Captain Frank O’Hare, born on December 25, 1918, passed away on January 11, 2011. He received his degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served in the United States Navy during WW-II as a Naval Aviator in the Pacific Theater. He flew for Delta Airlines for 30 years. Lifetime member of Miami Shores Golf & Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen, daughter Janette O. Guaty and husband Jose of Pembroke Pines. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011, 10:00 AM, at St. Rosa Lima Catholic Church, 415 NE 105th St., Miami Shores. Our “gentle giant” will be missed.
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Don Gerloff (Islamorada FL US)
January 14, 2011, 12:00 am
I worked with Frank 50+ years ago and it was always a pleasure. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Hugo Vihlen (Key Largo FL US)
January 14, 2011, 12:00 am
I flew with Frank many times with Delta as his co-pilot and flight engineer. Frank was such a smooth pilot and spoke many times of his family and that Helen was prone to car sickness.
Gerard Derenthal (Estero FL USA)
January 14, 2011, 12:00 am
Flew with Frank in the late fifties out of Miami.. a true gentleman and fine pilot..lots of laughs and fun in Chicago at the Yacht club.Step-High..Johnnies Steak House..to name a few,not to forget Berghaus…many thoughts of Frank..God Bless..
Don Nelson (Suwanee GA US)
January 15, 2011, 12:00 am
I flew with Frank on the DC 6/7/8. I always enjoyed him and his humor. Sorry to hear of his passing and i will say a prayer for him.
Jim Hendrix (Okeechobee FL US)
January 15, 2011, 12:00 am
Lot of good memories of Frank starting in 1966 on the DC 7. He was one of the good guys and I know his family will miss him.
Harry LaVigne (Titusville FL US)
January 15, 2011, 12:00 am
A true gentleman. Will be truly missed.
Tom Sheehy (Clearwater FL US)
January 15, 2011, 12:00 am
Frank was a great guy. He will be missed
Jerry Crockett (Richardson TX US)
January 15, 2011, 12:00 am
Helen: Sorry I never met you nor your family but I have forever been thankful to Frank for trading bases with me in 1951, I to be closer to home and he for the health of your daughter.
All I ever heard of him afterwards was praise from the other pilots.
My greatest respect to a great guy
Jerry Crockett
John Richards (Atlanta GA US)
January 15, 2011, 12:00 am
I transfered to Miami and my first flight as a S/O on the DC-7 was with Frank. He made a big impression on me. One of the few great people you meet in your life. We flew together alot and was fun to be with him. He will be greatly missed.
Carol Koberlein Case (Villa Grove CO US)
January 18, 2011, 12:00 am
I flew with Capt O’Hare in the 60’s and always knew when he was our captain that my passengers and crew were in good hands. A good man & Delta professional. Sorry for your loss. May God Bless & comfort your family.