District 1 Southern Region

Auxiliary Air Station Caldwell

Flotilla 10-20 Memorial Page

Crossing The Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

Alfred Lord Tennyson

This page is dedicated to members, plankowers and former members of Flotilla 10-20 who Cross the Bar.

Bob Jenny 1932 — 2008

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It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Robert Jenny on Saturday, February 23, 2008, after a brief illness. “Bob”, as he was known to all, will be long remembered as a true Friend and Gentleman, a dedicated Auxiliarist, and respected Businessman.

A U.S. Army Korean War veteran and private pilot, Bob joined the Auxiliary in May 2001, and held the rank of First Pilot, in addition to other Auxiliary qualifications. He served as Commander of Flotilla 10-20 in 2004 and most recently was FSO – Member Training, mentoring new pilots and observers and sharpening skills of the flotilla's more experienced aviators. Bob also held the post of Assistant District Staff Officer-Aviation for a number of years, helping recruit and train Observers, and was recently named a Branch Chief in the National “E” Department where he fielded inquiries from potential Auxiliary members.

Bob was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jenny Engineering Corporation of Springfield, NJ, a civil engineering firm that pioneered the use of innovative tunneling techniques for highways, railroads and transit systems. In addition to other major domestic and international projects, Bob's firm was consulted on the undersea crossover cavern in the English Channel Tunnel, and on the construction of the $3 Billion Shanxi Wanjiazhai Yellow River Diversion Project, one of the world's largest civil engineering efforts.

The viewing and Auxiliary service was held on Wednesday, 27 February at Higgins and Bonner Funeral Home in Westfield, NJ. During the service, our District Commodore, Tom Venezio, presented the Auxiliary Acheivement Award which Bob had recently recieved to his family. Bob's Auxiliary 'Family' was also invited to a memorial reception held at Jenny Engineering on Friday, 29 February.

Bob's Auxiliary Achievement Award and Citation
This Note was on the New Jersey Institute of Technology website when Bob was named to the NJIT Board of Overseers.

Vince Iannuzzelli 1933 — 2008

On Thursday January 3, 10-20 Plankowner Vince Iannuzzelli crossed the bar. He was 74. Vince was a fifteen-year Auxiliary veteran. Vince was a pilot in AuxAir, and achieved the Aircraft Commander qualification. He was the first recipient of First Southern's Captain James Rao Award for most Pilot Hours (First Place). Vince also served as Flotilla Staff Officer, and was Flotilla Commander for Flotilla 12-7. A Navy veteran, Vince joined the Auxiliary in January of 1992. He will be buried in his USCG Auxiliary Uniform.

An Auxiliary service was offered on Monday, January 7, 2008. A good number of Auxiliarists from around the area attended, including VCO Steve Ackerman, RCO Art Kramer, DCP Helen Glass. Members of 10-20, 10-13, 12-7, and other Flotillas also participated.

The service was led by Division 2's Honor Guard. 10-20 Plankowner Frank Tangel delivered the eulogy, and rang the ship's bell signifying the end of Vince's watch.

On Tuesday, January 8, the Honor Guard was again in attendance at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, to render final honors to Vince, including presentation of the Flag to his son, Rick. Three 10-20 members also attended.

Regards,
Larry West
Immediate Past Flotilla Commander
January, 2008

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