KONCAK, Lt Col. Tony
(USAF, Ret.)
After battling for years with complications from health issues, Tony Koncak passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2014 at the age of 76.
Born in Dallas, TX, in 1938 to Anton and Rose Koncak, Tony was the oldest of three children. He joined the Air Force after proudly graduating from Texas A&M and became a meteorologist. He soon wed Margaret, his wife of 51 years. There after Tony became an F-4 fighter pilot, flying over 100 combat missions in Vietnam where he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses among other medals and honors. Tony enjoyed multiple hobbies including being a carpenter, a mechanic, private pilot, marksman, and fisherman. He loved cooking, especially smoking meats & barbequing. He was active in the community and involved in several churches over the years, where he was both loved and respected for his generosity and integrity. He lived his life by example and was probably the most selfless man his family and friends have known. Tony was predeceased by his sister, Karen. He is survived by his brother, Erik; adoring wife, Margaret; his two sons, Kevin and Kyle; his daughter-in-law, Amy; and grandson, Cody. Tony's final resting place is Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home Jan. 5, at 11 o'clock in the morning. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers you make a donation in his name to a favorite charity .
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015
(USAF, Ret.)
After battling for years with complications from health issues, Tony Koncak passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2014 at the age of 76.
Born in Dallas, TX, in 1938 to Anton and Rose Koncak, Tony was the oldest of three children. He joined the Air Force after proudly graduating from Texas A&M and became a meteorologist. He soon wed Margaret, his wife of 51 years. There after Tony became an F-4 fighter pilot, flying over 100 combat missions in Vietnam where he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses among other medals and honors. Tony enjoyed multiple hobbies including being a carpenter, a mechanic, private pilot, marksman, and fisherman. He loved cooking, especially smoking meats & barbequing. He was active in the community and involved in several churches over the years, where he was both loved and respected for his generosity and integrity. He lived his life by example and was probably the most selfless man his family and friends have known. Tony was predeceased by his sister, Karen. He is survived by his brother, Erik; adoring wife, Margaret; his two sons, Kevin and Kyle; his daughter-in-law, Amy; and grandson, Cody. Tony's final resting place is Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home Jan. 5, at 11 o'clock in the morning. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers you make a donation in his name to a favorite charity .
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015
KONCAK, Lt Col. Tony
(USAF, Ret.)
After battling for years with complications from health issues, Tony Koncak passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2014 at the age of 76.
Born in Dallas, TX, in 1938 to Anton and Rose Koncak, Tony was the oldest of three children. He joined the Air Force after proudly graduating from Texas A&M and became a meteorologist. He soon wed Margaret, his wife of 51 years. There after Tony became an F-4 fighter pilot, flying over 100 combat missions in Vietnam where he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses among other medals and honors. Tony enjoyed multiple hobbies including being a carpenter, a mechanic, private pilot, marksman, and fisherman. He loved cooking, especially smoking meats & barbequing. He was active in the community and involved in several churches over the years, where he was both loved and respected for his generosity and integrity. He lived his life by example and was probably the most selfless man his family and friends have known. Tony was predeceased by his sister, Karen. He is survived by his brother, Erik; adoring wife, Margaret; his two sons, Kevin and Kyle; his daughter-in-law, Amy; and grandson, Cody. Tony's final resting place is Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home Jan. 5, at 11 o'clock in the morning. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers you make a donation in his name to a favorite charity .
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015
(USAF, Ret.)
After battling for years with complications from health issues, Tony Koncak passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2014 at the age of 76.
Born in Dallas, TX, in 1938 to Anton and Rose Koncak, Tony was the oldest of three children. He joined the Air Force after proudly graduating from Texas A&M and became a meteorologist. He soon wed Margaret, his wife of 51 years. There after Tony became an F-4 fighter pilot, flying over 100 combat missions in Vietnam where he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses among other medals and honors. Tony enjoyed multiple hobbies including being a carpenter, a mechanic, private pilot, marksman, and fisherman. He loved cooking, especially smoking meats & barbequing. He was active in the community and involved in several churches over the years, where he was both loved and respected for his generosity and integrity. He lived his life by example and was probably the most selfless man his family and friends have known. Tony was predeceased by his sister, Karen. He is survived by his brother, Erik; adoring wife, Margaret; his two sons, Kevin and Kyle; his daughter-in-law, Amy; and grandson, Cody. Tony's final resting place is Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home Jan. 5, at 11 o'clock in the morning. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers you make a donation in his name to a favorite charity .
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 4, 2015
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