~ IN MEMORY ~
SO/NWA/DL Capt. Ronald Clement Favaloro
DECEMBER 13, 1947 – AUGUST 7, 2022
The
recent October issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine notes the passing of Southern/Northwest/Delta
Air Lines pilot Captain Ronald Clement Favaloro, age 74. Captain Favaloro
first joined Southern Airways 04-03-1978 and made the various mergers retiring
with Delta Air Lines in 2012.
To view the obituary online please visit
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bartlett-tn/ronald-favaloro-10879091
Obituary : Ronald Clement Favaloro was born on 13
December 1947 in New Orleans, LA, to Angelo and Lois Favaloro. He died at the
age of 74 on August 7, 2022 in Collierville, TN, where he had been a resident
for over 25 years.
Ron spent his childhood in New Orleans, graduating
from East Jefferson High School in 1965. He went on to earn an electrical
engineering degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA and
remained a rabid LSU fan to the end. GEAUX TIGERS! Upon graduation, he enlisted
in the US Air Force, where he learned to fly which had been his childhood
dream. He flew the C-130 aircraft and attained the rank of Captain. Ron was
honorably discharged in 1978 and was immediately hired by Southern Airways. He
had a 34 year long career flying many different aircraft and retired in 2012
from Delta Airlines. His last and favorite aircraft was the Airbus A330. He
loved both seeing new places and meeting new crewmembers. His other love was
boating, especially if he had a load of teenagers to throw from the tube.
Ron married Deborah Bruggenthies on March 8, 1986.
They have two children, Angela Henderson (Hunter) of Collierville, TN, and
Anthony Favaloro (Shelby) of West Lafayette, Indiana. He found great joy in his
family and was overjoyed to welcome grandchildren, Asher Henderson and Roman
Favaloro, in his last years. After retirement, he and Deborah enjoyed
traveling, whether by air, on a cruise ship, or “roughing it” in their camper,
the destination was unimportant compared to the time spent with family and
friends.
Ronald became a Christian, trusting Jesus to be
his Lord and Savior in 1985. He faithfully served the body of Christ in
different capacities from then until God called him home. Ron was known for his
love of others and his encouraging words and prayers. He will be greatly missed
by both his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Ron's wish was that a
donations would be made to Life Choices of Memphis.
A visitation for Ronald will be held Sunday,
August 14, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Living Hope Church, 345 Keough
Drive, Piperton, TN 38017. A funeral service will occur Sunday, August 14, 2022
from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 345 Keough Drive, Collierville, TN 38017. A committal
service will occur Monday, August 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Memphis
Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN 38134.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be
shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Favaloro family.
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