More detail on this person: Lt. Col. John
(Jack) Foster Koshinsky Jr., (Ret.), died Tuesday,
April 17, 2014.
He was born to the late John F. and Helen
Koshinsky March 16, 1936, in Halifax, Vt. Jack
served 26 years in the National Guard and U.S.
Army and was well known as a leader and
Commander to his troops. He served two tours in
Vietnam as a pilot going into battle areas most
would dare to fly recovering fellow soldiers in
the line of duty. Jack was awarded numerous
awards for his bravery and leadership.
Upon retirement from the Army in 1985 as a
lieutenant colonel, Jack worked for Aris
helicopters based out of San Jose, Calif. He
managed his team and was very influential in the
success of the company. He then worked for GE.
Jack then founded the Parragon Group, an aviation
part and supply business serving not only the U.S.
but all over the world. Jack loved people and
never thought twice of extending help in any way.
In 2001, Jack and his wife, Barbara, moved from
Milpitas, Calif., to Navarre and made it their
home. Jack loved living on the water and all the
wonderful people he and Barbara met. Jack served
as President and Secretary of Navarre Towers for
many terms and was well loved by all.
Jack is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; and
four children, John F. Koshinsky III, of San
Diego, Calif.; Deborah Renaldi of Middleboro,
Mass., Jeff Koshinsky of Greenfield, Mass., and
Kevin Koshinsky of Milford, Mass.; and his three
step-children, Darlene Cunliffe, Stephanie Bradley
and Louise Evilsizer. He is also survived by two
sisters, Ginny Kenny and Janice Cutler; two
brothers, Butch and David Tompkins; and many
loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Jack will have a military burial to honor his
service in the United States Army. A life
celebration will be held in Vernon, Vt., with his
im-mediate family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting
everyone take special time out to love each and
every member of their family. We love you Dad- you
are forever in our hearts!
Published in Northwest Florida Daily News on Apr.
25, 2014
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