John Sungail

John Sungail (73) of Gainesville, GA

AGCM USN (Ret)

07MAY1952- 29MAY2025

John enjoyed a full life. Born in the Bronx NY and raised in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. He had obtained a private pilot and sail plane license, before settling into a career in the US Navy. Enlisted in DEC1971 and retired in OCT1996. During his Navy career, he observed and forecasted weather around the world. Highlights include Adak, Vietnam, Japan, and several locations stateside. John also instructed weather at the joint school for the USN, USMC and USAF. During the pinnacle of Master Chief Sungail's career, he was selected to the position Command Master Chief of Naval Oceanography Command. John then found a new career at GDOT, teaching, before he finally retired.

And now, John Sungail has been rewarded his greatest achievement of life, he soars with the Angels and Saints among the clouds, he studied for so long and is experiencing fair winds & following seas.

John loved and deeply cared for his family. He was also a devout Roman Catholic. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Cynthia. Also his son, Christopher and daughter-in-law Nancy, granddaughter Jessica. Sister Barbara and brother-in-law Kenneth Baxter. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Russell and Mary Lou Chadwick. Plus numerous extended family members and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Clara Sungail. And his in-laws Ray Walling (Jr) and Elsa Chadwick.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 12noon. Inurnment will follow in the memorial gardens of the church.