Captain P. Condon U.S. Navy Ret'd

Captain Thomas Patrick Condon, U.S. Navy (Retired), beloved husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the age of 88 end-stage Dementia. He had been a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1973. He is survived by his wife, Doris Exum Condon of Albuquerque; his daughter, Colleen Groseclose and her husband, Bernard of Charleston, SC; two step-grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Capt. Condon was born in St. Petersburg, FL on April 2, 1925 to the late John Patrick Condon and Alice Horton Condon. The family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1932. After graduation from Cathedral High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Apprentice Seaman, he was soon transferred to the Navy V-12 Officer Training Program. In 1946 he graduated from the University of California and was commissioned an Ensign, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy. Subsequently he served many tours of active duty, afloat and ashore, throughout the United States, North Africa, Europe, and the Far East/Western Pacific. He retired from the Navy in 1970 after thirty years of active duty service. Among many military distinctions he earned the Joint Service Commendation Medal. He relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico and was employed by the University of New Mexico as a Senior Accountant in the Audit Department and the School of Medicine Comptroller's office, and later as administrator in the College of Pharmacy. He retired from this second career in 1987. He was a life member of The Retired Naval Officers Association, an active member of Sandia Kiwanis Club, and for many years enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels. He will be remembered for his service to others and his engaging Irish charm. The family wishes to thank Comfort Keepers especially, Larry Edwards and the staff of Brookdale Place/Memory Care Section who supported Captain Condon during the final stages of his life and Tom Stewart and pastors for visits. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Florey Condon; his son, Timothy Patrick Condon; his sister, Anna Maria Condon; his brother, John Joseph Condon and his stepson, Richard Bell. He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. If anyone chooses, the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to Alzheimer's, Association- NM Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111.