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CPT Thomas Richard Defibaugh

Birth	:	11 Jun 1940 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 2019 Bethany Beach, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Burial	:	Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7197304, -78.6354828
Plot	:	SECTION E-5 ROW 10 SITE 12
Inscription	:	CAPT US NAVY VIETNAM PERSIAN GULF
Description	:	Thomas Richard Defibaugh, 79, of Bethany Beach, Delaware, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. His last dinner was with his loving wife, Suzy, and his three children, Susan, Traci, and Scott. He enjoyed a chocolate milkshake and French Fries; we know he was happy! Tom was a loving husband, magnificent father, and wonderful grandfather (Gramps). He involved himself in many charitable causes and giving back to the community. Some of his favorites were charities in the Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels, helping in several capacities in his local church, St. Anne's in Bethany Beach, Knights of Columbus,... Read More	Thomas Richard Defibaugh, 79, of Bethany Beach, Delaware, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. His last dinner was with his loving wife, Suzy, and his three children, Susan, Traci, and Scott. He enjoyed a chocolate milkshake and French Fries; we know he was happy! Tom was a loving husband, magnificent father, and wonderful grandfather (Gramps). He involved himself in many charitable causes and giving back to the community. Some of his favorites were charities in the Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels, helping in several capacities in his local church, St. Anne's in Bethany Beach, Knights of Columbus, and Scouts. He enjoyed traveling and did plenty of that in his life as a Navy sailor. He lived in Hawaii, California, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, London, and Delaware and he travelled to many countries while assigned to his Navy ship in the 1960s and early 1970s. Born on June 11, 1940, in Cumberland, Maryland, Tom was the son of the late Jeremiah Taylor Defibaugh and Margaret Frances Schoenadel Defibaugh. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his sister, Nancy Carole Stark; her husband, John Charles Stark; and her son, Christopher John Stark. Tommy enlisted in the Navy in 1957 and graduated LaSalle High School, Cumberland, Maryland, 1958. He married his high school sweetheart, Suzy Browne, of Cumberland, Maryland in May 1963. He held the greatest love for his wife, his children, and his wonderful grandchildren. Tom received his commission as Ensign in the Medical Service Corp in 1971, while serving on board the USS Theodore E Chandler (DD717). After serving forty-three years in the Navy, he retired a Captain in 2000. He received degrees in Health Care Administration; Bachelor's degree from George Washington University and Master's degree from Troy State University. He is a member of the Naval Institute, the Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S., and the American Academy of Medical Administrators. Captain Defibaugh received the prestigious Paul E Truran, Jr. Medical Materiel and Logistics Management Award from AMSUS for significant contributions to the medical materiel managers and the medical logisticians in the Naval Service, an award that brought him much pride. His personal decorations include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, and the Navy Achievement Medal with gold star in lieu of second award. Tom was a very active member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Bethany Beach, Delaware, where he engaged in the Men's Club and the Liturgy Council. As a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, he was a Past Faithful Navigator and Past Grand Knight. Tom is survived by his wife, Suzy; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Gene Brown, Dale City, Virginia; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Dixie Defibaugh, Wiley Ford, West Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Susan Defibaugh and Innocent Okafor, Columbia, Maryland; daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Yates Stephens, Taneytown, Maryland; son, Scott Defibaugh, Frederick, Maryland; grandchildren: Alexander and Christopher Okafor, and Seth, Shane, and Hailey Stephens; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Scarpelli Funeral Home PA, 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 300 E Oldtown Road Cumberland, Maryland 21502 at 12pm with visitation beginning at 11am. Tom will be laid to rest at the Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, 14205 Pleasant Valley Rd NE, Flintstone, Maryland 21530 following the funeral service. Luncheon will follow at St. Mary Catholic Church Hall. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the St Ann Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 or Catholic Charities, 2601 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. Published Online in The Frederick News-Post from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2019

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Where is CPT Thomas Richard Defibaugh's memorial?
CPT Thomas Richard Defibaugh's memorial is located at: Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone, Allegany County, USA.
When did CPT Thomas Richard Defibaugh death?
CPT Thomas Richard Defibaugh death on 9 Aug 2019 in Bethany Beach, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Where are the coordinates of the CPT Thomas Richard Defibaugh's memorial?
Latitude: 39.7197304
Longitude: -78.6354828

Family Members:

Parent

PVT Jeremiah Taylor Defibaugh

(1918 - 1974)

Margaret Frances Schoenadel Defibaugh

(1918 - 1975)

Siblings

Nancy Carole Defibaugh Stark

(1943 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maryland Veterans Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7197304, -78.6354828

2. Prosperity United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7102509, -78.6412506

3. Rice-Wilson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7390862, -78.6220474

4. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7103004, -78.6093979

5. Wigfield Cemetery
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6. Bucy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6963730, -78.6609830

7. Odd Fellows Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7102240, -78.5949900

8. Green Meadow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6767006, -78.6232986

9. Dicken Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7542442, -78.6783832

10. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6808014, -78.6757965

11. Union Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7033005, -78.6996994

12. Hinkle Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6726130, -78.6694100

13. Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7216830, -78.7055930

14. Sunset Memorial Park
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7123400, -78.7057900

15. Fletcher Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6656410, -78.6126390

16. Hardinger Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Bedford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7546000, -78.6958000

17. Frederick Rice Farm Cemetery
Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7277950, -78.7104490

18. Dolly Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7221530, -78.5577660

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6850014, -78.7003021

20. Zion Park Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7078018, -78.7130966

21. Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery
Beans Cove, Bedford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7758500, -78.5993600

22. Samuel Wilson Cemetery
Rush, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6572650, -78.6256100

23. Browning Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7209320, -78.5527990

24. Gross Family Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6696700, -78.6870400