Obituary: John C. (Jack) Luckachina

John C. (Jack) Luckachina, 72, of Huntington passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home. He was known as Jack to all that knew him and loved him. He leaves behind his beloved and adored wife of 39 years, Barbara Misencik Luckachina and his adored daughter Claire Peterson. There was nothing in this world that Jack enjoyed more than spending time with his two girls. Jack was a life-long area resident having grown up in Stratford before moving to Huntington 40 years ago.

He was a graduate of Bunnell High School and BEI Engineering Institute and turned his love of engineering to a 30 plus year career as an aerospace engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft where he researched and developed two patents in his name for the company, and beyond at RCM Technologies and Belcan Engineering. As he used to say “An engineer’s mind never stops working”.

Jack enjoyed his muscle cars in his youth and was a great World War II history buff. His idol was none other than General George S. Patton. He enjoyed volunteering at the West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center making new friendships there the last five years of his life.

In addition to his beloved wife Barbara, daughter Claire and son in law Mark of Eaton Rapids, MI. Jack is survived by one brother Alan, and a sister Lois Wynne, both of Ohio, brother and sister in law James and Barbara Misencik of Trumbull, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his father and mother, John and Elizabeth Luckachina.

All services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Jack’s name to the West Haven Veterans Museum, 30 Hood Terrace, West Haven, CT 06516.

The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton has been entrusted with his arrangements. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.