FATHER'S DAY 16 JUNE 2024
Yes, it is Father's Day for Fred Edward Pentico born in Iowa. He graduated HS and joined the Navy.
After a few stationed places he met his wife in Sunnyvale, CA area being stationed at Moffitt Field,.
We dated and we married and he went over seas returning 19 months later. Or close to that time limit.
When he returned he was excited to see his wife and son. The son had survived a serious medical
shortly before Fred was to return home. God was good because he was bringing a plane back to the
States to be serviced so he saw his son in early winter of that fall 1960. Two days later ,son was in
hospital unknown if would survive. Dr's medical treatment worked. Son also is a Father this
Father's Day of three, a boy and 2 girls. All College Graduates in various topics.
Fred had 4 more living children. 2nd son born in Hanford, CA . He was a Life Scout, his older brother
was an Eagle Scout. He joined the USN and has married and has four children, all boys. Now old enough
to have their own children, alas not to be at this point. They live out of state. Oldest boy is here.
His oldest is married.
Third child was born here in San Diego, at Balboa Naval Hospital, while DAD was overseas
dealing with the Vietnam Conflict. She is very active young lady. She rolled over at less than
a month and has not stopped since. she excelled in school and also in potential future adventure.
She was accepted by an accomplished Design School in Paris but turned it down after graduation.
When we went to her last appointment with the college. She had designed her clothes and I had
her sew them herself. She work them to the interview, which in 100 years no one had ever done.
They gave her a fully paid program but had to live in France for the event. Not being away from home
she did not accept after much long thinking. The croquets she designed were that years Olympic clothes.
She married and over time had 2 boys. They are married with 1 boy and 2 girls between their marriages.
This youngsters are still in school being third generation . 1 Learning a Steel Guitar and other things and
the older girl is into Basketball, Cheerleading and awesome grades, younger girl is getting ready for
school and loves lots of things to do. Very Terrific.
Next child has lived at home after graduation and moved away and came back. Her child and her
have been exposed to the world and learned many things . She was an Office Manager for several years
after giving up Accounting. She lost her best friend in a serious death, friends child also. It was
very hard on us all. The little one had just started walking days before it happened. She finally changed
jobs and is working in a different field now. She likes challenges. She is always busy with activities with
friends or family. She stays close to her family members. Her son lives with us and has made us proud of
all his accomplishments also, Very proud of all the children and grandchildren and great grandchildren .
Last child of Fred was a boy. His health like first born was terrifying for a few weeks. Dad having to
catch a boat and go west again. His Mother in law stayed and helped until Balboa had handle on his
health issues. Or so they thought, he did finally get on a new type of formula and has done awesome.
Graduated from college , married and helped his wife's family through some major traumas.
He has held some really interesting positions in his work life meeting many interesting people and
traveling a lot. They did not have children. He and oldest brother did competition Roller Skating
bringing in many trophies and meeting people from all over USA . Going to Nationals in Nebraska
for Figure and Dance. Girls tried it but wasn't for them. Middle boy had joined the Navy so
he missed that part of their lives.
Fred and I, are Very proud of all the children and grandchildren and great grandchildren .
Joined in Des Moines, Iowa Nov 1954. He does not remember the day.
Retired on 14 Feb 1978, USNavy 32nd St. San Diego, CA
