Walter Juszkiewicz's Obituary
Walter (Smitty) Juszkiewicz of Tavares, Florida passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice on April 30, 2018 surrounded by loving family.
Smitty was born September 28, 1937 in New York City, N.Y. After completing high school, he joined the Navy and made it his career. He honorably served his country for 24 years. He retired in 1977 as a CWO3. During his Naval career he was a parachute rigger and Jumpmaster until he received his commission at which time they would no longer allow him to jump so he became an Aviation /Ordinance officer. Upon retiring from the Navy, he worked as an aeronautical engineer doing aviation maintenance manuals for government contractors. In 2000 he retired from the Norfolk, Virginia area to Central Florida.
He spent his retirement years boating and fishing on the beautiful Harris chain of lakes, played golf and darts and enjoyed card games with friends. He was also very active at the Golden Triangle Moose Lodge, VFW, Eagles, Amvets and Lake Veterans Club. He loved socializing with friends and just really enjoying life. He worked hard and played hard. He was very happy in his retirement and had many, many wonderful friends. It can always be said that he enjoyed life and as the Frank Sinatra song said “I Did It My Way”. Coincidentally that song was playing on the TV music station as he drew his final breath.
Smitty is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Betty Juszkiewicz, her daughter Maria Merritt (Tommy), her son Billy Portt (Sharon), his son Michael Juszkiewicz (Lori) and his daughters Lisa John (Chuck) and Denise Anderson (Tommy). He was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at the Golden Triangle Moose Lodge, 1901 Titcomb St. Eustis, FL. (352-357-5897) on Friday May 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a short social hour. Interment will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. (must be at cemetery by 1:00.)
All friends are invited to join us on this very special day
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to American Cancer Society or your Favorite Charity. donations to The American Cancer Society may be made by phone at: 1-800-227-2345 or on line at: www.cancer.org/givehope.
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