George Jupinko

George Jupinko 97, went home to the Lord on June 7, 2010. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1913 but spent several years of his early life in Eastern Europe before returning to the United States. He was married to his devoted wife Martha, by whom he is survived, on July 27, 1941. George and Martha began residing in Tucson in 1977. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, George Stephan of Arlington, Texas; daughters, Martha Jupinko (Rullo), Denise Jupinko, and Celeste Jupinko, all of Tucson; five grandchildren, Stephan, Marco, Robert, Bryce, and Christina; sons-in-law Ronald Rullo, James Irwin, and Thomas Wooten. George served his country in World War II and afterwards began to work for the Veterans Administration where he achieved the position of Chief Fiscal Officer at the new Altoona, Pennsylvania VA Hospital. He also worked at VA hospitals in western Pennsylvania where he was recognized for over 30 years of dedicated service. George was known as an exceptional golfer and won many tournaments, trophies, and awards over the years (including four holes-in-one). He also was accomplished in other sports, music, business, and mechanics. Throughout his life he was actively involved in church activities as cantor, treasurer, and loyal parishioner. This strong, gentle, kind, wise, generous, loving, devoted family man was beloved by his family and all who made his acquaintance. A huge void has been left in all of our lives but remembering his example as a godly man gives us direction and meaning in our personal lives. Vespers will be held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 8621 N. Maya Court. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2010 at Saint Melany Byzantine Catholic Church, 1212 N. Sahuara Ave., with Military Honors and services to follow at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 East Grant Road. The family wishes to thank the fourth floor ACT nurses, technicians, and doctors at Northwest Medical Center for their compassionate care.