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David Landry Obituary

LANDRY David J. Landry, 87, longtime resident of Naperville, IL and Kenner, LA, currently of Aurora, IL, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his home. David was born on July 2, 1926, in New Orleans, LA, the first child of Douglas and Gertrude Landry. Beloved husband of the late Joy B. Landry (nee Downey) , whom he married May 13, 1950 and who preceded him in death October 6, 2010, loving father of Mary (Edwin) Pickens, Dorothy (Jerry) Jacobs, Yvonne (Don) Dunlap, David Landry, Jr., Jerry Landry, Pat (Julie) Landry, Claire (Dick) Bedford, Stephanie (Joe) Woolwine, Kathleen (Tom) Bender and the late Michael V. Landry (Susan Hopper); adored grandfather of Stephanie (Matt) Krzeminski, Zoe Bedford, Alina Landry, Emily Landry, Elizabeth Pickens, Amy Jacobs, Hunter Dunlap, Zachary Landry, Michael Bedford, Joseph Bedford, Ryan Bender, Shannon Bender, Max Woolwine and the late Garrett Pickens, cherished great-grandfather of Eloise and Lucy Krzeminski, devoted son of the late Douglas and Gertrude Landry; dear brother of Douglas (Linda) Landry, Patrick (Susan) Landry and the late Donald (the late Angie) Landry and the late Marion Bruno; fond uncle of many. David grew up in New Orleans, was a graduate of Martin Berman High School and began his military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1946. He was honorably discharged as a corporal from the U.S. Air Force in 1949. After the war, David attended California Polytechnic College and began a 40 plus year career with United Airlines, starting as a mechanic and retiring as a captain. David also was active and held leadership positions in the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). He was a longtime member of St. Raphael Church in Naperville and a current member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville. An avid sailor, David was a past member of the Chicago Yacht Club and a past commodore and vice commodore of the Great Lakes Cruising Club. He also enjoyed photography, was a jazz enthusiast and expert on jazz history and will be remembered for his endless quest for knowledge. Visitation Friday, August 23, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. Services will begin Saturday, August 24, 9:15 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Future Inurnment: Holy Apostles Mausoleum at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: St. Raphael School, for the music program, 1215 Modaff Rd.,Naperville, IL 60540, (630)355-1880, www.st-raphaelschool.com For information, please call (630) 355-0213, www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2013.

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Andrew Schaubhut

September 1, 2013

Best regards to David's family we were high school Friends

August 29, 2013

Pat and Jerry,
Bill and I send our condolences at the loss of your father, David. He must have been a good man.
Bill & Joann Hansen, Thunder Lake, Manistique, MI

Grace Pranaitis

August 25, 2013

Dear David's Family,
Ron and I just heard of David's passing at mass today and our hearts are sad. We sat next to David at 9:30 mass most every Sunday and will miss him dearly. He was a kind and loving spirit, and so very proud of his family, and we treasured our time with him and his beautiful stories. We send our sincere condelences to his family and as David once said, "I will always be with my family in spirit... watching from the heavens, dancing with my dearest Joy." God Bless you all, Love, Grace and Ron

Noel PARMENTEL

August 24, 2013

This one's for You, Dave. Love/Noel

"The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done;
From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won;
Exult, O shores, and ring."
from Walt Whitman:"O Captain,my Captain"

s/Noel E. PARMENTEL Jr. Fairfield=Connecticut
eMail: [email protected]

Catherine Landry

August 22, 2013

My earliest memories of Uncle Dave were of a happy, larger than life personality who loved life and music and sharing good times with those he loved. His attitude toward life has positively influenced me and I am forever grateful to have known him. I will greatly miss sweet Uncle Dave.

Maria DelBoccio

August 22, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you find peace during this time, and that you find comfort remembering good times shared.

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