Polukort, Peter F.

Birth

Peter F. Polukort was born on September 16, 1919, in Nutley, N.J., the son of the late John and Maryjanna (Baron) Polukort. His siblings were:

• Walter Polukort
• John Polukort
• Stefanie Channell.

Military

Peter Polukort was a veteran serving in World War II, in the Pacific, Quadra Lain Islands and the Caroline Islands; he also served as a staff sergeant in charge of 867th Division of Anti-Aircraft Battery.

Occupation

Peter F. Polukort was an electrician for the Watervliet Arsenal, retiring in April 1984.

Marriage & Children

Peter F. Polukort marred Helen Maslowsky who died in 1991. Their children were:

• Peter P. (Karen) Polukort of Knox, N.Y.
• Susan (David) Lofvers of Apopka, Fla. (Altamonte Springs, Fl.)
• Mary Ellen (Michael) Frisbee of Delanson, N.Y.
• Thomas Michael (Alice) Polukort of Schoharie, N.Y.
• Christine (John) Valachovic of Berne, N.Y. (Mariaville, N.Y.)

Death

Peter F. Polukort, 89, died Thursday, May 29, 2009 at Albany Medical Center.

Obituary

Polukort, Peter F.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Monday, June 1, 2009

Deceased Name: Polukort, Peter F.

ALTAMONT Peter F. Polukort, 89, died Thursday, May 29, 2009 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1919, in Nutley, N.J., the son of the late John and Maryjanna (Baron) Polukort. He was a veteran serving in World War II, in the Pacific, Quadra Lain Islands and the Caroline Islands; he also served as a staff sergeant in charge of 867th Division of Anti-Aircraft Battery. He was an electrician for the Watervliet Arsenal, retiring in April 1984. He enjoyed horseshoes, cribbage and pinochle and was a NY Giants fan. He is survived by his children, Peter P. (Karen) Polukort of Knox, N.Y., Susan (David) Lofvers of Apopka, Fla., Mary (Michael) Frisbee of Delanson, N.Y., Thomas (Alice) Polukort of Schoharie, N.Y. and Christine (John) Valachovic of Berne, N.Y.; his grandchildren, Jeffery, Michael and Stephen Lofvers, Jacqueline and Stephanie Polukort, Zachary and Megan Frisbee and Zane, Jake and Luke Valachovic; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Helen Maslowsky who died in 1991; his brothers, Walter and John Polukort and his sister, Stefanie Channell. Calling hours will be on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, N.Y. from 4:30-7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, Berne, N.Y. at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northeastern Regional Food Bank, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY. Those who wish to leave condolences for the Polukort family may do so online at fredendallfuneralhome.com

Edition: Final Edition Page: B6 Copyright, 2009, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

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