Ronald Perelman flies to Napa the week of his son's funeral

Ronald Perelman departed Napa County Airport on May 26, 2026, in his Gulfstream G650 (N838MF) for an 11-minute flight that remained local, according to flight data. The brief hop follows a series of longer trips between Colorado, Texas, and Florida in recent weeks.

The same week, Perelman is mourning the death of his 15-year-old son, Oscar, who died on March 25 on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, per Page Six and The Daily Beast. Oscar's passing was reportedly related to a chronic medical issue. The billionaire has been involved in a $410 million art insurance trial in Manhattan, which began June 2 and is expected to conclude this week, per Claims Journal.

Perelman's recent flight pattern shows a shift from his usual East Hampton base (KFOK) and frequent business destinations like Teterboro and Aspen. The Napa area is not among his listed recurring destinations, suggesting the visit may have been personal rather than business-related. The Gulfstream G650, which burns roughly 460 gallons of Jet-A per hour, has logged four flights this month, all originating or ending at Garfield County Regional Airport in Colorado.