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We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 11:30 AM at the :
Golden Corral
2111 S.W. College Road (SR200)
Ocala, Fl.
(352) 690-3020
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MONTHLY NEWS LETTER
We put out a monthly News Letter to
all who wish to receive it.
The News Letter is funded by
annual small donations mailed to:
Central Florida Buccaneers
PO Box 120835
Clermont, FL 34712
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| Last Update 05/18/12 |
| Latest News |
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NAL Buccaneer Membership Renewal for 2012 Reminder
From our February Newsletter |
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Dot McCormick - Crew Scheduler
Dorothy Rose McCormick died May 10th in Metairie, Louisiana at the age of 76. Ms. McCormick was a former member of the Sweet Adelines and enjoyed trips to the Treasure Chest Casino. She will be sadly missed by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Robert Spencer and the love of her life, her dog, Kelli. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Ann Broomhall. Survivors include her brother-in-law, James Broomhall, Sr., nephew James Broomhall, Jr., his wife Susan and their daughter Lauren, all of Plano, Texas. There will be no service. Donations in her memory may be made at to the American Cancer Soociety.. |
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Capt. Julian Marzolf
Passed away on May 2, 2012 after a long fight with cancer. No further detils are availablle. |
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Stan Godwin
William Stanford "Stan" Godwin died May 3, 2012. Formerly of Key Largo, FL, he was born in N.C. and graduated from the University of North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 7 years, flying the KC135. He flew as a commercial pilot for National, Pan Am and United Airlines. After living in Miami for 28 years, he retired to Key Largo, FL. He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Paige, favorite son-in-law in the whole wide world, Dave Falcone, dear friends and extended family, Keith and Amanda Lemmon, and godsons, Mario and Marco. No service will be held. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Marion County or the . |
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Capt. John Smith
John Milton Smith was born in Pike County, GA on April 20, 1922, and passed away at home on April 19, 2012. He was the last survivor of nine children and was preceded in death by Gerry, his loving wife of 62 years. He was greatly respected as a Captain in the USNR-R and later with National Airlines and PanAm. He leaves a legacy of love to all who knew him and will be remembered as a faithful, generous, kind, adventurous and warm-hearted man of integrity who loved God, his family and flying, in that order. Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Ron Smith (Judy Bryan), Karen Souder (Carl) of Orlando and Donna Tischler (Keith) of Tallahassee, his five grandchildren, Dan Smith (Tangi), Michele Seffens (Danny), Tracy Eckhoff |
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| (Dom), Jennifer Naddy (Tim), Teresa Souder and ten great-grandchildren, Miranda and Noah Smith, Leah and Ethan Eckhoff, Lane, Gavin and Adam Seffens, Jake, Luke and John David Naddy. A Celebration of Life is planned in lieu of the 90th birthday celebration his family was anticipating. This informal service will be held at his home in Middleburg on Saturday, April 21, at 2:00pm with visitation following. |
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Russell Winn
69, National Airlines Mechanic, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012. Russell was born October 29, 1942, in Miami, Fla., to Thomas and Genevieve Winn. Russell was a passionate aviation mechanic for more than 40 years and a loving husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Contributions, P.O. Box 864436, Orlando, FL, 32886-4436. Ref: Russell Winn in the memo field.Survivors: Wife, Martha; son, Keith; daughters Melissa and Melinda; daughter-in-law Mercy Nyman; son-in-law Michael Windrem; brother, Tom; grandchild Kristen Nyman; and countless friends. View this Guest Book atwww. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries. |
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Suzy Amerkan
Amerkan, Suzy A. (Carbone) of Coral Gables passed away March 3, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. Suzy and her family moved to Florida in 1955. She became a flight attendant for National Airlines in the late 1960's and later became a successful Real Estate holder and private lender with her husband, Joseph Amerkan to whom she was happily married for 32 years. Suzy was a flower-show judge and past president of the Coral Gables Garden Club. She was also a member of Fairchild Tropical Gardens and the Audubon Society. |
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| Suzy has been active in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Miami Sierra Club, Villagers, Viscayan's, Theatre Arts League(where she was president in 1999), Ikebana International and a member of the Coral Gables Music Club. She is survived by: her brother Lance Carbone, nephews Anthony and Vincent Carbone, great nieces and nephews Paul, Vinny, Joey, Michael, Kaitlin, Alexa, Eddie, Krystal, and great niece Addy and many cousins and her stepdaughter Judy Jones, more a sister and friend, (Dennis) , granddaughter Katie Gilden (Michael), and grandchildren Sammy, Joseph and Molly Gilden, stepson, Joel Amerkan, beloved family members Sonya Martin, Arlene and Jeanette Koumjian and Margaret Yakoubian (George) as well as many other loving relatives. |
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F/E EDWARD BARDAKJY
88, died on November 4, 2011. Born in Paterson, NJ, Ed served in WWII aboard the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV-19). After the war, Ed moved to Miami, FL, where he became a Flight Engineer with National Airlines. He retired from Pan American Airlines in 1984 after a combined 36-years with both air carriers. He married Anne Holbrook on November 20, 1955 at Grace Lutheran Church in Miami Springs and they remained married for 54 years before Anne died on August 5, 2010. Ed and Anne are survived by their only child, John. At Ed's request, private graveside services were held. Read more HERE |
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Jack Sieger
Ocala - Jack Joseph Seiger, 86, passed away at home on Tuesd the U.S. Navy, then went on to a 30 plus year career as an aircraft mechanic with National/Pan Am Airlines. He retired in 1982 ay, January 10, 2012. Jack was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Leon and Bessie Fox Seiger and grew up in Miami, Florida. He served inand moved to Ocala in 1993. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Alice; son Steve (Sandi) Seiger, Wheat Ridge, CO; daughter Peggy (Ron) Elimelech, Miami, FL; stepson Robert (Donna) Bradford, Deltona, FL; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Hospice Legacy House, 9505 S.W. 110th Street, Ocala, FL, (352)291-5100. Burial will be at Deltona Memorial Gardens on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Arrangements are under the care of Roberts Funeral Homes, Bruce Chapel West, 352-854-2266. |
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F/A Jeannie Finnegan Simpson
I regret to inform you that yet another of our National family has passed away. Jeannie Finnegan Simpson started her career with NAL August 25, 1961 and continued flying to the December 1991 demise of PanAm. Jeannie died Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Pensacola, Florida, after a long bout with cancer. There will be no services and she will be cremated. Messages of condolence may be sent to her husband, Jack Simpson, 4537 Waterwheel Turn Drive, Pensacola, FL. 32514 Mary (Cahill) Daniel
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F/E Bill Ross
William Vincent Ross, 79, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011. Born and raised in the Astoria section of Queens, NY, he was the son of the late William Ross and Sarah McKenna Ross. William, known as Bill to his friends, was scouted in his youth to play baseball for the NY Giants by Hall of Famer, Carl Hubbell. After injuring his arm, Bill joined the US Navy during the Korean War. His experience working on aircraft carriers led to a career with the airlines. He was first a mechanic for Northwest and then as a flight engineer with National and Pan Am airlines, providing him the opportunity to travel the world. In his spare time Bill combined his varied interests with his entrepreneurial drive. He designed and built two family homes, obtained his private pilot license, and developed several business enterprises. His hobbies included art, reading, and rock hounding. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. |
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He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gloria Porter Ross; five children, Virginia Starr Ross and husband Frank Schaefer of Westfield, NJ; William Ross and wife Julie McDonald of Santa Barbara, CA; Erin Lee Ross Crockett and husband Huel of Frisco, TX; Thomas Edward Ross and wife Danielle M. of Arroyo Grande, CA; and Bonnie "Nani" K. Ross and fiancé Scott Amona of Honolulu, HI; two brothers, James Francis Ross and wife Teresa of Melville, NY and John Ross and wife Mary of Centereach, NY; sister, Eileen Ross Ellicott of Phoenix, AZ; special cousin, Maureen McKenna of Port Jefferson, NY; six grandchildren, Jeremiah, Aimee, Alexander, Alexis, Taylor and Charlotte; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Landon; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Bill cherished his family and the many friendships he cultivated over his lifetime. He will be fondly remembered for his intellectual curiosity, Irish "gift of the gab," generosity of spirit, and especially to his children for being "the best cook in the Chinese Navy." In lieu of flowers, the family prefers a donation be made to one's favorite charity. Please post condolances HERE. |
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F/E Leo Bailey, Jr.
79, Born February 29th, 1932 passed from this life October 16th, 2011 when he lost his battle with cancer at Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, FL. Born in Fairfax, AL and raised in College Park, GA. He was a Delta Airline employee for 17 years at the Atlanta International Airport. He moved his family to Miami in 1956 to fulfill his dream as a commercial airlines pilot and retired with Pan- Am in 1989. Founder of Ultama II Acrylic Fabrication in 1975 located in Hialeah Gardens, which he ran with his son. Leo was an outdoorsman and had just recently retired to Glades County on Lake Okeechobee to enjoy the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Son of the late Maudie Gilmore and Step Father JB Gilmore and proceeded in death by his father Leo Bailey Sr. Leo married his High school sweetheart and was the loving husband to Dorothy P Bailey for 62 years. Hero to his children Vickie Teagle (Wayne) of Weston, Sharon Ridpath (Greg) of Oneida, TN, Gary Bailey of Weston, Patti Pearce (Mark Hunter) of Glades Co. Brothers Ed Gilmore (Kat) of Carlton, GA and James Gilmore (Pat) of Peach Tree City, GA. Caring Grandfather to 14 and Great Grandfather of 14. |
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Capt. Bill McMillin
William M. McMillin, died 9/7/2011. Came to Miami in 1953. Survived by his wife, Diann, and two sister, Helen and twin Ann of PA. Pre-deceased by his siblings James, Dave and sister Louise. Born Dec. 20, 1928 in PA, he lived on a dairy farm. Drafted U.S. Army, attended the U of M. Began flying with Riddle Charter Service, Airlift, then National Airlines. For fun sprint-style race cars in PA and archery at Everglades Archers here. Retired from Pan Am in 1984 to golf. |
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Capt. Art Scarborough
May 5, 1934 - July 9, 2011 Arthur Daniel Scarborough, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville died July 9, 2011, at the age of 77. He was a 1958 graduate of the University of Florida, US Air Force pilot and Captain for National Airlines, and later, Pan American World Airways. A 1952 Andrew Jackson H.S. alumnus, he entered the US Air Force in 1954 and was among the first generation of jet fighter pilots. He served with the Florida Air National Guard in the 125th Fighter Interceptor group at Imeson Airport. In 1965 he was hired by National Airlines and retired from flying in1988.
At midlife he was a cattleman and rancher in north central Florida, and with the help of his sons, built a successful farming operation in Putnam County. He was born in 1934 to Arthur Phillip and Florence Davis Scarborough and was a volunteer Red Cross lifeguard at Jacksonville Beach.
He is survived by his three children, Phillip Scarborough, Daniel Scarborough and Ellen S. Bridger; sister, Vivian West; and four grandchildren. A true son Florida, he was representative of a vanishing class and a passing generation, and will be greatly missed. |
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Have a good flight Dad. A Memorial Service was held July 15th in the chapel of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, with Keith West, Minister officiating.www.quinn-shalz.com. Condolences can be sent to the Scarborough Family (children) Phil, Ellen and Dan, 10 10th Street #8, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32250 Pictures taken after the services can be viewed HERE. |
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Sick Call
Capt. J. P. Moorhouse
J.P. Moorhouse is in a Cleveland, TN hospital, admitted via emergency room on May 1st, 2011. He has pnuemonia in both lungs and has had a rough time (really scarry last Sun.) but is improving and may be ready to transfer to rehab for strength development before returning home. All thoughts and words would be greatly appreciated, and can be sent to his home: 1666 Reynolds Bridge Rd., Benton, TN 37307 or via my email and I will print them out and give to Daddy. Thank You and let's get him to the picnic this August! Gerry Tanksley 615-972-1678/ email: gethotmomma@att.net |
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F/E Bill Tuttle
We have been informed of Bill's passing in March, 2011. No details are know. If anyone has any information, please notify us at the nalbuccs@aol.com |
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Capt. H. A. "Larry" Laird
Captain H. A. "Larry" Laird, 88, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 in Hollywood, FL. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com. Larry was born September 15, 1922 in Malabar, FL, the son of Maney Henry Laird and Julia Arnold Laird. He was a graduate of Malabar High School and a pilot in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was a retired Captain with Pan Am Airlines, a member of the Christian Church of Atlanta, the V. F. W., and the Florida Live Steamers.Survivors include his wife, Jean R. Laird of Attapulgus, GA; his daughter, Cindy Laird of Attapulgus, GA; his son, Marc Farner and his wife, Nancy, of Hollywood, FL; his grandchildren, Jo Colonna of Dania Beach, FL and Julia Woods of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and his great-grandchildren, Sophia Colonna and Christopher Colonna. He was preceded in death by his son, Rhett Laird. |
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Capt. Alan Bartol
Alan Francis Bartol, 68, died April 13, 2011, at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. He was born in Towanda, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach since 1994, coming from Miami, where he had spent most of his life. After graduating from the University of Miami in 1964, he joined the Coast Guard. He started his flying career as a co-pilot with National Airlines in 1966 at age 24 and became a captain at age 30, continuing with National Airlines through their merger with Pan American World Airways, and retiring in December 1991 as a captain with Pan Am. Survivors include his daughter, Alexa Kalino of Los Angeles. Services: A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at http://coxgiffordseawinds.com
I appreciate you letting his fellow pilots know of his passing....Sincerely, Penny Bruns Bartol (NAL F/A) my email is heaven2335@aol.com or 772-696-0120 |
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Capt. William Crofts
Bill died Feb 15, 2011. No service was held. Leslie Crofts, 849 Guatay Ave, Hico, TX 76457 phone 254-364-2547 |
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