NEA/DL Capt. Nicholas 'Nick' L. Amabile

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Nicholas L. Amabile

June 12, 1936 ~ September 9, 2016

                                Belated services now scheduled for Oct 29th, 2016!  

Family has contacted us with the passing of their loved one retired Delta pilot Captain Nick Amabile, age 80.  Captain Amabile first joined Northeast Airlines in September 1965 (pilot roster indicates seniority date 09-03-1968), was based SLC & ATL with DL, and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1996 based 030/SLC.  He is survived by his wife Pattie and many good friends and co-workers.  Church services for Captain Amabile were held locally last Sunday the 11th, and a celebration of life event will be held in Boston at a later date.  Pattie will keep us advised as to those arrangements.  For those wishing to send a personal note, perhaps the best contact for now would be by email at pattieamabile@gmail.com

We will post more as we learn more.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN  

From: JON J MAYNARD

Date: 10/14/2016 6:41:59 PM

To: pioneers

Cc: death

Subject: Services for Captain Nicholas Amabile NEA/DL SLC ATL Yellowbirds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Nicholas Amabile

Funeral and Burial information

Date October  29, 2016

Church

Where:  Immaculate,Conception' .

Address:         600 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 

Time:               10:00 AM

 Drive to Cemetery: 30 mins no traffic

Where:             St. Michaels Address:  500 Canterbury St Roslindale, MA

Time:               12:00 PM 

Drive:  Cheryl's house: 15mins no traffic

 Where:
Cheryl and Bob Foilb   (one of Nick's daughters)

Please contact Pattie of John Maynard with any questions you may have.  pattieamabile@gmail.com

Jon J Maynard

President Yellowbird Chapter of Delta Pioneers

2nd Vice President of Delta National Pioneers

Delta Employee and Retiree Care Fund: Director for Retirees 

(H) 121 Tremont St # 212, Brighton, MA 02135   

(H) 617.787.2620

(E) jjmaynard@usa.net

From: Pattie Amabile   Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:38 PM  To: death@pilotcommunication.net    Subject: Captain Nicholas Amabile

 Nick passed away quitely September 9, 2016 from a stroke. He had turned 80 on June 12, 2016. You can contact me, Pattie Amabile, at pattieamabile@gmail.com

 

NEA/DL Capt. Robert L. Kelley Sr.

 

From: JON J MAYNARD Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 11:56 AM  Subject: More on Passing of Captain Bob Kelley NEA/DL Boston IFS

The Life Celebration at Bear Hill Golf Club will be from 1:00 to 4:00 on Saturday the 24th. We have just finalized the plans and the obituary will be in the paper this week. Thanks for getting the word out for us.

Sincerely, Claire Kelley

Jon J Maynard, President Yellowbird Chapter of Delta Pioneers 2nd Vice President of Delta National Pioneers

Delta Employee and Retiree Care Fund: Director for Retirees 

(H) 121 Tremont St # 212, Brighton, MA 02135    (H) 617.787.2620   (E) jjmaynard@usa.net

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Robert L. Kelley life story ......................

Online guestbook:  http://mcdonaldfs.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-L.-Kelley-103944541 

Robert L. Kelley of Wakefield died peacefully at home on September 9, after a long illness. He was born in Everett on August 3, 1938, the son of the late Frederic and Katherine (McCusker) Kelley.

 

 Mr. Kelley was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School. In pursuit of his lifelong dream to become an airline pilot, he held several jobs at a time to support his family while studying and earning the requisite certifications and credentials for a career in commercial aviation. Initially hired as a Northeast Airlines pilot in 1968, he continued to fly for Delta Airlines upon their merger with Northeast in the early 1970s, retiring as a Captain in 1997.

 

 Mr. Kelley was the beloved husband M. Claire (O'Brien) Kelley. He was the loving father of Claire, "Tammy" Kelley of Ipswich, Robert L. Kelley, Jr. and his wife, Robin of Manchester, Mass., and Kyle J. Kelley and his wife, Cheryl of Hopkinton. "Papa" Kelley was the proud and doting grandfather to Brenna, Devin, and Liam Kelley of Manchester, Mass., and of Nolan, Griffin, and Owen Kelley of Hopkinton, Mass.

 

 He is survived by his sister, Katherine Furey of Natick, Mass., his brother, Frederic, Jr. of Mendon, Mass., and his sister, Maureen Durant and her husband, Robert of Melrose, Mass. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Paul, and Henry Kelley.

 

 Arrangements will be private and are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield. A Celebration of Life reception will be held in his honor on Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 4 pm. at Bear Hill Golf Club in Wakefield, Mass.

 

 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105.

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Robert L. Kelley Sr.

August 3, 1938 ~ September 9, 2016

Word has reached our group with the passing of retired NEA/DL pilot Captain Bob Kelley, age 78.  Captain Kelley first joined Northeast Airlines as a mechanic 11-04-1968.  He retired with Delta Air Lines in August 1998, was based BOS and then 030/CVG at time of his retirement.  Captain Kelley is survived by his wife Claire.  Per his request there will be no wake or funeral nor flowers.  Instead please consider a donation gift to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Bob's memory www.stjude.org/  

For those wishing to send personal condolences to the family, whitepages lists their contact at 

13 Lantern Lane , Wakefield MA  01880-2117  ...  (781) 245-5924

We are hearing that a Life Celebration will be held at the Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham MA, but time and details are not yet known.   

As we receive more information we will be sure to keep our memorial site updated.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

From: JON J MAYNARD   Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:40 AM   Subject: Passing of Captain Bob Kelley NEA/DL Boston IFS
    We have received word of the passing of  NEA/DL Boston Pilot Bob Kelley.
    We have also received word that, per his request, there will be no wake or funeral. There will be a Life Celebration at the Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham, Massachusetts.

    If and when further details are know they will be forwarded.  He also wanted no flowers, only donation to St Jude's hospital for children.
                Jon J Maynard President Yellowbird Chapter of Delta Pioneers

2nd Vice President of Delta National Pioneers

Delta Employee and Retiree Care Fund: Director for Retirees 

(H) 121 Tremont St # 212, Brighton, MA 02135    (H) 617.787.2620 (E) jjmaynard@usa.net 

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----- Original Message ----- From: "Claire Kelley" <nanakelley47@yahoo.com>
To: "Chris Rieder" <riederc@comcast.net>  Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 2:59 PM  Subject: Bob Kelley

Dear Chris,
Just wanted to let you know my husband Bob Kelley passed away peacefully this morning. He enjoyed your breakfasts  and his Delta friends so much.
Regards,
Claire Kelley

Mary Carolyn Farrell, wife of DL Capt. Kenneth G. Farrell

~ IN MEMORY ~

Mary Carolyn 'MC' Farrell, wife of DL Capt. Kenneth Farrell

November 24, 1935 ~ September 11, 2016

 

Notification with the passing of Mary Carolyn Farrell, wife of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Kenneth Farrell.  Captain Farrell joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961. 

To view/sign the online guestbook for Mary, please visit the funeral home website at http://www.doughertyfuneralduluth.com/  Mary's obituary indicates services will be held Friday the 16th in Duluth, Minnesota. 

The mailing address that we have for the Farrell family is P. O. Box 27687, Panama City FL  32411-7687. 

If more information is received we will be sure to pass it along.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary .......... http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsherald/obituary.aspx?n=Mary-Carolyn-Moroni-Farrell&pid=181396370 

    Mary Carolyn (Moroni) Farrell, born Nov. 24, 1935, formerly of Panama City, passed from the beloved arms of her husband and sons into the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 11, 2016 in Duluth, Minnesota.

 

Born in Duluth, raised in the small town of Ely, Mary Carolyn attended the College of St. Scholastica, graduating in 1957 with a B.A. in Medical Technology. While working at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, she married Kenneth Farrell who became employed as a pilot for Delta Air Lines. They were married more than 58 years and she followed his career. She and Kenneth retired to Panama City, Florida, in 1992.

 

Mary Carolyn dedicated her intelligence, her emotions and many creative talents toward her family and household. She upheld high standards. She was a cook, chef, baker and immaculate bottle washer. Annually, she made potica, antipasto and award-winning jams. Her pies were masterpieces. In years past she played the piano. She loved to sing. She designed and made clothing, quilts and knitted blankets. She earned Life Master status in Duplicate Bridge. She had studied Latin, German, and French. She furthered her education to become a certified teacher of biology in order to teach her young sons. She balanced her checkbooks to the penny. She was a person who knew austerity, congenial warmth, and the joy of a generous spirit. She was touched by beauty and quickness. Her smile was contagious. She loved to laugh. She loved her family and her many friends.

 

She was a passionate fighter for her beliefs. Born with an abundance of life and sensitivity, she will be dearly missed.

 

She is survived by husband Kenneth, their three sons - Jeffry, Tim, Ken, their wives and six grandchildren. Survivors also include sisters Barbara Johnson and Christine Moroni, both of Minnesota, as well as brother Peter Greg Moroni of Naples, Florida.

 

Mass of Christian Burial Friday September 16, 2016 in Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 218-727-3555. 600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805..... (218) 727-3555
.Published in Panama City News Herald on Sept. 14, 2016

WA/DL Capt. James B. Long

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. James B. Long

May 18, 1934 ~ September 8, 2016

 

News has reached us with the passing of retired WA/DL pilot Captain James B. Long, age 82.  Captain Long was born/raised near Annville, Pennsylvania.  He joined Western Airlines 05-01-1962 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1994, based 030/LAX.  Friends write that services for Captain Long will be held Friday, September 30th at 10:00 AM, at First Christian Church located at 1207 Main St., Huntington Beach, California. 

To date I have not seen an online obituary or guestbook but for those wishing to send personal condolences,

we see the family address listed in whitepages as  

 6241 Oakbrook Cir. , Huntington Beach  CA  92648-5554  ...   (714) 536-4576  or  (206) 463-4346

Should we receive further information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

From: Dick Deeds Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:49 PM  Subject: Memorial Services for Jim Long

Dick, I just received a call from Mary Ann Long with the following information: 

     Services for Jim Long will be held the morning of Friday, September 30 at the First Christian Church in Huntington Beach, California. The time will be 10:00. The address is 1207 Main Street, Huntington Beach. 

Jerry Miller

 

From: Dick Deeds Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 2:38 PM   Subject: Jim Long

On Sep 9, 2016, at 11:37, JPooley520@aol.com wrote:

Hi Dick, Wanted to let you know that Jim Long went west last night. He been very ill for a long time.

 

Joe Pooley
jpooley520@aol.com

DL Capt. Reginald J. McCrary

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Reginald J. McCrary

December 25, 1940 ~ September 11, 2016

Notification has been received with the passing of DL Captain Reginald Judson McCrary, age 75.  Amanda with Cannon Cleveland Funeral home has sent us the following obituary ... please note that services for Capt. McCrary will be held tomorrow September 14th in McDonough, Georgia with visitation this evening.  Captain McCrary joined Delta Air Lines 10-17-1969, was based ATL, also LAX for a time, and retired with Delta Air Lines based 052/ATG.  Please visit the funeral home website to express online condolences... click on at http://www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/11141/id/3885575  which should take you right to the site.

Survived by his wife Sandra personal condolences may be sent to the McCrary family at

208 Montrose Drive, McDonough, GA 30253-4239.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN  

Obituary..........................................

Reg was a 46-year volunteer with the Chick Fil A Peach Bowl and was to be recognized this year as the FBA Volunteer of the Year in 2015. He was inducted into the Peach Bowl Hall of Fame in 2013, and served as the Chairman of Game Management in addition to previously serving as part of the team selection committee. Reg was a licensed real estate agent with RE/MAX Advantage, and a member of Metro South Association of Realtors. He was a graduate and avid University of Alabama fan. He was a member of The Million Dollar Band where he met his future wife, Sandra. Reg served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, and later retired as a pilot from Delta Airlines with 32 years’ service. He was a member of McDonough Church of Christ. 

Reginald Judson McCrary, age 75 of McDonough passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Judson Edgar and Frances McGraw McCrary. He was also preceded in death by his son Ryan Holder McCrary.

Mr. McCrary is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra McCrary, of McDonough, GA; children, Reggie (Deadra) McCrary, of Roswell, Robin (Chris) Brake, of McDonough; grandchildren, DJ Cargile, Taylor McCrary, Alex, Peyton, and Baylee Brake; sister, Anne Johnston, of Acworth; niece, Stephanie Lloyd, of Villa Rica. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to: World Bible Institute via McDonough Church of Christ, 400 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30253 or http://www.worldbibleinstitute.com/index.php/support. Donations may also be made payable to The University of Alabama, College of Arts and Sciences, P O Box 870268 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, “In Memory of Reg McCrary”. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com 

Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 2580 Hwy 42 N , McDonough, GA 30253

 770-914-1414  ...  770-957-5703fax  ...  amanda@cc-funeral.com