Haluska, Charles V.

Charles Haluska

Birth

Charles V. Haluska was born in Newark, N. J. son of the late John and Mary Stempel Haluska. His brothers and sisters were:

• Joseph Haluska of Albany
• John Haluska of Milton (Ulster Co.)
• Frank Haluska of Loudonville
• Elsie Megas of Albany
• Martha Garry of Knox
• Dorothy Robinson of Clarksyille
• Emily Chase of East Berne
• Helen Crooks

Occupation

Mr. Haluska is a retired building contractor. Charles Haluska moved to E. Berne when he was two years old. He worked on a dairy farm with his father until starting his own business as a self-employed carpenter and contractor, building many homes in the Capital District area. He was a 60-year member of the E. Berne Vol. Fire Co. and served as past chief and fire commissioner. He was a tax collector in the Town of Berne for eight years and served on the town board as councilman.

Marriage & Children

Charlie Haluska and Lois Leggett were married on March 27, 1943 at St. James Church in Delmar, and had their reception at Jack's Oyster House in Albany. Their children are:

• Rev. Stanley Haluska, and his wife, Pat, who live in Birmingham, Alabama
• Ann Resnick, and her husband, Mark, who live in East Berne.

Death

Charles V. Haluska, 84, died peacefully with his family at his side Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital following a long illness.

Obituary

HALUSKA, CHARLES V.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Thursday, January 22, 2004

Deceased Name: HALUSKA, CHARLES V.

ALBANY -- Charles V. Haluska, 84, died peacefully with his family at his side Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Newark, N.J., the son of the late John and Mary Stempel Haluska. Charles moved to E. Berne when he was two years old. He worked on a dairy farm with his father until starting his own business as a self-employed carpenter and contractor, building many homes in the Capital District area. He was a 60-year member of the E. Berne Vol. Fire Co. and served as past chief and fire commissioner. He was a tax collector in the Town of Berne for eight years and served on the town board as councilman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois Leggett Haluska. He is also survived by a son, Stanley Haluska and his wife Pat of Birmingham, Ala.; a daughter, Ann Resnick and her husband Mark of E. Berne; a grandson, Christopher Haluska and his wife Anne of Siler City, N.C.; a brother, Frank Haluska of Loudonville; three sisters, Martha Garry of Knox, Dorothy Robinson of Delmar and Emily Chase of E. Berne; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and John Haluska and two sisters, Elsie Megas and Helen Crooks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Church, Helderberg Trail, Berne. Relatives and friends may call at the church prior to the Mass from 8-10 a.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in the spring. Those who wish may make contributions to the East Berne Fire Co., Box 32, East Berne, NY 12059, the Helderberg Ambulance Squad, Box 54, East Berne, NY 12059 or the National Kidney Foundation, 23 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205.

Edition: THREE STAR Page: B9 Copyright, 2004, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

Additional Media

Haluskas celebrate 60th anniversary

EAST BERNE — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haluska of East Berne will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on March 27, 2003. Charlie and Lois Haluska were married on March 27,1943 at St. James Church in Delmar, and had their reception at Jack's Oyster House in Albany.

Best man was Frank Haluska and maid of honor was Dorothy Robinson.

Mr. Haluska is a retired building contractor and Mrs. Haluska is a homemaker. They have two children — a son, Rev. Stanley Haluska, and his wife, Pat, who live in Birmingham, Alabama, and a daughter, Ann Resnick, and her husband, Mark, who live in East Berne. They also have a grandson, Chris Haluska, and his wife, Ann, who live in Ashville, N.C.

Altamont Enterprise - March 27, 2003

Promoted

Ann Haluska of East Berne has recently been promoted to assistant technician in the general laboratory of the Albany Chapter of the American Red Cross. Her duties include working in comDonents and irradiating blood products. Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haluska of East Berne and a 1979 graduate of Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School. She has been a student at Maria College and will continue there on a part-time basis.

Altamont Enterprise - March 10, 1983

The marriage of Miss Emily Haluska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Haluska and William Chase, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chase, took place Saturday at St. Lucy's Church in Altamont, Rev. Nicholas Fitzgerald officiating.

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Mrs. Orville Crookes, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. She wore at coral faille gown, matching hat;, and carried rose shaded mums. Miss Mary Jane Crookes, Miss Marcia Haluska, nieces of the bride and Miss Mildred Chase, sister of the groom were bridesmaids. All wore matching costumes of blue net, bonnets to match and white mitts. They carried yellow and orchid mums. The groom was attended by his brother, Edward Chase, Jr. Norman Countryman, brother-in-law of the groom; Charles Haluska, brother of the bride and Orville Crookes brother-in-law of the bride, were ushers.

A buffett luncheon, followed by dancing, was served at Rest Seekers Inn, East, Berne, with approximately 80 guests present. After the reception the newlyweds left on a wedding trip. Upon their return they plan to live in Watertown.

Altamont Enterprise - March 10, 1983

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  Haluskas celebrate 60th anniversary - Altamont Enterprise - October 22, 1954

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