On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Alan John Husak, loving husband of Rosemarie Husak and father of Cyndie Husak, passed away at the age of 72. Alan passed away in the early morning hours at his home in Henderson, NV surrounded by his wife and daughter. It was a peaceful end to a long battle with liver cancer.
Alan was born on October 25th, 1946, in Youngstown Ohio to Raymond and Doris Husak. He received a degree in International Affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Alan’s dream was to become a diplomat and continue the tradition of service to the United States of America, started by his great grandfather. His sense of duty ultimately led him to put those dreams on hold while he served in the Vietnam war. Alan served one tour in Vietnam and completed his service with the rank of First Lieutenant. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republican of Vietnam Campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Service Bars and a special Commemoration from the State of Pennsylvania.
As a private citizen, Alan worked as a business executive for many years and finished his career as President of Tarkett International. He remained an avid student of history his entire life and enjoyed to read and research various subjects of interest in his free time. He also developed a love of travel during his career as an executive. In 2018, Alan and his wife, Rosemarie Husak, retired to Henderson Nevada. They intended to spend time with Alan’s daughter, Cyndie, also a resident of Henderson, while traveling between the Hawaiian Islands and other beloved destinations in Europe and the United States.
Alan is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Rosemarie Husak, his only daughter, Cyndie Husak, as well as his four step-children: James, Rebecca, Melissa and Elizabeth, and their nine grandchildren. He was very pleased to spend time with his brother Warren Husak and his close friend David White in his final months. Alan is remembered fondly as an extremely intelligent, loving, and gentle man. We were privileged to have him in our lives and will hold his memory dear in our hearts.
Alan will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in the coming months. Details regarding the service will be posted here when available.
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