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Oleh Ewstachij Fostiak
November 2nd, 1945 - June 21st, 2025
It is with sad hearts that we announce the departure of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Oleh Fostiak.
11/02/1945 – 6/21/2025
Oleh was born on November 2, 1945, in Weissenberg, Germany. He immigrated with his parents, Wolodymyra and Bohdan Fostiak in 1950 to Ellis Island, New York and the family settledin Chicago in a Ukrainian Community.
He went to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Elementary School, DePaul High School, and graduated from Chicago Technical College with an Electrical Engineering Degree.
In 1967, Oleh went to Officers Training School in Lackland AFB, TX, and in 1969 married his beloved Kathy.
In 1969, Oleh and Kathy transferred to Hanscom Field AFB in Bedford, Mass where he workedfor the Air Force as an Engineer. In 1974, he was transferred to Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, where his first daughter, Tanja Fostiak (Lawson) was born. In 1978, he was transferred to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, where his second daughter, Larissa Fostiak (Allen) was born. In 1980, as a Captain, he left the Air Force and the family moved to Tucson, AZ; he worked as an Electrical Engineer at Hughes/Raytheon until his retirement in 2004.
His retirement included traveling, helping with projects for his daughters, and just having a good and happy life.
After a courageous battle with cancer, Oleh passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Wolodymyra and Bohdan Fostiak. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Kathy, daughters Tanja and Larissa. Grandchildren Tyler, Alyssa, Connor, and Brooklyn, hisbrother, Rusty Fostiak and son in law, Jim Lawson.
Oleh was a loving, very talented husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by all! His quote to all his grandchildren was “Real Men Don’t Need Instructions!” Rest in peace, our dear, sweet Oleh.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10AM at:
St. Melany’s Byzantine Catholic Church
1212 N. Sahuara Ave., Tucson, AZ
Reception following Mass
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Since 1928, Bring's Broadway Chapel has proudly served the diverse needs of families in Tucson and beyond. Our full-service funeral home, recently renovated to provide the latest amenities, offers many options and customizations to ensure a personalized farewell for your loved one. We provide a Tahara room for ritual washing and spaces for incense burning, fostering an environment that respects diverse customs. Bring's specializes in crafting meaningful memorials and life celebrations, tailoring each service to reflect the unique journey of your loved one, including our Veterans....
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