Michael J Kruljac, October 26, 1955 — January 25, 2019

Michael J Kruljac (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PA) October 26, 1955 January 25, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: October 26, 1955

Death date: January 25, 2019

Death place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania(PA), USA

Funeral Home: Walter J Zalewski Funeral Home

Michael J. Kruljac October 26, 1955 – January 25, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Of Pittsburgh PA, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness. Born on October 26, 1955 in Pittsburgh, he was 63. He is survived by his parents, John and Mary Ann Kruljac of Pittsburgh, brother, Dr. Stephen Kruljac (Judy) of McMurray, PA, and Dr. Catherine Quas Kruljac (ex-spouse) of Bend, OR, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and treasured friends.

He was a graduate of North Catholic High School and Duquesne University, where he performed as a member of the Duquesne University Tamburitzans. Michael was a free-spirited person who embraced challenges and adventure. He traveled throughout the country, residing in New York, Los Angeles, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska.

He spent the bulk of his career as a pilot and flight instructor for several private airlines, including, and most recently, the Catalina Flying Boats Air Freight Service. Michael was also a gifted author, writing several short stories and publishing A Day That God Made, a novella centering on his near-fatal crash as a transport pilot in the Alaskan tundra. In addition, he was a talented artist and lover of music—Italian Opera, particularly.

He spoke fluent Italian and dreamed of one day settling in a small mountain village on the east coast of Italy where he maintained a residence. A private Memorial Service and Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 9. Donations can be made to Animal Friends or to The Tamburitzans.

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death notice Michael J Kruljac October 26, 1955 — January 25, 2019

obituary notice Michael J Kruljac October 26, 1955 — January 25, 2019

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