William John Hojnacki's Obituary
A Joyful Salute to William John Hojnacki
September 24th, 1940 – August 17th, 2025
We celebrate the beautiful life of William John Hojnacki, a man whose upbeat spirit carried from the streets of New York to the breezy shores of Wahiawa, Hawaii. His days were guided by curiosity, loyalty, creativity, and hard work, traits he shared with everyone he met.
Born in New York, William grew up asking questions about how things worked and quickly learned to build answers with his own two hands. Friends recall him tinkering with radios one day and sketching skyline scenes the next, always eager to turn ideas into action.
Throughout his working years, William devoted himself to hands-on pursuits that blended problem-solving with craftsmanship. Whether repairing a neighbor’s engine or drafting clever solutions for household projects, he approached every challenge as an opportunity to learn and to help. Those who collaborated with him remember a patient teacher whose guidance turned obstacles into achievements.
William’s happiest moments were spent on open water, wind in his hair and hand steady on the tiller. Sailing let him blend focus and freedom, and those who joined him on deck say his laugh traveled farther than any signal buoy.
Family meant everything to him, and he especially cherished time with his sister, Judith Fitzgerald. Their bond was rooted in shared jokes, honest advice, and a promise to cheer each other on no matter the distance.
Today we choose smiles over tears as we remember William’s generous heart and adventurous soul. Each story told keeps his spirit in motion, much like the sails he loved to raise toward bright horizons.
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