Gregory Bochnak

Gregory Bochnak, 78, of Tucson, former longtime resident of Scottsdale, fell asleep in the Lord on August 26, 2018. Gregory was born to George and Mary Papach Bochnak on February 23, 1940 in Scranton, PA and grew up in Bridgeport, CT where he met his beloved wife of 53 years, Lea Ann Beer. Gregory was a lifelong learner who received a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Tri-State University and parlayed that into a forty-five-year career in the helicopter industry. He worked for most of the major industry players including Sikorsky Aircraft and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter focused on hydraulic systems research and development. He was most proud of the work he did in support of Black Hawk and Apache helicopter development. In his later years, he and Lea Ann enjoyed cruising the world exploring historical sites. He is survived by his wife, Lea Ann, daughters Christina Melton and Laura Bochnak, son Mark Bochnak and his partner Richard Bruce, grandchildren Victoria and Gregory Melton and many treasured family and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM with Trisagion starting at 7 PM at Holy Resurrection Antiochian Orthodox Church, 5910 E 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711. An additional visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM with Trisagion starting at 7 PM at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 8202 E Cactus Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the church, followed by a Graveside Service at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. May his memory be eternal!