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Henry Joseph “Tony” Ancinec

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Henry Joseph “Tony” Ancinec Veteran

Birth
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Death
25 Jul 2008 (aged 91)
California, USA
Burial
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
H C-560B
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ANCINEC, HENRY J. (TONY)

Sept. 15, 1916 to July 25, 2008

Henry J. Ancinec, 91, of Alpine California, passed July 25, 2008. He was born in Houston, Texas and baptized in the Catholic Church.

Henry enlisted in the Navy December of 1934, and he served for 20 years, retired in August, 1956 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He served in World War II and the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with a Combat V, and an Army Distinguished Unit Badge during the battle of Bataan at Corregidor. Henry studied at San Diego State University, earning a B.A. and a General Secondary Teaching Credential and was inducted into the Phi Delta Kappa honor society.

Henry taught in the San Diego City School District at Marston Junior High, O'Farrel Junior High and Pershing Junior High for a total 18 years retiring in June 1977. He was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II; California State Teachers Association, California State Sheriff's Association and the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include his son Dennis Ancinec (Carlsbad, CA), his daughter Tina Harris (Albuquerque, NM), his sister Rose Siska (Houston, TX), four grandchildren and six great-grand children.

Private services will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society
ANCINEC, HENRY J. (TONY)

Sept. 15, 1916 to July 25, 2008

Henry J. Ancinec, 91, of Alpine California, passed July 25, 2008. He was born in Houston, Texas and baptized in the Catholic Church.

Henry enlisted in the Navy December of 1934, and he served for 20 years, retired in August, 1956 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He served in World War II and the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with a Combat V, and an Army Distinguished Unit Badge during the battle of Bataan at Corregidor. Henry studied at San Diego State University, earning a B.A. and a General Secondary Teaching Credential and was inducted into the Phi Delta Kappa honor society.

Henry taught in the San Diego City School District at Marston Junior High, O'Farrel Junior High and Pershing Junior High for a total 18 years retiring in June 1977. He was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II; California State Teachers Association, California State Sheriff's Association and the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include his son Dennis Ancinec (Carlsbad, CA), his daughter Tina Harris (Albuquerque, NM), his sister Rose Siska (Houston, TX), four grandchildren and six great-grand children.

Private services will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society

Inscription

CW02 US NAVY
WORLD WAR II KOREA
HE SERVED WITH PRIDE



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  • Created by: Debbie - CA
  • Added: Jul 9, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39263782/henry_joseph-ancinec: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Joseph “Tony” Ancinec (15 Sep 1916–25 Jul 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39263782, citing Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA; Maintained by Debbie - CA (contributor 47104768).