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Dennis Detoy Obituary
Dennis Ray Detoy, 63 passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at his home in Fairfield after a two-and-a-half-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Dennis was born July 24, 1947 in Vallejo, Calif., to Ila and Norman Detoy, Sr.
After graduating from Hogan High School in Vallejo in 1965, he began an apprenticeship as a pipe-fitter at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Part way through his apprenticeship, he stepped away to join the Naval Reserve and spent his two-year active-duty time at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, aboard the USS Seadragon SSN584.
After returning from active duty, he finished his apprenticeship and went on to work at Mare Island Shipyard for 29 years. After retiring from Mare Island Shipyard in October 1995, he started his own handyman repair business.
Dennis' favorite hobbies were woodworking, golf, gardening, traveling and watching movies.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Jane Detoy; his daughters, Dena Isaacs and Sheila Daniels; three stepsons, Steve Sweet, Kevin Norwood and Dennis Norwood; his brother, Norman Detoy Jr.; twin sister, Diane Kipp; sister-in-law, Betty Detoy; son-in-law, Troy Isaacs; and grandchildren, Timothy Detoy, Jordan and William Isaacs, Heather McKay, Sequoia, Calob and Crystal Daniels.
There will be a visitation beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at Fairfield Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Feb. 28, at Community United Methodist Church, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield, followed by a graveside service at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery in Dixon, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network through www.firstgiving.com/dennisdetoy.
Arrangements under the direction of Fairfield Funeral Home, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairfield, (707) 425-1041 or www.fairfieldfuneral-home.com.
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Tobias Hawkins Sr.
March 3, 2011
My condolences to the family. Another of the friends I enjoyed working with has graduated from the cares of this life and resting in hands of a mighty God. It was a pleasure to work with Dennis for many years on Mare Island. He was indeed a very nice person and was dedicated to his work. He will be missed greatly.
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Jesse Miles
March 1, 2011
My condolances to all the Detoy family. I remember Dennis from Mare Island and we commuted together from Santa Rosa for awhile
Chip Carter
February 27, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Dennis passing. I worked with him on Mare Island. He was my Shop Planner and he trained me when I became a Shop Planner. Dennis was very good at his job and was fun to be around. He liked to have a little fun while he worked and I enjoyed being around him.
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