He was veteran of WWII, signing up for the Navy at 17. He went to college on the GI Bill, and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and worked as a nuclear physicist throughout his career. After he retired, He served on the Los Angeles Grand Jury. He enjoyed his retirement moving to Murrieta and from Rancho Palos Verdes.
He shared a wonderful 58 years with his wife, Beverly, years filled with laughter and joy. He and his wife were first and foremost best friends. Until the last several years, he had been a very active man traveling, running, walking, golfing, and playing paddle tennis. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, his children: Karen Devine, Susan Vasquez, Steven Beggs, Carolyn Buono, and his grandchildren: Christopher Nassiri, Daniel Devine, Kristen Devine, Matthew Buono, and his brother Jack Beggs.
