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Anton "Tony" Pustejovsky '59 January 12, 2016 10:38 AM updated: January 12, 2016 10:41 AM
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home obituary
2313 Ave. I
P.O. Box 669
Bay City, Texas 77404
Phone: (979) 245-4613
Anton Adolph Pustejovsky
(April 20, 1937 - January 2, 2016)
Anton A. “Tony” Pustejovsky passed away peacefully in Sargent Beach, Texas on January 2, 2016. He was born on April 20, 1937 in the town of West, Texas to Adolph F. and Christine Mechell Pustejovsky. He attended elementary school in Galveston, Texas; Carthage, Texas; and West, Texas. He graduated from West High School in 1955 where he was a member of the high school band. Tony attended Texas A&M University. He was a member of the Aggie Band and the A&M Corp of Cadets rising to be a Senior Supply Officer in “C” Engineers. After graduating from A&M in 1959 with a BS in Industrial Engineering, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia followed by active duty stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was honorably discharged from active duty in June of 1962 as a First Lieutenant, and from the U.S. Army Reserve in August of 1974.
Tony began his civilian career at Johnson & Johnson in Sherman, followed by Texas Instruments in Richardson, Lasso Western Wear, Inc./Fem-Form in San Antonio, then LTV Corporation in Grand Prairie. He retired from management in the Aerospace-Missiles Division of Lockheed Martin Vought Systems in 1999. Tony received an MS from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1968 and an MBA from University of North Texas in 1976.
Tony’s passion for the coast began in the early 1970s when the family began vacationing in Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula. After retirement Tony moved to Sargent Beach where he became active in the Matagorda County Beach Dune Committee and the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program serving as coordinator for Sargent Beach for over ten years. Tony encouraged his family to participate in the beach cleanups, and the twice a year cleanups became family gatherings with crawfish boils in the spring.
Proud of his Czech heritage, Tony was devoted to fostering its preservation. He was a lifetime member of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), served on the Board of Directors since 1996, as Treasurer since 1998, and on the advisory committee to UNT for the Kostohryz Residency in Czech Music and Culture. He worked with many fine Czech heritage leaders throughout the state, served with friends and colleagues on the Board, and had opportunities to meet dignitaries and ambassadors of the Czech Republic.
Tony was a hard worker his entire life. He was truly a Jack of All Trades, Master of All, engineering and crafting solutions and unique gadgets. He never met a stranger, always introduced himself with an iron grip handshake, touched many lives, and was a great story teller. He had an undying love for Texas A&M; and even though most seasons and coaching regimes tested his patience, he enjoyed the moments he shared with his family and close friends at Aggie football games. He enjoyed fishing, rigging and baiting his girls’ lines and unhooking their fish, sitting on his meditation log by the surf, watching the sunset, and caring for the wildlife, especially the birds, along the island.
Tony was a beloved companion, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his longtime love of 19 years, Carole Patrick; son Mark Pustejovsky and wife Sandie; daughters Karen Klein and husband Bill; Cheryl Pustejovsky; Cindy Belknap and husband John; Amy Rodgers and husband David; grandchildren Lauren, Jennifer, Heather, West, Kimber; great-grandchild Dylan; sister Kay Polansky and husband Al; nephews Gary, Dale, Alan; Carole’s daughters Katherine, Frances, and Camille.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. He will be called at the Campus Aggie Muster on April 21, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program, or to a charity of your choice.
On behalf of the family, thank you for all your prayers and condolences.
Wear your sunscreen. Make sure you spray [insect repellent]. Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Aina i ka Pono. He who, who he.
2313 Ave. I
P.O. Box 669
Bay City, Texas 77404
Phone: (979) 245-4613
Anton Adolph Pustejovsky
(April 20, 1937 - January 2, 2016)
Anton A. “Tony” Pustejovsky passed away peacefully in Sargent Beach, Texas on January 2, 2016. He was born on April 20, 1937 in the town of West, Texas to Adolph F. and Christine Mechell Pustejovsky. He attended elementary school in Galveston, Texas; Carthage, Texas; and West, Texas. He graduated from West High School in 1955 where he was a member of the high school band. Tony attended Texas A&M University. He was a member of the Aggie Band and the A&M Corp of Cadets rising to be a Senior Supply Officer in “C” Engineers. After graduating from A&M in 1959 with a BS in Industrial Engineering, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia followed by active duty stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was honorably discharged from active duty in June of 1962 as a First Lieutenant, and from the U.S. Army Reserve in August of 1974.
Tony began his civilian career at Johnson & Johnson in Sherman, followed by Texas Instruments in Richardson, Lasso Western Wear, Inc./Fem-Form in San Antonio, then LTV Corporation in Grand Prairie. He retired from management in the Aerospace-Missiles Division of Lockheed Martin Vought Systems in 1999. Tony received an MS from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1968 and an MBA from University of North Texas in 1976.
Tony’s passion for the coast began in the early 1970s when the family began vacationing in Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula. After retirement Tony moved to Sargent Beach where he became active in the Matagorda County Beach Dune Committee and the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program serving as coordinator for Sargent Beach for over ten years. Tony encouraged his family to participate in the beach cleanups, and the twice a year cleanups became family gatherings with crawfish boils in the spring.
Proud of his Czech heritage, Tony was devoted to fostering its preservation. He was a lifetime member of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), served on the Board of Directors since 1996, as Treasurer since 1998, and on the advisory committee to UNT for the Kostohryz Residency in Czech Music and Culture. He worked with many fine Czech heritage leaders throughout the state, served with friends and colleagues on the Board, and had opportunities to meet dignitaries and ambassadors of the Czech Republic.
Tony was a hard worker his entire life. He was truly a Jack of All Trades, Master of All, engineering and crafting solutions and unique gadgets. He never met a stranger, always introduced himself with an iron grip handshake, touched many lives, and was a great story teller. He had an undying love for Texas A&M; and even though most seasons and coaching regimes tested his patience, he enjoyed the moments he shared with his family and close friends at Aggie football games. He enjoyed fishing, rigging and baiting his girls’ lines and unhooking their fish, sitting on his meditation log by the surf, watching the sunset, and caring for the wildlife, especially the birds, along the island.
Tony was a beloved companion, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his longtime love of 19 years, Carole Patrick; son Mark Pustejovsky and wife Sandie; daughters Karen Klein and husband Bill; Cheryl Pustejovsky; Cindy Belknap and husband John; Amy Rodgers and husband David; grandchildren Lauren, Jennifer, Heather, West, Kimber; great-grandchild Dylan; sister Kay Polansky and husband Al; nephews Gary, Dale, Alan; Carole’s daughters Katherine, Frances, and Camille.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. He will be called at the Campus Aggie Muster on April 21, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program, or to a charity of your choice.
On behalf of the family, thank you for all your prayers and condolences.
Wear your sunscreen. Make sure you spray [insect repellent]. Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Aina i ka Pono. He who, who he.
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