Paul Vincent Hendricks

Capt. Paul - PV- Hendricks, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 82, St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on July 15, 2018. He was born and raised in Beverly, MA, and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a BS in Industrial Engineering in 1958. Following graduation and being at the top of the draft, he was commissioned in the United States Navy, and served on active duty for twenty-six years. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Joanie (Morrissey) Hendricks of thirty years. He is also survived by two sons, Paul Jr. of Tucson, AZ, James “Jim” Hendricks (Debbie), Spokane, WA; a daughter, Susan Ramage (Scott) of Seattle, WA; granddaughters, Kellin and Riley Ramage; a sister, Nancy Guinivan (Paul) of Danvers, MA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Francis, Jr., and Marguerite (Doucette), a son, Navy Chief Gunners Mate Joseph T. “Joey” Hendricks, his sister, Adelaide Blouin and a brother, John. Rotating between shore and sea duty assignments, he served in the squadrons operating in both the Atlantic and Pacific areas. While assigned to Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2) based in Rota, Spain in 1968, he deployed to Danang Air Base in Viet Nam conducting combat flight operations. He was assigned as Operations Officer of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 134 home based at Whidbey Island, Washington. His squadron deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) supporting combat operations in the Viet Nam conflict. He served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 (VAQ-133) with deployments aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) to Mediterranean and Baltic areas. During his career, he accumulated over 6,000 flight hours and flew over 250 combat sorties from the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) as well as Danang Air Base, Viet Nam. Paul was also a graduate of the US Naval Postgraduate School and Naval War College. Other assignments included Program Management Officer with Naval Air Systems Command located in Arlington, VA. Upon retirement from the Navy, he was a Consultant in the Defense Industry for many years. Paul and his wife, Joanie, have been residents of St. Augustine for sixteen years. PV loved the game of Golf and his “Lobster (Lobstah) and Clams” from New England. Decorations and Awards included the Legion of Merit, Air Medal, and multiple Viet Nam service medals. A Memorial Mass with full military honors will be held at 9:00 AM on August 23, 2018 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in St. Augustine. Donations can be made in his memory to the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, NJ, Attn: Sister Patrice, 1 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.