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CDR Robert Hall Flood, USN (RET) Robert "Bob" Flood died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Friday, January 26th with family at his side. Born on July 9th, 1925 in Frostproof, Florida, he was the son of the late William Hall Flood and the late Annie (Coward) Flood. Bob graduated from the US Naval Academy with the Class of 1948 and served a total of 25 years before retiring in 1967. He also received an MA in International Affairs at The George Washington University in 1964. During his 25 years in the Navy, Bob spent the majority of his time on submarines and was Commanding Officer of the USS Becuna from 1960-1962. His years in the Navy were the happiest of his lifetime and took him all over the world. Upon his retirement from the Navy, Bob went to work for Robert A. Green Associates in Tarrytown, NY and from there took a position as Vice-President of Dimeo Construction in Providence, RI. In 1980 Bob and Marilyn semi-retired to Clearwater, FL where Bob worked as a Real Estate Development Consultant until he fully retired in 1990 and they moved back to RI. In 1999 their final move was back to where they lived when they first married - Annapolis, MD. Marilyn passed away in 2000 and Bob was happy to have his Navy classmates and friends to see him through this difficult time. In 2010 Bob found happiness again with his second wife Judy until her unexpected death in December 2017. Bob loved Navy Football, poker, golf, fishing, telling sea stories and traveling. He was also a devoted Catholic who went to daily mass for many years. Bob is predeceased by his sister, Peggy (Flood) Ford, his first wife Marilyn (Green) Flood and his second wife Judith (Duncan) Flood. Bob is survived by three daughters from his first marriage to Marilyn Flood; Elizabeth Flood of Chicago, IL; Mimi Flood Mack and her husband David of Monrovia, MD; and Veronica Flood of Portland Oregon. He is also survived by two granddaughters; Courtney Mack of Austin, TX and Brittany Mack of Monrovia, MD and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Gray. In addition, Bob is survived by his two stepsons and their families from his second marriage to Judith Flood; Jeffrey and Jana Finch of York, PA; Jason and Parin Finch of Columbia, SC; step-grandchildren Cameron Finch, Moira Finch, Sarah Finch and Anjali Finch. A service will be held at the United States Naval Academy Chapel at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Inurnment immediately following the service in the Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Naval Academy Foundation, The Wounded Warrior Project, or The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago, IL. Online guestbook available at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com



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Published by The Capital Gazette on Feb. 2, 2018.

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Brotherhood of the Dolphin

Nick Nichols

February 11, 2018

To the Flood Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bob's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bob will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

CDR(SS) Robert Flood
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

NICK SALAKI

February 2, 2018

BOB WAS MY SHIPMATE AND FRIEND.WE ALONG WITH OTHER SHIPMATES ATTENDED MANY A REUNION, AND OTHER EVENTS.GOD BLESS NICK

Bill Dixon

February 2, 2018

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16

Robert Hall Flood CDR(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

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