James-Toomey-Obituary

James Toomey Jr.

Orlando, Florida

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TOOMEY, JR., JAMES, Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2002. He was born April 5, 1924 in Jamestown, RI. After a 30 year career as a Lt. Col. in the USAF, which included piloting Air Force One, he retired to Orlando devoting his time to his family and playing golf....

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Col. James Toomey Jr. was my father's first cousin. As I read Jim's obituary, I felt troubled that his obituary did not reflect his greatness. Perhaps, his family's humility prevented this.

Although Jim was from a humble beginning, he rose to become one of the "elite" group of pilots who flew Air Force One. Col. Toomey participated in a memorable piece of history as he flew Air Force One during the Kennedy administration. Official government transcripts have Col. Toomey being...

Peggy and Jim have been close to our family for twenry years,they are
Godparents to my son Manuel.Jim will be missed.May God be with his family at this time of need.