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LAPUK, Bernard W. Bernard W. Lapuk, 85, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on October 1, 2010. He was the son of the late Isador Lapuk and Sally Baskind Lapuk, brother of Al Garvis. He leaves his beloved wife, Leslie, and a cherished daughter, Michelle Lapuk, of Essex, CT as well as his In-laws, Anne and Leonard Goldman of Bloomfield, CT and a brother-in-law, Robert Goldman and nephew Nathaniel Goldman of Wilmington, DE and many cousins. Bernie graduated Weaver High School in Hartford, CT in 1943 and served as a pilot in World War II. He received a B.S. in Engineering from the Univ. of Miami in 1950 and went on to work as a civil engineer building Military airbases in northern Greenland and Spain. He returned to Hartford and went into business as a builder/developer where he founded the Hartford Property Owners Association. He was a member of Cliffside Country Club in Avon, CT, and a member of Hunters Run in Florida. Donations may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 3, 2010.

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LINDA SILPE

October 9, 2010

Leslie,
Growing up as a neighbor of the Lapuk family in West Hartford, I saw Bernie, in uniform, as bigger than life. Hearty laugh, warm hugs with a twinkle in his eye, I am so sorry that light has dimmed. My condolences to you and Michelle.
Linda Fisher Silpe

October 5, 2010

Leslie, so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. The last few months certainly marks the end of an era with the loss of many fine men of their generation. Thinking of you. Liz Stoner

October 4, 2010

Leslie-Sorry to hear about Bernie.He was a great person and friend whom I shared many enjoyable moments with.Bill Hunter.&Family.

October 4, 2010

Leslie:

We were so sorry to hear about Bernie's passing. Though we have not seen you guys in many years you have our heartfelt loss.

Tom and Suzy Reich

Gert Litsky

October 3, 2010

Dear Leslie:
Sorry to read of the death of your
husband, Bernie.

Gert Litsky (Yetta Simon's sister)

Bert Sillman

October 3, 2010

Bernie and I grew up together on Garfield St;were in the Boy Scouts and Omega Delta and went off to the University of Miami after the war as roommates. We will all miss him.

October 3, 2010

Leslie, We were so sorry to hear about Bernie's death. His personality and sense of humor were bigger then life.
No one could tell a joke like Bernie.
He will remain in our hearts.........
Flora-Lou and Phil Sherman

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