Yes I too had the pleasure of working with Larry. One night in the freight sheds in YMX he slipped off the loading bridge between the aircraft and I pulled him back. With a twinkle in his eye he told me that is not how the seniority system works that I should have pushed. Fair skies and following winds Captain Loretto on your last flight.
Passing of Captain R.G. (Larry) Loretto (Retired) Please find enclosed an ACPA event, activity or information notice. This notice is being sent by ACPA as a courtesy to members who may be interested.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Captain R.G. (Larry) Loretto on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the age of 79.Born October 18, 1938 in Redhill, Surrey County, UK, Larry was the youngest of 10 children. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Donna Loretto (née Reid), his daughters Lise Loretto (Rick), Teri Loretto –Valentik (Ivo) and Nina Johnston (the late John). Predeceased by his son David (née Batten). Proud grandfather of Tea, Kira and Uly. Dear brother of Eileen, Michael, David and Maureen. Larry spent most of his life doing what he loved: flying. He completed his glider training with the RAF as a teenager and later served with the RCAF and RNZAF. He was a training Captain for First Air and flew for Trans Australian Airlines. Larry spent the majority of his career with Air Canada, retiring as Captain on the Boeing 767 after 33 years of service. Larry was a dedicated aviation enthusiast and supporter of youth in aviation. He and his wife founded OAS Flight Training in 1993, a school that produced, and continues to produce, hundreds of pilots, many of whom have gone on to follow in Larry’s footsteps. He remained an active pilot, most recently flying his prized 1936 Hornet Moth, and liked to boast that combined age of pilot and plane was over 160 years. Family and friends may visit at Hillcrest Funeral Home 151 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Experimental Aircraft Association in support of Young Eagles EAA Chapter 245 1500 B Thomas Argue Road, Carp, Ontario K0A 1LO or https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/contribute-to-eaa would be appreciated. To express your condolences, make a donation or plant a “Tree of Remembrance” for Larry, please visit http://www.hillcrestfuneralhome.ca. On behalf of the Air Canada Pilots Association, our sincere sympathies are extended to Captain Loretto's family, friends and colleagues.