David J. Landry

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