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John James Bukowski Jr. M.D.

John Bukowski Obituary

JOHN JAMES BUKOWSKI, JR. M.D. was born in Houston December 16, 1924 died July 4, 2004. Dr. Bukowski was a graduate of Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. He was a retired Captain in the U.S. Air force. He had a Private Ophthalmology practice here for many years. Dr. Bukowski was a talented physician and artist. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Bukowski, five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his sister Ruby B. Wolf, sister-in-law Beverly Rae, special niece Beatrice Wisian, old friend Jack Storz and numerous other nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be held at the Abbey Mausoleum at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Doctor's Joan Posey and Garrett Lynch and the staff of the Houston Hospice for there excellent care, and Ed Inderwish and George Rimmey for their loving care during John's illness. Donations may be made to Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe, Houston, Texas 77030 or The SPCA 900 Portway Drive, Houston, Texas 77024.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 8, 2004.

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Jeanette Zey

July 8, 2004

Dr. Bukowski was my ophthamologist for 25 years or so before he retired; he prescribed my first set of glasses when I was five years old. My parents and three siblings were his patients, too, back in the '60s and '70s. Long ago Mom and Dad told a story of his philanthropy: they had a good hunch that Dr. Bukowski gave gifts of eye exams to needy patients. This left a lasting impression on me as a youth--that persons could be philanthropic with their talents and knowledge. Just a few years ago I was lucky enough to visit with Dr. Bukowski briefly and happened to ask him about my parents' perceptions. He rather humbly acknowledged his generosity. I'm so glad he helped me and many others see more clearly--both those things that are visible to the eye and, perhaps more important, those that can only be seen with a caring heart. Sincerely,

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