number: 2149308 OCS: A-3
Wife: -
Address: 1111 Arlington Blvd. #231, Arlington, VA 22209
Deceased: Peter died on September 15, 2016 in Fairport, NY at the age of 76 as a result of Parkinson's Disease. He was in B-2 at OCS. While he was not commissioned, he went on to serve honorably in the Corps. He was a proud Veteran and a retiree of Xerox. An avid golfer, Peter was a member of Clifton Springs Country Club in Clifton Springs, NY and Ontario Country Club in Ontario, NY. Service Number: 2146315 OCS: B-2
Wife: -
Address: St John's Greenhouse, 65 Sonoma Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
Deceased: John died on July 12, 2001 at the age of 58 at his home in La Crescent, MN. He was a graduate of Winona State College in Minnesota. He attend the 38th OCC, but was not commissioned. He served a 13 month tour in Vietnam as an enlisted Marine. He was active in veterans organizations and served 4 years on the La Crescent City Council. He is buried in Crucifixion Cemetery in La Crescent. Service Number: 2063250 OCS: D-3
Deceased: Dick died on October 3, 2013 in Sherman, IL at the age of 68. He was commissioned with the Class on December 17, 1965. He proceeded to TBS, but his commission was recinded and he served out the balance of his contract in enlisted status. He progressed to the rank of Corporal before leaving the Corps in 1968. He worked for Horace Mann Insurance for 38 years and retired as their Director of Insurance Claims Management. He was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL with full military honors. OCS: C-4 TBS: E-2
Deceased: Larry died in a automobile accident on October 3, 1969. Larry was a member of the 38th OCC, but was not commissioned. At the time of his death, he had been honorably discharged from active duty and was serving as a Corporal in the USMC Reserve. Larry is buried in Elmwood Township Cemetery in Peoria County IL. Service Number: 2164990 OCS: D-3
Deceased: Died November 20, 2006. The recipient of a Purple Heart, L/Cpl Massey was buried in plot 64 - 5267 in Arlington National Cemetery on December 11, 2006 Service Number: 2143937 OCS: C-2
Nick Name: Frank
Wife: -
Address: 1290 27th Street, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Peter Lawrence Meade was born on September 25th, 1941, in Seattle, Washington. He was the second of eight children born to Richard & Marguerite Meade. Pete was raised in Catholicism and never wavered in his faith, attending weekly Mass throughout his life.
After graduating from Marquette University in 1964, Pete joined the United States Marine Corps and completed his basic training as an officer candidate in Quantico, Virginia.
Pete served a year in Vietnam, acting for nearly eleven months as executive officer for Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines: the “Walking Dead”. His personal decorations include a Purple Heart, and Two Bronze Stars with Combat “V”, first heroic, second meritorious. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in December 1969. Pete embraced the brotherhood of the “Corps” throughout his life and applied their motto “Semper Fi” to his unwavering loyalty to God, country, family and friends.
Pete and Charlene (née Boursier) met while working at Safeguard Business Systems in the mid-1970s. They were married in May 1980 and settled in Irvine. Pete became a father to son Nicholas Peter Meade in May 1982, followed by daughter Emily Rose Meade in March 1985.
In addition to his family, Pete loved the sea. He captained three sailboats in his lifetime, earned countless local and regional trophies, and successfully achieved his ultimate dream to race in the 2005 Transpac Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu.
On September 19, 2018, six days shy of his 77th birthday, Pete joined the Lord, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Irvine.
Deceased: John C. Minahan Jr. passed away on March 25, 2021, at the age of 78 from Parkinson's disease. He was born March 1, 1943 in Melbourne Australia, the eldest of 5 children born to Mavis and John C. Minahan. His father, an officer in the United States Army Air Corp, married his mother during WWII in Australia. Mother and sons were able to travel to the United States in 1946. He is survived by his wife Onalie Minahan , sons Eliot and Keith, both of CA, a brother Peter Minahan of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters Judy Malloy of Colornado Springs, CO and Mary Martin of Brighton, CO., a granddaughter Grace of CA, and many nieces and nephews. After graduating from college, he joined the US Marine Corp and served from 1965-1969, including 13 months in Vietnam. After his discharge from the Marines, as a Captain, he attended law school. His education included Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkley, 1965; Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude, Creighton U, 1973; Master of Laws, Harvard University, 1976. He had a varied career, from being a Professor at Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont 1974-1977; partner Kutak Rock and Campbell, Omaha, 1977-1982; principal, Dixon, Dixon and Minahan, PC 1982-1987 to being a Federal Bankruptcy Judge, United States District Court Nebraska, Lincoln, 1987-2001. He was also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska School of Law, Lincoln. After retirement he spent time in Nebraska and Colorado, before making his home in Sun Lakes, AZ. He loved to read and write poetry, dance and listen to county music. He achieved many goals in his life, which included a black belt in Judo, Tia Chi instructor, Marine Officer, Attorney, Law Professor and Federal judge. Memorial Services were held on Thursday, April 14, 2021 at the VA National Cemetery of Arizona. OCS: D-1 TBS: E-4
Wife: Onalie
Address: 1403 Split Rail Trail, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314
Deceased: Tom was born in Paterson, NJ on 5 April 1942. He graduated from Florida State U. He passed on 2 May 2016 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. He was very active in local civic affairs. OCS:- TBS:- Class: 4-66 Service : 2159118 Officer : -
Deceased: Erwin passed on 9-13-2014 from brain cancer at his home. He was buried at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Source - MacDonald Funeral Home, Cummings, Ga and his wife. Service Number: - OCS: -
Nick Name: -
Wife: Mary Ann
Address: 101 Grant Road West, Dawsonville, GA 30584
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Deceased: Bob was born 22 Jun 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated with a BS from Weaver State U. in Utah. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was buried with full military honors at Valley Memorial Park Cemetary in Palmer, Alaska. Bob passed 19 May 2014 in Wasilla, Alaska.
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