Crossing Over

Ladies and Gentlemen It is with sadness that I must report to you the passing of a CBYCA Supporter

Alvin C. Schweizer died peacefully from natural causes at his home in Crofton, MD on February 7, 2008 surrounded by his loving family, dedicated caregivers and friends. Mr. Schweizer was born July 18, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles L. and Elizabeth R. Schweizer. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie G. Schweizer, to whom he was married for sixty-three years.

Mr. Schweizer had a distinguished forty-four year career as an executive in the commercial air cargo industry. After working during high school as a camp counselor at the YMCA’s Camp Pratt on Staten Island, and during college as a ticket agent for the Hudson River Day Line, he began his professional career in New York City as an export document clerk at the Yokohama Bank and then as a ticket agent for American Airlines. After wartime duty as an officer in the United States Navy at Alameda Naval Air Station in California, he again worked briefly for American Airlines in Albany, NY before returning to New York City where he held positions, successively, at U. S. Airlines, TACA International Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and then, beginning in 1962 with Air Cargo, Inc. He moved with the company from New York City to Washington, D.C. and then Annapolis, MD until retiring in 1983. Mr. Schweizer was recognized in 1964 for the contribution he made in making it the most successful year in ACI’s history. During his career he taught courses in air transportation and traffic management at the Academy of Advanced Traffic in New York City. His professional associations in New York City included memberships in the Traffic Club, the Wings Club, the Bon Vivants, and a term as president of the Air Cargo Sales Club.

Mr. Schweizer attended Manual Training High School in Brooklyn, NY and Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA where he studied economics and transportation, and was graduated in 1939 with a BA, cum laude with departmental honors in economics. At Gettysburg he participated in the swimming and baseball teams and was a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.

He continued his studies in 1940 at the Academy of Traffic Management. He married Marie G. Scholtz in Brooklyn, NY on November 16, 1940 and lived in Levittown and Wantagh, NY where he provided volunteer leadership to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Boy Scouts of America, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

After moving to Crofton, MD in 1971 Al and Marie joined St. Martin’s Lutheran Church and the Maryland branch of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he served as Fleet Captain. After his retirement from Air Cargo, Inc. in 1983 he and Marie spent many happy years cruising with family and friends on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay on the three boats he owned: T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Marjolyn, and Alarie. They joined the Kent Island Yacht Club where Al served as Commodore in 1984. Ten years later he was Commodore of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Association.

He is survived by his two sons, Alvin Charles II (Kimberly A.) of Newport News, VA and Paul Douglas (companion Barbara Lyon) of New Hartford, NY; two granddaughters, Alexis Jane of Stamford, CT and Natalie Paula of Utica, NY; sister-in-law Lois W. Schweizer of Annapolis, MD; nephew Eric B. Schweizer (Joan), and grand nephew Robert T. Schweizer, and grand niece Laura D. Schweizer. He was predeceased by his younger brother Leslie R., and nephew Thomas C. Schweizer (surviving wife, Connie).

The family extends their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the following individuals who lovingly cared for him for many years: Cinder Crowdy, Taurus Turner, Phyllis Murphy, Ronald Murphy, Roslyn Thompson, and Carolyn Tongue (deceased). Appreciation is also extended to Hospice of the Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Al’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Hospice of the Chesapeake. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced in the future.

Judge Edwin Wolf and his wife Jane (CBYCA Secretary) traveled with the Honorable Bill B. Matthews Jr. and the founding members of the CBYCA 50 years ago. They traveled all over New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Many times the travel was very long and often the weather was miserable. They felt then that boaters need to have one common organization to act as a liaison and establish standards among the boating clubs. He worked for all of us and was committed to the CBYCA.

This was told to me by Judge Wolf during a phone conversation several years ago as I responded to a letter he wrote supporting the CBYCA and a particular interest in his regular copy of the Chartroom Chatter. He was 98 Years old at the time and had a memory as sharp as a picture book. I asked him if he would like to visit the membership and he said would “When it is warm out but I might need some help.” Here is a letter from our friend now departed. May he rest in peace. LETTER Hand written letter

Past Commodore of Middle River Yacht Club - Past Commodore of the Chesapeake Commodores Club &
Past Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay

With family and friends we gather in a Remembrance Memorial Service for our Past Commodore of Middle River Yacht Club Saturday, January 19, 2008, at 2:00 PM

We will let Frannie's light shine as we gather at our club in his Honor and share our compassion for his widow, Dorothy Capp, his family and friends.

We will dry our tears, we will put our arms around each other and bond our memories of our past member, our friend, our brother and our husband and father.

There will be refreshments to share. Many of our sister clubs have shown interest
in the idea of wanting to bring a covered dish. Your donated refreshments would be
most appreciated. Note, one dish per club!

MRYC member Mary Phillip will be coordinating this Memorial Service. She has asked that you contact her at her home at: 410-344-1224, to let her know of your generosity.

1996 P/C Bob Manders, White Rocks Yacht Club,Captain Yoo-Hoo, King of the Chesapeake, passed over the bar to the Sea of Eternal Tranquility on 9-05-07at 8:26 this morning. May He rest in peace, Amen

Arrangement have been made with McCully Polyniak Funeral Home, 3204 Mountain Rd, Riviera Beach, Pasadena MD 21122

With sadness we report our Past Commodore Douglas G. Michael (CBYCA-1977) passed away, after a short illness, on April 23, 2006 at the age of 85. P/C Michael was born March 16, 1921, in Colwyn, Pa. He and his wife Marie “Pete”, lived in Odessa, Delaware for over 32 years before moving to Rotonda West, Florida where they have resided for the past 15 years.

Douglas and Marie recently celebrated their 61st marriage anniversary this past Easter. Over the many years they traveled all over the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii. They also visited as many of Caribbean Islands as they could find on the map. Boating was a way of life for the couple. Douglas owned some type of a boat almost all of his life. Many of their boating years were spent at Kent Island Yacht Club where he achieved the rank of Commodore. Douglas was a great supporter of the boating community.

He and Marie traveled the ICW from the Severn River to Florida. That trip became the highlight of their boating experiences. That is - aside from the time he left his wife on the boat at Kent Island during a Hurricane and the boat floated above the docks with the lines buried deep in the water.

Doug worked at the refinery as a planning analyst throughout the various name changes of the facility. When not working or supporting boating, Doug was a volunteer Fireman dedicating himself to the needs of others in his community. After moving to Florida in 1990 he became a member of the Elks Lodge 2710 in Rotonda West.

His Family is wife of 61 years, Marie "Pete"; a daughter, Susan Figgatt of South Hill, Va.; a sister, Frances Riess of Edgewater; one grandson, three granddaughters; and five great-grandsons and the boating community which are indebted to him for all his years of service.

F. Alfred Fleischut "Skip" Age 60, of Marshallton Heights, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE.

Skip retired in 1997 after 35 years as a millwright with the Dupont Company, Chambers Works Division. He was a member of the KIYI PUP TENT No 1, a life member of the Atterbury VFW, and Diamond State Posts. He was also a member of American Legion Post #30, and enjoyed boating and golf. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Skip was preceded in death by his father, Francis Albert Fleischut. He is survived by his wife, Sallie J. Fleischut; his sons, Charles R., Scott E. and Ronald J.; his mother, Irene Maiden, and her husband, Thomas, Jr.; and his sisters, Marie F. Kline, and her husband, Larry, and Joyce Ann Woods, and her husband, Michael. His grandchildren, Mariah Lynn, Samantha Joanne and Faith Lina; his stepgrandchildren, Angelina, Drake and Jade; his sister-in-law, Susan Collender, and her husband, Douglas; and 6 nephews and 2 nieces, also survive him.

Friends may call from 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Kirkwood Highway and Duncan Road. The funeral service will be at 9:30 am on Friday, February 3, 2006, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made American Diabetes Association, 100 West 10th Street Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE

Late Saturday night (Oct 1, 2005) after the Crab Feast and Closing Day at WEBC, a terrible accident happened that cost the life of one of our members.

Bartender and Rear Commodore, Louise Rodgers, slipped while climbing onto a boat to spend the night and drowned. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Bones" Rodgers who is the Dock Master at West End and by her son, Richard.

Louise was a long time member of the Club and served as Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary, member of the House Committee and Food Service Committee and helps with the handling of all banquet room rentals.

A CBYCA Honor Guard was assembled for an evening service, in accordance with the wishes of P/C Hart.

Ladies and Gentlemen It is with sadness that I must report to you the passing of CBYCA P/C Dave Moxey. Dave is a member of Bush River YC and was Commodore of CBYCA in 1983.

P/C David J. Moxey was 68 years old and lived in Lewes, Delaware, formerly of Bel Air and Elkton, Maryland. Dave died at the home of a friend in Bel Air on Sunday December 5, 2004. He was a salesman for Boulevard Ford at Midway in Lewes and was a member of the Maryland National Guard.

David was a member of Conley's United Methodist Church in Angola, was past commodore of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association and the Bush River Yacht Club.

Dave is survived by his wife, Barbara R. Moxey; son, David J. Moxey, Jr.; daughter, Deborah Batzer; stepson, Lloyd Shaw; step daughters, Donna O'Brien and Sandra Parlier; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and a step great grandchild.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Conley's United Methodist Church, 22150 Robinsonville road, Lewes, De.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Conley's United Methodist Church building fund, c/o Conley's UM Church, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, DE. 19958. Tel-302-945-1881
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.

ROBERT A. GATTONE

PUBLICITY DIRECTOR

Editor Chartroom Chatter, DRYL Liaison, Kilmon Awards Committee, Budget Committee

Our Friend passed away this Wednesday evening 11-3-04

Robert A.Gattone, devoted husband of Julie (nee Evangelista); beloved father of Linda (Tony) Repice, Lorraine (Rich) Hagendorf, Lenore (Tom) Santarcangelo and Lauren (Jerry) Sandler; loving brother of Annette (John) Rady; grandfather of Joseph, Tommy, Peter, Julia, Stephen, Krista and Anthony; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Mailing Address: 1308 Morris Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-1017

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Robert L. Manders
On September 5, 2007, ROBERT L.; devoted husband of Lynn L. Manders (nee Grampp); and beloved son of Robert and Jean Manders; devoted step-father of Dawn Fisher and her husband Rex and Keith Sekora and his wife Elizabeth; devoted grandfather of Kyle, Seth and Abbey; devoted brother of Tina, Tracy and Carrie. Family will receive friends at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 3204 Mountain Road, (Pasadena), on Thursday, from 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Family will assemble at the funeral home on Saturday at 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Graceland Park at 10 A.M. Interment in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.