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Scott Kalbach Obituary
SCOTT S. KALBACH
AGE: 46 WALL
Scott S. Kalbach, 46, of Wall and Upper Darby, PA, died Thursday August 5, 2010. Scott worked at Naval Weapons Station, Earle, as the Public Affairs Officer for the past 3 years. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the US Navy after 20 years of service retiring in 2003. He was also an active member of Boy Scout Troop 333, Wall.
Surviving are his wife Annette Ravaglia Kalbach, his son Kyle, his parents Stanley and Dorothy, his brothers and spouses; Mark and Calla, Warren, Greg and Anne, Doug and Nicole, Chris and Carolyn, Wayne and Linette, Keith and Stephanie, Hans and Jess, Guy and Alicia, and Miles and Gracy, and sisters and spouses; Sandy and Jimmy and June and Jimmy, and 24 nieces and nephews.
Scott was known for: his sense of humor, variety of tie dye T-shirts, cooking, reading, his love of history, and more than ever could be mentioned here. Scott is loved and will be missed by all who have ever been lucky enough to have known him.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 6-9pm and Wednesday from 9-10:30am at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at the Church of St. Rose, 603 7th Ave., Belmar. Committal will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers Scott's family specifically requests donations to further Kyle's educational endeavors. Kindly make check payable to "Annette Kalbach" in care of O'Brien Funeral Home, address above. For further information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Kalbach
LCDR Peter Zaleski, USN (Retired)
Earlier today
Remembering you on the 15 year anniversary of your passing. Rest in peace Shipmate.
Peter Zaleski
August 4, 2024
Remembering you on this 19th anniversary of your passing. Rest in eternal peace my friend. I am honored to have known you.
LCDR Peter Zaleski
August 2, 2023
Remembering you on this 13th anniversary of your passing. Rest in eternal peace my friend. I am honored to have known you.
Peter Zaleski
August 2, 2022
Remembering you on this 12th Anniversary of your passing. Rest in Peace Shipmate.
Bill Davis
August 2, 2021
I worked with Scott when we were Navy journalists serving at Southern European Broadcasting (SEB), then changed to America Forces Network (AFN) at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily in the early 90s.
Scott was a hard charger and one of my mentors as a newly-assigned JO there. Leaned a lot from him. He was also one of the smartest guys around. Sure, he could cut up and act nutty, bit the dude was brilliant.
RIP, Scott.
Bill Davis
Lt. (Ret.), U.S. Navy
Peter Zaleski
August 2, 2020
Remembering you on this 10th Anniversary of your passing. May you rest in peace my friend.
Murray, McCall, Kalbach,Johnson,Taylor
Dirk McCall
August 16, 2010
Scott was one of the brightest guys I've ever met, he went directly from Upper Darby into the world of life at sea and all the things possible within the mind when one reads and writes as a way of life. We were aboard Nimitz together and made quite an impression on me at that formative stage of my life. I am directed to this page by another shipmate as we were trying to contact Scott about the passing of another JO, and similar comic type of character, who died last month. Jerome Sanda and Scott once had a weekend in Philly away from the ship and Jerome went missing in the city after running out of the bar to look for a cheesesteak. Scott searched the hospitals, jails and streets for him all weekend and came back to the ship with the greatest worry for his lost friend...only to have Jerome later that day show up aboard the ship in Virginia with several cheesesteaks in his pocket. They are both setting voyage on a new mission together.
Mary Ellen Luke
August 16, 2010
Scott is remembered with a smile by my children, whom Scott babysat for from time to time. My family and I send our warmest and deep felt condolences to the whole Kalbach Family. Please know that he will always be remembered and included in our prayers.
James Baron
August 16, 2010
Scott was a great friend and I am going to miss him. We had so many good times aboard USS Nimitz and in Norfolk back in the good old days. My thoughts and prayers are with you Scott, and your family. Fair winds and following seas my friend.
PJ Zaleski
August 11, 2010
I remember the first brief moments that I met scott, he worked in the same office that my dad did. At first shake at the hand, you could feel the heart of gold that just seemed to flow from his tye die shirt. I give my deepest blessings to him and his family. I would also like to let Kyle know that his father was one of the kindest people that I have ever had the pleasure to meet.
Just as a previous writer has written before me.
To Scott: "Fair winds and following seas"
and may his memory be carried on the wings of an angel.
August 11, 2010
Scott,
May we all find peace knowing that you live on in our memories and hearts.
"Fair Winds and Following Seas"
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning, that God
was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
but as GOD calls us one by one,
The Chain will link again.
Bill Davis
August 10, 2010
I remember the first day I met Scott. I was fresh off the plane in Sigonella in August 1992, and Scott was at the TV station there on base. He was showing me how he had just completed a screened-in break area just outside the studio. I'm grateful to Scott for his energy in training this new Navy broadcaster...how to screen a porch and how to anchor a newscast. God's blessings to Annette and the entire family during your loss.
August 10, 2010
so sorry to hear about this tragedy stan, please except our deepest sympathy. your brother knight, charlie & lelia colfer.
Cathy and Aunt Elaine Kalbach
August 10, 2010
Annette, Kyle and the entire Kalbach family,
We grieve with you in the loss of Scott. I'll cherish the memories of our Christmas visits to PA and your summer visits to Wildwood. Remember, you are not alone. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our hearts and prayers always but especially now.
Capt. & Senior Chief
August 10, 2010
Annette, Kyle and the entire Kalbach family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. WALL NJROTC
Rick and Chris Klineburger
August 10, 2010
Miles and family please accept our deepest sympathy.
Gary Potterfield
August 10, 2010
I had the great fortune to know Scott during his first tour at Earle in the late 1980’s when he was a young petty officer and I was his chief. He took over as the day-to-day editor of the newspaper and approached the job with a nervous energy that still makes me smile. After I left Earle I didn’t see Scott for another decade. One day I heard someone calling my name. I didn’t have to turn around to know who it was. Scott had one of those distinct voices that stays with you forever. It was an honor to know him and work with him, even if it was only for two years way back when. My condolences to Scott's family, friends and co-workers.
Jim Brantley
August 10, 2010
Scott served our country well. His Shipmates will miss him dearly. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. Respectfully, Jim Brantley, Chief Journalist, US Navy Retired.
Rachel & Kayla Taylor
August 9, 2010
Annette, Kyle and the Kalbach family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Scott was a friend and colleague and I miss him so very much.
Marilyn Marsh-Mathis & Family
August 9, 2010
To Annette, Kyle and the entire Kalbach Family please accept my deepest sympathy during your time of great loss. Scott had a wonderful personality and was always eager to help those in need. He will forever be missed.
Marilyn Marsh-Mathis & Family
August 9, 2010
Annette, Kyle and the rest of the Kalbach Family my deepest sympathy for your loss. In the few short years I've known Scott, he was always eager to help those in need. His smiling face and pleasant disposition will be missed.
Scott & Becky Quimby
August 9, 2010
Annette and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 9, 2010
Annette and Kyle, my heart aches for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Scott was a great person to know and I know he loved you both very much. I will miss his jokes and his sincerity as a friend and part of my "extended family". Keep the good memories close to your hearts and he will always be with you. All my love, Linda (Boston, MA).
Muriel Smith
August 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Annette and Kyle, and the entire family. Scott was a great guy to work with, a professional in every sense of the word. He was so very proud of Kyle and all his Eagle Scout endeavors; it was wonderful hearing all his stories about his family, whom he loved so very much. We at NWS Earle will miss his smile, his laugh, his work, and his presence. We are all just a little bit better for having known Scott.
Peter Zaleski
August 8, 2010
To Annette, Kyle, and the Kalback Family. We send our deepest sympathy to all of you in this time of great sadness and loss. I know that he loved you all very much and spoke fondly of the times he shared with each of you. To me, Scott was a friend, confidant, and trusted co-worker. I will miss him terribly. Each of you are in our prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time. Please call on us if we can be of any assistance. May he rest in peace.
Pat Fisher
August 8, 2010
Scott was a great personal inspiration at work and an awesome chief petty officer in the Navy. His love of the Phillies and Grateful Dead are legendary. Fair winds and following seas buddy. Deepest sympathies and prayers to Scott's family here and Upper Darby. You will never be forgotten.
Steve, Paula & Family
August 8, 2010
Annette and Kyle, our deepest sympathies on your loss. Scott was a great man and he always made us laugh with his jokes. He will be deeply missed by many!
Barbara & John Knoblock
August 8, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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