LCpl Robert E. Mondo

 


LCpl Robert E. Mondo USMC
(Deceased)


LCpl Mondo with family

LCpl Robert E. Mondo passed away
(Rest in Peace Marine)
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LCpl Robert Mondo served at the Defense Attach頏ffice compound at the time of the evacuation.)

Marines - I received a call from Bob Mondo's wife and step-son a couple of minutes ago that Bob passed away this afternoon after falling at home. Bob was an MSG in the Saigon detachment that served out at the Defense Attach頏ffice compound at the time of the evacuation.
 
That's about all I know at this point and I'll let you know additional information as I learn it. I'm heading down to visit with his wife and her family tomorrow morning and should know more then.
 
Will advise just as soon as I know more details about services and with an address for cards, etc.  Bob's wife's name is Zella Cottrell Mondo and cards to her may be sent to: Mrs. Zella Mondo, P. O. Box 602, Winton, CA 95388 (209) 756-3677 - cell / (209) 356-0188 - home.
 
I'll take responsibility for making sure there are flowers at the services in the association's name.
 
Semper Fi, Ken
Marines - I rec'd a call this morning from Zella Mondo, Bob's wife. A viewing is scheduled from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Thursday, December 8th at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel - located at 1290 Winton Way (at Drakeley Avenue) in Atwater, California 95301 (209) 358-7700
 
Burial is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. that afternoon (Thursday, December 8th) at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery which is near Santa Nella along I-5 in the central valley - I understand that they are very prompt and will not be running late. The address for the cemetery is 32053 McCabe Rd. in Gustine, CA 95322 and the phone number is (209) 854-1040.  See http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/sanjoaquinvalley.htm  Basically, from Santa Nella, proceed north on Highway 33 and then turn left on McCabe Road and follow it to the cemetery. This is about 2 hours south of Sacramento.
 
Honors and taps will be provided by the American Legion from Los Banos and I have made arrangements for the association to provide flowers for the services.
 
I will not be able to attend the services due to prior plans to be in Florida with my wife's family that week so if anyone from the California contingent could attend, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
I think they'll be having a memorial service / celebration of Bob's life in Winton at a future date and I'll pass that info on as I receive it.
 
Semper Fi, Ken (916) 220-0085
 

Marines - I received a call from Bob Mondo's wife and step-son a couple of minutes ago that Bob passed away this afternoon after falling at home. Bob was an MSG in the Saigon detachment that served out at the Defense Attaché Office compound at the time of the evacuation.
 
That's about all I know at this point and I'll let you know additional information as I learn it. I'm heading down to visit with his wife and her family tomorrow morning and should know more then.
 
Will advise just as soon as I know more details about services and with an address for cards, etc.  Bob's wife's name is Zella Cottrell Mondo and cards to her may be sent to: Mrs. Zella Mondo, P. O. Box 602, Winton, CA 95388 (209) 756-3677 - cell / (209) 356-0188 - home.
 
I'll take responsibility for making sure there are flowers at the services in the association's name.
 
Semper Fi, Ken

More information will come.