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Obituary for Gerard Joseph "Bud" Nolan

Gerard Joseph "Bud"  Nolan
Gerard Joseph Nolan, 82, of Lottsburg, Virginia passed away on October 23, 2016. He was born in Hempstead, New York on October 4, 1934. At age 2, he moved to Caracus, Venezuela, due to his father's occupation, and lived there until age 12.

Mr. Nolan attended SUNY Maritime College in Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York where he received a B. S. in Marine Transportation and a B. S. in Marine Engineering. He also received a M. S. in Electrical Engineering from Stony Brook University.

His distinguished career included 10 years as Commanding Officer of the training ship, Empire State, at SUNY Maritime College. His ship was the lead for the Operation Sail in the U. S. Bicentennial. He served with Military Sealift Command during both Gulf Wars and was commander of numerous oil tankers, freighters, and cargo ships. He was also acting Vice President of the College and received many accommodations.

He was a 45 year member of the Knights of the Columbus, including 3 year terms as Grand Knight and Past Grand Knight and 2 years as head of 4th Degree. Mr. Nolan was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Military Sealift Command and American Maritime Officers.

Mr. Nolan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Nolan of Lottsburg, Va.; son, Kevin Nolan of Grapevine, Texas; sister, Frances Miller of Port Richie, Florida; grandchildren, Jamie Nolan Blanco (Ricky) and Michael Nolan, both of Richmond, Va.; a dozen nieces and nephews and godchild, Renee Farkas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerard and Anne Nolan of Hempstead, N. Y. ; son, Michael Nolan of Kilmarnock, Va.; brother, Donald Nolan of Reston, Va. and sister, Nancy Thierman of Atlanta, Ga.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held 1:00 p. m. Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Kilmarnock, Va. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends 7 to 9 p. m. Wednesday, October 26 at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock.

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