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Notice of passing: Doug Mathias passed away on October 28th, 2019

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Brother Douglas Mathias, a 50-year member of Local 728, passed away on Monday October 28th, 2019 at the age of 82.
During his long and distinguished set lighting career, Doug was the Chief Lighting Technician on many top rated television series and feature films.
He stayed active after retiring from working on stage, often coming around to the Local to visit. He helped build the artifact displays in our hallway niches.
He was also one of the great contributors of photographs that are on this website from the 60's, 70's and 80's. 

Notice of passing of Gold Card Member Roger Lattin. Member since August 10th, 1989

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It is again with a heavy heart that we must inform the membership of the passing of another Local 728 Gold Card member, that of 30 year member, 63 year old Roger Lattin. Roger was well known for his selfless dedication to the safety, education and training of all his 728 sisters and brothers as well as set lighting technicians throughout the industry.

Notice of passing of Gold Card Member Richard McConihay. Member since September 12th, 1960

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It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform our membership that Local 728 Gold Card member Richard McConihay, aka "Dick" "Captain Dickie" has passed away at the age of 81. Dick was a long time Sergeant at Arms of Local 728 and many of us know him as the door keeper of our union meetings. Many more of us also knew him as an exemplary ACLT, who always took care of his crew, was fair minded, played by the rules and was never afraid to stand up to an employer or a gaffer when need be. He joined Local 728 on September 12, 1960, 59 years ago.