Phillip R. Delano, 88

Phillip R Delano, age 88, of Hull, died Nov. 5, 2022.  

Born on Feb. 11, 1934, Mr. Delano was the son of the late Florence (Rice) Delano and Chester K. Delano.  Mr. Delano graduated from Milton Academy and attended the Coast Guard Academy and Tufts University. He enlisted in the Aviation Cadet Pilot Academy in 1954, and served in the U.S. Air Force, first stationed in Thule, Greenland, flying F89s and later as a flight instructor until his honorable discharge at the rank of captain in 1968. After leaving the Air Force, Mr. Delano went to work as a pilot for United Airlines, flying several types of planes until his retirement as captain.  

He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Karen Troland Delano. He also leaves his children: David and his wife, Sandee Delano, of Sandston, Virginia, Alex Delano of Aurora, Colorado, Drew Delano of Vancouver, Washington, and Lane Mabbett and his wife, Susan, of Milford, N.H. He also leaves his grandchildren: Kathlyn DeFreece, Jonathan and Jordan Delano, Matthew and Michael Delano, Noah Delano, David and Jeffrey Delano, and Olivia and Parker Mabbett, as well as three great-grandchildren. Mr. Delano was predeceased by his sons Kenneth Delano and Benjamin Mabbett.  

A memorial service will be held at Second Parish Church, 685 Main St., Hingham, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Second Parish Church Meeting House Fund.

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