Harry Jackubiak, 76, of Seminole, died January 25, 2012, at Bay Pines VA Medical Center. Harry was born in New York, NY, and came to Clearwater in 1969 from Catskill Mountains, NY.
He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. Locally he worked as a Naval Architect and consultant for Irwin & Morgan Yacht. He also worked as a designer for Competition Sails. He was a member of the KWVA, American Legion & VFW. He was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church.
He is survived by three sons: Wayne Jackubiak, Clearwater, FL, Henry Ames, Boston, MA, and Philip Jackubiak, St. Petersburg, FL; and five grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery on Friday February 10, 2012, at 9:15 am.
In Loving Memory of my dad the kindest most giving person in the world. You will be missed so much… I Love You Dad, Your #1 Son. Wayne
With all my love. you taught me so much when you where with us. I love you grandpa. your grandson Joseph
What can you say about someone who has been in your life for more than 35 years? Thank you for all the big, and little, things you have done for me, for your family, for your country. You touched so many lives and you will be missed by so many people. We love you, Christa
Well, I’m talking to you Harry, my old friend. This is my third attempt to post my thoughts, and nothing seems to stick. If you were here, you could help …what’s up??? I’ll miss those trips to car and RV shows, antique shopping, the state fair, and looking for the best box of strawberries. Thank you for a wonderful ride and sharing your time with me. I’ll miss your help with all my projects. Whatever happened to the blackgold crusted ceramic head??? I’m sure you stashed it somewhere. Harry, I’m going to be missing you, dear old friend. Don’t raise hell with the angels. I’ll see you again one day, I love you. Sandy
Harry,
You dear old soul! I miss you miss you miss you. Every Monday you would call to check on me. So now I think of you at least every Monday! You were a delightful, charming and caring man and I’m sad we didn’t get to spend more time together! Until we meet again,
Love Always,
Maureen
I have nothing but good things to say about this man. He was kind, funny, and just pleasant to be around. Im glad i got to meet and spend time with him and Joseph. He’s a good man. You’ve taught everyone so much. Rest in peace.
While doing a slideshow in memory of you, I rummaged through my thoughts over and over about how to bid you farewell and there is just too much to write so I will leave you with the following poem which is one of my favorites. I feel your spiritual presence all around. Love you forever! Paula
The Dead by Billy Collins
The dead are always looking down on us, they say,
while we are putting on our shoes or making a sandwich,
they are looking down through the glass bottom boats of heaven
as they row themselves slowly through eternity.
They watch the tops of our heads moving below on earth,
and when we lie down in a field or on a couch,
drugged perhaps by the hum of a warm afternoon,
they think we are looking back at them,
which makes them lift their oars and fall silent
and wait, like parents, for us to close our eyes.
Harry, Thanks for always beliving in me and being there for me. You’ll never know how much I love you and miss you. You were my mentor and friend and everything. I’ll never forget you!!
Harry, There are so many things I want to say to you it was 17 wonderful years. There was so much laughter and tears shared through the years. You were my best friend, lover and everything to me and no one will ever come close to being what you have been to me and the things we have shared over the years and the things you have taught me. There will never be anyone that could ever replace you!!! I cry tears everyday missing you!!! My life will never be the same without you!! I love you more than you’ll ever know. Sandra
Harry,you will always be in my thoughts, you were always there for my daughter Sandra Barco through everything, you took care of her better then anybody did, she lost the best friend she ever had, things will not be the same, you were closer then your own childeren, I hope sandra gets the things she has coming to her that you gave her, I do know that you wanted her to have those things. Harry you are in better place then we are,you were always my friend, it was nice knowing you. Love Shirley
Harry is a wonderful person. He will always live in my heart! A man of action. Always in motion. A person driven for success. Always a positive force within this universe. A friend to the poor, an example to the rich. Never a dull moment with his enriched spirit! May your soul migrate to the great beyond. God bless you Harry for all the great things you’ve done for humanity. Love to you and your family! Errol Dillon