death of DL Capt. James H. Suckow, age 84

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Apr 30, 2026, 9:35:38 PM (6 days ago) Apr 30

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~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. James H. Suckow

March 10, 1942 ~ April 25, 2026

Captain James “Jim” Herbert Suckow joined Delta Air Lines 05-02-1969 and was based Atlanta. Jim is survived by his wife Jan, and by his daughter and his grandchildren. Jim had most recently resided in Florida per whitepages listing : 1750 Hurricane Harbor Ln, Naples, FL 34102.

PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/04/dl-capt-james-h-suckow.html

https://www.fullernaples.com/obituaries/James-H-Suckow?obId=48278781

Obituary :

James H. Suckow, 84, of Naples, passed away suddenly at home on April 25, 2026.

He is survived by his wife, Jan, his daughter, Kelly, and his two grandchildren, Avery and Justin of Atlanta. Also, his brother, Paul Suckow and his wife, Phyllis are part-time residents of Naples and their son, Morgan and his husband, Mark who are residents of New York City.

Born on March 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Mae S. Suckow and Herbert W. Suckow, the family moved to the suburb of Elmhurst when Jim was in grade school. He graduated from York High School in 1960, and went on to the University of Missouri where he met his wife, Jan. They married shortly after graduation in 1964.

Having been in Navy ROTC, he reported directly to flight school in Pensacola, Florida for training. Jim flew many missions in Vietnam and at the end of his naval career was qualified in seven different aircraft at the same time. The planes ranged from the four-engined turboprop C-130 transports to the A-4 fighter jets.

After leaving the Navy, he joined Delta Air Lines and retired in 2001. While at Delta, he was elected Chairman of the Delta Pilots’ Master Executive Council, as part of the Air Lines Pilots Association, leading 7,000 men and women.

Living with his wife and daughter in Naples since 1976, he helped coach the Naples Braves, an award-winning young women’s all-star softball team where his daughter played. The team competed in the softball World Series in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He also volunteered to sit on our city’s firefighter pension board, assisting with asset growth and stabilization after the 2008 financial crisis had decimated the fund.

A proud resident of Naples for 50 years, he always remarked how fortunate he felt to have enjoyed this beautiful town as his home.

Arrangements entrusted to Fuller Funeral Home & Cremation Service - North Naples