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THE VETERANS
118 Persons are listed on the memorial who we believe were the members of what has become Post 14 of the PLAV. Please note that were are still looking for information pertaining to the names highlighted in yellow and orange below.
W. OTIS
W. OTIS*
Walter Otis (b. 1893 - d. Jan. 15, 1934) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpts: Syracuse Journal, Jan. 15, 1934 - Walter Otis, 40, butcher, died in Crouse-Irving Hospital Monday morning. He was a veteran of the World War, having been stationed at Camp Dix with Company E. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Theodosia Otis; a daughter, Miss Geraldine Otis; a son, Walter Otis Jr., and two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Zasada and Mrs. Apolonia Obodecka.
Syracuse Journal, Jan. 17, 1934 - Services ... will take place at the home, 301 Greenway av., ... and the Church of the Transfiguration. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
M. KOBOS
Martin Kobos (b. Nov. 11, 1894 - b. Jun. 4, 1953) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service (card available at NYS Archives):
Martin Kobos [first name spelled "Martn"], Army Ser. No. 4,903,595 was inducted (drafted) into the U.S. Army in Syracuse on Sep. 8, 1918. His address was 615 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse at that time. His service record shows that he was born in "Russia" on Nov. 11, 1894. His unit of assignment shows "10 Co CAC C Def of Eastern NY" [likely "10th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Coastal Defense of Eastern New York"] to his discharge on Dec. 9, 1918. He attained the rank of Pvt. and did not serve overseas. His service record shows "none" under "wounds or other injuries" and "0 percent" under service related disability.
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "Martin Kobos, World War I Vet, Succombs," Syracuse Post Standard, June 4, 1953 - Martin Kobos, 207 Marcellus st., a resident of Syracuse 40 years, died yesterday at his home after a brief illness. He was a native of Poland and was employed by Genesee Foundry. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Kobos; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Organski; two sons, Edward and Walter Kobos; two grandchildren; three sisters and a brother in Poland. Mr. Kobos was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, a veteran of World War I, a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 14, Father's Club and St. Stanislaus Society. ... Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. BODNER
John Louis Bodner (b. Jan. 21, 1898 - d. May 18, 1981) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
V. TUCHEWICZ
Victor M. Tuchewicz (b. 1889 - d. Jan. 7, 1936) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "Hold Services for Veteran on Friday," Syracuse Herald, Jan. 8, 1936 - Victor Tuchewicz, 46, of 108 Kane Street, a World War veteran, died in University Hospital Tuesday night. Death was caused by edema of the brain, commonly known as water on the brain. His physician said the ailment may have been caused by a back injury he received during the war. The body was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Sophia Czachowski, 514 Hamilton Street, where funeral services will be conducted Friday. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Surviving besides his sister are three brothers, George Tuchewicz of Syracuse, Walter Tuchewicz of Detroit and Sigmund Tuchewicz of Poland.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
L. DUDA
Louis Duda (b. 1897 - d. Oct. 4, 1932) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Oct. 7, 1932 - Louis Duda, was veteran of the World War ... was buried this morning in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The funeral took place from the home of his wife, Mrs. Mary Duda, 123 Hasbrouck Street. Taps was sounded and a volley was fired over the grave by members of the Jablonowski Post; 14, Polish Legion of the American Army. Members of the post who acted as bearers were Alexander Wirwas, Joseph Zbrawski John Szezepian, Michael Rogus, Walter Lasota and Frank Nowicki.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. SMOROL
John Joseph Smorol (b. Dec. 10, 1897 - d. Mar. 2, 1961) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES, as "Snorel, John Joseph"
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Mar. 3, 1961 - John J. Smorol of 107 Coykendall Ave., an employe of the Halcolmb Division of Crucible Steel Co., died yesterday in the Veterans Administration Hospital. A native of Syracuse, Mr. Smorol was a Navy veteran of World War I. He was a past commander of PLAV Post 14. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of its Holy Name Society and St Joseph's Society. For several years Mr. Smorol was one of two trustees for the Church and one of its most active members. ... Full military rights will be conducted by Post 14, PLAV, in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
M. KRUPKA
Matthew Krupka (b. May 15, 1894 - d. Apr. 17, 1977) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES, as "Krupka, Matusz"
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: ​Syracuse Post-Standard, Apr. 18, 1977 - Mateusz (Matthew) Krupka, 82, of 508 Marquette St., died yesterday at Veteran's Hospital. A native of Poland, Mr. Krupka lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was a retired employe of Crouse-Hinds Co., where he worked for 18 years. He was an Army veteran of World War I and a member of Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 14. Surviving are his wife, the former Sophie Klimik; a son, Robert M.; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Vivian) O'Neill and Mrs. John (Gloria) Kusnierczyk; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services ... in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
S. PODBIELSKI
Stanislaw Podbielski (b. about 1890 - d. May 3, 1959) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, May 5, 1959 - Stanislaw Podbielski of 191 W. 1st St., East Syracuse. Survived by his brother, Walter Podbielski. Internment in St. Mary's.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. WIZA*
John F. Wiza (b. 1896 - d. 1927) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES, as "Krupka, Matusz"
Biographical details:
Also known as John Wise; one of four Wiza/Wise brothers.
Obituary excerpt: "Bridge Kills Trainman on Car" [no citation] - John F. Wiza, 30, 125 Pulawski st., a trainman employed in the Dewitt Yards, died at the City Hospital of Batavia yesterday morning from injuries received when he was knocked from the top of a moving train at Geddes Bridge. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home and at 9 o'clock in the Sacred Heart (Polish) Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Wiza served as a trainman on both freight and passenger trains on the Central Lines. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are his mother, three brothers, Conrad, Frank and Joseph Wiza, and four sisters, Mrs. Victor Pack, Mrs. Albert Lemanche, Miss Anna Wiza, all of Syracuse, and Sister Mary Fridolin, Hoboken, N. J.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
C. BANAK
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
W. MAJEWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
M. USIATYNSKI
Michael F. Usiatynski (b. Jul. 19, 1897 - d. Sep. 29, 1972) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES, as "Usiatynski, Mikolai"
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Sep. 30, 1972 - Michael Usiatynski, 75, of 411 Swansea Ave, died yesterday at the Veteran's Adminstration Hospital. A native of Poland, and a resident of Syracuse for 57 years, he was a veteran of World War 1. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Banas Usiatynski, two daughters, Mrs. Edward Pawlowski and Mrs. Bernard Florczyk, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
K. MACH
Conrad A. Mach, also known as "Mack" (b. Nov. 28, 1898 - d. Mar. 30, 1984) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald Journal, Mar. 31, 1984 - Conrad A. Mack of 136 N. Geddes St. died Friday in a local nursing home. A native of Poland, Mr. Mack lived in Syracuse most of his life.He owned Connie Mack Grill on Geddes Street for 60 years. Mr. Mack was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary School and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He served in World War I and was a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Synakowski and Ursula Tymofy; and a brother, Steve. Services will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
B. LAPKOW
Benjamin Lapkowski (b. unknown - d. unknown)
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
In a Nov. 11, 1930 Syracuse Journal Article, "Whole City Joins Armistice Ceremonies for War Dead," in a section "Memories of France Live Again as Veterans Meet," a photo is shown of "Ben Lapkow" sitting and "Alexander Blazak" standing over a chess board. The article states:
"Twelve years have not faded the memories of the boys who really did things "over there." Scenes like the one above were common at the Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars headquarters today as the members assembled on the twelfth anniversary of Armistice Day and sounded vocal guns of war. Both Lapkow and Blazak were seriously wounded in the conflicts at Chateau-Thierry and Verdun as doughboys in the Fourth Division."
Was the owner of Ben's Tavern, 55 E. Genesee st., in Baldwinsville, NY (Baldwinsville Messenger, Oct. 8, 1940). Wife was Mary Lepkowski. They bought and sold several properties on the East Side of Syracuse as noted in Syracuse papers during the late 1940s and 1950s.
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
P. POSPIECH
Peter Pospiech (b. about 1895 - d. unknown) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Peter Pospiech of No. 317 Sackett St., appeared on the list of those wounded in action in the Dec. 13, 1918 issue of the Syracuse Post-Standard.
According to the 1940 U.S. Census, Pospiech and his wife resided at 137 Lakeview Ave. where they rented. He was 45 years old and his occupation was "fireman" in a steel mill. They had no children. His brother was Felix Pospiech of 214 Sackett St.
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Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. SOBOLEWSKI
Joseph F. Sobolewski (b. 1899 - d. Oct. 5, 1964) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Oct. 6, 1964 - Joseph F. Sobolewski, 65, of1200 W. Genesee St., a widely known Syracuse restaurateur, was pronounced dead last night at St. Joseph's Hospital shortly after suffering a heart attack at his home. Born in Poland, Mr. Sobolewski lived in Syracuse 52 years. He was the owner of the Polish Village Restaurant; 1200 W. Genesee St., for 20 years. Prior to that, he managed the Polish Legion of America Veterans' Post 14, of which he was a founder and current member. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of it's Fathers Club.Mr. Sobolewski, long active in sports circles, sponsored numerous bowling teams and was contributor to local Little League baseball organizations. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Sobolewski; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Walters; two sons; Edward and Joseph Sobolewski; two brothers, Stanley and Karol Sobolewski; four sisters; Mrs. Frank Bognaski, Mrs. Benjamin Alexander, Mrs. Clarence Kopp, all of Syracuse, and Mrs.Frank Reid of Elmira; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be ... in Sacred Heart Church, where the Rev. Msgr Casimir Piejda will celebrate a solemn high Mass of Requiem. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. GETEK
Ignacy Getek (b. unknown - d. Jan. 20, 1969) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
According to his military service record, Ignacy Getik, Army Serial No. 1,927,326, residing at 110 Gale Avenue, Syracuse, NY, was inducted into the U.S. Army on Sep. 29, 1917 at Syracuse, NY. He was born in "Russian Poland" and was 21 and 7/12 years of age upon enlistment. He served in Company E, 310th Infantry Regiment for the duration of his service [78th Division, which went overseas in May of 1918]. He served at the rank of Private. Getek was discharged on March 26, 1918 with a Service Connected Disability at 20%.
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Jan. 22, 1969 - Ignacy Getek, Boston Street, Jan. 20, 1969. Surviving are has wife, Mrs. Frances Getek; a son, Stanley A. Getek; five daughters, Mrs Stanley Lis, Mrs. Emmett Adams, Mrs. Clarence Ayotte, Mrs. Ann Podszebka and Mrs. Richard Coloton; a brother, Stanley Getek; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services ... in Transfiguration Church. Burial Assumption Cemetery.
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Burial: Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
M. JAROSZ
Michael (alsor Mikolaj) Yarosz (b. Mar. 30, 1891 - d. Apr. 17, 1980) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, April 18, 1980 - Services for Michael Yarosz, 89, who died Thursday after a long illness, will be ...at Holy Cross Polish National Church, 450 Wilkinson St.
Yarosz was born in Poland and lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was employed by Crouse-Hinds Co. for 17 years until his retirement in 1957.
He was a communicant of Holy Cross Polish National Church. He fought in World War I and was a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Oper and Mrs. Albert Caiella; a son, John; a stepdaughter, Mrs. John Sztechmiler, nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
WWII Draft Registration card - has place of birth as Strzelce Wielkie, Poland.
Burial: Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Syracuse/Amboy, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. FAZIKAS
Joseph J. Fazekas (b. Mar. 1, 1895 - d. unknown) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
According to his military service record, Joseph J.Fazekas, Army Serial No. 3,599,510, residing at 113 Matty Ave, Syracuse, NY, was inducted into the U.S. Army on Aug. 7, 1918 at Syracuse, NY. He was born in "Austria" on March 1, 1895. He was assigned to the 12th Trench Mortar Battery for the duration of his service [Part of the 12th Division. The Trench Mortar Battery was likely with other divisional artillery units at Camp McClellan, Ala., destined to join the rest of the division at Camp Devens, Mass. In training when armistice was signed; entire division discharged by Jan. 31, 1919]. He served at the rank of Private First Class on Nov. 1, 1918. Fazekas was discharged on Feb. 11, 1919.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. PIOTROWSKI
John S. Piotrowski, Sr. (b. about 1893 - d. Nov. 16, 1968) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Nov 18, 1968 - Services for John S. Piotrowski Sr., 75, of 516 W. Manchester Road, Westvale, who died Saturday at Veterans Administration Hospital, will be at ... Sacred Heart Church, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.Born in Poland, Mr. Piotrowski was a Syracuse resident 58 years. A retired restaurant operator, he was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of its Holy Name Society and St. Stanislaw Society, A veteran of World War I, he organized the American Veterans' Polish Legion Post 14 and the PLAV Drum Corps. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Josephine Piotrowski; three sons, John Jr., Joseph and Walter Piotrowski; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Szymanski; a brother, Zygmund Piotrowski; three sisters, Mrs. Sophie Wieczorek of Liverpool, two sisters in Poland; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. DOBBS
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. KASPER
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. ORGANSKI
Stanley Organski (b. May 15, 1896 - d. Feb. 23, 1970) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Feb. 24, 1970 - Stanley Organski of 840 Park Ave. died yesterday at Community General Hospital after a short illness. Born in Poland, Mr. Organski was a resident of Syracuse for 55 years. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He was formerly employed at the Crucible Steel Co. of America for 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Organski; a daughter, Miss Stella Organski; two sons, Edward and Richard Organski; a brother, Charles Organski; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
A. SKOWRONSKI*
Alexander F. Skowronski (b. Sep. 12, 1894 - d. Apr. 24, 1931) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
W. PIELA
Walter Piela (b. unknown - d. Oct. 28, 1966)
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
According to the 1940 U.S. Census, Walter Piela was the head of a household residing at 503 Wilkinson Ave., where he rented. He was 43 years old. His wife Emily was 41. They were both born in Poland. Also residing with them was their daughter Florence, who was 21 years old and born in NY.
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Oct. 29. 1966 - Walter Piela, 69 of 620 Park Ave., died last night at Veteran's Administration Hospital.
A native of Poland, he was a Syracuse resident 53 years. He was formerly employed by the John Deere Chilled Plow Co. He was a custodian at the YMCA.
He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and an organizer and officer of the St. Louis Society, the St. Louis Club, the Polish Community Home, PLAV Post 14 of which he was a past commander and Council 44 PNA. He was also a World War I veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emily Piela; a son, William of Rochester: five daughters: Mrs. Florence Indyk, Mrs. Sophie Jakubowski. Mrs. Charlotte Przybyl, Mrs. Jane Burcynski and Mrs. Dolores Usiaa [?], [?] great-grandchild; a brother, Karol Piela of Canada; two sisters. Mrs. Mary Hallady of California and Mrs. Amelia Gable of Minnesota; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
M. MICZUN
Nicholas Miczan (b. 1889 - d. 1950) U.S. Army, Co. C, 72nd Engineers
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES, enlisted as "Miklas Miczan"
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "Nicholas Miczan, Veteran of World War I, Dies," Syracuse Herald-Journal, Jan. 26, 1950 - Nicholas Miczan, of 233 Charles av., a veteran of World War I died yesterday in the Veterans' Hospital, Bath, where he had been a patient for the last week.
He entered service and went overseas with Company C, 77th Engineers.
A native of Poland he has been a resident here for 37 years and was an employe of Halcomb Steel Co.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Society, PRCU, the Free Poland Club, and the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Miczan; a son, Joseph; three daughters, daughters, Mrs. Charles [Harriet Victoria] Wilson and Mrs. George [Genevieve] Durisek, both of Syracuse, and Mrs. Paul [Stella Frances] Volcko of Marcellus; and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Glowacki, also of Syracuse.
Military services conducted by Post 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans, will be ... in the home and at 9 A.M. in Sacred Heart Church where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Mnsgr. Casmir Piejda. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion will attend the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
K. KOWALSKI
Casimir M. Kowalski (b. Mar. 21, 1892 - d. Oct. 28, 1966) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Oct. 29, 1966 - Casimir M. Kowalski, 74, died yesterday at Veterans Administration Hospital. Born in Poland, he lived in Ambridge, Pa. before moving to Syracuse 30 years ago. He lived on Wilkinson St. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the cavalry with the Cactus Division of Texas. He was a retired tailor. A communicant of Sacred Heart Church, he was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the Tadeusz Kosciuszko Society Lodge 876, PNA, American Legion Post 41 and the Loyal Order of the Eagles, Lodge 876, in Ambridge, Pa. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Matilda Kowalski; a brother, Stanley Kowalski of Ambridge, and two sisters in Poland. Services will be ... at Sacred Heart Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. SKOWRONSKI
Joseph Skowronski (b. 1897 - d. Sep. 17, 1946) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Sep. 18, 1946 - Last Rites for Joseph Stanski Skowronski, 48, a veteran of WorldWar I and former Syracuse and Montreal baseball player knownas Chick Stanski, will be held Friday. Services will be conducted in ... Sacred Heart Church ..., with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Skowronski died Tuesday at his home, 311 Charles av., Solvay. An employe of the U. S. Hoffman Company, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Skowronski; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Remelski andMrs. Victoria Agosh; a brother, John Skowronski of Tyler, Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. ORZEL
John Orzel (b. Jun. 24, 1895 - d. Aug. 7, 1979) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Aug. 7, 1979 - John Orzel, 84, of 107 Mary St. North Syracuse, died today in the Veterans Administration Hospital. He was retired from the former New York Central Railroad. Born in Poland, Mr. Orzel lived in the Syracuse area 50 years. He served in World War I. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7290, and General Pulaski Post 1650 of the American Legion, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 14, and Polish-American Citizens' Club. He was a communicant of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church of Syracuse. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clara Orzel; a son, Thaddeus of North Syracuse; three daughters, Mrs. Paul Kolakowski of Camillus, Mrs. Michael Begay of Syracuse, and Mrs. Harold Tiner of Liverpool; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Markowski of East Syracuse, and Mrs. Julia Walczyk of Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services will be ... in Transfiguration Church where the pastor, Monsignor John Kociela and the Rev. David Orzel, grandson of Mr. Orzel, will celebrate a mass. Burial will be in the Veterans' Plot of Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
S. SWATSKI
Stanley S. Swatski (b. UNK - d. Mar. 20, 1948) SERVICE COMPONENT IS UNKNOWN
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Mar. 22, 1948 - Stanley S. Swatski of Syracuse and Camillus died in the Bath Veteran's Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Norman Keogh of Camillus; two sons, Stanley and Robert Swatski, both of Camillus; six sisters, Miss Anne Swatski, Mrs. Florence Cacilio and Mrs. Wanda Rutkowski all of Mt. Carmel, Pa., Mrs. Rose Ywdra of Chicago, Miss Genevieve Swatski, of New York City, and Sister M. Honotantia of Passaic, N.J.; two brothers, Joseph and Frederick Swatski, both of Mt. Carmel, Pa. Services will be held ... [in] Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. SIKORSKI
Joseph Sikorski (b. Jan. 12, 1895 - d. Aug. 27, 1979) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. KUZAWINSKI
Joseph Kuzawinski (b. 1895? - d. Oct. 19, 1955) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Oct. 20, 1955 - Joseph Kuzawinski of 429 Tompkins St. died suddenly at his home yesterday. Born in Poland, he had been a resident of Syracuse many years.
Mr. Kuzawinski was a World War I veteran and an active member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14. He also belonged to the St. Louis Society and the Polish Falcons Society. Full military rites will be rendered by the PLAV.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Kuzawinski; one daughter, Miss Lucy Kuzawinski; one son, Joseph Jr. of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Wolnik; two sisters and a brother in Poland, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
P. SOULE
Paul Soule [Duszak] (b. unknown - d. Mar. 20, 1948) U.S. Army (Air Service)
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Mar. 22, 1958 - Mr. Soule was a custodian of the Post Office building until his recent retirement. Born in Poland, he lived in Syracuse for 60 years, formerly residing at 314 Liberty St. An Air Corps veteran of World War I, Mr. Soule was a member of American Legion Post 41, and Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 14. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 8. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Irene Soule; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Sierzputowski; two brothers. Frank of Syracuse and Joseph Duszak of Warners; and grandson, Joseph Sierzputowski of Syracuse.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
W. WIONCEK
Vincent Wioncek (b. May 25, 1897 - d. May 26, 1988) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, May 27, 1988 - Vincent Wioncek, 91, of South Bay Road, Clay, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Poland, Mr. Wioncek lived in Syracuse 75 years. He retired in 1962 after 28 years with the former Easy Washer Co. Mr. Wioncek was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. An Army veteran of World War I, Mr. Wioncek was a member of Post 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Jennie; two sons, Vincent Jr. and Edward, both of North Syracuse; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at ... Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
A. SIKORSKI
Anthony Sikorski (b. Apr. 18, 1894 - d. Aug. 24 1966) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Aug. 25, 1966 - Anthony Sikorski of 111 Wall St. died yesterday at Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Sikorski was born in Poland and lived in Syracuse 50 years. He was a retired employe of the former Sanderson-Halcomb Works, Crucible Steel Co. of America. He was a World War I veteran and served with Battery F of the 137th Field Artillery. He was a member of the Polish Legion, American Veterans Post 14 and the disabled Army Veterans Chapter 8. He was a member of the St. Louis Society, a branch of the Polish National Alliance. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of its Holy Name Society.
Mr. Sikorski is survived by his wife, Mrs. Genevieve Wasielewski Sikorski; a son, Richard Sikorski; two daughters, Sister Mary Norbert and Sister Mary Antonita, both of Buffalo; a brother, Joseph Sikorski of Memphis; four granchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be... in Sacred Heart Church where a solemn high requiem Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: YES - enlisted in Illinois
W. GRYNIEWICZ
Vincent Gryniewicz (b. UNKNOWN - d. Oct. 30, 1956) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "Vincent Gryniewicz Dies; Veteran of World War I,"Syracuse Post-Standard, Oct. 31, 1956 - Vincent Gryniewicz of 1243 W. Belden Ave. died yesterday at the Veterans Hospital after a short illness. Born in Poland, he lived in Syracuse 30 years. Mr. Gryniewicz was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Polish Legion, American Veterans Post 14, and Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 41. He belonged to the St. Cecelia Society and the Holy Name Society. Prior to his illness he was a member and communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Gryniewicz; a daughter, Mrs. John K. Gardner; a son, Chester Gryniewicz; a granddaughter; a brother, Adam Gryniewicz of Toledo Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at ... at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. PLAV Post 14 will act as bearers.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
K. GOSEK
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. ANTCZAK
Joseph Antczak, Sr. (b. Mar. 13, 1888 - b. Nov. 19, 1960) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Nov. 20, 1960 - Joseph Antczak, 72, of 708 Tully St. died yesterday at Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Antczak was retired after 33 years as a moulder at Genesee Foundry. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of PLAV Post, American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine Antczak; a son, Joseph Antczak Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Martin Turinato of Mattydale; a stepson, John Starr of Utica; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Carter Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Polish National Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Amboy.
Burial: Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Syracuse/Amboy, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
M. MAKOWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. FEDOROWICZ
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. BLACK*
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
L. GALUSKI
John W. Galuski (b. July 9, 1899- d. June 13, 1961) U.S. Army
[Note: the "L" on the memorial may be an error; no veteran named Galuski with a first name beginning with "L" could be found]
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, June 14, 1961 - "John W. Galuski, 61, 200 S. Edwards Ave , died yesterday in Veterans Hospital. He was a Syracuse resident 41 years.
Mr. Galuski was a native of Chicopee Falls, Mass. A veteran of World War I, he was active in the PLAV Post 14, and the American Legion, Post 41. He was past commander of the PLAV and past commander of the DAV Chapter and at one time he was department commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart VFW, Post 48.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Blessed Sacrament Church, the St. Louis Society 2517, and the PACC.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Bodner Galuski. one son, John, J. Galuski, Endicott; one daughter. Mrs. Alfonzia Irene Capato of East Syracuse, six grandchildren, three brothers, Joseph, Frank, and Edward Galuski; three sisters Mrs. George S. Presbyla and the Misses Mary and Adelle Galuski, all of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at ... Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in the veterans plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery."
From an article in the Syracuse Post-Standard, Oct. 8, 1946, entitled "Polish Veterans Choose Galuski," "...John Galuski of 214 Arch st. was elected commander of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14, Sunday afternoon at the clubrooms. Galuski, a World War I veteran, enlisted in 1917 at the age of 17 and was wounded while fighting with the Ninth Infantry Second division. He was awarded the order of the purple heart and is a past state commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of New York and a past commander and organizer of the Purple Heart Chapter 89 of Syracuse. He is also a member of Salt City Post 348, VFW, and a member of American Legion Post 41."
Galuski was also listed as "Wounded in Action" in the official regimental history (9th U.S. Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, AEF in the French & German Theater of Operations, 1917-1919, Roll of Honor, Part- 9)
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Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: No; service information on head stone.
A. SKADORWA
Anthony Skadorwa (b. 1896 - d. Oct. 2, 1938) BRANCH OF SERVICE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Died on a Sunday afternoon, Oct. 2, 1938, when the car driven by Anthony Skadorwa, with his wife Wanda, friend Ludwig Grabowski, Sr. and his son Ludwig Grabowski, Jr., was struck by a train - the New York Central Flyer - at Amboy Station Crossing. From a newspaper article "4 Killed as Train Hits Automobile at Amboy," Syracuse Journal, Oct. 3, 1938:
"Mr. and Mrs. Skadorwa leave a daughter, Sophie Skadorwa, 12, while Mrs. Skadorwa also is survived by four brothers, Daniel Bialobrzeski of Syracuse, and Blazej, Stanley and Ognace Bialobrzeski of Poland, and three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Rozanski and Mrs. Boleslaw Ostrowski, both of Syracuse and Miss Josephine Bialobrzeski of Poland.
Skadorwa, a veteran of the World War, and member of Jablonowski Post 14, Polish-American War Veterans and Group 1254, Polish National Alliance, had lived in Syracuse 26 years, while his wife, a member of Group 1254, P.N.A., and the Rosary Society of the Church of the Transfiguration, had lived in Syracuse 17 years."
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. BIENKOWSKI
Janusz Korwin "John" Bienkowski (b. 1891 - d. Nov. 13, 1961) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "J. K. Bienkowski, Retired Officer, Dies in Hospital,"Syracuse Post-Standard, Nov. 14, 1961 - John K. Bienkowski, 70, of 605 Schuyler St. died yesterday in the Veterans Administration Hospital after a five-week illness. A 35-year member of the Syracuse Police Department, he retired five years ago. Mr. Bienkowski was a native of Poland, a veteran of World War I and a member of Post 41, American Legion. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Father's Club. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Jennie Stempinska Bienkowski; two brothers, Louis Bienkowski of Utica and Bogdan Bienkowski of Poland; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held ... in Sacred Heart Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
A. STREP
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
F. EAGELLO
Jagiello, Frank (b. 1896? - d. July 5, 1966) BRANCH OF SERVICE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, July 6, 1966 - Frank Jagiello, 70, of 907 Park Ave. died yesterday after a brief illness at Veteran's Hospital.He was born in Poland, and was a resident of Syracuse 54 years. He was employed by Carrier Corp. until his retirement about 5 years ago. He was a member and communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He was a World War I veteran. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frances Tackney; a son Chester F. Jagiello; a brother Peter Jagiello; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at ... Sacred Heart Church, where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. SERWATKA
Stanley J. Serwatka (b. UNKNOWN - d. May 16, 1966) BRANCH OF SERVICE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, May 18, 1966 - Stanley J. Serwatka of 147 Vann St., died Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of Poland, and resided in the city 50 years. Mr. Serwatka was a communicant of Transfiguration Church, a member of its Holy Name Society, a member of the PACC, the Polish National Alliance, a World War I veteran, and a retired employe of Killian Manufacturing Corp. Surviving are three sons, Edmund of Syracuse, John of Potsdam, M-Sgt Frederick Serwatka of Clark AFB, Philippines; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Rosivach; seven grandchildren.Services will be ... in Transfiguration Church, where a solemn requiem high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Burial: Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. WISNIEWSKI*
Stanislaw Wisniewski (b. 1891 - d. May 5, 1936) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "Legion Men Assist in Wisniewski Rites," Syracuse Herald, May 7, 1936 - Members of Syracuse Post, 41, American Legion, were bearers Thursday at the funeral of Stanley Wisniewski. World War veteran, who died Tuesday at the home of his sister Mrs. Mary Tyszkiewicz, 305 CharlesAvenue, Solvay. Services were conducted from the home of Mrs. Tyszkiewicz and from Sacred Heart Church, where the Rev. Francis Rusin celebrated a high mass of requiem. Military rites were held at the grave In Sacred Heart Cemetery, where Alexander Blazak, American Legion bugler, sounded taps. The bearers were George Wert, William Kane, Stewart Boysen, Henry Hirsh, Charles Russell and Alvin Duffy.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
F. LESICKI
Frank Lesicki (b. Aug. 22, 1902 - d. 25 Dec. 1984) USMC
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES, as "Lisicki, Frank
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Dec. 27, 1984 - Services for Frank Lesicki, 82, of 1711 W. Onondaga St., ... will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
A native of the Bronx [differs from the the 1940 U.S. Census which states that he was born in Poland], Mr. Lesicki lived in Syracuse 74 years. He retired in 1967 as a sergeant after 42 years in the Syracuse Police Department.
Mr. Lesicki was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, a member of the Retired Police Benevolent Association and a life member of the Liverpool Rod and Gun Club.
Mr. Lesnicki served in the Marine Corps in World War I and was a member of Gen. Pulaski American Legion Post and Stanley Pennock Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Louise Walts; two sisters, Sophie Pdich [last name spellings from this family in Onondaga County vary: Pedzik, Pedzich, Pedzick, Pedzich, and Pendzik] and Lucille Mahunik, both of Syracuse; a brother, Stanley Lesic of Galeville; and several nieces and nephews.
According to the 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Frank Lesicki, 37, was born in Poland. He was employed as a Syracuse Police Officer and resided at 1062 W. Genesee St. with his wife Louise. According to the book Syracuse Police by Daniel F. Walsh, Thomas L. Derby, and Russell W. Gates (2011), Sgt. Frank Lesicki was appointed to the police department in 1927. "As a Marine he served on the President's yacht and as part of the Honor Guards for the Secretary of the Navy."
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
REMICKIE*
Remikie, FIRST NAME UNKNOWN (b. 1895 - d. 1926) BRANCH OF SERVICE UNKOWN
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
L. WLODARSKI
Leon Wlodarski (b. 1891 - d. 1940) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
A. WOJCIKOWSKI
Anthony Wojcikowski (b. Mar. 17, 1894 - d. Jan. 15, 1971) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Jan. 16, 1971 - Anthony Wojcikowski, 78, of 1122 W. Belden Ave., died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Poland. He had resided in Syracuse 50 years. He was employed by the Syracuse Casting Co. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and its Holy Name Society and St. Stanislaw Society. He was a World War I veteran and a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14. He also was a member of the Fathers' Club. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Wojcikowski; a son, Paul Wojcikowski; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Bordynski; a brother, Vincent Wojcikowski; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at... Bordynski Funeral Home... and in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. SITNIK
Stanislaw Sitnik (b. 1892 - d. Mar. 9, 1944) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO, enlisted in Pennsylvania.
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, March 10, 1944 - Stanley [Stanislaw] Sitnik passed away at his home... . He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Sophia Sitnik, daughter Miss Bertha [Bronislawa] Sitnik of Syracuse, and two sons, Pfc. Thaddeus Sitnik in England, and Pfc. Mack [Mieczislaw, also known as "Matt"] Sitnik of Muroe Calif [assigned to the 14th Armored Division at the time]. He was also survived by two brothers, Anthony and Frank Sitnik of Syracuse, and two sisters, Mrs. Teofila Milewski and Mr. Josephine Luty of Poland. He was a member of Polish Legion American Veterans. His funeral took place from his home at 607 Richmond Avenue and at Sacred Heart Church. Burial took place in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
According to the 1930 U.S. Census, Stanley Sitnik, his wife Sofie and their three children resided at 607 Richmond Avenue, in a home that they owned. He was 37 years old, and born about 1893 in Poland. He was identified in the census as a veteran of the "World War." He arrived in the U.S. from Poland in 1913 and became a naturalized citizen. His occupation was "Coremaker" in an Iron Foundry. His wife, Sophie Sitnik, was 32 years old. Their children were sons Tadeusz, 7 and Mieczislaw, 6 and daughter Bronislawa, 3.
Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919 show that Stanislaw Sitnik, born about 1891 in "Russia-Poland" and residing in Nanticoke, Luzerne, Pennsylvania during the period of 1934-1948 had served in the Army during 1917-1918.
Based on information provided by his son, Matt Sitnik (a member of PLAV, Post 14 and World War II veteran), Stanislaw Sitnik listed Suwalki, Poland as his place of birth. Stanislaw's discharge document lists "Maćkowa Ruda" which is a village about 20 km east of Suwalki and about 25 km west of the border with Lithuania in Podlaskie Voivodeship.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. SZELIGA
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. ZEBROWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. KALISZCZAK
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME.
A. BAKER
Anthony Frank Baker (Mierzyjewski) (b. Apr. 15, 1898 - d. Jun. 4, 1971) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, June 5, 1971 - Anthony F. Baker [Mierzyjewski] of 119 Fenton Street died yesterday [June 4] at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Watervliet, he was a Syracuse resident 70 years. Mr. Baker retired in 1968 from Crouse-Hinds Co. after 44 years as a core maker. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, a veteran of World War I and a member of PLAV Post 14. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Baker; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Fuller, and Mrs. Gilson Gardener; a sister, Mrs. Celia Kiljeske; a brother, Lawrence baker, and six grandchildren. ...Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. SMILGIN*
John H. Smilgin (1894-1931) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Dec. 29, 1931- John Smilgin, 37, of 139 Pulaski Street, disabled World War veteran and Supreme Court attendant, died this morning of illness contracted while overseas with Company C, 61st Infantry, of the Fifth Division.
The veteran was stricken at the Court House Thursday and was taken home by James Putfett, another attendant.
He rallied but suffered a relapse this morning and died shortly after 11 o'clock.
Mr. Smilgin was sent to the U. S. Naval Hospital at Washington last spring by officials of the veterans bureau and on June 16 was operated on. He returned to his home July 11 and since that time has been at the Court House for duty each day.
While serving in the Argonne drive he was gassed. He was given treatment in France and again when he returned to this country. He complained of a stomach disorder a year ago and his case was referred to the veterans bureau.
The Fifth Division with which he served suffered heavy losses in the Argonne drive and Mr. Smilgin was one of the few Onondaga County survivors of that division.
While at the Naval Hospital Mr. Smilgin was visited by President and Mrs. Hoover.
After the operation he was rated as totally disabled and has been receiving full compensation since that time. He was appointed a court attendant and Polish interpreter five years ago.
Mr. Smilgin was born in Poland and brought to this country when he was 11 years of age by his father, Peter Smilgin. He is survived by his father and wife, Mrs. Frances Smilgin and three children, John, Mary Frances and Lorraine Jane Smilgin.
He was a member of the American Legion, the Falcon Club, Polish American Citizens Club and the Sacred Heart Club.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
S. WIECZOREK
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
C. KOLAKOWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
A. NOWIS
Anthony C. Nowis (b. 1897 - d. 1939) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Tuesday, June 6, 1939 - Funeral services were held ... for Anthony Nowis, 44, of 722 Park Avenue, World War Veteran. Rites were conuducted ... at the grave in Sacred Heart Cemetery by the Rev. Francis Rusin. Members Of Jablonowski Post 14 Polish-American Legion also conducted services. ...Mr. Nowis was a private with Company M, 135th Infantry in the World War. He had been an employee of Sanderson Brothers plant of the Crucible steel Company for several years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Nowis; three brothers, Chester Nowis of Cheektowaga and two in Poland; a stepdaughter, Miss Sophia Kaziak, and two stepsons, Matthew and Casimir Kaziak.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
L. ZADROGA
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
A. BLASZCZAK
Alexander W. Blazak (b. 1897 - d. 1939) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald Journal, May 31, 1985 - Alexander W. (Blaszczak) Blazak, 85, of 209 Paul Ave. died Thursday at Veterans Administration Medical Center.
A native of Poland, Mr. Blazak lived in Syracuse 72 years. He was a self-employed typewriter repairman and had also been employed with L.C. Smith Co.
Mr. Blazak was a veteran of World War I and received a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in action in Aisne-Marne, France. In World War II he was a staff sergeant involved with training soldiers in the Army Reserve. Mr. Blazak was one of the organizers and former commanders of Post 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans, and a former national zone commander of the PLAV. He was a life member and a former post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of Chapter 8, Disabled American Veterans, and American Legion Posts 41 and 1276.
Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Lukaszewicz of Mattydale and Constance Moore of Sarasota, Fla.; a son, Gene of Eastwood; a brother, Walter of Poland; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
... Burial will be in the veterans' section of Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. DOMBROWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. KALDO*
Joseph W. Kaldo (b. about 1890 - d. 1931) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO - enlisted in Michigan
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Joseph W. Kaldo was a World War I veteran, enlisted in Michigan and served at the rank of Corporal in the 39th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Division.
The inscription on his stone is difficult to make out, but shows the year of death as 1931.
He was the son of Joseph and Mary Kaldowski, later known as "Kaldo," and his siblings were Marvin, George, and Louise.
According to the 1905 New York State Census, Joseph is shown as residing at 221 Lakeview Avenue in Syracuse. He was 15 years old, born in the U.S. in about 1890, and was working as a "Day Laborer." He resided with his mother Mary, who by this time already appeared to ber a widow, listed as "Mary Kaldowska," who was the head of the household, 39 years of age [born about 1866] and listed "Germany" as her place of birth. Her occupation was "Housework." Also residing there were his two brothers: Norbert [later going by Marvin], 17 years old, born in Germany about 1888, working as a "Moulder," and George, 14 years old, born in the U.S. in about 1891, working as a "Tailor."
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
A. LATOCHA
Alexander Latocha, Jr. (b. 1896 - d. May 22, 1972) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, May 24, 1972 - Andrew Lotacha, 482 Hickok Ave ... Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Victoria Latocha, three sisters. Mrs. Anna Pawlowski, Mrs. Frank Nowicki, and Mrs. Bruce Szloseka; a brother Louis Latocha, and several nieces and
nephews. Services ... in Transfiguration Church. Military burial Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
A. DERZENSKI
Alexander Derdzenski (b. 1895 - d. Sep. 27, 1951) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Sep. 28, 1951- Alexander Derdzenski, 55, of 514 S. Edwards Ave., died suddenly at his home after a short illness. A native of Poland, Mr. Derdzenski had been a Syracuse resident for 24 years. He was a communicant of Transfiguration Church, a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14; Polish National Alliance, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 8, and a charter member of Chapter 89, Military Order of the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline [Apolonia] Derdzenski; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Wysokowski, one granddaughter, Linda Wysokowski, all of Syracuse; and one sister, Mrs. Alex Warsiewicz of Auburn. Funeral services will be conducted ... in Transfiguration Church. Full military rites for for the veteran of World War I will be conducted by the Polish Legion of American Veterans jointly with the Women's Auxiliary of Post 14. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
F. PRUSINOWSKI
Frank J. Prusinowski (b. Oct. 20, 1893 - d. Apr. 1, 1970) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Apr. 3, 1970 - Frank J. Prusinowski, 1032 W. Genesee St. April 1, 1970. Survived by his wife, Bertha Prusinowski; one daughter, Mrs. DeVere Wilbur; three sons, Frank E., Hendryk C. and Ronald Prusinowski: 12 grandchildren; four stepsons, William Simms; Cornell Raymond and Charles Simcuski; one sister in Poland. Services will be held ... in Sacred Heart Church. Military rites will be conducted at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. SOLTIS*
John Soltis (b. 1893 - d. 1931) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. LATOCHA
Jacob F. Latocha (b. Jul. 23, 1895 - d. Apr. 1, 1965) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
C. DARGINSKI
Chester Dardzinski (b. UNK - d. Sep. 17, 1966) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Sep. 19, 1966 - Services for Chester Dardzinski of 412 Wilkinson St., who died Saturday at Community-General Hospital will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A native of Poland, Mr. Dardzinski was a retired employee of the Syracuse foundry, Inc. He lived in Syracuse 55 years. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of its Holy Name Society. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sophia Dardzinski; one daughter, Miss Jane Wiesia Dardzinski of Syracuse, one Bother, Mieczyslaw Dardzinski of Poland.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
S. SELENGOWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
L. RYPSKI
Louis G. Rypski (b. Apr. 7, 1897 - d. Oct. 16, 1959) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald Journal, Oct. 17,1959 - Louis G. Rypski of 200 Sackett St., owner of the Empire Beverage Co., died in the Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital last night. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Rypski was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Polish National Alliance. He was a life resident of Syracuse. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Rypski; a daughter, Miss Louise M. Ripske; a sister, Mrs. John Krasucki. Services will be conducted ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
P. MAHUNIK
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. KRZYWICKI
Stanley T. Krzywicki (b. 1896 - d. Jul. 3, 1974) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: "Dr. Stanley Krzywicki Dies: Practiced 51 Years," Syracuse Post Standard, July 4, 1974 - Dr. Stanley T. Krzywicki, 78, of 103 Marian Drive, a longtime Syracuse physician, died yesterday morning at Community-General Hospital after a short illness.
A native of Buffalo, Dr. Krzywicki lived in Syracuse 53 years and had practiced medicine until his retirement two years ago.
Dr, Krzywicki was a member of the American Medical Association, the Academy of Medicine, the New York State Medical Society and the Onondaga County Medical Society.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and was on the courtesy staff of Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital and Community-General Hospital. He served on the advisory board to Dr. Herman Weiskotten when the latter was Commissioner of Health for the county and also on the board of directors of the Onondaga County Health Association.
Dr. Krzywicki was also a member of many Polish American fraternal organizations.
He was an Army veteran of World War I, a member of American Legion Post 41, Polish American Legion Post 14 and was a delegate to the International Falcon Convention in Poland in 1929. The same year he was granted a private audience with Pope Pius XI.
Dr. Krzywicki was a member of the park planning commission.
He was an honorary member of the Orchard Lake Seminary and the Paderewski choir.
Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Fabisiak; a nephew, Norbert E. Faltyn of Howlett Hill;, three grandnieces and a grandnephew; a sister, Mrs. Melanie Faltyn of Howlett Hill.
Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bordynski Funeral Home and at 9:15 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Msgr. Adolph A. Kantor officiating.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home, 1105 W. Genesee St. Contributions may be made to the Heart Association or for cancer research, the Boys Club of Svracuse, or the Polish American Legion.
Pall bearers will be Dr. Walter J. Wawro, Dr. Sigmund Chrabasz, Dr. Kenneth McDermott, Dr. Roy Moore, Dr. Leon Chadwick, Dr. John J. Duggan, John L. Butz and Alfred R. Tyminski, as well as 16 honorary pall bearers.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
S. KUSNIERCZYK
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
B. JERRY
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
F. WOLPINK
Felix Wolpink (b. Oct. 4, 1895 - d. Oct. 5, 1966) U.S. Army, Co. F, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Oct. 7, 1966 - Felix Wolpink of 111 Craton St., Oct. 5, 1966. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stella Ptak Wolpink; a son, Edward J. Wolpink: a daughter, Mrs. Vincent Czerniewski: eight grandchildren; a brother and two sisters of Poland. Funeral services Saturday 8:45 at Labacz Funeral Home, Teall Ave. and 9 a.m. In Transfiguration Church. Military burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Burial: Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
W. JAGIELSKI*
Walter Jagielski (b. unknown - d. 1935) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. WYGONOWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
S. HUDAK
Stephen Hudak (b. Aug. 5, 1894 - d. Feb. 29, 1964) U.S. Army, Co. B, 502nd Engineer Bn.
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Mar. 2, 1964 - Stephen A. Hudak, 69, of 849 Emerson Ave., died Saturday at his home after a long illness. Mr. Hudak, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., was a retired employe of the Oswego County Department of Public Works. He was a World War I veteran and communicant of St. Brigid's Church. He had resided in Syracuse for the past year. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Paine Hudak; a brother, Andrew Hudak, and a sister Mrs. Mary Bouchard, both of Syracuse. Services will be at... the family home 849 Emerson Ave., and... in St. Brigid's Church where a requiem Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.
Burial: St. Agnes Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. MORASKO
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
C. JACKONSKI
Chester Jackonski (b. May 23, 1896 - d. Aug. 2, 1966) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Aug. 4, 1966 - Chester DziekonskiJackonski, 149 Verda Ave. North Syracuse, died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. Born in Plymouth, Pa., he resided in Syracuse since early childhood. He was a former employe of Superior Beverage Co. He was a Veteran of World War I, he served from 1915 to 1926 in the Atlantic Fleet.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Clara Dziekonski; a brother John Jackonski; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Nieto, Mrs. William Chojnwski and Miss Genevieve Jackonski, all of Syracuse; one niece and one nephew.
Services will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be at the soldiers plot in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
W. BRUZDZINSKI*
Walter J. Bruzdzinski (b. Apr. 30, 1896 - d. Aug. 6, 1933) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: : "Crash Kills Syracusan ... Walter J. Bruzdzinski, of Furniture Firm, Hit on Running Board," uncited newspaper clipping (the date of the article is likely Aug. 7, 1933, given that Walter Bruzdzinski's date of death is Aug. 6, 1933) - ... dead ... was Walter J. Bruzdzinski, 37, also known as Walter J. Brisk of 809 Onondaga Avenue.
He was the president and secretary of the Giminski Furniture Company, Inc., 1411 West Genesee Street. Mr. Bruzdzinski was killed instantly at Peterboro Street and Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, when he was struck by an automobile while riding on the running board of another car.
The accident occured at 12 o'clock in the morning, about an hour after Mr. Bruzdzinski, his wife, their two children, and Mrs. Andrew [cannot make out last name] left Syracuse to visit Utica. The car broke down a mile east of Canastota and Mr. Bruzdzinski hailed a west-bound car to go into Canastota for assistance.
He stepped on the left running board of an automobile driven by Gordon H. Kenyon of Boonville. A car driven by Alexander T[cannot make out last name] of 584 Conklin Avenue, Syracuse sideswiped the Kenyon car at the street intersection in Canastota.
...
Mr. Bruzdzinski was born in Syracuse and attended the public and parochial schools here.
He was for a number of years the head of a textbook company in Syracuse. Ten years ago, he entered business with John Giminski.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Francis Bruzdzinski; two sons, Walter J. Jr. and Richard Bruzdzinski; his father, Frank Bruzdzunski; three brothers, Stanley, Chester and Frank Bruzdzinski, and sister, Mrs. Sophie [last name begins with a Z, but I cannot make it out], all of Syracuse.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
W. SMITH
Wallace John Smith (b. Jan. 18, 1893 - d. Apr. 29, 1971)
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
F. NOWICKI
Frank Nowicki (b. Mar. 24, 1896 - d. Mar. 30, 1984) Branch of service unknown.
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal , Mar. 31,1984 - Frank P. Nowicki, 88, of 1810 W. Genesee St. died Friday at his home.
A native of Poland. Mr. Nowicki lived in Syracuse for 68 years. He was a part-owner of Greenway Brewing Co. and was owner for 30 years of the Spot Grill on Wolf Street.
Mr. Nowicki was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, a member of its Holy Name Society, and president for 43 years of its Fathers Club. He was past commander of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, and a founder of West Side Branch of the Boys' Club and Polish American Citizens Club.
He is survived by his wife, the former Antionette Latocha; a son, James P.; three brothers, Joseph, John and Vincent all of Poland; two sisters, Margaret Adasza and Catherine Gromna, both of Poland; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 8:15 a.m. Monday at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home and 8:45 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
G. PETRUSKA*
Gedeon Petruska (b. 1888 - d. 1935) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
According to the 1920 U.S. Census, Gideon Petruska was 32 years old, born about 1888 in "Russia Poland." He was listed as a "Roomer" residing at Rigel Street in Syracuse, NY. He immigrated to to the U.S. in 1908 and was an alien. His occupation was "Molder [sic]" in an Iron Foundry. A Mar. 22, 1924 article in the Syracuse Herald, "88 Applicants, 12 of Them Veterans Become Citizens," listed Gedeon Petruska, of 1402 Burnet Avenue as one of those becoming a citizen. His nation of origin is shown as Russia.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
A. KRAKUSZESKI
Alexander Krakuszeski (b. Apr. 14, 1894 - d. May 18, 1978) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, May 20, 1978 - Services for Alexander Krakuszeski, 84, of 4342 Millwood Circle, Liverpool, who died ... at Community General Hospital after a long illness, will be ... in Sacred Heart Church ... Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
He was born in Poland, and lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Mr. Krakuszeski was a retired employe of Halcomb Steel Co. He was a past president of the Polish- American Citizens Club, and was one of founders of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Drum and Bugle Corps.
He was also a member of the St. Louis Society. Polish National Alliance.
Surviving are his wife, Helen [nee Podolak]; a daughter, Dorothy; a son, Theodore A.; a brother in Poland; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. TAKACS
Joseph John Takacs (b. unknown - d. unknown) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Joseph John Takacsh, Service No. 103-43-82, Enrolled at Navy Recruiting Station, Syracuse, NY on May 15, 1918, at the age of 18 years, 3 month. Rate Seaman 2nd Class. Home address listed as 216 Lakeview Ave, Syracuse, NY. Discharged on February 18, 1919 at Pelham Bay Park, NY at the rate of Seaman 2nd Class.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
C. JOHNSON*
Charles A. Johnson (b. 1891 - d. 1927) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. POPLAWSKI
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
V. WALASIEWICZ*
Victor W. Walasiewicz (b. 1895 - d. 1934) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. YARRO*
John Yarro (b. 1886 - d. Mar. 30, 1934) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service card at NYS Archives: YES
​According to his military service records, John Yarro was inducted into the Army at "LB3" in Syracuse, New York, on July 3, 1917. He was 29 years old and assigned Serial No. 3,203,317. At the time of his enlistment, he resided at 625 W. Fayette Street in Syracuse. He lists "Russia" as his place of birth. His units of assignment were: Company F, 348th Infantry Regiment to July 30, 1918; 153rd Depot Brigade to discharge. He served at the rank of Private and was not overseas. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 23, 1918.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: "John Yarro Rites Set for Tomorrow," Syracuse Herald Sunday Morning, Apr. 1, 1934 - The funeral of John Tarro, who died Friday in Onondaga County Sanatorium, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:45 o'clock from the John Giminski funeral home. Services will be celebrated at 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Yarro succumbed after a long illness. Surviving is a brother, Vincent, who lives in Michigan.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. WISOWATY
FULL NAME UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
A. RENCKOSKI
Adam R. Renckoski (b. Nov. 1, 1893 - d. Sep. 16, 1977) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: "Adam R. Renckoski; barber shop owner," Syracuse Herald-Journal, Sep. 17, 1977 - Adam R. Renckoski, 84, of 804 Spencer St. died yesterday at home.
A widely known barber, Mr. Renckoski had run a barber shop on Richmond Avenue more than 50 years, retiring in 1970. Mr. Renckoski, a native of Poland, had lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was a World War I Army veteran, serving in France.
He was a member and a past commander of Post 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans; Pulaski Post 1650, American Legion, and chapter 8, Disabled Army Veterans.
Mr. Renckoski was an organizer and member of the Polish Falcons, and a past president of the Free Poland Club. He also was a member of the St. Louis Club and vice president of the Father's Club when he died.
Surviving are his wife, Jean, and a sister, Mrs. Lottie Adamski of Poland. Services will be in ... Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the veterans' plot of Sacred Heart Cemetery, with full military honors by the Pulaski American Legion Post.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
P. ZAWIATOWSKI
Peter Zawistowski (b. Jul. 23, 1893 - d. Jul. 28, 1964) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO (enlisted in New Jersey)
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, July 30, 1964 - Peter Zawistowski of 420 Bryant Ave. ... survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Gdaniec Zawistowski; two sons, Robert of Syracuse, Ervin of Camillus; five grandchildren; one sister in Poland. He was a veteran of World War I.
Members of Holy Name society, of which he was a member, will recite the Rosary, Thursday at 8 P.M. at the home. Funeral services ... at the home ... and ... Sacred Heart Church. Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. KOSTER
Joseph Kostyra (b. Feb. 21, 1892 - d. 1948) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
W. ZALEWSKI
Walter F. Zalewski ( b. 1899 - d. UNKOWN) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
According to enlistment records, Walter F. Zalewski, enlisted in the regular Army at Fort Slocum, NY on May 4, 1917 at the age of 18 4/12 years. His Army Service No. was 651,744 and address upon enlistment was 565 Richmond Avenue, Syracuse, NY. He was assigned to Company I of the 22nd Infantry Regiment to discharge. He attaned the rank of Private 1st Class on Nov. 10, 1917; Corporal on Jun. 6, 1918; and Sergeant on Nov. 1, 1918. He did not serve overseas and was discharged on June 12, 1919.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
A. RUTKOWSKI
Adam J. Rutkowski (b. Sep. 1, 1894 - d. June 11, 1977) Branch of service unknown.
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-American, June 12, 1977 - Adam J. Rutkowski, 82, of 108 Milton Ave., died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Rutkowski; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Kotlarz of Solvay and Mrs. Phyllis Westcott of Lakeland; two sons, Donald and Richard, both of Solvay; five grandchildren; two brothers, John and Walter of Syracuse, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Caza.
Services will be Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Bordynski Funeral Home, and at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. LEWANDOWSKI*
John S. Lewandowski (b. 1897 - d. Feb. 16, 1943) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, February 18, 1943 - Funeral services for John Lewandowski, 47, ... 613 Marcellus Street, were conducted at ... Sacred Heart Church by the Rev. Joseph Kowalczyk. Bearers were Walter Roznowski, Joseph Warzecha, Martin Czachowski, Andrew Tedyk and Henry and John Lewandowski. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
A. MOLISKI
Andrew Moliski (b. UNKNOWN - d. UNKNOWN) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Andrew Moliski, Army Service No. 1,084,783, residing at RFD 3, East Syracuse, NY, enlisted in the Regular Army at Fort Thomas, KY on Dec. 4, 1917. He was born in Syracuse, NY and was "21 10/12" years upon enlistment. He was assigned to the "Aviation Sec[tion] Sig C [Signal Corps] at Kelly Field, Texas to his discharge. He attained the rank of Private 1st Class on Jan. 15, 1918. He did not serve overseas and was discharged on Apr. 15, 1918.
Andrew's younger brother, John E. Moliski, also enlisted in the Regular Army (see below)
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
W. JANOWSKI
Walter Janowski (b. Nov. 1, 1896 - d. May 20, 1971) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service (card available at NYS Archives):
Walter Janowski, Army Ser. No. 3,725,358, was inducted (drafted) into the U.S. Army in Syracuse on July 23, 1918. His address was 203 Oswego St. in Syracuse at that time. His service record shows that he was born in "Russia" on Nov 1, 1894. His units of assignment were 152nd Depot Brigade to Aug. 9, 1918; Company K, 350th Infantry Regiment [88th Division] to his discharge on June 19, 1919. He attained the rank of Pvt. and served overseas from Aug. 13, 1918 to June 13, 1919. His service record shows "none" under "wounds or other injuries" and "0 percent" under service related disability.
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: "Walter Janowski Dies at Hospital," Syracuse Post-Standard, July 21, 1971 - Walter Janowski, 76, of 701 Otisco St., died yesterday at Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. A native of Poland, Mr. Janowski lived in Syracuse about 60 years. He was the proprietor of Walt and Jane's Restaurant about 20 years. He was a member of the Transfiguration Church, a charter member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14, the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 8, and the St. Louis Society. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane Janowski; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Podolak, Mrs. James Landers and Mrs. Raymond Oleynik; a son, Frederick Janowski; 19 grandchildren; five, great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Antoinette Maunswiecz; a brother in Poland, and several nieces and nephews. Services ...in Transfiguration Church, where the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John A, Kociela will celebrate a Mass.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. BURZYNSKI
John Burzynski (b. 1896 - d. May 7, 1973) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, May 8, 1973 - Services for John Burzynski, 76, of 708 State Fair Blvd., who died yesterday at his home, will be ... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Born in Poland, Mr. Burzynski lived 46 years in Lakeland. He was a retired employe of Crucible Steel Co.
Mr. Burzynski was a communicant of Sacred HearChurch and a member of St. Cecelia Society, Polish Roman Catholic Union and Free Poland Club. He also was a member of Modern Woodmen of America and the Steelworkers Union, (AFL-CIO).
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Julia P. Burzynski; a brother, Stanley Burzynski of Bydgoszcz, Poland, and several nieces and nephews.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
B. WASZKIEWICZ
Boleslaw Waszkiewicz (b. Jul. 31, 1895 - d. Jan. 22, 1956) U.S. Army, Co. G, 112th Infantry, 28th Div.
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details:
Was an inmate at Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane at Beacon, N.Y. at the time of his death. He had been an inmate there since 1939, after he confessed to Police that he had murdered three members of his family in their Solvay, N.Y. home: his wife Sabina, 42, and sons, Leonard, 9, and Chester, 17. A daughter, Helen, who was 19 at the time, and another son, Henry, then 14, survived (Syracuse Post-Standard, Jan. 23, 1956).
Burial: Old Saint Joachim's Cemetery, Beacon, N.Y.
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. MOLISKI
John E. Moliski (b. unknown - d. unknown) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
John E. Moliski enlisted in the Regular Army (Army Service No. 1,265,259) at about the same time as his brother Andrew. John enlisted at Fort Slocum, NY on Dec. 29, 1917, at the age of "20 8/12 years". He was also born in Syracuse, NY and resided at RFD 3, East Syracuse, NY. He was assigned to "5 Co MM Regt Sig C [Signal Corps?]" to his discharge. He attained the rank of Corporal on Nov. 26, 1918 and served overseas from Mar. 22, 1918 to July 5, 1919 and was discharged on July 8, 1919.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
Find A Grave Memorial: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
J. KUKOWSKI
Joseph A. Kukowski (b. about 1887 - d. Nov. 24, 1948) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Joseph A. Kukowski, Army Service No. 1,025,887, resided at 909 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY when he enlisted in the Regular Army at Fort Slocum, N.Y. on May 10, 1917. His place of birth is listed as Vilna [sic], Russia [ethnic Polish, formerly Poland] and his age at the time of enlistment was "30 2/12 years." His unit of assignment was Co K, 34th Infantry Regiment [7th Infantry Division]. He attained the rank of "Mechanic" on June 18, 1918. He served overseas from Aug. 18, 1918 to June 19, 1919 and was honorably discharged on June 25, 1919.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Friday, Nov. 26, 1948 - Joseph Kukowski, 60, Wednesday evening in the Veterans hospital, Batavia, after a short illness. A resident of Syracuse for 44 years, he was a member of St. Louis' society, Polish Falcons club, and Post 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans. He was an honorary member of Post 124, Polish Army Veterans.
Military rites will be held by Post 14, PLAV. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Raymond Bordynski funeral home and at ... Sacred Heart church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Charles, a nephew and three nieces.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
A. PETKOWSKI
Alexander Petkowski (b. July 10, 1892 - d. Feb. 22, 1934) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Was inducted into the U.S. Army in Syracuse, NY on May 23, 1918 under the name "Petkowski, Alex." Army Service No. was 2,422,142, and he resided at 950 Geddes St., Syracuse, NY. Listed "Wies Tawck Russia" as place of birth and date of birth as July 10, 1892. Units of assignments were: 153 Depot Brigade to Sep. 9, 1918; Co I 135th Infantry Regiment to Nov. 16, 1918; Co E 329th Infantry Regiment [83rd Infantry Division] to discharge. He served at the rank of Private, was overseas from Oct. 26, 1918 to Jan. 31, 1919 and was discharged on Feb. 13, 1919.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Feb. 26, 1934 - Alexander Petkowski, who died Thursday in Crouse-Irving Hospital, will be buried tomorrow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The funeral will be at 8:30 A. M. from the chapel of John Giminski, funeral director, and there will be services in Sacred Heart Church a half hour later. No survivors of Mr. Petkowski have been found.
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Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
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F. RADZISZEWSKI
Frank Radziszewski (b. Mar. 4, 1899 - d. Apr. 28, 1967) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Apr. 29, 1967 - Frank Radziszewski, 69 of 1815 W. Genesee St., died Thursday at Veterans Administration Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Poland, he was a Syracuse resident about 60 years.
A World War I Army and Navy veteran, he was a member of Tipperary Hill Post, American Legion. Mr. Radziszewski was a retired machinist.
Surviving are a son, John Radziszewski of Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Zincovitch of Albany, Mrs. Victoria Laskowski and Mrs. Virginia Reiss; five brothers, Stanley Reed of Herkimer, Edward Reed and Philip Radziseski, both of Hamilton, Edwin Radziseski of East Syracuse and Joseph Radzieseski of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be a... in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES - marker shows the following:
FRANK F RADZISZESKE
NEW YORK
PVT BTRY B 49 ARTY CAC
WORLD WAR I
MARCH 4 1899 APRIL 28 1967
J. LESNIAK
John Lesniak (b. 1897 - d. Apr. 26, 1939) U.S. Navy
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Apr. 26, 1939 - John Lesniak, 44, of Lakeland, retired bus driver, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday at his home. He had been in poor health for five years. Mr. Lesniak was stricken at about 8:30 A. M. while sitting alone in the kitchen of his home. He was found shortly afterward by John Krupa, a boarder, who called the sheriff's office. Coroner H. Ernest Gak said that death apparently was due to heart attack. Mr. Lesniak was formerly a bus driver for the New York State Railways. He at one time served an enlistment in the Navy, being stationed at Lock Island, R. I. He was a member of Jablonowski Post, Polish American Legion. Surviving are his, wife, Mrs. Catherine Lesniak; a daughter, Miss Virginia Lesniak; four sisters, Mrs. John Marlona of Syracuse, Mrs. Raymond Gadry of East Taunton, Mass, and Mrs. Treffley Moquin and Miss Rose Lesniak of Taunton, Mass.
Article excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Saturday, Apr. 29, 1939 - Military rites were conducted Saturday morning for John Lesniak of Lakeland, retired bus driver, who died suddenly Wednesday at his home. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 8:30 A.M. and in Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock, when a requiem mass celebrated by the Rev. Francis Cyman.
Active bearers, all members of St. Stephen's Society were William Kozci, Stanley Pendzich, John Galuska, Anthony Nowis, Frank Nowicki and Michael Usiatynski.
Commander John M. Dobby of Jablonowski Post 14, Polish- American Legion, was in charge of the military services. Paul Mahunik was chaplain.
The firing squad included Alexander W. Blazak, Walter Piela, Adam Renckowski, Joseph Sobolewski, Joseph Kurzawinski and Anthony Zaskewicz.
Edward Glaczuk, Marion and Cazmir Paulicki, Michael Ronacki, John Piotrowski, Jr., and Edward Sobolewski formed the color guard. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
J. BURAWSKI*
Jozef Burawski (b. Apr. 1, 1889 - d. Mar. 11, 1926) Branch of service unknown.
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt: NONE FOUND AT THIS TIME
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: Headstone reads "WETERAN SWIATOWEJ WOJNY," translated from Polish as "Veteran of the World War."
J. ULATOWSKI
John Ulatowski (b. UNKNOWN - d. Dec. 12, 1949) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Dec. 13, 1949 - John Ulatowski, 104 Richfield Blvd., died yesterday morning after a brief illness. A native of Syracuse, he was employed as a foreman and inspector at Easy Washer Co.
He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Post 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Ulatowski; two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held a ... in Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Soldier's plot, Sacred Heart cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
A. WYRWAS
Alexander P. Wirwas (b. unknown - d. Feb. 27, 1968) U.S. Army, Co. F, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Mar. 3, 1968 - Alexander P. Wirwas of 218 Arch St., a native of Poland,
died Tuesday in Veterans Administration Hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Wirwas was a retired employe of the U.S. Hoffman Machinery Corp. He was a disabled World War I veteran, having served with Company F, Ninth Infantry. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster.
He was an organizer of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 14, and the Polish-American Citizens Club. He was former president of the board of directors of the PLAV.
He was a member of General Pulaski Post 1650, American Legion, and the Polish National Alliance of the U.S.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna Wysocki Wirwas; two daughters, Mrs. Matthew Pietroski and Mrs. John Zych; a son, Alexander Wirwas Jr. of Inglewood, Calif. ; a sister, Mrs Alexandra Barzydlo of Poland; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews in Poland.
Services will be... in Transfiguration Church where a solemn high requiem Mass will be celebrated. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
J. DOLINSKI*
John Edward Dolinski (b. 1895 - d. Aug. 3, 1926) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
According to his military service record, John E. Dolinski, Army Serial No. 1,927,484, residing at 310 First St, Solvay, NY, was inducted into the U.S. Army on Sep. 27, 1917 at Syracuse, NY. He was born in Camillus, NY and was 22- 8/12 years of age at the time of induction. He served in Company G, 310th Infantry Regiment to Nov. 16, 1917; 157th Depot Brigade to Sep. 26, 1918; Provisional & Replacement Regiment at Camp Gordon, GA to Oct. 15, 1918; "Oct Aut Repl Draft" to Nov. 14, 1918; Company I, 161st Infantry Regiment to Nov. 28, 1918; Depot Service Company 40, Camp Merritt NJ to discharge. He served at the rank of Sergeant on Jan. 1, 1918; was reduced to the rank of Private on Feb. 17, 1918; promoted to Private First Class on June 11, 1918; reduced again to Private on January 10, 1919. Dolinski served overseas from Oct. 27, 1918 to July 19, 1919 and was discharged on July 26, 1919.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Article "Solvay Soldier Fails to Come Up After Dive: John E. Dolinski Drowns at Bathing Beach Near Maryland Army Post," published in the Syracuse Herald, Aug. 6, 1926 -
The body of Private John E. Dolinski, 31, of Camp Holabird, a native of Solvay, who drowned Tuesday at Riverview Park, a bathing resort near the army post will arrive here and be taken to the Solvay home today. First news of the tragedy reached here late yesterday in a brief dispatch to Miss Agnes Weselle, an employe of E. W. Edwards & Son store and a niece of Private Dolinski.
"Regret to inform you," the message read, "that Private John Edward Dolinski drowned about 4:30, August 3."
A more complete dispatch received last night related that Private Dolinski drowned while swimming at Shore 18, near Riverview Park, Sergt. Dewey W. Smith, also of Camp Holabird, who had accompanied Dolinski on the bathing trip, told authorities the victim dove from a spring board and failed to come to the surface.
Recover Body
Smith, after waiting a few moments thinking Dolinskl might, have been swimming under water, went in after Dolinski and after several attempts finally grabbed the body and brought it to shore.
Police were summoned and a patrol ambulance rushed Dolinski to Baltimore City Hospital where physicians pronounced him dead. A verdict of accidental drowning was given and arrangement made to ship the body to Syracuse. The body arrived here at 11:40 o'clock this morning.
A veteran in the World War, Private Dolinski returned to Solvay after service Overseas and later obtained employment With a firm in Cleveland. He re-enlisted in that city several months ago and was sent to Camp Holabird.
Funeral Rites Tomorrow
Funeral services, in charge of John Giminski, undertaker, will take place at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home of Dolinski's sister, Mrs. Florence Wesolowski, 215 Alice Avenue. Solvay, and at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart (Polish) Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
Surviving besides Mrs. Wesolowski are another sister. Mrs. Anna Nieznalski: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dolinski; and two brothers, Walter and Felix Dolinski, all of Solvay.
Burial: Sacred Heart cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
S. VLEKLINSKI*
Steve Vleklinski (b. 1893 - d. Dec. 6, 1932) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald, Dec. 7, 1932 - Stephen Wieklinski, 38, of 448 Wilkinson Street, veteran of the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne in the World War, and an employe of Swift & Company, packers, for several years, died yesterday morning in Onondaga County Sanatorium.
Mr. Wieklinski, who was gassed and wounded in the Meuse-Argonne, collapsed while at work three weeks ago. He was taken to Onondaga General Hospital in an ambulance from that institution, was removed to the sanatorium.
During the World War, Mr. Wieklinski was a member of the Seventh Regiment, Company C, Third Division. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Felicia Wieklinski; two sons, John and Chester Wieklinski, and a daughter Miss Blanche Wieklinski.
The funeral will take place Friday morning at a time to be set later.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
L. KORZENIEWSKI
Louis Korszeniewski, Sr. (b. unknown - d. Jan. 1949) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: YES
Biographical details:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Jan. 14, 1949 - Services for Louis Korszeniewski, Sr., of 103 Craton st. will be conducted at the home ... and ... in the Church of the Transfiguration. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery. Mr. Korszeniewski was a molder [sic] at New Process Gear Corp. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Post 14, PLAV, and the Polish-American Citizens club. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Maslowski Korszeniewski; a daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Ivanchak; for sons, Stanley, Joseph, Edward and Louis Jr.; his mother Mrs. Stanley Korszeniewski of Poland; a sister and a brother in Poland and another sister, Mrs. Stanley Karpinski.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
F. MAJEWSKI
Frank Majewski (b. May 20, 1891 - d. Aug. 23, 1968) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service Card at NYS Archives: NO
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Post-Standard, Aug. 27,1968 - Frank Majewski Sr. (Malbowski) of 1319 Burnet Ave. died August 23, 1968 at Veterans Administration Hospital.
Surviving are four daughters. Mrs. Arthur Stasko, Miss Ann Majewski, Mrs. Henry Kopytek and Mrs. Edwin Kausciak; three sons, Peter, Joseph and Frank Majewski Jr. and eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, services ... Transfiguration Church. Military services
at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Gedds, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
AL RUTKOWSKI
Alexander Rutkowski (b. Jan. 1, 1891 - d. Dec. 12, 1954) U.S. Army
WWI Military Service (card available at NYS Archives):
Alexander Rutkowski, Army Ser. No. 1,927,379 was inducted into the U.S. Army in Syracuse on Sep. 29, 1917. His address was 303 Lakeview Ave. at that time. His service record shows that he was born in "Suwalki, Poland" and was 28-8/12 years of age. His units of assignment were 157th Depot Brigade to Aug. 25, 1918; Co. E, 161st Infantry Regiment [41st Division] to his discharge on May 14, 1919. He attained the rank of Pvt. 1st Class on Dec. 16, 1918. He served overseas from Aug 31, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919. His service record shows "none" under "wounds or other injuries" and "0 percent" under service related disability.
Biographical details or obituary excerpt:
Obituary excerpt: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Dec. 14, 1954 - Alexander Rutkowski, 727 Schuyler Street ... Survived by his wife Josephine Rutkowski and four cousins, John, Walter and Adam Rutkowski and Mrs. Alderic [Al] Caza. Funeral services will be conducted ... in the Sacred Heart Cemetery where the P.L.A.V. Post 14 and Ladies Auxiliary will conduct full military rites.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Syracuse/Geddes, NY
Veterans Grave Marker: YES
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