More detail on this person: MICHAEL "PETE"
JARINA 1919-2009
Michael Jarina of Bagdad, Florida passed away
Wednesday April 1, at his home surrounded by his
family.
He was born in Stamford, CT on December 2, 1919
to Slovak immigrants John (Johannas) and Suzan
(Zuzanna Babel) Jarina. He graduated Springfield
College of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1942.
Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the
United States Coast Guard. A year later he
transferred to the U. S. Navy so that he could
learn to fly. During a 23 year military career
that spanned three periods of hostilities, he flew
almost every type of aircraft the U. S. Navy had
to offer. He finally settled on helicopters as his
specialty. As promised in the Navy recruiting
posters, he saw the world, including a years stay
in Antarctica. Upon retirement the U. S. Military,
he continued his flying and service to his country
by joining Air America with which he flew for 9
years in Southeast Asia in support of U. S.
Government operations in Laos and Thailand.
With the end of hostilities he retired to Bagdad,
Florida. There was active in Bagdad Volunteer Fire
department, raised a few head of cattle every year
and took care of his trees. He was an avid
athlete, having been named to the All American
Collegiate Soccer team and twice to the All New
England Lacrosse teams during his undergraduate
years. During his military career he was active in
brigade athletics. In retirement he coached the
University of West Florida Soccer Club in the mid
1970's.He is survived by his wife of 64 years,
Dolores Bardol and their five children: Michael
Peter (Terri) Waxhaw, NC; Veronica Glenn of Gulf
Breeze, Deborah Ann (James) Naone of Kapolei,
Hawaii, Mark (Lori), Bagdad, FL; and Stella of
Winter Park, FL; as well as 12 grandchildren and 7
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his parents, one brother and 7 sisters.
Visitation and Rite of Christian Burial will take
place 6:00 PM on April 14, at Lewis Funeral Home
Milton Chapel, followed by interment 11:00 AM on
April 15, 2009 at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to
either the Diocese of Pensacola, Tallahassee Black
Indian Missions, or The Nature Conservatory memo
line tribute gift for Michael
Jarina/Everglades.
From: Pensacola News Journal
Burial information: Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL
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