Kenneth Richard Oddy, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 26, 2025.
Born in Albany, New York, he made his home in Orange Park, Florida for the last 40 years. He was a beloved husband, adored father, loving brother, and a friend and mentor to many.
Ken was a self made man who loved aviation from a young age. After his first flying lesson, he was hooked for life, ultimately retiring as an airline captain with US Airways. Early in his aviation career, he was active at New Salem, Athens and Duanesburg airports in New York. Soon after retirement, he owned and operated aircraft maintenance facilities—first at Herlong Airport in Jacksonville, and later County Line Aviation at Keystone Airport in Keystone Heights, Florida.
Alongside his wife, he traveled the globe buying, selling, repairing, and ferrying aircraft of all kinds under his long-time business, K. R. Oddy Associates. He was a master craftsman, holding both A&P and IA certifications.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peggy) Hutton Oddy; sons Kenneth J. Oddy (Laurie), Mike J. Oddy (Judy), Daniel A. Oddy (Megan); stepson Aaron J. Britt (Dianna); daughters Nicole M. Oddy and Katherine E. Oddy (Nabil); sisters Catherine Ferguson, Elizabeth Kenneally, and Sueanne Robertson; and brother Robert Oddy (Georgianna). He is also survived by grandchildren Amanda Williams, Anthony Altobelli, Ashley Ciletti, Michaela Oddy, Kenneth Oddy, Cody Oddy, Rebecca (Brandon) Tarris, Anna Walker (Brent Batman), Maddie Oddy, Kaid Oddy, Nykesha, Jaddein, Shelby Oddy, Jaxon Oddy, Ellie Piper Oddy, and Orlena Rue Oddy; and great-grandsons Griffin Ciletti and Noah Williams, brother-in-laws Richard Hutton, Daniel Hutton (Susan), John Hutton (Mary) and sister-in-law Mary Hutton (Stanley) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth J. Oddy; mother, Evelyn Brown Oddy; daughter, Michelle Oddy Altobelli; son, Jean Pierre Oddy; sisters Mary Donato, Helen Donato, and Beverly Sprague; and brothers Joseph Oddy and John Oddy (Barbara).
Mr. Oddy was a force of nature—breathtaking to watch and impossible to contain. He loved wholeheartedly and unreservedly, not only his very large family but also countless friends…and, of course, airplanes. He was generous to a fault and could always be found lending a helping hand. We will be telling his stories—his escapades and accomplishments—and missing this man for our lifetimes…until we meet again.
