Dayton, Ohio
News Death NoticeSHARKEY, Gerald Shea 71, the driving force behind Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, died at his home in Oakwood on Monday morning. During a 1980 visit to Boston's Freedom Trail, Sharkey was inspired to volunteer his time to develop an aviation version in Dayton....
Read MoreA very dear man who was passionate about this community and saving our aviation image. Being a class mate with Jerry, he saved my first love the Wright Brothers history and their family Dayton Ohio. Thank you Jerry for your efforts to bring aviation history to were it belongs and my love as a pilot to continue to share our dream. Thank you my friend.
George Kochmar
April 09, 2014 | Federal Way, WA
Claire, sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in prayer.
Bridget Harris and Family
April 09, 2014 | Trotwood, OH
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
TIM & MARTHA BOLINGER
April 09, 2014 | MARYVILLE, TN
Claire, May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together with Jerry. I really wish I could be there for you today so please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Fin
April 09, 2014 | Bethel Park, PA
I was a student of Mr.Sharkey at Carroll High School. He was a great teacher who truly believed all were created equal. No matter their belief or color of their skin.
April 08, 2014
The candle left by Jerry casts a great light. I met him very briefly when we both worked for the county in the mid 1970's. He seemed interested in the model size jet plane on my desk. I'm truly sorry I did not have a chance to get to know him better, but life sends us all in different directions. Dayton, and maybe aviation itself, has suffered an irreplaceable loss. My sincere sympathy to the family and closest of friends.
Carolyn Meszaros
April 08, 2014
Sharkey Family,
So sorry to hear the sad sad news. Our family's thoughts & prayers are with your family during this hard, difficult time. Be strong, stay strong.
With our sincere sympathy,
Pat & Lisa Balster family
Pat / Lisa Balster & family
April 08, 2014 | Dayton,, OH
Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Casey Allen
April 08, 2014 | Dayton, OH
Claire, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. Let me know if I can do anything for you. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 08, 2014