~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Richard Navarro
July 19, 1951 – July 1, 2020
Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Capt. Richard
Navarro, age 68. Captain Navarro joined
Delta Air Lines 11-21-1980 and was based Atlanta. He is survived by his wife Carey, his son and
his grandchildren, plus many more dear family members.
To view the obituary online please visit
For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages
lists the residence as
7927 Burthe St., New
Orleans, LA 70118
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary…………………Richard Navarro passed away on July 1, 2020
at home in New Orleans after a long battle with cancer. He was the beloved
husband of Carey Watters Navarro. He was a devoted father to his son Timothy
Jordan Navarro (Becky) of Austin, Texas and adored his three grandchildren
Pearl, Simon and Goldie. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Brown Welch of
Dayton, Ohio; his sister Eve Louise Navarro (Kim) of Dayton, Ohio; and three
brothers: Mark Edward Navarro (Susan) of San Antonio, Texas, Herbert Ramon
Navarro (Shirley) of Flagstaff, Arizona and Christopher Joseph Navarro (Lynne)
of Casper, Wyoming; as well as eight nieces and nephews. Rick was born in San
Antonio, Texas on July 19, 1951 and was the eldest of five children. He
graduated from Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio. He attended the United States
Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland graduating with a Bachelor of Science in
Ocean Engineering. He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a P3 Maritime
Patrol pilot, a flight instructor, and flew in the Naval Reserves, attaining
the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Rick spent the remainder of his career as a
commercial airline pilot for Delta Airlines becoming an international Captain.
An avid reader, Rick possessed an innate curiosity and was conversant on a wide
range of subjects. He was the man who could fix anything and was generous in
spirit and with his time helping others. Rick was cool under pressure, had a
playful sense of humor and was deeply loyal to his family and friends. His
enthusiasm for playing and watching tennis was notable every time he got on the
court or attended a match. He was an accomplished sailor, competing in many
long distance races, and he had a passion for sailing, working on boats and
being on the water. He was a member of Southern Yacht Club and Le Krewe d'Etat.
After Hurricane Katrina, Rick and Carey embarked on the adventure of sailing
and living on their classic yawl, Memory. For four years they cruised through
the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the eastern Caribbean islands making friends along
the way and embracing a different lifestyle. His summers were spent with family
and friends on Swan's Island, Maine, a special place dear to his heart, and in
winter months he and Carey lived on their boat in Islamorada, Florida. Due to
current circumstances, a celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center. The family
invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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