BARRY J. SHILLITO
OBITUARY
Loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Barry Shillito was born in
Dayton, Ohio on 1 January 1921. The son of Lucian and Mary Shillito. He married Eileen Cottman on December 2, 1942. Educated initially in Dayton he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Dayton. He attended Ohio State and Wilmington College after completing The Executive Program at UCLA.
During WWII, Mr. Shillito was a fighter and bomber pilot ( 8th AF) in the Army Air Corps. He was shot down in December 1943 and remained a Prisoner of War in Germany until the completion of hostilities. While a POW he was active in many unsuccessful escape activities.
After WWII, Mr. Shillito went to Wright Field in Dayton where he became responsible for all of the Air Force Fighter Fire Control Systems. In 1954 he left Wright Field to go to Hughes Aircraft (Los Angeles) as Director of Material, later Director of Sales. In the late 1950’s and at the request of Noah Dietrich (principal architect of the Hughes Empire), Shillito left the Hughes Aircraft and joined Dietrich in acquiring Houston Fearless Corporation—a conglomerate in Los Angeles. He was President and CEO of Houston Fearless. In 1961 Shillito was asked to move to Washington, D.C. by the Kennedy Administration and Charles Kelstadt, Chairman of Sears and Roebuck Company to start Logistics Management Institute. Over 100 research studies on national security and government were conducted under Shillito’s leadership. The company continues to be a prime logistic research company. Shillito continued to serve as a director emeritus on the board.
At the height of the Vietnam conflict Shillito was asked to become Assistant Secretary of the Navy by Paul Ignatius, (Secretary) and Clark Clifford, Secretary of Defense. After the 1968 election, it was Shillito’s plan to return to civilian life. This was derailed by the incoming Nixon administration, specifically Melvin Laird (Secretary) and David Packard (Deputy Secretary). They asked Shillito to become Assistant Secretary of Defense. In this position he held defense-wide responsibility for all policy and monetary decisions related to acquisitions, installations, housing, supply, warehousing, transportation and maintenance. More importantly, since this was during the height of the Vietnam War it required Shillito to visit Vietnam regularly to ensure that the more than 480 ships and the operational/supply pipeline for our troops was maintained properly.
In addition to his WWII decorations Shillito was awarded the Navy and Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Awards; The Air Force Meritorious Award, Purple Heart; The Republic of China Cluster and Banner Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam National Order of Vietnam.
After leaving the Department of Defense in 1973, Shillito and family moved to San Diego, to become President of the Ryan Companies, a subsidiary of Teledyne. Approximately four months after arriving in San Diego, Shillito became a close friend of Andy Borthwick, then President of the San Diego Zoo. Shortly thereafter, Borthwick insisted that the Department of Defense protect a Blue Grizzley Bear cub, that was on a military base in Kodiak Alaska. His persistence led Shillito to have a Military Reserve training plane pick up the bear and bring it to the San Diego Zoo. The Zoo eventually named the bear ‘Blue Barry’.
With all its heritage and wonderful people Teledyne/Ryan was a truly great place in the 1970‘s. The Claude Ryan Family was a close neighbor and friend as were so many of the employees of the Company in the San Diego area. In early 1973, Robert Beyster, the President of a startup company known as SAIC asked Shillito to come on the SAIC Board. At the time SAIC was a $10M per year research company. He remained active on the SAIC Board for 25 years and continued as director emeritus.
In 1977, Shillito was asked to become a Teledyne Officer and establish the company’s first corporate presence to include all of its 136 companies in the Washington DC area. This lead to residences in San Diego and Washington, D.C. and a life of traveling as he became involved in the Corporation’s international affairs. Eventually becoming Chairman of the Board of Teledyne International.
Since leaving Teledyne in 1986, Shillito has been involved in a number of startup companies and/or Board of Directors throughout the US, to include Defense Management College, Board Member of Small Business Advisory Council, National Alliance of Businessmen, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Bowl, and United Way.
He is survived by his 5 children and their respective spouses/significant others - Barry L Shillito and Jackie; Elaine A Tanavage and Lee; Daniel G Shillito and Maryanne; James K Shillito and Miguel; Colleen Morse and Kevin. There 11 grandchildren and their respective spouses; Beau Shillito and Andrea; Bryan Shillito and Brandee; Cari Fields and Jon; Stacey Rappaport and Andrew; David Lee Tanavage (Deceased ); Daniel J Shillito and Sarah; Kevin Shillito and Christie; Patrick Shillito and Tara; Beth Shillito Garretson and Josh; Lauren Morse Suarez and Kyle; and Will Morse . There are 11 great grandchildren Madison and Kate Shillito; Emma and Ella Shillito; Jack and Joseph Fields:; Olivia, Ayla and David Rappaport; Evelyn Shillito; Fiona Garretson.
Mr. Shillito was an avid golfer, he was a member of La Jolla Country Club, De Anza Country Club, Burning Tree Club and a Member of San Diego Yacht Club. He was also a member of the Conlegium Veterum and the Conquistadors.
Visitation will be at the Beardsley – Mitchell Funeral Home, 1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.,
San Diego, CA. 92107, Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4 – 6 p.m. Mass services will be at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1140 Evergreen St., San Diego, CA. 92106 on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. The interment will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in the name of Barry and Eileen Shillito to the Shillito Family Scholarship Fund that Barry and Eileen Shillito founded in 2008. This is managed by the Dayton Foundation, 2100 Kettering Tower, Dayton, Ohio, 45423-1395.
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