James Joseph "Sam" Bukowski, Sr age 90 passed away Friday, February 4, 2022.  Retired 121 ^st Tactical Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard.  He was a longtime resident of Whitehall and longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Norma Bukowski; children Delores Bukowski, Jim Bukowski Jr., and Mary (Bob) Violi; grandchildren, Ariel Bukowski, Alana (Andrew) Jolliff; great granddaughters, Emilia and Olivia; sisters-in-law, Helen Williams and Hazel Conner; other loving family and friends.  Preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Sharon Bukowski.  Funeral mass Saturday, February 12, 2022, 11:00 AM Holy Spirit Catholic Church 4383 E. Broad St. where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Father William Arnold celebrant. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Arrangements by EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave.