Vice Admiral William McCauley

1931 - 2019

Vice Admiral William McCauley obituary, 1931-2019, Coronado, CA

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

Vice McCauley Obituary

Vice Admiral William Scot' McCauley (Ret.) June 23, 1931 - April 18, 2019 CORONADO Vice Admiral McCauley, USN (Ret.) 87, of Coronado, California died in his home with family at his side on April 18. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late William P. McCauley and Annette (Teig) McCauley. He graduated from Creighton Prep High school and earned a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He subsequently earned masters and doctoral degrees in finance and economics and studied at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich, England. He retired from the US Navy in 1988.Admiral McCauley's early sea service was spent aboard Destroyers in both the Pacific and Atlantic fleets and distinguished himself in combat in Vietnam commanding fifty river assault boats for which he was decorated with two Bronze Stars with combat V, Air Medal and the Purple Heart. During his illustrious career, he commanded the USS Brooke, USS Halsey, and Destroyer Group Eight. He was Commandant of Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy (1979-1981) and Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic. Other assignments included Washington D.C. tours associated with System Analysis and Programming of major Navy programs. He returned to London and served on the CINCUSNAVEUR Staff and was Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personal. During his naval career, Scot had four tours in San Diego and the family resided in Coronado.Following retirement from 36 years in the Navy, Scot McCauley was a Fortune-500 corporate officer, a Foundation director and consultant. He served on numerous corporate boards including Pacific Insurance Company, Actuarial Consulting Group, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Nortel Government Solutions and High-Tech Engineering, as well as on the Red Cross and Scripps Boards in San Diego. Scot is also the author of three published novels: Revenge in Exile, Israel Under Siege and Death Knell of the Caliphate.Scot was a sports enthusiast who loved to play basketball. He was also an avid tennis player who continued to play into his 80's. He was a member of the Army Navy Country Club in Virginia and the New York Yacht Club.He was a man of great faith and proud of his Jesuit schooling. He was married to the special love of his life, the former Mary Ann Reiman of Long Beach, California for 61 years. They have three children, Dr. Suzanne Rosselet, who was awarded a Coronado Rotary Fellowship to Switzerland, where she remains a resident; Melinda Jones (David) of Alexandria, Virginia, and Donald McCauley (Anna) of Jacksonville, Florida. All three attended Coronado High School. Mary Ann and Scot are blessed with nine grandchildren, Camille Wurlod, Dr. Patricia Rosselet, Lt. Scott Jones, Dr. Frederic Rosselet, Lt. Katherine Smith, and Mitchell, Kristen, William and Joseph McCauley, as well as five great-grandchildren. Scot is also survived by two sisters, Lani Korth and Mary Ellen Cochran. All will miss his unique sense of humor and love for his family.Memorial services will be held in Coronado and at the US Naval Academy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "The San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program" SDDTA 2221 Morley Field Dr., San Diego, CA 92104 or "ARCS Scholarship Foundation, Inc., C/O of Joy Brown, 230 W. Laurel Street #701, San Diego, CA 92101-1468.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 12, 2019.
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Scot was to me was a dear friend and we spoke intimately about our careers. He was gracious enough to give me a copy of one of his novels with a humbling dedication.

I introduced Scot to a high school young man and the young mans mother and their dream was for him to go to the Academy and to the young mans credit he attended and graduated. Without Scot this may have never happened!

I have been very blessed in this life to have met some great accomplished men and Scot was a blessing to know.

I just learned of his passing recently ( February 2020 ) ...
My deepest and most heart felt condolence!

John Phillip Lovato

February 20, 2020

I received The Navy Achievement Medal from Admiral McCauley in April of 1987. One of my proudest moments. He seemed larger than life to me and I'm sure meant the world to his family. So sorry for your loss.

December 28, 2019

Admiral McCauley selected me as the Force Master Chief at SURFLANT when I was a very young man. He took a chance on me over a group of more qualified Master Chiefs! I believe his risk paid off! He was a man of integrity, character, and boldness! He embodied what a Leader should and must be. I learned much from Admiral McCauley, as a Navy man and as a Patriot. There have been few men of Admiral McCauley's stature and I was honored to work for and with him. To the family; My prayers are with you as you drive the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather. Please remember his great contribution to America's freedom.

Donald Dolence

July 8, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Please allow the fondest memories shared with your loved one to be a soothing blanket over your heart. May God words of promise found in John 6:40 brings you consolation and a small measure of peace. Please accept my sincere regards and heartfelt condolences. ~MM~

May 28, 2019

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