CONGRATULATIONS
Happy Faces. CBP Officer Benzie and Chief Redes married to and on the job.
CONDOLENCES
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Joe Badamo-
Joseph Badamo passed away on
Sunday, October 13, 2019. As many
of you know, Joe fought a brave
battle with cancer. He passed
peacefully, surrounded by his loving
family.
Joe had a long, successful career
at JFK Airport having worked
most recently as VP Silkway airlines,
after a tenure at both KLM
and Evergreen airlines.
In his role as President of the
JFK Air Cargo Association, Joe
worked diligently to promote air
cargo, while also tirelessly raising
funds for various charitable
organizations notable the Toys for
Tots.
-Ed Dougherty
Ed was an active member in the
JFK organizational community
with the JFK Rotary and JFK
Chamber of Commerce. He owned
PEM electrical business working
at airports then became associated
with UNITY Electric who
he represented during the recent
redevelopments at JFK & LGA.
Ed was always seen at community
golf outings, the Rotary Airport
Run and JFK Chamber of Commerce
events helping in any way.
Ed was a loyal and good friend
and business associate to many at
the airports.
Ed passed unexpectedly due to
health complications.
IN MEMORY
Sandra Johnson Seymour served as an Administrative Assistant for the
NJ Air Services Development Office (ASDO). Sandra was well known
and respected for her work in the Newark Liberty AirportCommunity
as well as her volunteerism in NIAMCO and other Airport events.
American Moments
American Airlines provides a wide range of support to deserving organizations
and prides itself with invaluable employees. Here are two stories.
Anatalia (age 6) and her mom Belkis thrilled to pet Jana at American Airlines, which,
collaboration with the Something mAAgic Foundation® , flew 30 Make-A-Wish® kids in
Need program children and their families from all over the globe to the Give Kids the
World Village® in Orlando, Florida for an unforgettable vacation experience meeting
Disney characters, airport security team and dog and fun activities.
Airport workers came together at American Airlines terminal to help an arriving passenger
who fell down the escalator had a cut on her head and nose was bleeding at the
bottom of the down escalator. Eneydi Correa from @yourgate, Eulen’s Customer Care
Anowa Benjamin, Shaquille and Noel Reece ( not pictured) helped and comforted the
Armenian speaking woman on her first visit to NY and waited until the Port paramedic
arrived who assured them that the passenger was shaken but fine.