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John Junsch Obituary
1942-2017
John William Junsch, loving husband of Kathleen (Kay) Junsch, passed away in San Francisco on August 4, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of the late Rudolph and Mary Junsch. He attended St. Patrick Elementary School, Brooklyn Prep High School, St. John's University and the University of Vermont.
John entered the U.S. Army in 1965, graduating Army Infantry OCS in 1966 and Army Flight School in 1967. He served as a Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam 1968-1969 and in the Republic of Korea 1971-1972. John retired from active duty with the Vermont Army National Guard in 1996. He worked for Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. as a pilot in the Gulf of Mexico and later as an EMS pilot in California.
John and Kay moved to Pensacola in 2004. John was a member of the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, MOAA, and the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kay, son; Adam (Cara), daughter; Nancy, grandchildren; Jenna and Ciarra Junsch, Cabot, Lincoln, and Parker Maloney, brother; Michael (Adrienne) and cousin; Rick (Stephanie). John will be greatly missed by many friends and relatives.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11am on October 6th at the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Pensacola with inurnment to follow at 12:30pm at Barrancas National Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following at the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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walt viglienzone USCG Ret
September 11, 2022
Kay, each day we continue to miss all the positive aspects John provided us here on earth. I'd forgotten he left us on Coast Guard Day - August 4th - a nice interservice gesture by an Army Combat Vet. Deo Gratias again for sharing John with us in this life. Love and prayers, Walt & Dianne Viglienzone USCG Ret
Robin Wheeler
January 14, 2018
Kay,
We were so sorry to read of John's passing We certainly have fond memories of Fort Rucker with you and the other pilot families
My prayers are with you and Nancy and Adam
walt & Dianne VIGLIENZONE
October 1, 2017
John will be remembered as the Christian example of ..."LOVE ONE ANOTHER.." John 13
We will miss his smile, his sincerety and humor in Kiwanis and Pensacola MOAA.
Drawing on his broad background of military and EMT service, with rotary aircraft,
he displayed a two-handed approach to everything he did.
Confident he is looking down and praying to help us along our way,
we hope more of us follow his quiet example of the Golden Rule.
MJ and Friends
September 26, 2017
As the days and weeks pass and as you return to life's routine,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.Sincere condolences to the family and thank you for your wartime service.GodSpeed.
September 24, 2017
My condolences to John's family. John and I served together in Vietnam. A fine officer, a great pilot and a good friend.
Frank Soares
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LulaD
September 23, 2017
Kay, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. Today and always, may loving memories of John bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Know that your pain does not go unnoticed, God is aware and he cares about you. (Psalm 10:17)
Gresilda Varona
September 23, 2017
My sympathy goes out to your family during this time of grief . May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,79.
M R
September 23, 2017
I extend my deepest sympathies to those who loved and cared for John. "He will also make the way out so that you maybe able to endure it" - 1 Corinthians 10:13
Y S
September 23, 2017
The loss of a love one is difficult. May the memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. The God of all comfort will give you
strength. Philipians 4:13
September 23, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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