Mr. Conrad Gosheff

Capt. (Ret.) Conrad Gosheff flew his last trip west fair of wind and free from turbulence on April 12, 2013. Conrad graduated in 1952 from Plant High School in Tampa, FL and Memphis State College in 1956. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and planned to attend medical school. During college, Conrad worked part-time as a scrub tech in surgery. When the doctors learned he was in AFROTC, they encouraged him to “learn to fly and have fun”. By 1958 Conrad was flying KC 135s in the United States Air Force. Eight years later, with an honorable discharge, he joined National Air Lines in Miami. Conrad flew for 12 years as Captain on the 727, Airbus 300 and 310 with National and Pan Am. He retired on the Airbus 310 at Delta Air Lines in 1993. Conrad loved his profession and always looked forward to going to work! When it became necessary to have a “back-up” career due to airline strikes, Conrad obtained a degree as a Registered Nurse and RN license. He used this knowledge to assist with pilot programs and in-flight medical situations. Conrad was a charter member of Sigma Chi at Memphis and was honored as a Semi-Century Sig. He served as a Presbyterian deacon, a teacher at SeniorNet, a UCF Sigma Chi alumni member, and OPD First Responder. A serious illness during the past year did not dampen Conrad’s faith, enthusiasm, optimism, or determination to live and enjoy life. The love he had for God, family, and friends as well as his kindness and sense of humor will always be cherished and remembered. Conrad, wonderful husband and Dad, is survived by wife Diane, daughters Laura Gosheff, Lesae Bradley (Paul), Leslie Gosheff, Hillary Philbrick, and son Jay Philbrick (Kim). His grandchildren are Whit Bradley, Tiffany and Mathew Gosheff, Olivia and Annie Philbrick. He is predeceased by son Timothy Gosheff. Memorial service is Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Wekiva Presbyterian Church, 211 Wekiva Springs Lane, Longwood, FL. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to • National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (www.pancreaticfoundation.com) or PO Box 1848, Longmont CO. 80502. • Florida Hospital at www.FloridaHospital.com/Foundation or Mail: 2809 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. (407) 695-CARE(2273).

Mr. Conrad Gosheff

September 28, 1933 - April 12, 2013