Peter Allen Nann
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Commander Nann was born July 22, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Henry E. Nann Jr. and the late Mildred F. Nann. He is survived by his daughters Laura C. Overzet of Petaluma, CA and Michele D. Krupkowski of North Andover, MA as well as by his two (2) grandchildren and two (2) great grandchildren.
Pete graduated in 1960 from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn NY. In 1959, he enlisted in the US Naval Submarine Service. After basic training, he went to
Electrician Mate "A" school in Chicago, IL followed by Submarine School in Groton, CT.
He qualified for the Nuclear Propulsion Basic Training in Bainbridge, MD.
In 1963, he was a participant in the "Naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program"
which included a 4 year college scholarship followed by a commission in the US Navy.
He attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor's
Degree in Physics. Upon graduation he was commissioned as Ensign in the US Navy
and was selected to participate as an Officer in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
He was assigned to his first tour of Duty on the USS Thomas A. Edison. He was then
transferred to USS Sam Houston. In 1972 he was transferred to USS Cavalla, Groton
Connecticut where he served as commissioning Weapons Officer. While onboard the
Cavalla, he qualified as a Chief Engineer of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant.
In 1975 he was transferred to USS SKIPJACK where he served as Chief Engineer. In
1978 he was transferred to the staff of Submarine Group Six, Charleston, SC and
served as the Executive Officer of the Naval Undersea Weapons Certification and
Training Team. In 1980 he was transferred to USS Narwhal and served as Executive
Officer. While at this command he was certified for "Submarine Command at Sea"
and was promoted to Commander. In October 1982, Commander Nann retired after 23
+ years of Naval Service.
After his retirement in 1982, he moved to Newport, RI, and was employed at
Aquidneck Data Corporation and supported the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and
headed up contractor support for Submarine Launched Tactical Missiles. In 1986,
Commander Nann married Evelyn C. Fernandes. Commander Nann changed employers
in 1992 and was employed by Aquidneck Management Corporation. In 2004,
Commander Nann started up a local Newport RI office for Epsilon Systems Solutions.
In 2010, Commander Nann and his wife finally retired and moved to Georgetown SC.
He and his wife are members of Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church. He worked as a member of the church's "Hammerhead" group. In 2018, he and his wife organized
and led a group of fourteen (14) Pilgrims (Parishioners) on a 11 day tour of Israel.
Memorial Services will ten o'clock July 21, 2022, at Prince George Winyah Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Gary Beson.
Please sign a guest book at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.
The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.