Haluska, Frank S.

Birth

Frank S. Haluska was born in East Berne, the son of the late John Haluska and Mary Stemple Haluska. His brothers and sisters were:

• Joseph J. Haluska of Albany (16 NOV 1912 - 28 DEC 1999)
• John Michael Haluska of Milton (Ulster Co.) (29 SEP 1914 - 5 DEC 1996)
• Charles V. Haluska of East Berne, (12 FEB 1919 - 20 JAN 2004) father of Stanley Haluska
• Elsie Megas of Albany (9 AUG 1917 - 30 MAY 1989)
• Martha Garry of Knox
• Helen Crooks (6 MAR 1916 - 28 FEB 1994)
• Dorothy Robinson of Clarksyille (ABT 1927 - 31 MAR 2009)
• Emily Chase of East Berne

Occupation

Upon his discharge, Frank S. Haluska returned to Albany and began a career with the US government at the Watervliet Arsenal as a gauge designer acquiring multiple design patents, until his retirement in 1977. Frank than pursued his second career with his wife. Eleanor as co-owners of Yankee Peddler Antiques in Loudonville, N.Y.

Military

Frank Haluska joined the US Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theatre.

Marriage & Children

Frank S. Haluska married Eleanor. Their children were:

• Mark (Tana) Haluska
• Jill (James) Alund
• Jacqueline Palkovic
• Michael Haluska

Death

Frank S. Haluska, 88, of Loudonville, N.Y., passed away May 11, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital.

Obituary

Haluska, Frank S.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, May 14, 2010

Deceased Name: Haluska, Frank S.

LOUDONVILLE Frank S. Haluska, 88, of Loudonville, N.Y., passed away May 11, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in East Berne, Frank was the son of the late John Haluska and Mary Stemple-Haluska. Frank joined the US Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theatre. Upon his discharge, he returned to Albany and began a career with the US government at the Watervliet Arsenal as a gauge designer acquiring multiple design patents, until his retirement in 1977. Frank than pursued his second career with his wife. Eleanor as co-owners of Yankee Peddler Antiques in Loudonville, N.Y. Frank was also an accomplished craftsman and wood worker. His handmade chess sets and walking sticks will remain family keepsakes. Frank was the beloved husband of his wife, Eleanor, and father of Mark (Tana), Jill (James) Alund, Jacqueline Palkovic and Michael; much loved grandfather of Jimmy, Jane and John Alund and Andrea, Cassandra, and Alex Palkovic. He is also survived by two sisters, Martha Gary and Emily Chase, both of East Berne. He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, John, and Charles; and three sisters, Elsie Megas, Helen Crooks and Dorothy Robinson. Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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