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Joe Varese "Wanderer's" Eternal Patrol

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Perch Base conducted an Eternal Patrol ceremony on February 26, 2013, for Shipmate Joe Varese "Wanderer's" interment.

OBITUARY
Varese, Joseph "Wanderer"

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Joe Varese, 70, of El Mirage, AZ passed away on February 21, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his wife Anne Varese and his parents Sam and Mary Varese from Madison, WI.

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Joe "Wanderer" served in the Navy for over 20 years, retired as a Chief ICC(SS) and was a member of the local SubVets Chapter. Joe rode 8 different submarines, new construction on 2, and sunk the Carbonero (SS-337) while on the Pogy (SSN-647).

He was an avid motorcycle rider and a member of the Silent Service MC. He is survived by his children Angie Grams, Dawn Snure, William Varese; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was at the Advantage Golden Door Chapel, 11211 W Michigan Ave, Youngtown, AZ on Monday 2/25/13 from 5pm-7pm. Burial was at the National Cemetery (Phoenix) on Tuesday 2/26/13 at 2pm.

SAILOR, REST YOUR OAR! YOUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
Your Brothers of the 'Phin Have the Watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.

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