I HAVE HEARD FROM THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE;
I heard from Mel Purvis and his eye surgery was very successful on both eyes. He says he can now see like he did several years ago. That is great news, Mel.
I talked to Lou Scriba, 49-50, he said he had been having trouble with his prostate and three leaking valves in his heart. He is doing well now. They have moved to 706 Bramblewood Lakes Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588, ph. 843-236-5691.
I talked with Bob Stefanic, 52-55, he is still having Chemo until February for his cancer. His wife, Lillian, who was having back trouble in Nashville, is doing better after being bed ridden for a month. Good luck to both of you.
I want to thank Jean Alfieri, widow of Charles, 48-52, for the very generous $100.00 contribuion in his name. God bless you!
I had a Christmas card from Lonnie Stokes saying he is doing real well. He wants to thank everyone for their cards and telephone calls.
I had word today that our shipmate, Robert West, TE3, who served on board from 1955 to 1957, passed away this month and was buried on 12/23/06. We send our sympathy to his family.
Steve Kasprzak and I talked with Ray Trombly the other day and he told us that he had to have a leg amputated due to poor circulation. He said he is doing well and plans to attend the 2007 Reunion in Peabody. His e-mail address is: cvtrat@aol.com I'm sure he'd like to hear from his friends.
Joe McGovern's new telephone number is: 856-273-8009.
Walter Ziem's new e-mail address is: blubyu@optonline.net I'm sure he'd like to hear from his buddies.
Mike Fino has a new e-mail address: sugarpapas@aol.com I'm sure he'd like to hear from his buddies.
An article appeared in the Indianapolis News the other day concerning the son of Jim and Janet Young adopting foreign children. It said they started adopting before it was fashionable-in Hollywood-and have adopted two girls, one from China and one from Russia. Congratulations, we applaud you.
I want you to know that Walt Disney had back surgery last Thursday, Feb. 8th, to relieve pain in his back. He said the surgeon said he did not have to do anything to the disk, just clean out the arthritis and felt it was successful. He will have a three month recuperation period, during which he will wear a back brace.
I received a CD containing pictures from our Nashvill Reunion from Daryle & Madaline Rodiquez. All the pictures were great, and I appreciate it very much. Thanks loads!
At the present time we think we have a band that we will use in Peabody.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those suffering in upper New York from the 11 feet of snow. We hope it melts soon!
Feb. 21, 2007, I received word today that our great shipmate, Steve Yorden, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007. He was a great friend and a loyal shipmate. He will be deeply missed.
I have heard from these shipmates and hope that they decide to join our organization: Larry Falk, metal shop, years 63-66;
Alfred u. Barbery, Jr., shipfitter, years 64-67; John Smaligo, machine repairman, 64-67; D.L. Minor, HM2, 75-77. We are glad to hear from them.
Feb. 26, 2007, I received a letter today from Joe McGovern, EM2, 47-49, that he had heard that Edwin A. Zambruski, SK3, 47-48, had died on June 4, 2004. We send our sympathy to his family. Joe said the Honey is doing well, and they plan to attend the reunion in Peabody, Ma. Thanks Joe!
Received an e-mail from Alex (Butch) Topicz that he had changed his e-mail address to topicza@bellsouth.net
I had an e-mail from the son of Jim Mann, saying that Jim had passed away. We do not have a record about him. If anyone knows about his time on the ship, rate, etc., please let me know.
I want to thank Joe Nardo and Dennis Shemchuk for their unselfish contribution in selecting a band for our Peabody dance.
Ed Jacobs, Director and Ship's Store Manager, has had his hip replaced. Anne & I talked with him last week and he says he is doing fine. He is in rehab, walking with a cane and will be out and about at this time. We are really glad to hear this. Anyone who watched Ed walk knows how much pain he had to endure. Godspeed! Also, Carole, Ed's wife, had hand surgery and is doing fine. Both of them would enjoy hearing from you, so call or write to them.
The new Tin Can Sailors website is out. The registry they have is not complete. If any of you were registered, please check the registry to see if your name and information is there. If it isn't, you will have to resubmit it. I talked with them about this situation, they said they didn't drop any others than those requesting their names be dropped, but the fact remains they were dropped. My name was one dropped, and I have heard from others with the same problem.
I had a call from one of our Plankholders-Bill Murray, a Pharmacist Mate. He went to the Med, left when the Shenandoah relieved the Grand Canyon because they needed his rate. He stayed in the Navy until 1949. He then joined the Army and stayed in the Army until 1969. He was a Captain and a helicopter pilot upon retirement. He lives at 5170 W. Spruce Ave., Fresno, Ca., 93722, phone: 559-277-3197, for those who would like to contact him. He would like to hear from you.
Welcome aboard Joseph Boan, MM3, 62-68, of 11A Cass Court, Ballston Lake, NY., and Wilson E. Frantz of 225 Willie Lane, Export, Pa., 15632, phone: 724-468-5162.
I've had an e-mail from Chet Branham, MR2, 64-67, that his Tumor has grown approximately 1/4" in 2 years. The good thing is he has not lost any motor skills, no cancer elsewhere in his body, and no seizures or headaches. He will have another MRI in November. Until then, her feels very positive about everything. I'm sure he would like to hear from any of his friends.
Please welcome two new members: Charles (Chuck) Nicholas, 62-64; and C. F. 'Chuck' Vaitiskis, HTC, 72-73.
Karl Emrich, phone 757-460-3884, e-mail, wa4sbc@juno. com
Welcome new members: Philip H. Shear, DM1/54, 11782 Emerald St., Garden Grove, CA 92845-1205, ph. 714-892-1071; Lester T. Ramsey, MM3/63-64, 8163 East Grist Mill Rd., Chana, Il 61015, ph. 815-562-7641; Lawrence E. Askeland, MM3/46-47(Plankholder), 300 4th Ave. Apt. #3, Rochelle, Il. 61068, ph. 815-561-8741; Charles L. Nicholas/ 62-64, 867 1/2 Wooster Rd. North, Barberton, Oh. 44203-1665, ph. 330-753-2299; and C.F.'Chuck' Vaitiskis, Ret., HTC/72-73, 550 NH RT. 119E, Fitzwilliam, NH, 03447, ph 603-585-3390.
Paul Labossiere has a new phone: 409-886-1552.
Welcome aboard: Cllement Gearhartz, MM3, 46-47, PLANKHOLDER.
Also, Harvey Johnson, MRCM, 58-61 & 72-73.
Contacted Max C. Moore, Jr., 66-67, RD2.
Contacted Frank Dunbar, HM2, 52-54.
Talked with david Bender, FNMM, 62-63, said he had retired from General Motors. Hopes to attend in the future.
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