Bob joined the U.S. Navy on March 14, 1947 and retired with 20 years of service on August 20, 1966. He was very eager to join the military before he was officially eligible on his 18th birthday. He finally convinced his mother to give her permission and sign his papers a month after his 17th Birthday.
Although most of us knew him as Bob, he was called Thom in his youthful days. Bob was the 2nd of four brothers.
The oldest brother is Clarence J. “Larry” Beddome. He was born in 1928 in Tucson. Larry, his late wife Lucille, and two sons Larry and Michael lived for many years in Glendale, AZ.
Younger brother, John W. Beddome was born in 1937 in Bisbee, AZ. John, his wife Mary, and their son John II, live in Phoenix. John, Sr. also has a daughter Julie, who lives in California.
Youngest brother Richard S. Beddome was born in 1941, and died in 1990. He is survived by his wife Farrell, daughter Kelly and son Scott who live in California.
While stationed at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, one of Bob’s shipmates asked him to accompany him to New York City for a holiday show at Radio City Music Hall. The shipmate was meeting his girlfriend in New York and needed someone to join him on a double date. Bob said “NO” several times but was eventually convinced to go along.
Madeline Vuono, a 2nd grade teacher took the train from Westerly, R.I. to New York with her girlfriend where she met Bob for the first time. A few years later, on July 3, 1954, Madeline Marie Vuono and Robert T.C. Beddome were married at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, in Bradford, R.I. They were married for 56 years until Madeline’s passing in September 2010.
Bob and Maddie had 3 sons, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons.
Timothy Robert (born in 1955), have two sons. The older son is Bradley Robert (Nicole) and their son Anthony. Tim’s younger son is Matthew Robert. Tim’s family all reside in Port St. Lucie, FL., where Bob and Maddie moved after retirement.
Richard Allen (born in 1957), is married to Mary Anne and they live in Chicago. They have 3 children. The oldest (Bob’s “favorite” granddaughter) is Mary Bridget Hennicke (Nick) and their son Patrick, who live in St. Louis. Next is Michael Robert (Michel) (residing in Queens NY), and the youngest is Thomas Richard (who lives in Brooklyn, NY).
Bob’s youngest son was Andrew John (born in 1960, died in 2011).
Bob is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
We love you Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Farewell until we meet again.
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