Sunday, September 25, 2011

Obituary: George Cristiano, Commercial Pilot.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — George C. Cristiano, 55, a pilot and avid sailor, died Sunday in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.

Born in Brooklyn, he graduated from St. Francis Preparatory School and then attended a flight school in Tulsa, Okla., where he received a commercial pilot’s license.

He moved to Dothan, Ala., and became president and director of operations for Napier Air Service and Dothan Air Charter.

He moved to Staten Island in 2000 and became a captain for MedJet and the assistant chief pilot for CitationShares. Mr. Cristiano was most recently employed with Eyro Ltd., an aviation company in Malaysia.

Aside from flying, Mr. Cristiano sought adventure through his love of sailing. He was also a student of Tae Kwon Do, in which he earned advanced black belt degrees. In his free time, he loved cooking and entertaining family members and friends.

“He was so full of life and he was always fun to be with. He was loved by all,” said sister-in-law, Marilyn Cristiano.

Surviving are his daughter, Andrea Grace Cristiano, and a brother, Victor A. Cristiano.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Ann’s R.C. Church, Dongan Hills. Arrangements included cremation in Kuala Lampur.

http://www.silive.com