Maurice Rindskopf Obituary

MAURICE RINDSKOPF
Rear Admiral Maurice H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) passed away on July 27, 2011 at BayWoods of Annapolis after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Sylvia Lubow Rindskopf in 2010, and by his only son Peter Eric Rindskopf, Yale University (1964) and Yale Law School (1967) in 1971. He is survived by his granddaughter, Amy Kathryn Rindskopf, her husband James V. Schultz, and two great grandsons, Jasper and Ian Schultz of Winchester, MA, and by his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker of Sacramento, CA.There will be a funeral service at the Levy Chapel of the Naval Academy on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 9 a.m. A reception will follow at BayWoods of Annapolis from 12 to 2:30 p.m. The Admiral's ashes will be scattered at sea from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean. Memorial contributions may be made to the Poly Prep Country Day School, 9216 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228.Online condolences may be left at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 31, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Rindskopf

9 Entries

Susan Lennon

August 8, 2011

I read the obituary of Rear Adm. Maurice H. Rindskopf in yesterday's New York Times. I first learned about Adm. Rindskopf this winter from my 91 year old father, CWO 3 William M. Lennon, who retired from the USS Fulton (AS-11), Groton, CT in 1960 after a 22 year career as a submariner, a career in which he takes great pride. Adm. Rindskopf's photo was in a winter 2011 issue of the US Naval Institute's "Proceedings."

On my father's retirement, Adm. Rindskopf wrote to him: "Your retirement is yet another closing in one of the pages in the final chapter of the log of the Warrant Officer in the United States Navy. The Warrant Officer Rank is one that will be missed for time to come and not readily forgotten by those who served with them. You can be proud that you were one of the experienced and dedicated group."

I talked with my Dad yesterday. He said that Adm. Rindskopf "always made sure to take care of all the guys."

From the grateful and proud daughter of a kid from New York who enlisted in the Navy at the tail end of the Great Depression, I send my condolences.

Susan Lennon

August 4, 2011

I wish to convey my sincerest condolences to the family of Adm. Rindskoff. I worked with him for many years at Westinghouse in Annapolis, and he was a generous and kind gentleman. I am honored to have known him even after he moved to BayWoods.
Jackie Miller

CDR and Mrs. Charles H. Maher, USN

August 3, 2011

Admiral Rindskopf was a great man and a great American. A legendary Submarine Skipper, he served with distinction in the USS DRUM during WWII and throughout his career in the Navy.

I first met the Admiral in 1999 when he responded to my inquiriy regarding the role of the Panama Canal during WWII (I was stationed in Panama at the time, and was researching/documenting this topic). Little did I know what a great friend and mentor Admiral Rindskopf would be as I progressed from being a young submarine officer to becoming a submarine skipper myself.

What impressed me most about the Admiral as a leader was his spry nature, positive attitude and his no-nonsense approach to getting things done.

As a family man, I was inspired by his love and tender care for his wonderful wife Sylvia, as well as the entire Rindskopf family. Both he and Sylvia were the most gracious friends to my wife and my family. It has been a blessing to have known them both.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Admiral Rindskopf, Sylvia and the Rindskopf family.

William Kenny

August 1, 2011

It was an honor to have worked with the Admiral. My sincerest condolences to the family in their time of loss.

Jonathan Lego

August 1, 2011

"My sincerest condolences and prayers for comfort for the family." Jonathan Lego, Annapolis, Md

Jim Bradner

July 31, 2011

I served under Adm. Rindskopf while on the CINPAC Intelligence Staff in 1970-1972. He became a mentor even though I was a young Army Major and made a lasting impression on me and a lasting contribution to my career. He reminded me a great deal of Adm. "Pudge" Harlfinger, another submariner turned intelligence officer whose motto at the DIA was, "Every man a collector!" My deep regret is that I was not aware he lived here in Annapolis. I would loved to have swapped Sea Stories with him.

July 31, 2011

very saddened to hear of this. My mother had worked on a Library group with the Admiral for years and always spoke of how nice he and his wife Sylvia were. We invited them to breakfast at our hotel when we were up for a Navy football game in 2009 and had a wonderful time with them. He was, like all World War 2 veterans, very modest, but being the youngest submarine commander in WW 2 and earning the Navy Cross which is the highest decoration in the Navy,second only to the Medal of Honor are both amazing accomplishments.. My condolences to his family as he goes on his final patrol.

July 31, 2011

It was a pleasure and an honor to know both Mike and Sylvia.
we especially remember when he exposed the man who was borrowing medals and returning copies instead of originals. Phoebe and Dick Sharp, Westminster,Maryland

Tom Powell

July 30, 2011

I was very saddened to learn of Mike's passing. He was a good friend and will be sorely missed. He and I often discussed our submarine adventures and I recently found the USS Drum war patrol reports on the internet.
My prayers will follow him on his eternal patrol.
Tom Powell

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