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2nd generation US citizen. Born December 27, 1956 of Russian, Lithuanian, Norwegian and Irish Ethnicity. Grew up in old Folcroft, PA. 1974 graduate of Sharon Hill High School and Folcroft Vo -Tech. Member of the Marching Band and Concert Band, Alto Sax. Member of the Soccer team Lettered three years as a goal keeper. Member of the Cub scouts 44 and Boy Scouts 44 Glenolden, PA. Joined the US Navy in February 1974 at 17 Years . Proudly and Honorable Served in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Fleet, 5 major deployments countless sorties While on board 3 Destroyers 1 Fast Frigate and the Battleship USS New Jersey BB62 as a FTG 1 AKA the glory boys. Got a gig at the Naval Weapons Station, Concord NWS, Guided missile division AKA Port Chicago in California, Finally ended up as a Mineman Momag 404. While on board the USS Wm. V. Pratt DDG 44 we were selected to participate in the 4th International Naval review July 4th, 1976 in Hudson Bay, New york, New York. We entertained the Prince and Princess of Monaco along with their family. Was a Pollywog and was involved in the Pollywog "Rebellion" a Shellback, AKA Son of Neptune, 4 times. In Addition, Trained with the Marine Corps and Air Force. Served in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Army National Guard in the Calvary. Finally ended up in the United States Army reserves. Retired December 2016 after over 4 decades, a decorated War Veteran. Been to 28 foreign countries and Seen countless others, 44 of the States. Worked as a Lab Technician for Rhone Poulenc Martinez CA. ,Ground Water Technology Concord, CA, and Worthington Steel Malvern PA. Mechanic at 4 Corners Unocal Concord, California, Correctional officer at a Chester, PA. Prison Known as the dirty thirty as the 30 original officers. Also, Programmed Computers for specific industry applications still in use today. Was a free Lance Videographer Working on countless productions in studio and remote, internship at KTVU Fox affiliate Oakland, CA. Education: Folcroft Vo-Tech For Industrial Electricity and Electronics 3 years. Pennsylvania State University ( Chi Gamma Iota Aka XGI ), National University, Diablo Valley College and Delaware County College. Received A degree in Computer Programming and Television Arts. In addition, countless Military schools. Chess champion 1973 and 1974 at the Folcroft Vo-Tech. Played This game in many foreign countries and stateside, met fantastic people ... Good Times.
Knight of Lithuania
Life member VFW post 15 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Survivors: My drop dead Gorgeous and Intelligent Daughter Courtney Lynn Trepkus Ryan, 2 Handsome and Intelligent Grandsons Nolan and Colton plus My son-in-law Patrick Ryan who is also Handsome and Intelligent Nieces and Nephews.
It was one hell of a ride.
