Stephen Kaminski II

Stephen George Kaminski II passed away on December 30, 2016 after fighting a battle with cancer. Steve recently retired as a Boeing 777 Captain for Delta Air Lines. Steve started his airline career with Wien Air Alaska in 1974, was hired by Western Air Lines in 1977 and retired from Delta October 3, 2016.

Steve was a loving husband to Denise Kaminski and a proud father of Stephen Kaminski III, Deven Cason and her husband Cory Cason, Tairyn Mosley and her husband, Bryan Mosley, and Jonathan Kaminski. Steve also leaves behind three deeply cherished grandchildren, CJ Cason, 5, Paisley Mosley, 2, and Elliana Cason, 1, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and an outpouring of extended family and friends. His extended family included all of those employed at Delta, as he spent numerous birthdays and holidays, and shared many trying times with so many of them over the course of his career.

En lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St Jude Children’s Research Foundation: http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=4374327&pg=personal&fr_id=39300

Personal condolences may be sent to the Kaminski Family at, 3436 Harrison Rd. East Point, GA 30344, [email protected] or (678) 586-8100

Obituary:

Stephen George Kaminski II, 65, Atlanta, GA died Friday, December 30, 2016 after fighting a battle with cancer. The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 7th at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church (240 Arnold St, Hapeville, GA 30354) at 1 p.m., followed by his burial with military honors at the College Park Cemetery (3600 Adams St, College Park, GA 30337).

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 6th at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Garden: 5755 Mallory Rd, College Park, GA 30349

Steve was born October 4, 1951 and was a descendent of Stephen George Kaminski and Philomena Kaminski in Biloxi, Mississippi. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, and a Masters in Aviation Management from Delta State University.

Steve was an Airline pilot for over 40 years, including 25 years as Captain. During this period, he flew numerous military charter flights using REACH call sign during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom. Steve was well known around the world, establishing friendships everywhere he went. He always placed the best interest of others before himself. Drinks are being shared from continent to continent while memories and laughs are being told in his honor.

Steve and Denise have strong ties with two organizations they held dear to their heart, St Jude Children’s Research Foundation and the Mississippi State Guard. Steve achieved the rank of Colonel and was personally selected to serve as the Deputy Commander of the organization, which involved assisting in Emergency Preparation for the state of Mississippi.

Steve will be missed by all those who knew him. He has changed the lives and inspired many. His memory will live on in the lives and the work of those he influenced. Please keep his family in friends and your thoughts and prayers.