Dominic John Bumbaca Sr.

Dominic Bumbaca transferred to his final and eternal duty station on June 13, 2018. He was born August 24, 1935 in Ravenna,Ohio to Leonard and Elisa Bumbaca. He lived all over the country and the world, settling in Northern Virginia for good in 1977. His final home was at the Fairfax near Fort Belvoir. A graduate of Mississippi Southern College in 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and completed student teaching at the same time. His many experiences led to a career of secrets and adventures that he takes patriotically with him. His many duty stations included Olathe Kansas, Lemoore California, Washington DC, Morocco, Jacksonville Florida, London, England, and Los Alamitos California. His family is grateful for the moment he met his future wife LTJG and Nurse Effie Joan Brookins of Emmett Idaho, at Great Lakes Naval Base in 1960. They married the following year and spent the next 57 years as loving partners, friends, and travel companions. Their loyalty, love and commitment to each other continues to be an inspiration to all who have been blessed to be a part of their lives. After a twenty-four year career, Dominic retired as a Captain on a Friday in 1980, moving directly into continued service as a defense contractor the next Monday. He retired in 1997 after 41 years of uninterrupted work. He was a faithful and active member of every church in the many places he called home. A dedicated father, his greatest joy was the time he had watching his many children, grandchildren, and great grandchild grow and prosper. A second generation Italian by birth, Dominic never forgot his roots, cultivating close connections with his extended family in at least three countries. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Effie Joan Bumbaca. He is greatly missed by two sons and four daughters, Leonard Bumbaca (Priscilla) of Annandale, Julia Bumbaca (Peter) of Fairfax Station, Mary Cullinane (Kevin) of Bethesda, Maryland, Dominic Bumbaca (Marisol) of Springfield, Roxanne Stephens (Michael) of Vienna and Joan Cipriana (Travis) of Houston, Texas. He treasured his relationship with his sister Theresa Ann Navickas (Anthony, deceased) of Overland Park, Kansas, and his nephews and niece Len Navickas (Theresa), Judy Bolton (Steve), and Tim Navickas (Elaine). Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and one great great-grandchild in Virginia, as well as Theresa’s eleven grandchildren in Kansas, The family wishes to express gratitude to the caregivers at the Fairfax Senior Living Community and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital for their loving kindness and help during his final illness. Visitation will be at the Pierce Funeral Home Funeral Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. on Sunday, June 24. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 25 at 11:00 AM at St. Clare Catholic Church 12409 Henderson Road, Clifton. Interment, with military honors, will follow at 1:00 pm at Quantico National Cemetery. Following the interment a reception will take place at The Fairfax, 9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, Fort Belvoir, VA from 4-6 PM. Our father has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Servants of Mary, 800 18’th Street, Kansas City, Kansas www.SisterServantsofMary.org in honor of the service they provided his father over the years. Condolences may be expressed at www.piercefh.com. Pierce Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dominic John Bumbaca Sr.

August 24, 1935 - June 13, 2018