MASON ROBERT W

WO1 Robert "Bob" W. Mason was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/01/2012 at the age of 63.6
New Freedom, PA
Flight Class 71-9
Date of Birth 08/10/1948
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 92 AHC in 71, 57 AHC in 72
Call signs in Vietnam STALLION 24, GLADIATOR 13, GLADIATOR 34
This information was provided by SSN search Sep 2012

More detail on this person: Robert W Or Bob Mason, 63 Obituaries York Sunday News (PA) - Sunday, March 18, 2012 NEW FREEDOM Robert W. "Bob" Mason, 63, formerly of Midlothian, Va., died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at York Hospital. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday from J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, with the Rev. Melissa A. McDade officiating. Visitation will be at the mortuary from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Born August 10, 1948, in Braddock, Bob was the son of the late William L. and Virginia May (McMillan) Mason. Following high school, Mr. Mason entered the U.S. Army, where he served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Medi-Vac Pilot. He then served in the Air National Guard until 1994. Following Vietnam, Bob attended and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Fluor Corporation, Irvine, Texas, for 26 years, and was deeply dedicated to both his work and family. Robert loved to travel, especially to China and Costa Rica. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, playing the piano, and gardening. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Z. Mason of New Freedom; a granddaughter, Evelyn Z. Mason; and a brother, Richard Mason of Harrison City. In remembrance of Bob, the family would appreciate flowers, especially his favorites - daffodills and roses.

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