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David Antanitus Obituary
Dave was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. His constant companion in retirement was his French Brittany spaniel, Brie.
Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betsy, his daughters Emily, Alison and Rachel, his granddaughters Maya and Zoe, and his brother, Dale.
A celebration of life will be held at Eastern Shore Chapel in Virginia Beach on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory may be made to your favorite charity.
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Al Konetzni
November 29, 2024
Betsy and Family, Dave will never be forgotten by his many friends in the Submarine Force! His support of everyone he knew will always be cherished!
Al Konetzni
VADM, USN (ret)
Edward Toomey
November 12, 2022
A tremendous human being!
Thoughtful of others and always offering support, advice and guidance.
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Rest In Peace Admiral
JAMES KADANE
December 23, 2021
I miss him dearly.
Rear Admiral(Ret) Steve and Deborah Loeffler
December 15, 2021
Very sorry to hear of your loss, and Dave will be remembered by shipmates and staff mates as well for his accomplishments and great smile. With deepest sympathy, The Loefflers
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Al Konetzni
December 11, 2021
Betsy and Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Dave! His influence on so many of us will not soon be forgotten! I knew him during his midshipman years, his submarine and acquisition career, and during his post service corporate jobs. In each phase he was the ultimate professional, a leader unsurpassed, and the most positive person in the room!
His influence on all he touched will never be forgotten.
May your loving memories of Dave give you and the Family strength during this most difficult of times!
God Bless You!
Al and Missy Konetzni
VADM, USN(ret)
Ed Dalrymple
December 10, 2021
I worked for Dave as a contractor. He was a true professional and a gentleman and treated me fairly. It was a shock to learn of his passing. He was always so vital and full of life. Rest In Peace Admiral.
Ed Dalrymple USN/TRW
Henry Netzer,
December 10, 2021
This is Henry Netzer in Hayden, Idaho. I am shocked, sobered and saddened at the news. Dave and I were company mates, shared the same major, were both Submariners. He was in our wedding in Wisconsin 4 days after graduation (see pic). We would talk periodically and see each other at unplanned times. We ended up on the same plane from San Fran to DC to take the engineer´s exam. And we saw each other at the airport a few times.
Dave was always upbeat and positive. I will miss that. We all know he had a passion for hunting. I also sensed a deep attraction, or even love, for the Navy, the Submarine Force and his family. I will miss that.
I will also miss sharing some hunting braggin´ rights-though I´m certain few can top Dave´s.
I pray for peace and comfort for the ladies and girls in his life.
Ann Koussa
December 9, 2021
Betsy I just wanted to give you my condolences. I never got to meet Dave but from all your stories I felt like I had. My prayers are with you and your family .
Stanley Meyers, USNA '74
December 9, 2021
Condolences to the family. So sorry to hear of my Classmate Dave's untimely passing.
Captain Jim Suhr, USN (ret)
December 9, 2021
Dave and I were both submarine commanders, he in USS Hampton and I in USS Silversides. We worked together in the Pentagon when Dave was in OP 74 and I was in OP 70. We were also colleagues in the Virginia Beach Office of SAIC/Leidos for several years. Dave was a 'shipmate' and a good friend and he will be missed.
Dave Mericle Capt, USN (Ret.)
December 8, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the family on this sad and sudden occurrence. Dave and I served together building our new 688 class ships at Newport News. He knew how to laugh and how to keep it real when the occasional dark days were upon us!
Thomas Brovarone, CAPT, USN (Ret)
December 8, 2021
Who can ever forget the early days of Team Sub without remembering Admiral Dave and the passion he brought to the job.
For the Antanitus family... I´m sorry for your loss. The world is a lesser place without him.
Admiral.... It was an honor and a privilege to serve with you.
Godspeed,
Very sincerely & respectfully
TJB, Captain, USN ( Retired)
CAPT Joe Fallone, USN (ret)
December 7, 2021
I had the honor of working for Dave when he was PMS395. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful boss. My deepest condolences.
Jim Sandman
December 7, 2021
Dear Betsy, family and friends of David´s,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at David´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" leaves on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Ulysses S Grant SSBN-631.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Betsy... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret.
National Chaplain USSVI.
Michael Holmes PMS 395
December 7, 2021
May I offer my deepest sympathy to you all for our loss of Dave. He was a great Naval leader and former boss in PMS 395 and will be missed.
Jim Diehl
December 6, 2021
Please accept my sincere condolences on Dave's passing. He was he a highly-regarded classmate, with a sharp intellect and strengths of character to match. Although our paths did not cross after graduation (he a nuke and me a Marine), I still felt connected through his in-laws.
I pray that the knowledge that your grief is shared lightens the load in some small way.
Very respectfully,
Jim Diehl
Bob Knetl
December 5, 2021
Dear Betsy and family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. While I worked FOR Dave, he always made me feel I worked WITH him. He was truly one of a kind. We initially bonded because we both grew up in the Chicago area. We had so many interesting and unforgettable experiences together both here in DC and overseas - as did many I am sure. I am so saddened to hear this news and I know he touched so many others.
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