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James J. RUSTIK James J Rustik, 66, died November 21st. He was born December 24, 1942 in Hartford Connecticut and grew up in South Windsor. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1965 and worked at Pratt & Whitney for two years. He then worked at the Boeing Company from 1967 to 1998 on the SST, Commercial Projects, the YC14 and numerous other programs. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy, his sons Steve (Tama), Mike (Diane), Christina Rustik, five grandchildren (Courtney, Bradley, Alyssa, John and Chelsea) and his sister Linda (Dick) Lennon. The family will have a private celebration of his life. Remembrances may be made to The Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 or a charity of choice in Jim's name.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2009.

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Scott (BFIGUY)

December 20, 2009

To Jim's family,
My sincerest condolences to you at such a difficult time. I had also never met Jim but through technology and a love of aviation we shared a common hobby. I'll miss that passion!
He will be missed by the aviation community around the world,

Steve

December 16, 2009

Dad,
Couldn't help but think about how much you would've liked tracking the inaugural 787 flight yesterday. I know you were watching...It made me smile watching the plane take off and land knowing you were viewing from above.

Ralf Kloth

December 9, 2009

Very sad to hear this. Jim's valuable input to the aviation scene will be missed.
With my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Joe Fatta

December 8, 2009

To Jim's Family,

I had the pleasure to work with Jim for many years at Boeing. He was a great guy to be around. Jim was the only Orangeman I knew at Boeing and we had this in common too as I went to high school in Syracuse and knew the SU area. My deepest sympathies.

Alan Jones

December 5, 2009

So Long Jim.
I never met you,but you helped and saved me lots of work writing my Boeing Production lists.
My heartfelt condolences to your wife and family.

Tony Fletcher

December 3, 2009

Bye Jim .
Sorry we never met.Thanks for all the Avaition and SBS-1 information over the last two years - Jim will be sadly missed .
My sincere condolences go to all his family .
Tony Fletcher , Ladysmith.Vancouver Island

Damian C Bracken

November 30, 2009

I was very very sad to hear about Jims untimely death. I never met Jim but i really enjoy his aircraft blog page. I would like to thank him most sincerely for the major effort he put into it. and offer Jims wife Judy and family my sincere condolences and my his soul rest in peace.. Damian Bracken, Kildare Ireland.

November 30, 2009

To all of Jim's family,
Sadly we never knew Jim personally and never had the opportunity to meet. We knew him through his online 'Puget Sound Blog' and the information we exchanged. His assistance will always be gratefully remembered.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
- The guys at Gatwick Aviation Society in the UK.

November 29, 2009

To Judy and Family,please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.I only knew of Jim thru his New PugetSound aviation logs.Everyone says that Jim was very well respected and a great family man.
Once again,my deepest sympathies.
Ray Nicholls,ex PAA London UK.

Lisa Barbarito

November 25, 2009

Judy and family, Steve, Bella and I were very saddened to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. You'll be in our thoughts.

November 25, 2009

Jim, I was very sorry to hear of your passing. I have fond memories of you, Judy, Anne and me talking through the evening on varied topics. I look back on these moments fondly.

Judy, I know your friends and neighbors support you during your time of sorrow.

Rich

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