John M. Ostapuk passed away Sunday, May 11, 1997 after a brief illness. He was born March 11, 1922 in New York. He grew up in New York City and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII as a navigator and radio operator on C-47's. After the War, he settled in Tucson in 1947. He worked 42 years at Hughes Aircraft Company. He loved photography, tropical fish and gardening. He travelled often and loved the outdoors. He was a very active member of Sacred Heart Parish and was instrumental in helping establish the Kino Learning Center as an educational opportunity for his children.
His joy of life and humor touched all who knew him.
