Jack Wayne Dupuis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jack Wayne Dupuis, 82, of Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017. Born in Meriden, CT on April 24, 1934 to the late Royal and Dorothy (Crowley) Dupuis, he graduated Glastonbury High School and entered an apprenticeship with Pratt & Whitney. He then enlisted in the Air Force Strategic Air Command. Upon honorable discharge he pursued his career with Pratt & Whitney until his fulfilled retirement 40 years later. Jack was a member of the Road Runners Internationale and had worked at Area 51 during his career providing flight test support for all engines installed in the CIA Skunk Works project A-12 Oxcart and then transferred to San Bernardino to assist in the transitioning of the A-12 Oxcart to the SR71 Blackbird in Ram Jet Technical Development. He then moved to Florida and continued support of flight test programs until his retirement in 1992. Jack was extremely proud of his accomplishments and his loving family. After Retirement, Jack went on to create stunning high-end nautical and aeronautical custom, scale, replica yachts and aircraft for many celebrities and major corporations. His love for the ocean, fishing, and innovative flight technology inspiring many of his pieces. Jack is survived by his three children, Brett H. Dupuis, Danielle D. Benica (Andrew Benica), Royal H. Dupuis (Jody Dupuis) and his three grandchildren Taylor, Holly and Daphne. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 52 years, Rachel, his eldest daughter Monique, his sister Mildred Dupuis Howe and brother George E. Dupuis A service celebrating Jack's life will be held at 7:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2017 at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter, FL 33458. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Hospice of Martin County Florida.

Jack Wayne Dupuis

January 1, 1935 - January 1, 2017