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Roderick Corvello Obituary

Roderick F. Corvello DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Roderick F. Corvello, 85, of New Bedford, husband of Jacqueline (Plaud) Corvello, passed away Oct. 31, 2009, after an extended illness. "Buster," as he was affectionately known to his family, was a native of Dartmouth. He left Dartmouth High School to enlist in the Marine Corps where he served as an aerial gunner in the Philippines during World War II. Following his discharge from the Marine Corps in 1945, he completed high school and went on to attend the College of Aeronautics in New York. Selected for pilot training, he graduated from Naval flight school in Pensacola, Fla., as a designated naval aviator, and then transferred to the Marine Corps once again as a fighter pilot where he served in the Korean War. Following his service in Korea, he returned to civilian life entering employment as a pilot with Pan American World Airlines. Moving up through the ranks, he retired as a captain in 1975. For several years following his retirement from flying, Rick owned and operated a local framing business with his wife, Jackie. Dedicated to public service, he served the town in several capacities including the Dartmouth Planning Board and the Housing Authority. In addition, he was committed to several veterans groups over the years which included the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his wife Jacqueline, he is survived by daughter, Debra Corvello of New Jersey; stepdaughter, Julie Barcelos of Dartmouth; and son, Andrew Corvello, a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps stationed in Yuma, Ariz.; brothers, William Corvello and Richard Corvello of Virginia, and James Corvello of Connecticut; grandsons, Dean Weber of Florida and Roderick A. Corvello of California; and a stepgranddaughter, Lizzy Phenix of Dartmouth. He was also the brother of the late Louise (Corvello) Vieira. A private military service for immediate family will be held at the National Cemetery at Otis Air Force Base where he will receive military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Disabled American Veterans at: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Russ and Betty Pinto

November 12, 2009

Jackie:
We are so sorry to hear of Buster's passing. We missed the notice and heard from a mutual friend. We will miss seeing him.

November 9, 2009

Jackie:
Anne and I were up from Florida visiting NB Nov. 2-4. While walking downtown and Center St. I mentioned to her what a great guy an old friend of mine was who used to have a framing shop there. How saddened I was to learn of Rick's passing when I got back to FLA. Our best wishes to you and Andy. Barry Sachs & Anne.

Ed Viera

November 5, 2009

Jackie,

I was saddened to belatedly learn of Rick's passing today. I regret not being there for his funeral. I hope he had plenty of Marines there. My first toast will be to him on November 10th.

My best wishes to you Deb and Andy.

Ron Parker

November 4, 2009

He was a great man.

November 4, 2009

Hey Jackie,

You know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Please accept our condolences.

Ros and Scott.

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