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Jaroslav Luchkan 1936 - 1973

Jaroslav Luchkan of 106 Seymour Avenue - 9 Fritz Road, North Colebrook, Connecticut, in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut United States was born on August 11, 1936 at Ukraine to Wolodymir Luchkan and Evdokja Luchkan. He married Valentina Luchkan, and had children Luke Luchkan and Roksolana Luchkan. Jaroslav Luchkan died at age 37 years old on September 22, 1973 in MA, and was buried at St Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery 280 Main St, in South Bound Brook, Somerset County, NJ.
Jaroslav Luchkan
Jerry Luchkan, Slavko Luchkan, Jaroslaw Luchkan, Yaroslav Luchkan , “Vykhor”, Whirlwind
Luchkan Residence 106 Seymour Avenue - 9 Fritz Road, North Colebrook, Connecticut, in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut 06119, United States
August 11, 1936
Ukraine
September 22, 1973
Massachusetts, United States
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  • Introduction

    Jaroslav Luchkan was born on August 11, 1936 in Ukraine. He immigrated to the United States and became a naturalized citizen on March 11, 1955. He attended The University of Connecticut (UCONN) in Mansfield, CT and later worked as an Aeronautical Engineer on the Apollo rocket for United Technologies, NASA. Jaroslav is recognized for his contributions in discovering a flaw in the Apollo rocket's design. See link for full story: He was also part of the Chornomortsy fraternal organization and served in the US Army. He enlisted on October 1, 1958 and was discharged on August 26, 1960.
  • 08/11
    1936

    Birthday

    August 11, 1936
    Birthdate
    Ukraine
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Jaroslaw Luchkan was Ukrainian.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jaroslaw was born in Ukraine and later immigrated to the United States. In the states he lived in Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut. He became a naturalized citizen of the US on March 11, 1955.
  • Early Life & Education

    Jaroslaw was a student at The University of Connecticut (UCONN) in Mansfield, CT.
  • Baptism

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    Unknown
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    He was Christian Orthodox. Jaroslaw is buried at the St Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in Somerset County, New Jersey.
  • Military Service

    Jaroslaw Luchkan served in the US Army. He enlisted on October 1, 1958 and was discharged on August 26, 1960.
  • Professional Career

    Jaroslaw was a Rocket Scientist and Aeronautical Engineer at United Technologies, NASA. He worked on the Apollo (rocket) project. He also served as the National US Head of Ukrainian scouting organization PLAST. He worked on the Apollo rocket as an aeronautical engineer, United Technologies, NASA and was recognized for his contributions in discovering a flaw in the Apollo rocket's design.
  • Personal Life & Family

    He was part of the Chornomortsy fraternal organization.
  • 09/22
    1973

    Death

    September 22, 1973
    Death date
    Accidental crash flying his own plane.
    Cause of death
    Massachusetts United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    St Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery 280 Main St, in South Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey 08880, United States
    Burial location
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14 Memories, Stories & Photos about Jaroslav

Jaroslav Luchkan
Jaroslav Luchkan
Slavko Luchkan
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Jaroslaw Luchkan
Jaroslaw Luchkan
Jaroslaw Luchkan PLAST camp
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Evdokja, Wolodymir, and Jaroslav Luchkan
Evdokja, Wolodymir, and Jaroslav Luchkan
Evdokja, Wolodymir, and Jaroslav Luchkan
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The Luchkan Family
The Luchkan Family
Wolodymir, Valentina, Roksolana, Jaroslav, Sviatoslaw, Evdokja Luchkan (left to right)
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Jaroslav Luchkan Skiing
Jaroslav Luchkan Skiing
Jaroslav Luchkan Skiing
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Wolodymr and Jaroslav Luchkan
Wolodymr and Jaroslav Luchkan
Father and son at PLAST camp
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