SP5 US ARMY
VIETNAM
Jose M. Talavera-Toso III passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 after a long struggle with PTSD and the effects of Agent Orange.
He was born in Lima, Peru and came to this country as a teenager. At age 17, he volunteered for the United States Army, where he served three tours in Vietnam, returning a highly decorated veteran. It was through this service that he earned his U.S. citizenship, of which he was very proud.
As a civilian, Jose enjoyed a long career in the U.S. Census Bureau. Jose's passion was working with homeless veterans, with veterans fighting their own private demons, and with those needing a buddy to shepherd them through government red tape.
Jose is survived by his wife, Dorothy, who stood by him for 40 years 'in sickness and in health.' They have three beautiful daughters, Nancy (and her husband, Tom Murphy), Elizabeth (and her husband, Kristopher Burmeister), and Emily (and her husband, Bob Kreifels). Jose's great love was his grandson, Jackson Kreifels. He is also remembered by a long list of extended family.
A celebration of Jose's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 400 Lippincott Ave., Riverton, where calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A private military burial will take place at another time.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jose's memory to the Disabled American Veterans or another veterans' assistance organization of choice.
Weber Funeral Home
112 Broad St.,
Riverton
Burlington County Times: December 11, 2013
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VIETNAM
Jose M. Talavera-Toso III passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 after a long struggle with PTSD and the effects of Agent Orange.
He was born in Lima, Peru and came to this country as a teenager. At age 17, he volunteered for the United States Army, where he served three tours in Vietnam, returning a highly decorated veteran. It was through this service that he earned his U.S. citizenship, of which he was very proud.
As a civilian, Jose enjoyed a long career in the U.S. Census Bureau. Jose's passion was working with homeless veterans, with veterans fighting their own private demons, and with those needing a buddy to shepherd them through government red tape.
Jose is survived by his wife, Dorothy, who stood by him for 40 years 'in sickness and in health.' They have three beautiful daughters, Nancy (and her husband, Tom Murphy), Elizabeth (and her husband, Kristopher Burmeister), and Emily (and her husband, Bob Kreifels). Jose's great love was his grandson, Jackson Kreifels. He is also remembered by a long list of extended family.
A celebration of Jose's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 400 Lippincott Ave., Riverton, where calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A private military burial will take place at another time.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jose's memory to the Disabled American Veterans or another veterans' assistance organization of choice.
Weber Funeral Home
112 Broad St.,
Riverton
Burlington County Times: December 11, 2013
Shared by ResrchH630 (#47137248)
SP5 US ARMY
VIETNAM
Jose M. Talavera-Toso III passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 after a long struggle with PTSD and the effects of Agent Orange.
He was born in Lima, Peru and came to this country as a teenager. At age 17, he volunteered for the United States Army, where he served three tours in Vietnam, returning a highly decorated veteran. It was through this service that he earned his U.S. citizenship, of which he was very proud.
As a civilian, Jose enjoyed a long career in the U.S. Census Bureau. Jose's passion was working with homeless veterans, with veterans fighting their own private demons, and with those needing a buddy to shepherd them through government red tape.
Jose is survived by his wife, Dorothy, who stood by him for 40 years 'in sickness and in health.' They have three beautiful daughters, Nancy (and her husband, Tom Murphy), Elizabeth (and her husband, Kristopher Burmeister), and Emily (and her husband, Bob Kreifels). Jose's great love was his grandson, Jackson Kreifels. He is also remembered by a long list of extended family.
A celebration of Jose's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 400 Lippincott Ave., Riverton, where calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A private military burial will take place at another time.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jose's memory to the Disabled American Veterans or another veterans' assistance organization of choice.
Weber Funeral Home
112 Broad St.,
Riverton
Burlington County Times: December 11, 2013
Shared by ResrchH630 (#47137248)
VIETNAM
Jose M. Talavera-Toso III passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 after a long struggle with PTSD and the effects of Agent Orange.
He was born in Lima, Peru and came to this country as a teenager. At age 17, he volunteered for the United States Army, where he served three tours in Vietnam, returning a highly decorated veteran. It was through this service that he earned his U.S. citizenship, of which he was very proud.
As a civilian, Jose enjoyed a long career in the U.S. Census Bureau. Jose's passion was working with homeless veterans, with veterans fighting their own private demons, and with those needing a buddy to shepherd them through government red tape.
Jose is survived by his wife, Dorothy, who stood by him for 40 years 'in sickness and in health.' They have three beautiful daughters, Nancy (and her husband, Tom Murphy), Elizabeth (and her husband, Kristopher Burmeister), and Emily (and her husband, Bob Kreifels). Jose's great love was his grandson, Jackson Kreifels. He is also remembered by a long list of extended family.
A celebration of Jose's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 400 Lippincott Ave., Riverton, where calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A private military burial will take place at another time.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jose's memory to the Disabled American Veterans or another veterans' assistance organization of choice.
Weber Funeral Home
112 Broad St.,
Riverton
Burlington County Times: December 11, 2013
Shared by ResrchH630 (#47137248)
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