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John earned certification from the RCA Institute in Electronics Engineering. Always curious, he was well-versed in radio, radar and radiation technologies. His expertise and engineering prowess led to much advancement in modern combat and civilian aircraft. His career in avionics took him world-wide, finally settling in St Augustine in 1968 to raise a family. He retired from Grumman in 1996, infamous for his Tic-Tac box test kit.
John was very social. His communication skill transcended language, familiarity or background. He was a character. His playful demeanor was evident from the moment you met him.
John took up flying and fishing in his adult years and was always eager to spend days out in the air or on the water.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith; his children, Stasia, Richard and Debra; son-in-law, Jamie Bird; grandchildren Jack, Corbin and Griffin; and his sisters Eleanor and Dorothy. A celebration of life will be held in St Augustine, Sunday, Nov. 10; specific location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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Shirley Hallman
November 19, 2013
My heart goes out to Judy,Richard and the rest of the Iwanicki family.Richard and my son grew up together so I had several times to have conversation with John. I did not know him personally but yes on first meeting John,you knew he was a character. Judy, God Bless you and your family and John Rest in Peace.
October 27, 2013
Very sorry to hear about John's passing. Our condolences go out to his family. My many years of working with him were not without a lot of humor. I rather suspect that the Tic-Tac industry will also morn his passing. John always seemed to have an ample supply of them available. Will miss you guy.
Rick Doria
October 24, 2013
I enjoyed working, fishing, drinking and joking with my buddy John. Rest easy, my friend.
Fishing 1996
Rick Doria
October 24, 2013
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Fred Drajna
October 24, 2013
Sorry to hear of John's death, I recall the years we worked together at Grumman and what an interesting character John was.I specifically remember him talking about find a car while he was mowing hie grass. There will never be another John Iwanicki. My condolences to his family.
Dennis Glavin
October 24, 2013
All the best to the Iwanicki family.
Richard Gutkes
October 23, 2013
My condolences to you, Judy, and to your family. John was a big character and he taught me a lot when I started out and what to take, or not take, seriously.
John Dixon
October 23, 2013
I send my deepest condolences to the Iwanicki Family in this time...Having known John my entire life, he was indeed quite the character and very colorful! He was unique in many ways and very talented in what he did throughout his careers in the Marine Corps and engineer at Grumman. RIP, John. You will be missed!
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