The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

on this vessel, and also served his apprenticeship on this vessel in the electrical profession, where he was recommended for advancement be- cause of his brilliant work and ini- tiative ability, for the rating of Elec- trician's Mate Third Class. He was transferred, however, before taking competitive examinations for this rate, to the Navy Transport, U. 8. s. Henderson to the Asiastic Station, where he was again transferred up- on arrival to the U. S. s. Canopus, a Submarine, mother and repair ship for those forces attached to the U. s. Asiatic Fleet. Upon being rated Electricians aMte Third Class, when he was successful in passing the competitive examinations against approximately twenty other youths his age, he was transferred to the U. s. s. 39, a Submarine of the s" boat type, attached to Submarine Squadron Five, U. S. Asiatic Fleet. Louis again took competitive ex- animation for the rating of Electri- clans Mate Second Glass. and suc- cessful, was awaiting this rate, when he was taken i'll, and was transfer red to the U. s. Naval Hospital, Canacao P. I. where he passed away with encephalitis inflammation of the brain) on the 8th July, 1888.
 Louis was well liked and admired by his shipmates, as he had that gift of making friends easily. He was a member of several of the ships com- mittees, which are formed for the purposes of providing entertainment for the crew, and was member of the ships bowling team, attaining the highest average ever made in the Inter- Service Bowling League, sponsored by the Army and Navy Y. M. c. A. of Manila, P. I. His sudden demise, while in the service, leaves a vacancy In the hearts of his fel- low shipmates that will long be re- membered and cherished.
 Bluejackets Coming
 He is survived by his parents; one brother, Joseph Barbieri and two sisters, Adeline and Airline Bar bieri and his grandmother, Mrs. Victoria Barbieri
 Six Blue Jackets from the United States Submarine Base at New London will serve as escorts and pallbearers.
 The funeral which is expected to be one of the largest held here in many years will be held from the Ursini funeral home, 24l North Elm street on Thursday morning to the Immaculate Conception church at a time to be announced later. Many members of the Naval Base at New London and other points will be in attendance.
 Due to the large number of local and out of town associates of the deceased the Ursini funeral nome will be kept open throughout the night tomorrow and all day Wed- neSday and throughout Wednesday night.
 Parents Get Letter
 The following letter was received by MT and Mrs. Barbieri from the shipmates of Louis, along with a l suitable and substantial check. MT. Amadeo Barbieri,
 50 South Elm St..
 Waterbury, Conn. - . Dear MT. Barbieri and family:-
 In the name of the Shipmates of | your late son, am writing this letter to you to express our deep sympathy and sincere regrets over your sad loss.
 Your son was very popular with all of us, and your loss is our loss too However you can be proud of | your son as we are, for he truly died in the service of his Country. | We will long cherish the memory of his friendship, and are taking this way to express what words l seem so inadequate to say. The check, is intended for whatever use that you deem fit. By it we wish to say that you have our sincere sympathy.
 Trusting that these few words will help you all to bear the grief which is yours little easier, am,
 In the name of the shipmates of your boy,
 J. L. SMITH,
 Chief Torpedoman, US. Navy,
 U S. S 20