WHITE, CAPTAIN RICHARD F.
US Navy (ret.) passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Born in 1934 in San Francisco, CA to Grace and Leslie White, he was the beloved husband of Katherine H. White, and adored father of Katherine W. Rogers (William), Richard F. White, Jr. (Kelly), and Inger Marie White, and grandfather to William Rogers V, Laura Rogers, Bryan White, Aidan White, and Anthony Bartolotti. He was the loving brother of Betty Carley and Leslie Loscavio (d.). He attended St. Ignatius H.S. in San Francisco, and was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. A highly decorated 30 year career naval officer, his diverse assignments included command of both aviation and sea born units. Upon retirement from the Navy, Dick continued his track record of service as a math teacher at Lumen Christi High School. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church at 10 AM, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Monday, May 16, 2011. The Reverend Timothy MacDonald officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the USO at www.uso.org (2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite #1200, Arlington, VA 22201) or to the Fisher House at www.fisherhouse.org (111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850).
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