Captain John A. Bastek USCG Ret.

Birth date: Sep 30, 1946 Death date: Feb 21, 2018

Captain John A. Bastek, USCG Ret. age 71, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born September 30, 1946 in Paterson, New Jersey to Stanley and Eileen (Doran) Bastek. On March 13, 1971 h Read Obituary

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Tom Donlon

389w ago

Just saw report in CG Retiree Newsletter. So sorry; John was a great boss and a better person. Remember fondly our time together in CG Hawaii Legal Office. Rosalie and I send our heartfelt sympathy

Captain James Collin Uscg Ret.

389w ago

Sue, Norma and I send our deepest regrets. It was my honor to serve under John. There was no finer Coast Guard officer or man. The world is a poorer place for his leaving.
Respectfully,
Jim and Norma Collin

Robert E Ward Jr

393w ago

I knew him from the USCGC Duane, I was just a GM3 at the time, I didnt want to go to GM " C "school, but he told me to give it a try and I did, making it through the school. I was a couple years or so later, he pinned my E-6 collar devices on me when I made GM1. He made a significant difference in my life. Fair Winds XO,

Kathy French

393w ago

CAPT Bastek was a wonderful CO (Northland) and loyal friend. When I was a young Coast Guard officer on Northland, he encouraged me to become an attorney and, several years later, I did. I have very fond memories of John- he was a true leader and made a huge difference in the type of officer and lawyer I became. I served 12 years in the Coast Guard and 14 years (as a JAG) in the Army Reserve, and I credit John with setting me on that path. Heartfelt condolences to Sue and his sons and grandchildren.

~Kathy French, Plankowner USCGC Northland, LTC (Ret) USAR

Capt Bob Desh, Uscg (Ret)

398w ago

I just learned of John's passing. He was truly one of the the good guys and I will always cherish our time together at CCGD9. He was a trusted, valued mentor and shipmate!
Livesaver, Guardian, Warrior -- Semper Paratus!
CAPT Bob Desh, USCG (Ret)

Anonymous

398w ago

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399w ago

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John Gaughan

400w ago

Ave atque vale....hail and farewell...
John was a friend and hero to me.
I will miss him as will the world.
May he Rest In Peace
God bless the family
John Gaughan

Dan Mckinley

400w ago

Dear Sue and Family,
Our sincere sympathy on your loss of John. With John, you knew you were in the presence of someone with integrity and optimism. It was an honor to be his classmate, football teammate and friend. May he rest in peace.
Dan and Sandi McKinley

Terry Grindstaff

400w ago

As many of John's classmates have stated, John was a leader and example to us all. I remember John as an affable positive person who always was helpful and supportive. I'll never forget his love of life. I know you will carry on the enthusiasm and love of life that he shared with us all. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Terry Grindstaff

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