IN MEMORIAM BAYANI "NICK" CONTI ABUEG AUG. 4, 1933 – NOV. 13, 2010
In remembrance of Bayani "Nick" Abueg. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, Tessie Yabut Abueg, son, Bayani Jr. (Jojo) daughters: Marlene (Lyn), Theresa (Tita), Evelyn (Evy) and their families.
Nick was born in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His mother hails from Bauan, Batangas and his father from Salinas, Rosario, Cavite. He completed his elementary education at Zamora Elementary School, and high school at Roxas High School in 1952. He just completed his associate degree at the Philippine College of Commerce when he responded to Uncle Sam's call for duty.
The United States Navy has been recruiting Filipinos to join since 1903. In years that followed after the Philippines became an independent country, the U.S. – Filipino Military Base Agreement came about, that by 1970 over 22,000 Filipinos had entered the United States Navy. Nick Abueg enlisted in 1955. He reported to RTC, San Diego for recruit training and completed Class "A" Steward School before reporting to his first sea duty assignment on board a navy destroyer. He performed his assigned tasks extraordinarily well; with a zest for challenge, he poured his heart out studying the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual on his off duty time. A touch typist, he performed his work with speed and accuracy that when his commanding officer learned about his office skills, Stewardsman Bayani "Nick" Abueg's legend began. His real break first came when the office clerk left on emergency leave. Petty Officer Bayani Abueg was picked to replace him.
Once embarked on his navy career Nick Abueg's promotion continued from Steward Recruit to Yeoman First Class in four years time. For a non-U.S. citizen this was unheard of, notwithstanding the fact that according to the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual rules for security reason, the Yeoman rating is reserved only for U.S. citizens with at least a "Secret" clearance. Despite the restrictions he was cleared by the bureau to continue taking advancement examinations which he successfully passed with flying colors. His commanding officer requested at least three times with letters to Washington D.C. to have his rating officially changed to the Yeoman rate, but were all denied.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg is a proof positive that anything is possible if one works real hard for it. His perseverance, dedication to duty and strong desire to excel in his chosen field of endeavor paved the way for his being able to compete and take the test for Yeoman Chief. In the end, the Navy department came out with the official ruling: ‘… all enlisted petty officers in the Yeoman rating who are not U.S. citizens are now authorized to change to PN rating effective immediately.' Chief Person Elman Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from active duty in December 1974.
He kept a busy life by turning his attention to helping his community and parish. While still stationed in Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois in 1971, he was the founder and first President of Filipino American Community of Great Lakes; President of Cavite Association in 1976, became the President of the Filipino American Society of St. Michael Church the following year; in 1978 as President of (COPAO) Council of Filipino American Organization of San Diego County, Inc.; President of Salinas Association 1986 through 1987, and still find time for school and work. He continued his college education at San Diego City College where he completed his associate degrees in Criminal Justice (Pre-law) and Banking and Finance in 1983. He worked as a civilian employee at San Diego County for 13 years and then at LBC for 8 years more before he finally retired for good.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from a successful navy career, as a community leader and devoted husband to his wife, father and grandpa: Jacob, Phillip, Valerie, Jordan, Angelo and Nicholas, and great-grandpa to: Kiara and Christian. He also left behind siblings: Teresita, Amor, Amador, Alma & Cora and their respective families.
He truly lived up to his name- Bayani, meaning "hero" in the Filipino language; a hero to his family and community. "He has led a good life and gained the respect of his family and friends … a good man, kind with a good sense of humor, civic-minded, unselfish and would give his all to his loved ones." He touched many lives while in the military and during his civilian life, and he will be missed by his family and friends in San Diego.
Born: August 4, 1933; Entered Into Rest: November 22, 2010.
His Final Resting Place: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California.
In remembrance of Bayani "Nick" Abueg. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, Tessie Yabut Abueg, son, Bayani Jr. (Jojo) daughters: Marlene (Lyn), Theresa (Tita), Evelyn (Evy) and their families.
Nick was born in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His mother hails from Bauan, Batangas and his father from Salinas, Rosario, Cavite. He completed his elementary education at Zamora Elementary School, and high school at Roxas High School in 1952. He just completed his associate degree at the Philippine College of Commerce when he responded to Uncle Sam's call for duty.
The United States Navy has been recruiting Filipinos to join since 1903. In years that followed after the Philippines became an independent country, the U.S. – Filipino Military Base Agreement came about, that by 1970 over 22,000 Filipinos had entered the United States Navy. Nick Abueg enlisted in 1955. He reported to RTC, San Diego for recruit training and completed Class "A" Steward School before reporting to his first sea duty assignment on board a navy destroyer. He performed his assigned tasks extraordinarily well; with a zest for challenge, he poured his heart out studying the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual on his off duty time. A touch typist, he performed his work with speed and accuracy that when his commanding officer learned about his office skills, Stewardsman Bayani "Nick" Abueg's legend began. His real break first came when the office clerk left on emergency leave. Petty Officer Bayani Abueg was picked to replace him.
Once embarked on his navy career Nick Abueg's promotion continued from Steward Recruit to Yeoman First Class in four years time. For a non-U.S. citizen this was unheard of, notwithstanding the fact that according to the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual rules for security reason, the Yeoman rating is reserved only for U.S. citizens with at least a "Secret" clearance. Despite the restrictions he was cleared by the bureau to continue taking advancement examinations which he successfully passed with flying colors. His commanding officer requested at least three times with letters to Washington D.C. to have his rating officially changed to the Yeoman rate, but were all denied.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg is a proof positive that anything is possible if one works real hard for it. His perseverance, dedication to duty and strong desire to excel in his chosen field of endeavor paved the way for his being able to compete and take the test for Yeoman Chief. In the end, the Navy department came out with the official ruling: ‘… all enlisted petty officers in the Yeoman rating who are not U.S. citizens are now authorized to change to PN rating effective immediately.' Chief Person Elman Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from active duty in December 1974.
He kept a busy life by turning his attention to helping his community and parish. While still stationed in Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois in 1971, he was the founder and first President of Filipino American Community of Great Lakes; President of Cavite Association in 1976, became the President of the Filipino American Society of St. Michael Church the following year; in 1978 as President of (COPAO) Council of Filipino American Organization of San Diego County, Inc.; President of Salinas Association 1986 through 1987, and still find time for school and work. He continued his college education at San Diego City College where he completed his associate degrees in Criminal Justice (Pre-law) and Banking and Finance in 1983. He worked as a civilian employee at San Diego County for 13 years and then at LBC for 8 years more before he finally retired for good.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from a successful navy career, as a community leader and devoted husband to his wife, father and grandpa: Jacob, Phillip, Valerie, Jordan, Angelo and Nicholas, and great-grandpa to: Kiara and Christian. He also left behind siblings: Teresita, Amor, Amador, Alma & Cora and their respective families.
He truly lived up to his name- Bayani, meaning "hero" in the Filipino language; a hero to his family and community. "He has led a good life and gained the respect of his family and friends … a good man, kind with a good sense of humor, civic-minded, unselfish and would give his all to his loved ones." He touched many lives while in the military and during his civilian life, and he will be missed by his family and friends in San Diego.
Born: August 4, 1933; Entered Into Rest: November 22, 2010.
His Final Resting Place: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California.
IN MEMORIAM BAYANI "NICK" CONTI ABUEG AUG. 4, 1933 – NOV. 13, 2010
In remembrance of Bayani "Nick" Abueg. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, Tessie Yabut Abueg, son, Bayani Jr. (Jojo) daughters: Marlene (Lyn), Theresa (Tita), Evelyn (Evy) and their families.
Nick was born in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His mother hails from Bauan, Batangas and his father from Salinas, Rosario, Cavite. He completed his elementary education at Zamora Elementary School, and high school at Roxas High School in 1952. He just completed his associate degree at the Philippine College of Commerce when he responded to Uncle Sam's call for duty.
The United States Navy has been recruiting Filipinos to join since 1903. In years that followed after the Philippines became an independent country, the U.S. – Filipino Military Base Agreement came about, that by 1970 over 22,000 Filipinos had entered the United States Navy. Nick Abueg enlisted in 1955. He reported to RTC, San Diego for recruit training and completed Class "A" Steward School before reporting to his first sea duty assignment on board a navy destroyer. He performed his assigned tasks extraordinarily well; with a zest for challenge, he poured his heart out studying the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual on his off duty time. A touch typist, he performed his work with speed and accuracy that when his commanding officer learned about his office skills, Stewardsman Bayani "Nick" Abueg's legend began. His real break first came when the office clerk left on emergency leave. Petty Officer Bayani Abueg was picked to replace him.
Once embarked on his navy career Nick Abueg's promotion continued from Steward Recruit to Yeoman First Class in four years time. For a non-U.S. citizen this was unheard of, notwithstanding the fact that according to the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual rules for security reason, the Yeoman rating is reserved only for U.S. citizens with at least a "Secret" clearance. Despite the restrictions he was cleared by the bureau to continue taking advancement examinations which he successfully passed with flying colors. His commanding officer requested at least three times with letters to Washington D.C. to have his rating officially changed to the Yeoman rate, but were all denied.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg is a proof positive that anything is possible if one works real hard for it. His perseverance, dedication to duty and strong desire to excel in his chosen field of endeavor paved the way for his being able to compete and take the test for Yeoman Chief. In the end, the Navy department came out with the official ruling: ‘… all enlisted petty officers in the Yeoman rating who are not U.S. citizens are now authorized to change to PN rating effective immediately.' Chief Person Elman Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from active duty in December 1974.
He kept a busy life by turning his attention to helping his community and parish. While still stationed in Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois in 1971, he was the founder and first President of Filipino American Community of Great Lakes; President of Cavite Association in 1976, became the President of the Filipino American Society of St. Michael Church the following year; in 1978 as President of (COPAO) Council of Filipino American Organization of San Diego County, Inc.; President of Salinas Association 1986 through 1987, and still find time for school and work. He continued his college education at San Diego City College where he completed his associate degrees in Criminal Justice (Pre-law) and Banking and Finance in 1983. He worked as a civilian employee at San Diego County for 13 years and then at LBC for 8 years more before he finally retired for good.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from a successful navy career, as a community leader and devoted husband to his wife, father and grandpa: Jacob, Phillip, Valerie, Jordan, Angelo and Nicholas, and great-grandpa to: Kiara and Christian. He also left behind siblings: Teresita, Amor, Amador, Alma & Cora and their respective families.
He truly lived up to his name- Bayani, meaning "hero" in the Filipino language; a hero to his family and community. "He has led a good life and gained the respect of his family and friends … a good man, kind with a good sense of humor, civic-minded, unselfish and would give his all to his loved ones." He touched many lives while in the military and during his civilian life, and he will be missed by his family and friends in San Diego.
Born: August 4, 1933; Entered Into Rest: November 22, 2010.
His Final Resting Place: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California.
In remembrance of Bayani "Nick" Abueg. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, Tessie Yabut Abueg, son, Bayani Jr. (Jojo) daughters: Marlene (Lyn), Theresa (Tita), Evelyn (Evy) and their families.
Nick was born in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His mother hails from Bauan, Batangas and his father from Salinas, Rosario, Cavite. He completed his elementary education at Zamora Elementary School, and high school at Roxas High School in 1952. He just completed his associate degree at the Philippine College of Commerce when he responded to Uncle Sam's call for duty.
The United States Navy has been recruiting Filipinos to join since 1903. In years that followed after the Philippines became an independent country, the U.S. – Filipino Military Base Agreement came about, that by 1970 over 22,000 Filipinos had entered the United States Navy. Nick Abueg enlisted in 1955. He reported to RTC, San Diego for recruit training and completed Class "A" Steward School before reporting to his first sea duty assignment on board a navy destroyer. He performed his assigned tasks extraordinarily well; with a zest for challenge, he poured his heart out studying the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual on his off duty time. A touch typist, he performed his work with speed and accuracy that when his commanding officer learned about his office skills, Stewardsman Bayani "Nick" Abueg's legend began. His real break first came when the office clerk left on emergency leave. Petty Officer Bayani Abueg was picked to replace him.
Once embarked on his navy career Nick Abueg's promotion continued from Steward Recruit to Yeoman First Class in four years time. For a non-U.S. citizen this was unheard of, notwithstanding the fact that according to the Bureau of Naval Personnel manual rules for security reason, the Yeoman rating is reserved only for U.S. citizens with at least a "Secret" clearance. Despite the restrictions he was cleared by the bureau to continue taking advancement examinations which he successfully passed with flying colors. His commanding officer requested at least three times with letters to Washington D.C. to have his rating officially changed to the Yeoman rate, but were all denied.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg is a proof positive that anything is possible if one works real hard for it. His perseverance, dedication to duty and strong desire to excel in his chosen field of endeavor paved the way for his being able to compete and take the test for Yeoman Chief. In the end, the Navy department came out with the official ruling: ‘… all enlisted petty officers in the Yeoman rating who are not U.S. citizens are now authorized to change to PN rating effective immediately.' Chief Person Elman Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from active duty in December 1974.
He kept a busy life by turning his attention to helping his community and parish. While still stationed in Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois in 1971, he was the founder and first President of Filipino American Community of Great Lakes; President of Cavite Association in 1976, became the President of the Filipino American Society of St. Michael Church the following year; in 1978 as President of (COPAO) Council of Filipino American Organization of San Diego County, Inc.; President of Salinas Association 1986 through 1987, and still find time for school and work. He continued his college education at San Diego City College where he completed his associate degrees in Criminal Justice (Pre-law) and Banking and Finance in 1983. He worked as a civilian employee at San Diego County for 13 years and then at LBC for 8 years more before he finally retired for good.
Bayani "Nick" Abueg retired from a successful navy career, as a community leader and devoted husband to his wife, father and grandpa: Jacob, Phillip, Valerie, Jordan, Angelo and Nicholas, and great-grandpa to: Kiara and Christian. He also left behind siblings: Teresita, Amor, Amador, Alma & Cora and their respective families.
He truly lived up to his name- Bayani, meaning "hero" in the Filipino language; a hero to his family and community. "He has led a good life and gained the respect of his family and friends … a good man, kind with a good sense of humor, civic-minded, unselfish and would give his all to his loved ones." He touched many lives while in the military and during his civilian life, and he will be missed by his family and friends in San Diego.
Born: August 4, 1933; Entered Into Rest: November 22, 2010.
His Final Resting Place: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California.
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