(A) Biographies
Adcock, James H.
ADCOCK James H. Adcock - age 86, born in Dallas, TX and a resident of
Orange Beach, AL died Sunday, December 16, 2007. He was born July 22, 1921.
Survivors include three children and four grandchildren. Visitation will be
held at Pine Rest Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 1:00 PM
to 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at Pine Rest Funeral Home on
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place in Pine Rest
Memorial Park, Foley, AL. Funeral arrangements are handled by Pine Rest
Funeral Home, Foley, AL.
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Alameda, Isadore ''Izzy''
Died peacefully, at home, in West Sacramento, October 15, 2007 after suffering with congestive heart failure for years. Beloved husband of 43 years to Jean Alameda. Loving father of Mark (Samantha) Alameda & their children, Austin & Madeline; and Kristi (Lee Randolph) Alameda. Beloved father of the children from his first marriage, Cynthia Alameda, Julie (Ron) Eddlemon & John (Ann) Alameda. Grandfather of Nicole, Natasha, Bryan, Angela & Jesse. Great-grand- father of eight. Pre- ceded in death by his parents, John & Marian and his infant daughter, Michelle. He graduated from Marysville High in 1947 and participated on the relay track team, played the trumpet and was a cheerleader. After graduating, he served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy Air Force aboard the USS Midway from 1948 through 1951. He retired from the CA State Auto Assoc. as the Berkeley District Office Manager after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge for 31 years, most recently the Vallejo Elks Lodge #559. Izzy loved his rose garden, reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching sports and especially dancing with Jean and playing with his youngest grandchildren. He may have been small in stature but his personality was larger than life. At his request, no services will be held. Private inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at a later date.
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John V. Aquilino
1930 - 2006
LEWISTON - John V. Aquilino, 76, of Fayette, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, at Central Maine Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
Born in Bronx, N.Y., on Jan. 20, 1930, he was the son of Urban and Rose Ludovicco Aquilino.
He retired from the United States Navy and Bath Iron Works. John served in VP-21 from 1962 to 1966 as an AMS1. He loved to cook and sung while doing so.
He is survived by his wife, Clemence; a sister, Eleanora and husband, Melvin Geno of Quechee, Vt.; four nieces, Susan, Deborah, Claudia, and Amy; and a nephew, Dana.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Harold H. Ashton, CDR., USNR, Ret.
Born 1919 in Shedd, Oregon, and grew up in northern California. Graduated from Ukiah High School in
1937, and completed two years at the University of California in 1941.
Joined the Navy in 1941for Primary Flight Training at Oakland, California. Received my wings and Ensign
commission at Corpus Christi, Texas in June 1942. Joined VP201 in Norfolk, Virginia as it was formed and
flew as a PPC from Norfolk, Banana River, Florida, and Bermuda doing ASW in PBMs.
Was assigned to VPB-111 PB4Ys in August of 1943 as it formed at Norfolk, as a PPC doing ASW work from England and Port Lyautey, French Morocco. In June of 1944, VPB-111 was reassigned to the Pacific Fleet and was stationed on Tinian, Leyte Moritai, and Palawan doing Anti Shipping work. I returned stateside in June of 1945 and left the service in September 1945.
I joined Kaiser Cement in 1945 and retired as the Northern California Sales Manager. My wife Lorraine and
I retired to the Napa Valley wine country in 1975 where we presently live. Lorraine and I have been married
for 61 years. I have worked part time for two excellent wineries as a tour guide and wine appreciation seminar director.
Lorraine and I have two children - boy and girl, four grandsons, and two great-grandchildren - a boy and
girl. Our enjoyment in life is centered around our grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Aspinall, Bill
WILLIAM F. ASPINALL, 83, retired U.S.N. Chief Petty Officer of Memphis died November 23, 2008. A WWII veteran, he was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Monterey, received the Air Medal for the Korean Conflict and served in Patrol Squadron 21 during the Cuban crisis. Mr. Aspinall is survived by his wife of 60 years, Grace Theresa Aspinall; daughters, Theresa Ann Baker, Susan Aspinall-Friloux; sons, William F. Aspinall, Jr., David A. Aspinall; 11 grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren. Visitation at Roller Family Funeral Home will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass, 9 a.m., Wednesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with burial following at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Roller Family Funeral Home 901-371-9500
