REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN SHIPMATES

RICHARD N WILLSE Has Passed Over The Bar

Three officers who served on the Wilson at the same time.  Left to right, Richard Hamlin, the late Dick Willse and Phil Dilloway. The reunion was one week after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.  The reunion was at Niagara Falls and no commercial aircraft were flying.

Richard N. Willse, 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 after a short illness. Richard served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a Civil Engineer in the Akron area. He also served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Fairlawn, Athletic Director for St. Hilary School and worked overseas in Saudi Arabia. "I served with Dick on the USS Robert L.Wilson, DD 847 from 1951-53. He was a fiesty young officer well liked by his shipmates. He served on the Wilson over four years. When detached he was the Engineering Officer. Dick had an artistic flair. He did all the art work for our Jan, Feb, March 1952 Med Cruise book as well as serving as Editor..." Phil Dilloway (Dover, DE)

SHIPMATE DANNY SCHOLL JR PASSED OVER THE BAR From:  Robmatt63@cinci.rr.com> To:    Subject:    Daniel J Scholl Jr. (Danny Date:    Wed, May 2, 2007, Hello Francis,   This is Danny's Daughter Janet you have written to me before because you said you had served on the ship with my father 1960-1964. I am sad to say that my father died on sat april 28th at Tampa General Hospital. I wanted to tell you so that you can relay this message on to Gerold Ricks. I believe he had visited my father the last time he came to Florida. Let him know that my dad had the best time when he came to see him. We are going t have a service soon here in Ohio ar the Dayton Verterns Cemetary .I will let everyone know when so you can post it . thanks Janet PS Thanks once again for the letters and roster.

Date:    Mon, Jun 12, 2006, 12:13pm (PDT+3) Angelo Domico. He served on the Wilson during the Korean War. Just ran across this poster I made for him at the reunion in 2002.  Phil Dilloway

HALF STAFF THE COLORS FOR "JOHN GUASTAVINO"   ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Tutwiler To: Phil Dilloway Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:06 PM   It is with regret that I must inform you that my father, John Guastavino, passed away on Father's Day, June 18, 2006.  He was really looking forward to his 80th birthday this September 13th.  Although he was not planning to attend the September Navy Reunion in Chicago because of a conflict with his 80th birthday party, he was looking forward to the Navy reunion in Las Vegas next year.  My father became ill in March with bronchitis, then in May his conjestive heart failure started acting up again.  Fortunately, my father was able to spend the last six weeks of his life at his home in Pennsylvania. He died of Conjestive Heart Failure on June 18th at the Berwick Hospital in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Attached is a scanned image of his obituary.   The DVD you mention in the email below, does it include the portion of the ceremony where my father received his Cold War medal?  Regardless, I would like to order a DVD for $35.  Please let me know who to send a check to for the DVD.   I will always cherish the memories of my father and how happy he was to attend the Navy reunions.  I have great pictures from the Navy reunions. We all miss my Dad dearly. This has been especially hard for me since he lived with us for the past ten years.   If you have email addresses of the other USS Robert L. Wilson Association members, please pass this information along.   Sincerely,   Kathy (Guastavino) Tutwiler

SHIPMATE BERNIE ALDRICH PASSED OVER THE BAR INTO ETERNAL REST From:    "Dotty" To:    Subject:    SHIPMATE: BERNARD E. ALDRICH Date:    Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 7:16pm (PDT+3) Please be advised that Bernard E. Aldrich, who served aboard the Wilson from 1946 to 1947 passed away peacefully on March 18, 2005 in Ocala, Florida. Pass on to all shipmates that Bernard died as a result of cancer, complicated by exposure to asbestos. A memorial service was conducted by American Legion Post 0284 of Belleview, Florida as well as AMVETS Post #22 of Vermilion, Ohio. Both services were very well attended by family and friends. Bernard was very proud of his service to his country and spoke highly of those he served with.   Respectfully, His loving wife, Dotty

HALF STAFF THE COLORS FOR FRED UIBEL Half staff the colors for CPO Fred Ubiel Date:    Sun, May 22, 2005, 8:22am (PDT+3)   ----- Original Message ----- From: Jack Scully To: dilloway@optonline.net Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 9:44 PM Subject: Half staff the colors for CPO Fred Ubiel Fred was a retired CPO and a dedicated member of the USS Robert L Wilson Association.  He was a real patriot and a good friend.  Barbara and I were honored to have known him and to have visited him in his home. I will miss talking with Fred at the reunions.  God bless him. Jack Scully Phil Dilloway at; dilloway@optonline.net, wrote:  Bob Walker reports that: Shipmate Fred Uibel passed away on May 10, 2005

SHIPMATE ROBERT (BOB) ARNDT PASSES ON ----- Original Message ----- From: Jesse Suelter To: Phil Dilloway Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 10:11 AM Subject: Robert Arndt............. Dearest friends, I am saddened to inform everyone that Mr Arndt passed away on the evening of 080704. He was at home with his family, where he enjoyed spending time. During his last days, he spoke of his times in the Navy and the Fire service; telling great stories of friends, who he considered family. Rest assured that these stories will be passed on so that they are not forgotten. Cards are welcome; however a scholarship is being set up in his name for the fire academy. When this is accomplished, donations will be accepted for that scholarship. I will let everyone know when the services are and the location.....Thank you for everything, kind thoughts and prayers.....The Arndt family

SHIPMATE ROBERT ARNDT OBITUARY   ----- Original Message ----- From: sueltj@palmbayflorida.org To: dilloway@optonline.net Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 2:33 PM Subject: Notice for Robert W. Arndt Message: Here is a copy of the Obituary for Mr Arndt. The services will be held on Friday, 13th at 1100 at the Kalis Funural home in Wilton Manners, FL Thanks for everything. Jess Suelter Please visit the Notice for Robert W. Arndt. http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?Id=LS02506376X

REMEMBERING MACK JONES (1949--1950)

Mack Jones at the Memorial Service on the fantail of the Museum Ship USS Kidd, September 1997

Mack Jones swearing in the incoming officers of our Association Banquet at the Annual Reunion in Baton Rouge in September 1997. From: SerresTBird@aol.com, Date; Tue, Dec 23, 2003. This is to inform you that LT Mack C Jones passed over the bar a year ago. He was an engineering officer aboard WILSON in 1949 and 1950 berthed in Norfolk, Va. Mr Jones retired from the US Navy as a LCDR while stationed at Portsmouth, NH. Mr Jones was my uncle whom we loved very dearly. He passed over the bar while living in Florida and was, for a time, port captain at Cape Canaveral. Harry T. Serres, Msgt USAG (Ret).

Remembering Shipmate Alvin P. Gates Alvin R. Gates, 59, of Enfield entered into eternal rest on Thursday, (October 9, 2003) at St.Francis Hospital, Hartford CT. He was born on October 26, 1943 in Monessen, PA, the son of the late Curtis P., Jr. and Elizabeth (Kiefer) Gates. He resided in Enfield for the past 31 years. Alvin served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS Robert L Wilson. Prior to his retirement in 1998, Alvin was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 30 years and was a member of the IAM Union. He attended the Ships Reunion this year in Savannah, GA. He had a great time!!

IF YOU KNOW OF A SHIPMATE WHO HAS PASSED ON, AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM MENTIONED ON THIS MEMORIAL PAGE, PLEASE SEND A BRIEF MESSAGE AND DATES SERVED TO; DD847@webtv.net