John R. Terpening

John Russell Terpening AKA: Jack, Jackie, Jake, Ibjack or as he left us as "Smilin Jack". 09/11/1925 - 11/09/2010 John Russell Terpening of Casselberry, Florida passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Fl., with his loved ones and beloved 1963 Stingray at his side. His life began in the Village of Mohawk, New York, the only child to Paul Wallace Terpening and Mary Shields Terpening, on September 12, 1925. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Mohawk and graduated at Mohawk High School. Soon to join the Merchant Marines and followed his dream to fly planes in the U.S. Army Air Corps. While there Jack was co-pilot and navigator on B-29 Flying Fortressed with the 343rd Bomb Squadron, and the 383rd Bomb Wing during WWII and in the Korean War. He was also a B-52 pilot in peacetime and was assigned to the Minute Man missile program the last 15 years of his Air Force career retiring as a Major in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) at Westover AFB, Massachusetts. Jack got his first motorcycle while he was in high school, a big Indian. From there he never looked back. His fascination for engines took off and his love for cars took place. Being a Race Car enthusiast, he and his "Posse" enjoyed driving Race Cars at Atlanta and Charlotte Motor Speedways as well as Daytona Speedway. He also took to Legend Car Racing for a short time at Bithlow Raceway. His true passion was for his 1963 Stingray Corvette that he owned as a "driver" since 1964. Over the years, he restored it and showed it winning numerous national titles and awards, not to mention the Duntov"¦.twice! His three daughters survive him. They are Jill Sinay and husband Dan, of Florida, Toni Long of North Carolina and Jan Terpening and husband Sam Milkes of Pennsylvania. Additionally, four grand children, Tyler Long and wife Misty, Jessica Windsor and Nate and Dylan Milkes. Great grand children, Axyl and Landon Long and Xander Windsor. We love you Dad/PoPo. His wish was to be cremated and his ashes to be scattered over his parents resting place in Mohawk, New York. A portion of his ashes will lie at Arlington National Cemetery with full Military Honors and ultimately they will travel to Ireland for a final resting place"¦. Not before visiting several Irish Pubs along the way. Jack was blessed with an awesome culmination of the most interesting friends and you all know who you are"¦ So, on behalf of Jack, thank you for a wonderful life and friendship beyond words. And when you think of me, smile and tell a good story. Slainte' Smilin' Jack. A celebration of Jack's life will be held locally on December 4, 2010 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. For more information, please contact Jill Sinay @ 407-383-3879. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Hospice of the Comforter 480 W. Central Parkway Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 www.HospiceoftheComforter.org At Jack's request, please make a pledge to: Canine Companions for Independence Southeast Regional Center P.O. Box 547511 Orlando, Florida 32854-7511 www.caninecompanions.org Online condolences may be made at www.DeGusipeFuneralHome.com Arrangements entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory 9001 N. Orlando Ave. Maitland Florida 32751. phone 407-695-2273. www.degusipefuneralhome.com

John R. Terpening

September 12, 1925 - November 9, 2010