Dale E. Carman
June 13, 1934 ~ June 12, 2024
Born in:
Yarmouth, Iowa
Resided in:
Stony Brook, New York
Dale E. Carman, 89, “darlin’ husband” of 32 years to Louise, passed away on June 12th, 2024, in Stony Brook, New York. He was born on June 13th, 1934, on a farm in Yarmouth, Iowa. Son of the late James and Eva (nee Fischer) Carman.
Dale, a United States Air Force Veteran, served 10 years actively and 30 years in the Reserve. He received various honors, which included the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Longevity Award with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). Dale retired at the rank of Major.
Finding immense fulfillment and joy in flying, Dale went on to join the upper echelon of aviation, becoming a Pan Am Pilot, where he was a “Sky God” for 26 years (1965-1991). After their demise, he continued his piloting career with Delta Airlines until his retirement in 2001.
His career granted him the opportunity to fulfill his love of traveling the world, taking him through 6 continents. Though he traveled far and wide, Alaska held a special place in his heart. The scenery, wildlife, and good fishing brought him back year after year.
When he wasn’t enjoying walks to watch the sunset with his wife and dogs, Taylor and the late Sawyer, Dale was keeping busy by reading, doing the daily crossword puzzle, sudokus, and playing card games with his family, whom he loved very dearly.
Dale is survived by his wife Louise, his children Andra Renee Carman and Michael Carman, his siblings Marie Basset (Greg), James Carman (Neoma), many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews whom he adored. He is predeceased by siblings Margaret Ann Thomas, David Carman, and Glenn Carman.
Services
Visitation: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Service: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:00 am
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Interment: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:59 pm
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Dale E. Carman 's name.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
322 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
322 8th Ave.,
NY
Lots of love,
Amber and family
My brother in law Dale! What a good and generous and caring man. Always cared about others with a smile on his face and compassion in his heart! Loved flying and made it his career. I will miss him greatly and his humorous nature. A great family member RIP Dale!
Uncle Dale was a wonderful uncle and so fun. I giggled when I read he got a “good conduct medal” in the Air Force because he was so ornery. He told me he once put a goat in their high school in Yarmouth overnight. My dad adored him. Rest in peace sweet Uncle Dale. And my love to you Renee, Mike and Louise!!
My condolences to the family.
I’m so sorry. My sincere condolences.
Sadly we did not have the privilege of knowing Dale very long, but in such a brief time it was clear that he was the definition of a true gentleman who was quite accomplished in countless ways, but we believe that the true measure of a man is the way he treats his dogs. We are hoping to come back as one of Dale and Louise’s canine family members… A great loss to all who were blessed to know Dale.
With Love and Sympathy, Nick and Cathie