Take a few moments to Celebrate Jake Gillis and remember all that he gave to the 1st Bn 7th Marines Vietnam Association. Best Raffle Boss Ever....Big voice, Big heart, Big smile....thanks for everything Jake. We will miss you Big time. Semper Fi.
Albert Paul Gillis (70), better known as Jake, passed away quietly surrounded by his loving family on March 26th, 2020. Born in Lowell but eventually moving to Boston, he was one of 13 children, known for giving his parents and siblings a run for their money. In 1967 at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps which would become the basis of a life dedicated to patriotism, loyalty, and selflessness in everything that he did. He served from 1967 to 1973, ending his military career as a drill instructor and a decorated war hero after being injured fighting in the Vietnam War. He took great pride in his time in the service, which carried through to all aspects of his life. While juggling work and family, Jake never forgot about his Corpsman and found the 1st Battalion 7th Marines Vietnam Association, donating his time and resources to ensure that his fellow Marines could remain connected and honor those who served with them. He continued giving throughout his life, to anyone that needed anything in any way that he could. He is survived by his wife Diane (Tedeschi) Gillis, and his daughter Jennifer Gillis.
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Ken Dohanish Delta 1/7
1st Bn 7th Marines Vietnam Association President 2004-2006
1st Bn 7th Marines Vietnam Association President 2004-2006
Obituary of Kenneth Dohanish
Kenneth Dohanish, 70, of Wanaque, formerly of Vernon, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 with his family by his side after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Kenneth was the son of Charles and Pearl Dohanish. Ken grew up in Wallington, enlisting in the US Marine Corps immediately following high school. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps as a Radio Operator, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines from 1967-1968 during the Vietnam War. For his heroic actions on 20 December 1967, Ken was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor. His selfless devotion to duty continued after the Marine Corps, retiring from the New Jersey State Police in 1998 after 27 years of dedicated service. An avid golfer, he and his lovely wife retired in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Ken was involved with several organizations including the VFW and the American Legion.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Joan; his sons, Kenneth and Jason and his wife Lauren; his sister, Christine Coghlan and her husband Victor; and his granddaughter, Sienna.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 pm Wednesday, October 23 at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 24 at 10 am at St. Francis RC Church, Haskell. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
Moose Ferran
FROM KEN DOHANISH:
I flew out to California on August 12 to attend Tom "Moose" Ferran's wake and
funeral. I spoke to his wife, Janet, for a a period of time and offered her
my condolences and that of our association. 1/7 association was represented,
also, by Gen. Mike Neil and Sel Wong. It was a very sad event for me as Moose
and I were good friends, and I will definitely miss him at our reunions. The
Marine Corps did an outstanding job at the burial service in the folding and
presentation of the flag and the gun salute. We lost another outstanding
Marine and comrade.
Semper Fi, Ken
I flew out to California on August 12 to attend Tom "Moose" Ferran's wake and
funeral. I spoke to his wife, Janet, for a a period of time and offered her
my condolences and that of our association. 1/7 association was represented,
also, by Gen. Mike Neil and Sel Wong. It was a very sad event for me as Moose
and I were good friends, and I will definitely miss him at our reunions. The
Marine Corps did an outstanding job at the burial service in the folding and
presentation of the flag and the gun salute. We lost another outstanding
Marine and comrade.
Semper Fi, Ken
Robert S. Ynacay
James P. Kelly
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Dear Friends,
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write to you tonight. My beloved Dad passed away quietly this morning at home. He went so quickly, that it caught us all by surprise. We had all spent time with him as late as yesterday evening, and he went without warning this morning. We are in shock and our hearts are broken; we just weren't ready to say goodbye, although perhaps no one ever is.
Your recent messages to him (and my mother) were each shared, and I know it warmed his heart to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and remember him. Had circumstances been different over the last 25 years, I do not doubt that you would have had many opportunities to not only talk of old times, but to share with him more about how your lives have transpired since your days together in Chu Li. He was so proud of each of you and blessed to have you in his life.
We are still in the process of making arrangements for Dad, but have a local service scheduled for 10:00 a.m.Saturday, September 26th at Eternal Hills in Oceanside, CA with his internment shortly thereafter near his hometown of Watersmeet, MI.
I will forward additional details as final plans are made.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and love.
Warm regards,
Mary Kelly Maag
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write to you tonight. My beloved Dad passed away quietly this morning at home. He went so quickly, that it caught us all by surprise. We had all spent time with him as late as yesterday evening, and he went without warning this morning. We are in shock and our hearts are broken; we just weren't ready to say goodbye, although perhaps no one ever is.
Your recent messages to him (and my mother) were each shared, and I know it warmed his heart to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and remember him. Had circumstances been different over the last 25 years, I do not doubt that you would have had many opportunities to not only talk of old times, but to share with him more about how your lives have transpired since your days together in Chu Li. He was so proud of each of you and blessed to have you in his life.
We are still in the process of making arrangements for Dad, but have a local service scheduled for 10:00 a.m.Saturday, September 26th at Eternal Hills in Oceanside, CA with his internment shortly thereafter near his hometown of Watersmeet, MI.
I will forward additional details as final plans are made.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and love.
Warm regards,
Mary Kelly Maag
Curtis Wilkerson
Entered into rest Monday, January 19, 2015, Curtis Wilkerson, 66, husband to Mary Newsom Wilkerson. Curtis served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970 in 1st Battalion/7th Marines Charlie Company as Sergeant E-5 and Weapons Specialist and served two tours in Vietnam.
Jerry Mensinger
February 17, 1948 - February 09, 2015
February 17, 1948 - February 09, 2015
DENNIS C. ANDERSON
CHARLEY CO.
Dennis C. Anderson, 68 of Bristol passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening April 28, 2016 with his beloved wife, Karen by his side. Dennis was born in Manchester, CT on September 30, 1947 son of the late Russell Anderson and Julia Mae (Shaw) Anderson. Dennis was a proud U.S. Marine veteran serving two tours beginning in 1965 during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant in 1970. He was attached to the 1st BN 7th Marines who were known as "Suicide Charlie".