Gordon Joseph Muise (1958 - 2016)

Born 24 Apr 1958 in Wakefield, Massachusetts

Ancestors

Died 11 Mar 2016 at age 57 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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Biography

Gordon was born in 1958. He was the son of Larry Muise. He passed away in 2016.

Gordon Muise is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Coast Guard 1979-2011

Retirement Ceremony Bio

Master Chief Muise assumed the duties as the first Rating Force Chief (RFMC) for the Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) rating in December 2008. As RFMC, Master Chief Muise is the senior ME in the Coast Guard, responsible for ensuring the rate is compromised with the necessary structure, staffing, and training requirements. Presently there are over 2300 Active Duty and Reserve personnel in the ME rate to date. Prior to his lateral to the ME rate, MECM Muise served as a Boatswain's Mate for over 30 years.

Master Chief Muise entered the Coast Guard in March of 1979. During his 32 year career, he was assigned to a variety of Afloat and Ashore units including Coast Guard Cutters DUANE, POINT ROBERTS, JEFFERSON ISLAND, & RELIANCE and over 22 years assigned to small boat stations, 13 years as Officer in Charge.

Following the wake of terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, Master Chief Muise, then a Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate, served as the first Officer in Charge (OIC) of Coast Guard Station Daulphin Island, a state of the art facility replacing Station Mobile and Search and Rescue Detachment (SARDET) Daulphin Island. The relocation of Station Mobile to Daulphin Island provided the port of Mobile with a hightened level of Port Safety and Security amd Search & Rescue response.

In 2004, Master Chief Muise assumed command of Coast Guard Station Little Creek located in Norfolk, Virginia, the largest Naval Port in the World. As OIC of Station Little Creek, Master Chief Muise had the fortunate opportunity to oversee the initial testing and evaluation of the new self-righting water jet propelled 45 foot Response Boat (RBM), built to replace the 42 foot Utility Boat.

His awards include a Meritorous Service Medal, a Coast Guard Commendation Medial, four Coast Guard Achievement Medals, two Commandant Letter of COmmendation medals and several other unit and servce awards.

MECM Muise is married to the former Virginia "Ginny" Raasch of Orlando, Florida. He has a daughter, Danielle and granddaughter, Christina."

Obituary

SUFFOLK – Gordon Joseph Muise, 57, left us much too soon on March 11, 2016. Gordon was a passionate man who lived life to the fullest while helping those around him. He touched lives both through his profession and through his loving nature.

Gordon was born in Massachusetts in 1958 to the late Lawrence Muise and the late Isabelle Muise. He joined the Coast Guard in 1979 where he rose to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) of the Boatswain Mate Rating. Before moving laterally to the newly created position of Maritime Enforcement Specialist in 2008, Gordon had served as Boatswains Mate aboard numerous Coast Guard Cutters beginning with his first station aboard the 327’ USCG Duane. This first station was followed by 32 years of service with units in Maine, Massachusetts, Florida, Alabama, Virginia, and Washington DC.

Gordon’s desire to help others included participating in service organizations throughout his life. Like his father, Gordon, a life-long Catholic, belonged to the Knights of Columbus (Chincoteague). He also belonged to The American Legion Post 88 and the Chief Petty Officer Association – Tidewater Chapter.

This passionate man also had a need for speed. He loved racecars, white water rafting, roller coasters, and ice-skating. He embraced life to the fullest every day of his life. Always the older brother, Gordon was a source of love and adventure for his younger brothers, Marcel and Chris. They idolized their brother, following in his footsteps in many ways. Gordon was the pivotal reason for Marcel joining the Coast Guard. He was also much loved by his daughter, Danielle, his granddaughter, Christina, and his niece, Cherie, with whom he shared a close bond that was strengthened by her help and compassion over the last years of his life. Gordon was one of the lucky ones who met the love of his life, Ginny Raasch, herself a Senior Chief Yeoman in the Coast Guard. Gordon was at his best next to Ginny.

They married in 2010 in a snow-white wonderland right out of a Hollywood movie surrounded by family and friends. Their adventure hit a detour when Gordon was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. Their love and courage sustained them through the last years of Gordon’s life as he battled this devastating disease. Ginny was at his side throughout, strengthening and supporting him as he continued to embrace life in this new world with her passion, persistence, and devotion. Gordon leaves behind his wife Ginny Raasch; his daughter, Danielle C. Muise; three brothers, David Muise, Marcel Muise (Jessica), and Christopher Muise (Amy); granddaughter, Christina; stepmother, Treva Y. Muise; and nieces and nephews, Cherie, Heather, Alissa, Ben, Genevieve, River, and Liliana.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at 1:30 PM in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk. Burial with military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Walk for ALS Team Moose Peeps, DC/MD/VA Chapter. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Muise, Gordon J. Obituary. Retrieved 17 Mar 2016 from http://www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1760017