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LEOPOLDO RODRIGUEZ SISON MEMORIAL FUND
Leopoldo Rodriguez Sison dedicated his life caring for his family. A religious man, Leopoldo was a strong believer in the word of God and lived by His word daily. He was a loving, kind and devoted man who worked hard to achieve the "American Dream", he believed in family values and did not compromise in any way. Although Leopoldo was a quiet and simple gentleman, his witty sense of humor and his famous unexpected one liners would emit hours of laughter. A strong proponent for education, he was an advocate for the learning and thinking process and encouraged his family and others to develop their skills. To honor his memory, his wife and children are committd to continue his legacy by creating this memorial fund to assist, but not limiting to, the citizens of his home country - the Philippines.
About Leopoldo
April 13, 1940 ~ December 24, 2007
Leopoldo Rodriguez Sison, son of the late Panfilo and Agapita (Petra) Sison, born April 13, 1940, passed away peacefully December 24, 2007, with his family by his side. Leopoldo "'Pol," "Polding," "Kuya Polds," was born in the province of Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. He attended Maniboc Elementary School, Pangasinan Provincial High School and graduated from Far Eastern University on October 1962, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce.
After graduation from college, he was an Accountant with the Allied Corporation in Manila, Philippines. He began his United States Naval career in January, 1965, and served honorably at the following commands: USNS Sangley Point, Republic of the Philippines; RTC, USNTC San Diego; SSC USNTC, San Diego; USS Sperry; USS Florikan; USS Nereus, where he received his first Good Conduct Award; COMSUBFLOAT ONE; SSC, USNTC, San Diego; USS Niagara Falls, where he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign with device; NUWPNTRAGRUPAC (Nuclear Weapons Training Group, Pacific) San Diego, where he was awarded a second Good Conduct Medal as well as the Meritorious Unit Citation; USS Leonard F. Mason; USS Barbey, where he received his third Good Conduct Award, Sea Service Ribbon and the Battle "E" Award. PNC Leopoldo Sison then began his tenure at NPRDC (Navy Personnel Research and Development Center), where he was instrumental in the design, implementation and evaluation of Personnel Readiness and Training Management System (PTMS), the Administration Subsystem for shipboard non- tactical ADP Program II (SNAP II), and the Security Data Automation System (SDAS). He retired from the Navy after twenty years of dedicated service, and was currently working in civil service at NAVPERSUPPDET, Navy Personnel Support Detachment until his passing.
Known for his gentle, giving spirit and quick wit, Leopoldo was a man of great virtue and humility. His true legacy will be of his love and devotion to his wife, the perfect role model for his children, and the proudest grandpa one can ever know. He will be missed.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Leopoldo is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Josefina, his daughter and son-in-law Donna and Joseph Saracho, his son Leopoldo Cartas Sison, Jr., his son Leonardo Cartas Sison, and the "twinkle in his eye" and his pride and joy, granddaughter, Tiffany Josephine Sison; his brothers Leo, Roger and Nelson; sisters Delia and Alegria; his cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and many numerous colleagues, shipmates and friends.
TILL THE END OF TIME .......
Fund Administrators:
- Josefina C. Sison
- Donna Sison Saracho
- Leopoldo C. Sison, Jr.
- Leonardo C. Sison
Recipients:
- 2009 Father Aaron Bamba
Donations:
All donations to the Leopoldo Rodriguez Sison Memorial Fund (a division of CHARITYSMITH) are tax deductible in accordance with federal tax laws. Donations can be made using one of the following secure methods:
- By mail: send your donation check payable to:
Leopoldo Rodriguez Sison Memorial Fund
c/o CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation
PO Box 10750, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 - At Wells Fargo Bank: donations can be deposited directly to the Leopoldo Rodriguez Sison Memorial Fund. For account information, please contact CHARITYSMITH at 800-276-6546.
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- Thank you for your tax-deductible donation to CHARITYSMITH's Leopoldo Rodriguez Sison Memorial Fund.
You will receive a receipt by mail within one month of your donation.
This memorial fund is established as a division of CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation EIN 87-0636433. CHARITYSMITH is dedicated to the creation and governing of memorial endeavors. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with federal tax laws. If you have any questions regarding this donation or memorial fund, please contact CHARITYSMITH at your convenience.




































