Robert A. Clancy, aviator, lawyer
Robert A. Clancy, 75, of Ambler, a Navy aviator and corporate lawyer, died of renal failure and septic shock Friday at Abington Memorial Hospital.
Robert A. Clancy, 75, of Ambler, a Navy aviator and corporate lawyer, died of renal failure and septic shock Friday at Abington Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Clancy was secretary and corporate counsel for the Aydin Corp. in Horsham for 18 years until his retirement in 1998. He handled all aspects of corporate law.
Mr. Clancy was a naval aviator from 1955 to 1960, rising to lieutenant. He spent the next 20 years in the Navy Reserve and retired in the late 1970s as a commander based at Willow Grove Naval Air Station.
He was born in Towanda, Pa., and graduated from St. Agnes School in 1952.
Mr. Clancy was a pre-law graduate of American University in 1963. He received a law degree from Washington College of Law in 1964.
His hobbies centered on his Navy flying career and military history, said his wife, the former Christine Forte.
He was a docent and lecturer at the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association, which operates out of Wings of Freedom Air Museum at the naval air station in Willow Grove.
"Anything to do with flying and airplanes and the Navy interested him, and he was knowledgeable about the battles of World War II," his wife said.
Mr. Clancy was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Glen.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Robin Laufer and Lisa; a son, Michael; a brother; and five grandchildren. Another brother predeceased him.
A viewing will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. today at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 at St. Alphonsus Church, 33 Conwell Dr., Maple Glen. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
Donations in Mr. Clancy's name may be sent to the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association, 1155 Easton Rd. Horsham, Pa. 19090. - Bonnie L. Cook
