Loren Caddell's Obituary
Loren C. Caddell, III
Loren Caddell, 82 of Fredericksburg passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at his home.
Loren was born in Brooklyn, New York to Mabel and Captain Loren Caddell, USMM on July 23, 1926. He graduated high school in 1943 and enlisted in the Navy where he served on the USS Somers during the invasion of Normandy and throughout the war. He later continued his service during the Korean war and Vietnam before retiring as Chief Bosun’s Mate after 20 years in 1962. After his military career he enjoyed a lengthy second career as a security consultant for the Perkin-Elmer Corporation of Danbury, CT. He was the long time chief of the Ridgefield, Connecticut Volunteer Fire Department. He was very active in the Rappahannock Historical Train Association.
Loren is survived by his nephew, John Frasca of Falls Church, VA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsa.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 10am at Eastland Methodist Church with the Rev. Deborah McNeill officiating
Online condolences may be expressed to Loren’s family at www.foundandsons.com
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