NWA/DL Capt. Michael Daly

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Michael Daly

September 29, 1957 ~ January 21, 2022

 

Notice of passing….retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Michael Daly, age 64.  Captain Daly joined Northwest Airlines 07-24-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2020.

Please see obituary below….it reads:  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Eden Prairie, MN at Flying Cloud Airport (FLC) on Friday, May 13th at 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Michael by sharing stories and toasting to Mike. Due to the extended date and Mike's many friends near and far, we are asking for an RSVP for the Celebration of Life at [https://forms.gle/fLW3w6Nn5mNsdfyh9 for those who can come and share with us.

Obituary information is also available at http://hosting-6751.tributes.com/obituary/show/Michael-Daly-108537685   and at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-daly-obituary?pid=201391571&fhid=25394

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Michael Daly, of St. Louis Park, MN was born on September 29th, 1957, and passed surrounded with love by his side on January 21, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.

Michael, the son of Helen Daly and the late Raymond F. Daly Sr. of N. Easton, will be lovingly missed by his siblings Raymond F. Daly Jr. and wife Marie of Taunton, Glen Daly and wife Mara of Raynham, Diane Sherrick, and husband David of Middleboro, Debbie Benjaminsen of Taunton, Robert Daly and wife Karen of Easton, Christopher Daly and wife Raechel of Bridgewater and brother-in-law Edward Shockley of Middleboro. Preceded in death by his sister Donna Shockley. Also survived by his 17 nieces and nephews along with numerous extended friends and family that spans across the United States.

A 1975 graduate of Oliver Ames High School, Easton he continued his education while serving in the USAF ROTC Reserve Program at Syracuse University and earning his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1979.

Michael otherwise known as "IP" engaged in an adventurous and fulfilling active life up until his sudden passing. As an officer in the US Air Force, he served around the world both as a T-38 instructor pilot with the 97th Flying Training Squadron and a C-141 pilot with the 18th Airlift Squadron. After completing his military service and earning the Rank of Captain, Michael dedicated his life's work and passion to aviation.

Retired from Delta Airlines in 2020 after 33 years of service, his professional career flight hours were admirable. He logged approximately 17,000 flight hours & 8.8+ million miles equating to 18 round trips to the moon and back. Additional to being a Captain, he was a dedicated AirBus instructor pilot within the organization, which allowed him to assist in the training of future Delta Airlines pilots.

Inspiring those around him and helping whomever he could, his career is a testament to his willingness to teach. Even after retirement, he was pursuing an instructor pilot's license to continue this passion. "IP" wasn't just a nickname, that was Michael Daly to the core.

Those lucky enough to know Michael, understand the impact he had on everyone. There was absolutely nothing Mike wouldn't do for friends and family. Demanding personal accountability from himself and others, he elevated all to be the best versions of themselves they could be. Michael's ability to have fun, laugh, and live life to the fullest was contagious. He could make any moment a memorable experience. The void he leaves behind is simply immense.

In order to comply with Covid regulations and protocol, services and celebrations of life will be held in the early spring. A private gathering is being held at Kane's Funeral Home on May 6th at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass on May 6th at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main Street, Easton, MA 02375. A Military Honors burial to follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Eden Prairie, MN at Flying Cloud Airport (FLC) on Friday, May 13th at 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Michael by sharing stories and toasting to Mike. Due to the extended date and Mike's many friends near and far, we are asking for an RSVP for the Celebration of Life at [https://forms.gle/fLW3w6Nn5mNsdfyh9 for those who can come and share with us.

His family hopes his passing allows for more teaching moments by bringing awareness to the dangers of Sepsis.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory may be sent to the following organizations, Sepsis Alliance Organization https://sepsisalliancememorialgifts.funraise.org/fundraiser/ashley-sherrick?fundraiserPrompt=2406908), The Aero Club of New England Scholarship Fund. C/O "Michael Daly Memorial Scholarship for Pilot Training -https://www.acone.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=779885&item_id=5378).