Celebrating the life of
Henry S. Jakuc
Passed away on February 11, 2010
HENRY STANLEY JAKUC
Mr. Henry Stanley Jakuc Hank, of Savannah, GA, formerly of Clifton Park, NY, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2010. He was born in Queens, NY to the late Anthony and Estelle Jakuc. Mr. Jakuc graduated from St. John Kanty Prep High School in Erie, PA, received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude, from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY, and an M.B.A. from the University of Santa Clara in Santa Clara, CA. He served as an officer in the United States Army. Mr. Jakuc had a 40 year career with General Electric and also served as a consultant for Mobil Oil in Singapore.
Hank is the beloved husband of Michael Ann Murphy Jakuc. Their early years together were spent in Clifton Park, NY where they raised their five children. An overseas assignment in 1992 transferred them to Singapore where they resided for 5 years and were able to travel extensively throughout Southeast Asia. Upon retirement, they settled at The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA, where they traveled, golfed, played bridge, enjoyed wonderful friendships and frequent visits from their children and grandchildren.
Mr. Jakuc was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Jakuc. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Michael Ann Murphy Jakuc; his daughter, Christina Jakuc O'Dell Dee of Charlotte, NC; his son, Peter Jakuc Kathy of St. Louis, MO; his son, Stephen Jakuc Sara of Denver, CO; his son, Kevin Jakuc of Minneapolis, MN; and daughter, Kathryn Jakuc of Minneapolis, MN. Granddaughters Alexanne, Clayton, Whitney O'Dell Charlotte and grandsons Grayson, Trevor, Carson Jakuc St. Louis. He is also survived by a brother, Anthony Jakuc Arlene of Long Island, NY and sister-in-law, Sylvia Jakuc, of Kulpmont, PA.
A memorial mass is planned for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 1:00pm at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 1003 East Victory Drive in Savannah, Georgia, with Father Jeremiah McCarthy officiating. The family will greet friends and family in the Church for one hour preceding the service, beginning at 12:00pm.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the hospice nurses of Odyssey Healthcare who provided great comfort. The family also thanks their many friends at The Landings and across the country for their support and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors are serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.foxandweeks.com.
Michael Ann, Christina, and family- You are all in my thoughts and prayers this week as you face the loss of a husband and father who so loved and valued his family. I know you will find comfort in each other and in the wonderful family memories you have. Love, Karen
- Karen Blanc Smith, Matthews, NC
Dear Michael Ann and Family, We all offer our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Antique Group, Savannah, GA
Kathryn and family, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Sherry Lemmer
- Sherry Lemmer, Minneapolis, MN
Christina and Family, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. The Brennans
- Michael Brennan, Atlanta, GA
Dearest Jakuc family, We have shared one of the most wonderful experiences that anyone can have: grandchildren. We cannot think of a finer, more loving grandfather than Hank Hop. It was always obvious that he dearly loved his girls and that love unites all of us in an eternal connection. You are blessed to have a wonderful, loving family that will keep his memory alive forever in your hearts and the hearts of his precious little ones. Love, Ruth and Denton
- Ruth and Denton O'Dell, Lavonia, GA
Dear Aunt Michael and family We are deeply sorry for your loss.
- Rich and Darlinda Jakuc, Coal Township, PA
To my dear friend Katie and the Jakuc Family, I can not even begin to express my deep sympathies for the loss of of your Dad. I know how close you all are as a family and how heavy your hearts must feel at this time. I hope the love and closeness you all share will help each of you get through. I wish you all the courage, strength and love to always recall the wonderful memories of the years you shared with him . You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Kim
- Kim Schafer, Denver, CO
KJ, You and your family are in our thoughts. Wish we could be there to give you a hug. Much love-Anne & Chris
- Anne & Chris Hill, Edina, MN
Jakuc Family - We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all. Love, KC and Scott
- K.C. Danzansky, Minneapolis, MN
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May cherished memories get you through this very difficult time.
- Sara Lisko, Minneapolis, MN
from the mctigue family:losing someone you love is the hardest time of life.i can honestly feel your pain and grief.i am praying for you all,for the strength to go on.we all have wonderful memories over the years.may god keep you in his care.love kevin and family
- kevin mctigue, ozone park, NY
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Beth DiMarco, Minneapolis, MN
Michael Ann, Christina, and family- You are all in my thoughts and prayers this week as you face the loss of a husband and father who so loved and valued his family. I know you will find comfort in each other and in the wonderful family memories you have. Love, Karen
- Karen Blanc Smith, Matthews, NC
Dear Michael Ann and Family, We all offer our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Antique Group, Savannah, GA
Kathryn and family, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Sherry Lemmer
- Sherry Lemmer, Minneapolis, MN
Christina and Family, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. The Brennans
- Michael Brennan, Atlanta, GA
Dearest Jakuc family, We have shared one of the most wonderful experiences that anyone can have: grandchildren. We cannot think of a finer, more loving grandfather than Hank Hop. It was always obvious that he dearly loved his girls and that love unites all of us in an eternal connection. You are blessed to have a wonderful, loving family that will keep his memory alive forever in your hearts and the hearts of his precious little ones. Love, Ruth and Denton
- Ruth and Denton O'Dell, Lavonia, GA
Dear Aunt Michael and family We are deeply sorry for your loss.
- Rich and Darlinda Jakuc, Coal Township, PA
To my dear friend Katie and the Jakuc Family, I can not even begin to express my deep sympathies for the loss of of your Dad. I know how close you all are as a family and how heavy your hearts must feel at this time. I hope the love and closeness you all share will help each of you get through. I wish you all the courage, strength and love to always recall the wonderful memories of the years you shared with him . You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Kim
- Kim Schafer, Denver, CO
KJ, You and your family are in our thoughts. Wish we could be there to give you a hug. Much love-Anne & Chris
- Anne & Chris Hill, Edina, MN
Jakuc Family - We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all. Love, KC and Scott
- K.C. Danzansky, Minneapolis, MN
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May cherished memories get you through this very difficult time.
- Sara Lisko, Minneapolis, MN
from the mctigue family:losing someone you love is the hardest time of life.i can honestly feel your pain and grief.i am praying for you all,for the strength to go on.we all have wonderful memories over the years.may god keep you in his care.love kevin and family
- kevin mctigue, ozone park, NY
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Beth DiMarco, Minneapolis, MN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
