WA/DL Capt. Michael D. McGibney

 online obituary :  https://www.heintzelmancares.com/obituary/michael-mcgibney 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, WA/DL Capt. Michael D. McGibney

March 5, 1944 ~ May 31, 2023

 

From friends and family we have learned of the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Michael David McGibney, age 79.  Mike joined Western Airlines 02-12-1973 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He was based SLC and LAX.

Arrangements are not yet known.

As more information is received, we will pass it along to you.   

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

Facebook posting:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/819670658160493/

 

Mike McGibney chs 1961

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Michael David McGibney, 79 years young, passed away unexpectedly while working out in his home gym on May 31, 2023. A Carmel native, born in the old Carmel Hospital on March 5, 1944, he attended local schools, graduating in the CHS class of ‘61. He attended Santa Rosa Jr. College and graduated from San Jose State with a degree in aeronautical engineering. He proudly served as a Top Gun fighter pilot in the Navy’s 7th Fleet. After the Navy, Michael flew for Western and Delta Airlines, retiring after 40 years. He was an avid runner, loved the outdoors, and was a dedicated husband and father. He leaves behind 4 siblings, 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, and a loving wife.