NEA/DL Sylvia Weiss, widow of Capt. Robert Weiss

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NEA Stewardess Sylvia Weiss, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Robert Weiss

June 13, 1932 ~ January 28, 2013

Notification of the passing of former NEA stewardess Sylvia Lee (Day) Weiss, widow of Chicago based NEA/DL pilot Captain Robert Stoddard Weiss who passed away just last month on December 3, 2012. The funeral home website http://www.ccgfuneralhome.com/ should be updated soon with obituary and guestbook information. Obituary and online guestbook may also be viewed at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?n=sylvia-weiss&pid=162747816#fbLoggedOut Funeral services will be private. Perhaps the best contact for family would be c/o son Stephen Stoddard (Cathy) Weiss at

13 Sunnyside Ave., Darien, CT 06820-3714.

Sylvia Weiss

Sylvia Lee (Day) Weiss of Oak Bluffs died on Monday evening, January 28, 2013 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Stoddard Weiss in December 3, 2012. They met during their respective careers: he being an airline pilot and she as an airline attendant for Northeast Airlines. They lived between Hobe Sound, FL in the winters and Martha's Vineyard in the summers where Robert was a licensed captain and held fishing charters on his boat Summer's Lease. Sylvia smoked the day's catch of blue fish and made pate which she would then sell from the boathouse behind her home to those fortunate enough to be in the know. Robert and Sylvia traveled extensively and lived in numerous parts of the world, but she was most fond of the Vineyard and its beaches. Sylvia was a member of the Bethel Congregation al Church in Bethel, CT when they lived there previously. She was also an avid reader and frequent visitor to the Oak Bluffs Library. Sylvia was born in Boston on June 15, 1932 the daughter of Wallace and Marion (Bruce) Day, both of whom have predeceased her. She survived by her two sons, Richard and his wife Anne of Ridgefield, CT and Stephen and his wife Cathy of Darien, CT; and three grandchildren, Taylor-Lynn Weiss, Kenny and Robert Weiss. Her funeral service will be private. Donations may be made in her memory to the Friend of the Oak Bluffs Public Library, PO Box 2039 , or Hospice of MV, PO Box 2549, both in Oak Bluffs, MA 02539. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.

.Published in News Times on January 31, 2013


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Capt. Robert Stoddard Weiss, 1931~2012

Obituary can be viewed at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-Weiss&pid=161685077 The August 1983 issue of DeltaDigest notes Captain Weiss’ retirement: Robert S. Weiss, Captain, Chicago/O’Hare, with 27 years of service.

Obituary

Robert Stoddard Weiss died on December 3, 2012 peacefully at his home in Oak Bluffs after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 81 years of age. Robert was married to Sylvia L. (Day) Weiss for fifty-four years and they enjoyed their time together by traveling the world. Robert was born in Rockville Centre in New York on October 26, 1931 and grew up in Freeport on Long Island. He was the son of Herman R. Weiss and Marjorie Marie (Johnson) Weiss. After graduating high school and receiving his associate's degree in animal husbandry he was drafted in to the Army during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1954. Upon returning to the United States he trained and obtained his pilot's license in 1956. He was flying for Northeast Airline which was subsequently taken over by Delta Airlines in the 1970's for whom he flew for until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge in Bethel, CT. He lived between Hobe Sound, FL in the winters and Martha's Vineyard in the summers where he was a licensed Coast Guard captain and held fishing charters on his boat Summer's Lease. Robert enjoyed gardening, fishing and was known to always lend a hand to help fix just about anything and to give back. He and Sylvia traveled extensively and lived in numerous parts of the world. Robert is survived by his wife; two sons, Richard of Ridgefield, CT and Stephen of Darien, CT; and three grandchildren, Taylor-Lynn Weiss, Kenny and Robert Weiss. His funeral service will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Animal Shelter, PO Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.

.Published in News Times on December 14, 2012

From: carol Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 3:26 PM Subject: passing of ORD NEA/DL Capt. Bob Weiss , age 81

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Robert S. Weiss

October 26, 1931 ~ December 3, 2012

Word has been received with the passing of NEA/DL retired pilot Captain Robert S. ‘Bob’ Weiss, age 81. Captain Weiss hired on with Northeast first in January 1956, pilot rosters reflect a seniority date 08-05-1957/10-23-1957, and he retired with Delta 09-01-1983, based ORD. I believe Captain Weiss is survived by his wife Sylvia and that personal condolences may be sent to

24 Wedgewood Road, Westport CT 06880-2735.... Home (203) 222-7146

Arrangements are pending and will be posted when known.

Thank you/Carol

Josephine Romano, mother of DL Judi (Capt. Charley) Peck

~ IN MEMORY ~

Josephine Romano, mother of DL Judi (Capt. Charley) Peck

November 11, 1919 ~ January 27, 2013

Word has been received from the Peck family that Josephine Romano, mother-in-law of the departed DL Captain Charles F. Peck who passed 02-01-2010 and mother of Captain Peck’s widow Judi, has passed away at the age of 93. Mrs. Romano is survived by her husband and her daughter Judi Peck plus many other family members and friends.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at http://www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com/ (Mrs. Romano’s obituary should be posted soon on the funeral home website.)   

Personal condolences may be sent to the Peck residence at

6 South Court Villa Drive , Mandeville LA 70471-1721 

(985) 845-3282 ... e-mail: judipeck1@gmail.com

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Josephine Romano

Josephine Mary Romano, 93, passed away at 9:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at her residence at Foxes Grove. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Alton. Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.

Complete obituary:

 

Josephine Mary Romano, 93, formerly of Alton, was released from this life and entered eternal peace with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2013, at her residence at Foxes Grove Supportive Living in Wood River.

She was born on Nov. 11, 1919, in Bethalto, Ill., to Frederick and Myrtle (Chalengsworth) Berghoff. She married Anthony Romano in Alton on Aug. 26, 1939. They were blessed to celebrate 73 years of marriage. He survives.

Jo was a homemaker all of her life. She loved to dance, and for many years she and her husband enjoyed dancing every Saturday night. She was a voracious reader, and particularly liked Agatha Christie novels. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. London was her favorite city. She became an avid Cardinal baseball fan, and she and Tony enjoyed watching the games together. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for more than 70 years. In earlier years she helped with funeral luncheons, was active with the CYO and was a member of the Altar Society. She had a special devotion to Mary, the Blessed Mother, and said the rosary daily. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, her daughters and spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are two daughters, Judi Peck of Mandeville, La.; Mary Jo Romano-Buesteton of Godfrey; and a son-in-law she loved like a son, Joel Buesteton of Godfrey; three grandchildren, Erin and husband, Carl Oest-Larsen, of Seattle; Dr. Kyle Buesteton of Godfrey; Sarah Buesteton of Kansas City, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Lene and Kate Oest-Larsen of Seattle; a sister, Mary Oldham, and a brother, Robert, and wife, Irene (Jeanne) Berghoff, of Bethalto; sister-in-law Elaine Berghoff of Greenville, Ill.; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Nina Olmsted of Jerseyville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Alice Stiegler; four brothers, Leroy, Frederick, Eugene and James Berghoff; her son-in-law, Charles Peck, and a sister-in-law and special friend, Rose Dipiazzo.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, with Father James Walther, OMV, as celebrant.

She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund or Foxes Grove Activity Fund.

The family expresses a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful staff at Foxes Grove Supportive Living for their loving and compassionate care of Jo. We especially appreciated the care and kindness she received in her final days. A special thanks to her devoted caregiver, Rita Rubenstein, who diligently cared for her for almost two years.

Special thanks also to the Hospice team of St. Anthony's Hospital who helped make Mom's journey home a peaceful one, and to Dr. Abdul Muhammud, who provided exceptional care.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

NWA/DL Capt. Timothy J. Meeker

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NWA/DL Capt. Timothy J. Meeker

March 15, 1958 ~ January 22, 2013

Notification of the passing of NWA/DL Captain Timothy Meeker, age 54. Captain Meeker hired on with Northwest 08-23-1985 and according to his obituary retired with 23 years of service as a commercial pilot. Services for Captain Meeker were held yesterday, January 26th in Texas.

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=Timothy-Meeker&pid=162601117

Survived by his wife Tamela ‘Tammy’, personal condolences may be sent to their residence at

2901 Hillview Drive , Grapevine TX 76051-6590 ... (817) 267-7929

Timothy Meeker

1958 - 2013

Timothy Meeker, 54, of Grapevine passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors. Memorials: ALS Association, 888-949-2527 or www.alsa.org. He was born March 15, 1958, in Hackensack, N.J., to Warren and Carol. He was a captain with Northwest Airlines for 23 years. He was married to Tammy for 30 years. Survivors: Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife are daughter, Tia Meeker and husband, Sean Szuma; son, Todd Meeker; his parents; three brothers; and three sisters.

 

.Published in Star-Telegram on January 24, 2013

J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Home

523 South Main Street

Grapevine, TX 76051

(817) 481-2525

NEA/DL F/O William F. Farmer

correction....NEA/DL...hired by NEA 09-03-1968...retirement date with Delta unclear as appears he may have been SLOA status prior to retirement...thank you! Carol  1-28-2013 update

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL pilot William Fred Farmer

November 17, 1941 ~ January 18, 2013

 

Notification of the passing of retired NEA/DL pilot William Fred Farmer, age 71. William Farmer hired on with Northeast Airlines 09-03-1968. As of September 1998, F/O Farmer was based ATL with 30 years of service. His obituary mentions that he flew internationally for 35 years but I was unable to determine an exact date of retirement. 

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL pilot William F. Farmer

November 17, 1941 ~ January 18, 2013

Notification of the passing of retired DL pilot William F. Farmer, age 71. William Farmer hired on with Delta 09-03-1968. As of September 1998, F/O Farmer was based ATL with 30 years of service. His obituary mentions that he flew internationally for 35 years but I was unable to determine an exact date of retirement. Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=william-f-farmer&pid=162553497#fbLoggedOut

Survived by his wife Sharon personal condolences

may be sent to their residence at

3613 Fair Oaks Pl., Longboat Key FL 34228-4152 ... (941) 383-2778

 Thank you,
~ Carol

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Farmer, William F.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Nov. 17, 1941 - Jan. 18, 2013

William F. Farmer , 71, of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away on January 18, 2013.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he graduated from Clearwater High School, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He flew internationally for Delta Air Lines for 35 years. And he was a member of the Longboat Key Club since 1996.

Farmer is survived by his wife, Sharon; his brother Ben; his four children, Chad, Cindy, Cara and Darrin; his 3 grandchildren Lizze, Elle, and Cayden. A Memorial service will be announced in the Spring. Memorial donations can be given to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.

Rose Liebman, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Charlie Liebman

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Rose I. Liebman, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Charlie Liebman March 21, 1915 ~ January 21, 2013 Family members have advised us that Rose Liebman, widow of NEA/DL Captain Charlie Liebman, passed away on Monday, January 21st. Rose was just 2 months shy of her 98th birthday. Captain Charles Liebman, born December 14, 1913, hired on with Northeast in 1943. He passed away February 5, 2010 at the age of 96. Rose had most recently resided at 17895 Plaza Valdivia , San Diego CA 92128-1421. Arrangements are not known.    Thank you, ~ Carol -------Original Message------- From: Rose Liebman Date: 1/25/2013 9:20:25 AM To: misc@pilotcommunication.net Subject: Death Rose Liebman, widow of former NEA and Delta captain Charlie Liebman, died on Monday, January 21st in San Diego. Rose passed 3 months shy of her 98th birthday.