NEA/DL Capt. Richard P. Sabbagh

Richard "Dick" Sabbagh, 73: Newspaper Obituary

Eagle-Tribune, The (Lawrence, MA) - Sunday, June 15, 2014

 

Georgetown — Richard "Dick" Sabbagh, 73, of Georgetown passed away Tuesday, June 10, at Massachusetts General Hospital.

He was born in Boston on January 23, 1941, and was the son of the late George Richard and Florence (Cecere) Sabbagh.

He attended Boston Technical School and Northeastern University in Boston.

Dick always had an interest in flying, watching planes take off and land at Logan Airport, and dreamed to fly one day. He joined the Air National Guard in 1963, and was accepted for pilot training in 1965 at Williams AFB Arizona, earning his wings in 1966, and was assigned to the 101 Tactical Fighter Squad. He was employed by Northeast Airlines in 1967, which later merged with Delta in 1972, retiring in 2001 as Captain after 36 years of service. After retirement, Richard and his wife, Terry, toured the country and have visited every state except Alaska.

Dick enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed fast cars, was involved in local and national politics, and was a man who loved his country. He was an avid gardener, spending hours in the yard making sure it looked perfect. He was adept at working around the house, whether it be wallpapering, painting, building furniture, as long as he stayed busy.

He taught his family life's lessons, to be frugal and live simple lives. Although Dick was seemingly serious, he had an amazing dry sense of humor.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Terry (Ulbin) Cutting of Georgetown; sons, David and his wife, Julie, of Lynnfield, and Michael and Kerri Mennella of Boston; a sister, Rosemarie Albanese of Peabody; seven grandchildren, two he helped raise; nieces and nephews; and many cousins. He was also the father of the late Andrea Wilson.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday, June 17, at 9:30 a.m., from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:30 a.m., in Sacred Hearts Church, Bradford. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends of Mel Foundation, 200 Ledgewood Place, Suite 101, Rockland, MA 02370, and/or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Condolences to his family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Richard P. Sabbagh

January 23, 1941 ~ June 10, 2014

Born January 23, 1941 Richard P. Sabbagh was 73 years of age at the time of his passing.  Delta Golden Wings member Captain Sabbagh joined Northeast Airlines 01-03-1967 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He was Boston based for much of his career, then based QNY/030 prior to his retirement.  As noted below, visitation and services for Captain Sabbagh will take place Monday evening the 16th and Tuesday morning in Haverhill MA.  The funeral home website notes that the obituary is forthcoming.  Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at   http://www.farmerfuneralhomes.com/

Thank you,

~ Carol

death@pilotcommunication.net
 http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/

From: GC Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 8:21 AM    Subject: Passing of Captain Richard Sabbagh Retired BOS/NYC Yellowbird

We have just received word from Terry Cutting on the passing of Retired Northeast/Delta Captain Richard  Sabbagh.  Richard passed Tuesday at 1750 hours during emergency surgery at MGH.

Arrangements have been made and will take place at Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, Summer Street, Haverhill.  Visiting hours Monday 16 June 4 pm to 8 pm, mass will be at Sacred  Hearts Church 10:30 am.

Farmer and Son's Funeral Home

106 Summer St,

Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 372-9311


Sacred Hearts Church

165 S Main St,

Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-1281

 

Terry's address for condolences :

Theresa Cutting

23 Pingree Farm Road

Georgetown MA  08133-2522

 

 

J J Maynard ­

From: George Chaudoin   Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:59 AM      Subject: Richard P. Sabbagh

From: Richard Sabbagh <last72shuttle@att.net>   Date: Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 1:13 AM    Subject: Richard P. Sabbagh

Dear Friends and Family,

Just a little note to inform you the love of my life Richard P. Sabbagh passed away 10 June 2014 1750  at MGH.  I will forward arrangements as soon as they are made.

Terry Cutting Sabbagh

C&S/DL Capt. H. Don Hull

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, C&S/DL Capt. H. Don Hull

May 14, 1922 ~ June 11, 2014

                                               

   

Born May 14, 1922, Captain Herbert Donald Hull was 92 years of age at the time of his passing.  Captain Hull joined Chicago & Southern Airlines 05-01-1950 and retired with Delta Air Lines at the mandatory age 60 in 1982, based Atlanta.  Services for Captain Hull will be held Monday the 16th in Gainesville GA.....please see information below.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol    

    

 

From: David L. Roberts Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 2:18 PM

Subject: Death of retired Delta Captain Herbert Don Hull

 

CARES AND CONCERNSThank you to retired Captain Roscoe McMillan for sending the sad news of the death of retired Captain Don Hull, 92.  He was one of Delta's Oldest Living pilots and was a member of Delta Golden Wings.
Don was the Captain on my very first official Delta flight as a second officer and held a special place in my history.  We flew together many times over the years in various types of aircraft and we'll miss him.  Expressions of condolence may be sent to Mrs. Betty Hull at 3801 Village View Drive, #1328, Gainesville, GA 30506-4344, phone 770-596-4989, email < don_and_betty@yahoo.com >.   Dave

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Dave,

A note to let you know that our friend Don Hull passed away on Wednesday, Jun 11. His service is to be at the First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, on Monday, Jun 16, at 3 P.M.

The church's address is 800 S. Enota Avenue, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Roscoe McMillan

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Mr. Herbert Don Hull, 92

June 12, 2014

Herbert Don Hull, age 92 of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness.

Memorial services are scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2014 at 3:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Senior Pastor Daniel Hagmaier officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church.

Mr. Hull was born May 14, 1922 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Herbert Shepard Hull and Pauline McCoy Hull. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Delta Airlines as a Pilot.

Mr. Hull is survived by his wife, Betty Keirn Hull of Gainesville, three children, David Donald & Margaret Hull of Texas, Christine & Larry Wood of Woodstock, Georgia and Patricia Morelli of Savannah, Georgia, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to

www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

http://www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/page.php?id=2961

Mrs. Bronwen Lindskog, wife of NWA Capt. Stanley Lindskog

~ IN MEMORY ~

Bronwen ‘Brownie’ Lindskog, wife of NWA Capt. Stanley V. Lindskog

October 7, 1940 ~ June 1, 2014

 

Notification with the passing of Bronwen ‘Brownie’ neé Davis Lindskog, wife of NWA retired pilot Capt. Stan Lindskog. 

Survived by her husband Captain Lindskog, personal condolences may be sent to the family at 1605 5th Ave N Apt 401  ,  Seattle  WA 98109-2960  ... (206) 420-3048 

Arrangements are not yet known.  Should we receive further information we will be sure to update our blogspot at  http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/

 

Thank you,~ Carol Faulkner, PCN death notice communicatordeath@pilotcommunication.net

 

 

Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:49 PM rnpanews@bhi.com

Subject: Wife of NWA/DAL pilot Stan Lindskog

From: Bill Day

Bronwen Lindskog, the wife of SEA based NWA/DAL pilot Stan Lindskog passed away June 01, 2014 peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  Bronwen spent her last glorious day enjoying the beautiful view from her home on Queen Anne in Seattle.

Bronwen ‘Brownie’ Davis was born on October 7, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Kate and Ben Davis.  She moved to Seattle in 1951 and graduated with honors from Queen Anne High School, Class of 1958.

She earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Stanford University (Class of 1962) and it was there that she met her best friend and husband, Stan Lindskog.  They were married on December 23, 1961 and remained married for 53 years.

During Stan’s five years in the Air Force, Bronwen practiced P.T. in Tempe, AZ and Columbus, Ohio.  Leaving the Air Force, Stan became a pilot for Northwest Airlines, allowing Bronwen to practice P.T. in Minneapolis, MN, Honolulu, HI, and Seattle, WA.  She earned her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota in 1976.

Bronwen loved to sail, ski, scuba dive, and travel.  She retired in 2000 so she could travel with her husband.  Travel they did.

Bronwen is survived by her husband Stan, three daughters Lori, Wendy, and Casey (all of the Seattle area), their husbands, and four grandchildren Jamie, Shelby, Sean, and Druce.  All were at bedside when she flew west.

            She is remembered by her daughters as the best mom, EVER!

            “She walked proudly and spoke truly!”

            She will be missed by all who knew her!

In lieu of flowers, please consider a small donation to The Parkinson’s Foundation.

DL Capt. William 'Bill' M. Billingsley

Roswell remembers ‘community person’ Bill Billingsley

by James Swift
jswift @neighbornewspapers.com Neighbor Newspapers

June 18, 2014 11:09 AM | 

William Morton Billingsley, husband of Bulloch Hall Historic Site Coordinator Pam Billingsley, died June 9. The U.S. Navy veteran and retired pilot was 81.

Billingsley joined Delta Air Lines in 1958 and served as a captain for the Atlanta-based airline for more than three decades.

Bruce Collopy, Friends of Bulloch treasurer, said he and Billingsley often exchanged tales of naval experiences.

“We had a lot of sea stories when we could get together,” Collopy said. “He always had a smile on his face, and if you weren’t feeling that great that day, he’d lift up your spirits.”

Friends of Bulloch President Bill W. Gray said Billingsley wasn’t the “out front” type. However, his tendency to stay in the background did not prevent Billingsley from being admired.

“He was just a super-duper fellow,” Gray said. “Everybody liked Bill. He was real genuine and kind.”

Friends of Bulloch board member Bob Hagan knew Billingsley for more than 30 years. He remembers Billingsley as “a community person” who loved the area.

“Whenever he saw you, he always had a story to tell,” Hagan said. “He knew a lot about Roswell, and he loved telling his stories.”

Billingsley had a fondness for golfing, dancing and martinis, Hagan said. Recently, he spoke with Billingsley’s wife about having a get-together in her late husband’s honor.

“I bet he had thousands of martini glasses,” Hagan said. “We’ll have a little tribute to him…everybody takes a martini glass, toasts to him and takes the glass home.”

Hagan said Billingsley’s friends will remember him for his sweetness, genuineness and zest for life.

“He certainly supported the historical aspects of the Roswell community,” said Gwen Koehler, Bulloch Hall education coordinator. She remembers Billingsley for his love of golf, storytelling and, especially, his wife.

“He loved Pam above else,” she said, “and to do what made her happy was what he wanted to do most.”

Longtime friend Ann Morat said she was close with Pam and Bill Billingsley. “He sure did love Bulloch Hall, as much as Pam did,” she said.

Morat remembers him as “a great guy, who would do anything for anybody.” His legacy, Morat said, will be his love for his friends and family.

Billingsley was buried at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs June 11. His family has asked for memorial contributions to be made to Emory University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

He is survived by daughters Lane Lackey and Leigh Roan, son Chris Billingsley and stepsons Dallas and Michael Humphries.

His surviving grandchildren are William and Claire Lackey, Harper and Ava Roan and Harper Humphries.

Read more: Neighbor Newspapers - Roswell remembers community person Bill Billingsley

    ~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt William M. Billingsley

July 2, 1932 ~ June 6, 2014

   

Word has been received with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired DL pilot Captain William ‘Bill’ Morton Billingsley, age 81.  Captain Billingsley joined Delta Air Lines 11-10-1958 and retired with 30+ years of service, based ATL.

Visitation will be held the evening of June 10th in Roswell GA, graveside services will be held June 11th at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs GA. 

To sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=William-Billingsley&lc=7127&pid=171272535&mid=6001199  Service arrangements are noted below as well as at the funeral home website. 

Thank you,
~ Carol 

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From: David L. Roberts Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:20 PM

Subject: DEATH OF RETIRED CAPTAIN WILLIAM M. BILLINGSLEY

CARES AND CONCERNSThank you to Ms. Janice Metzler for sending the sad news of the death of retired Delta Captain, and retired US Navy Reserve Captain, William M. Billingsley, 81.  Bill was born July 2, 1932 and was hired by Delta November 10, 1958.  Expressions of condolence may be sent to his wife, Mrs. Pam Billingsley at 9459 Coleman Road, Roswell, GA 30075-4736, phone 770-992-3231 or email:  pam.billingsley@yahoo.com  

I will send the obituary when it becomes available. 

Dave

Hello Friends, I am sad to relate that I received a telephone call from Janice Metzler that Pam’s husband Bill, William Morton Billingsley died on Friday, June 6th at home.  Visitation will be at Roswell Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 10th from 6-8 pm.  The funeral will be a graveside service at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Wednesday, June 11 at 11 am.

Bill is survived by his wife Pam Humphries Billingsley, daughter Lane and husband Jack Lackey, son Chris Billingsley, daughter Leigh and husband Mike Roan of Indiana, stepsons Dallas and wife Angie Humphries, and Michael Humphries.  Grandchildren William and Claire Lackey, Harper and Ava Roan, and Harper Humphries.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to support the Emory Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center c/o Emory University Health Sciences Development, 1440 Clifton Road, Suite 170, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.

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NEA/DL Capt. Robert Wiswell Mudge

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Robert Wiswell Mudge

August 1, 1919 ~ May 28, 2014

       

Family has advised us that Delta Golden Wings and Delta Pioneer member, retired NEA/DL pilot and author Captain Bob Mudge passed away in the early morning hours of May 28th.  Born August 1, 1919 Robert Wiswell Mudge was 94 years of age at the time of his passing.  Captain Mudge first joined Northeast Airlines as a meteorologist  09-03-1941.  His pilot senority date is shown as 04-22-1943.  Captain Mudge retired with Delta Air Lines at the mandatory age 60 in 1979, based Boston. He is survived by his wife Winifred ‘Win’ and their son Gordon.  The Mudges had resided at 99 Birch Hill Road, Stow Mass. but more recently to an assisted facility in Acton MA. 

 

To date we have not seen an online obituary nor are service arrangements known.  Should we hear more we will be sure to pass along the information and update our blogspot at   http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/

Thank you,
~ Carol Faulkner, PCN death notice communicatordeath@pilotcommunication.net

 

    

 

You may visit the Delta Museum for more Northeast Airlines history and information at http://www.deltamuseum.org/exhibits/delta-history/family-tree/northeast-airlines 

Book: Adventures of a Yellowbird: The Biography of an Airline, by Robert W. Mudge, 1969. History of the airline, written by Northeast captain hired in 1941.

 

About the author:  Captain Mudge, after graduating from college, began his airline career as a meteorologist for Northeast Airlines.  With his eye on the cockpit he transitioned to positions of ground school instructor, and instrument flight instructor before becoming an airline co-pilot and later captain.  As a Northeast captain he served as line pilot, instructor, and check pilot, and was Project Manager-Training Development.  In addition to many technical articles in the fields of meteorology, navigation, flight technique and training, he is the author of Meteorology for Pilots (McGraw-Hill, a textbook that has been used by some of the leading airlines and in college courses. 

 

Robert Wiswell Mudge   ...........  trainer, writer, consultant

Location:   Stow, MA   USA   

Robert Wiswell Mudge is recognized in Marquis Who's Who.

 

 

 

From: GC      Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 8:56 AM     Subject: Bob Mudge

 

Win Bob Mudge’s wife called, said Bob passed away today 5/28/14 peacefully at 0500.
More information to follow.
George

 

 

From: GC      Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 12:32 PM     Subject: Bob Mudge

Winifred Mudge called today said Bob has dementia.  They have moved to a facility in Acton MA. She has her room and Bob is on another floor that cares for him. Winnie sees Bob about once a day, has his good and not so good days.   Gave Winnie my e-mail so their son can keep me updated.
Mailing address; Bob Mudge, 10 Devon Dr., Room 227. Acton MA, 01720.
Will pass along any updates.
George