Tsgt. John Stephen Wasko, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

On the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021, a courageous Vietnam War veteran, John Stephen Wasko, Jr., passed away at his residence. He was 78 years old.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 22, 1942, John was the son of the late John Stephen Wasko, Sr. and Margaret Irene Wasko. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years with the rank of Technical Sergeant. After his time in the military, John’s love and dedication to his country continued as a civilian on Robins Air Force Base where he worked for an additional 20 years as a Computer Analyst. In John’s spare time, he enjoyed umpiring for the little league and local high schools. He also enjoyed coaching youth bowling and going on cruises. John loved spending time with his family and was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents, his brother, Joseph Wasko, preceded John in death.

His memory will forever be treasured by his adoring wife of 27 years, Vickie S. Wasko of Warner Robins; children, Christopher John Wasko (Randi) and Dawn Marie Wasko, all of Pensacola, Florida; and grandchildren, Alex Jordan and Kaiden Bryce Wasko.

A graveside memorial service celebrating John’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Magnolia Park Cemetery with full Military Honors. For friends and family unable to attend, the service will be streamed live via the McCullough Funeral Home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcculloughfuneralhome/live/.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of John Stephen Wasko, Jr. to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Ste. 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.

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