John Dimeo, 84,
John Dimeo, 84, of California, MD died on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born on April 19, 1920 in Aloha, OR, he was the son of the late Frank S. and Theresa S. Sarli Dimeo.

John was enrolled at North Western School of Commerce and was employed by the Bureau of Reclamation at Coulee Dam, WA. He enlisted in the Navy at Spokane, WA in 1942 and received basic training at San Diego, CA. He served aboard the USS PC 573 and earned the European Theatre of Operation and Good Conduct Medals. In 1944 he moved to St. Mary’s County where he was employed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a Budget Analyst for 30 years, retiring in 1974. He was a Charter Member of the Patrol Craft Sailors Association, The American Legion at Avenue, MD, VFW of California, MD, The Moose Lodge of Hollywood, MD, The Elks of California, MD and The National Association of Federal Retired Employees.

He is survived by four brothers, David Dimeo, of Beaverton, OR, Bill Dimeo of Bend OR, Joe Dimeo of Aloha, OR and Frank Dimeo of Hillsboro, OR, three sisters, Regina Tisdale, of Portland, OR, Stella Casey and Angelina Salta both of Aloha, OR. In addirion to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Jones and Rose Morrison, and one brother, George Dimeo.

Friends will be received on Monday, July 19, 2004 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at the Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 11:00 am. The Reverend Robert Reidel will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers for John will be Wanda Norris, Stephanie Vandrosco, Michelle Bean, Linda Vallandingham, Stacey Bean and Joan Bean. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the VFW and Auxiliary.

Arrangements were provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.Brinsfieldfuneral.com.