Category: Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

The Passing of Retired Brother Don Palmer

It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Don Palmer. Don had began working with American Airlines back in 1973 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician until retirement in 2003. Please keep the Palmer family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were given at the…

The Passing of Brother Joseph Welch

It is with a mournful heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Joseph Welch . Joseph had been with us here at American Airlines in Tulsa since 1997. Where he had started working as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and through his time here worked into the position of Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jim Sharp

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jim Sharp on April 28, 2023. Jim had hired on at American Airlines back in 1967, in 1996 he retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Composite shop. Please keep the Sharp family in…

The Passing of Brother Bartholomew Deluca

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Bartholomew Deluca on April 8th, 2023. Bart had been with us at American Airlines since 1989 and worked in the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Deluca family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were available…

The Passing of Brother Daryl Blankenship

We are with heavy heart to share with you the passing of Brother Daryl Blankenship on April 4th, 2023. Daryl had been with us here at American Airlines since 2000 as a Material Logistics Specialist and in 2022, he became a Crew Chief Material Logistics Specialist. Please keep the Blankenship family in your thoughts and…

The Passing of Brother Tim Lincicome

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of brother Tim Lincicome after a battle with “Lou Gehrig’s disease” on March 29th, 2023. Tim had hired on with American Airlines back in 1995 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and progressed into the position of Airline Inspector. Please keep the Lincicome family in your…

The Passing of Retired Brother Fred “Joe” Slama

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Fred Joe Slama on March 7th, 2023. Joe had hired on with American Airlines in 1956 and retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician back in 1993. Please keep the Slama family in your thoughts and prayers.   Obituary…

The Passing of Retired Brother Ralph Brite

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Ralph Brite on February 24, 2023. Ralph retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician back in 2013. Please keep the Brite family in your thoughts and prayers. Temple Ralph Brite July 25, 1943 — February 24, 2023 Claremore Funeral…

The Passing of Retired Brother Richard A. Bussett

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Richard A. Bussett on February 15, 2023. Rich hired on in 1989 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. He Retired in 2006. Please keep the Bussett family in your thoughts and prayers.   Obituary: Richard A. Bussett, 77, of Sapulpa, passed from…

The Passing of Retired Brother John Schwope

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother John Earl Schwope, age 75, on January 1, 2023 John had started with American Airlines in 1969, In 1994 he worked as a Aviation Maintenance Technician Crew Chief and in 1996 he became an Inspector. He retired in 2002.  John also served…