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Daniel Zwilling passed away from this life May 28, 1999, surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was born April 30, 1921 to Virginia and Daniel Zwilling in Geneva, Illinois. He attended Marion Military Institute in Alabama, following graduation, he received two Congressional Appointments. He also became a Naval Air Observer to the US Naval Academy, a submarine Scholar, then served five war patrols on the USS Guardfish. After World War II he was assigned to the USS Marlin for one year. Following his service with the USS Marlin he was then assigned to the USS Atule which made dives under the North Polar Ice Cap. After submarine duty came Navy Flight Training as a Navy Aviator and Tours in the Panama Canal Zone, he served in Norfolk, VA, US Naval Station Kwajalein, Marshall Island and then a final tour in Aviation stationed in Alameda California. Following retirement from military service, Daniel attained two Master's degrees at UNM and taught nine years for APS. Daniel also enjoyed golf, tennis, bowling, and his activities with the Elks, American Legion Post 99, Delta Sigma Pi, KAFB Officers Club and was a dedicated member of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral. He cherished his affiliation with The Brothers of St. Andrews. Daniel loved to dance and that's where he met his wife of nearly eight years, Nancy Zwilling. Daniel was preceded in death by his sister, Sara Segal. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Zwilling, his sister, Virginia Lee and husband, John Johnson of Honolulu, Hawaii; a brother, Dr. William Zwilling and his wife, Dede of Barrington, Illinois. Daniel is also survived by three sons, Daniel R. Zwilling and wife, Roz of Cairo, Nebraska, David F. Zwilling and his wife, LuAnn of Albuquerque, and Mark C. Zwilling of Dallas, Texas. Daniel is also survived by the following family members, David and Jo Artreasian, Deb Woodard, Olga and Jim Russel, Lori Russel; and seven grandkids, Nicole, Carleigh, Gina, Joel, Evan, Jackie and Jeanette. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at 4:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral on Silver/4th Street with Canon McDougal officiating, with Chaplain"Sandra" of Vista Care Hospice and the Submarine Veterans of New Mexico. The family would like to express their appreciation to Kathy and Wayne from the Vista Care Hospice Unit. Their kindness and loving care brought great strength and peace to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 8804 Washington, NE, Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87113. We believe Daniel is now at peace, in the hands of the Lord, and that he will live on in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
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