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Charles D. Pytko
1918 - 2014 PITTSFIELD Charles D. Pytko, longtime resident of 145 Cromwell Ave., passed away peacefully on Friday, his 96th birthday, at Rosewood Assisted Living Facility. Born in Cheshire, Feb. 28, 1918, the son of Polish immigrants, Stanislaw and Tekla Sitnik Pytko, he moved to Pittsfield as a child and attended the local schools. He was a 1936 graduate of Pittsfield High School, where he was a tri-sport athlete, playing basketball, baseball, and football. A WWII veteran, Mr. Pytko was a sergeant in the Army from 1941 until 1945, serving as one of the airplane mechanics who were known as the "Fly Boys". Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Pytko went to work for General Electric as an assembler in the tank shop in the Power Transformer Division. He was employed there for over 40 years, retiring in the 1980's. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, he was a longtime parishioner of the former Holy Family Church until its closing. He was a longtime member of the Polish Falcons Club and the General Electric Quarter Century and Pensioners' Club. For many years, he was a beekeeper and made his own honey. He enjoyed dancing, especially the polka. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox, and was an avid organic vegetable gardener. He and his wife, the former Isabel Germanowski, were married on June 28, 1947. She died June 17, 1993. He is survived by his son, Daniel Pytko and his husband, Leonard Yon, of Pittsfield; two daughters, Barbara Pytko-Drumm of Pittsfield and Jane Pytko and her partner, David Fish, of Washington, Mass., and two grandsons, Baron Drumm of New York City, and Zaviere Drumm of Stockbridge. He was predeceased by another son, Frederick Pytko, who died in 1976, and by his longtime companion and dancing partner, Ruth Ann Bombardier, who died Oct. 27, 2013. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Charles D. Pytko will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 1 p.m., at the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 with Msgr. Michael Shershanovich, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Cheshire Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will precede the service, from 11 to 1:00 p.m. A reception following the service will be held at the Berkshire Hills Country Club. If friends desire, donations in his memory may be made to HospiceCare in The Berkshires in care of the funeral home. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
-Shannon Ramos
March 7, 2014
HEARTFELT SYMPOTHY... AS CHILDREN WE HAD THE BEST TIMES WITH YOUR FAMILY THEY ARE SADLY MISSED
CYNTHIA TAGINSKI DIPIERRO
March 7, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family..I will always have fond memories of Uncle Charlie..May he R.I.P.
Diane Mickle
March 7, 2014
Dear Dan and Leonard,
Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you,
Diane and John Valenti
March 5, 2014
Dear Jane, Dan, Leonard and family of Charlie:
My sister, brother, and I were sad to learn the news about the passing of your father. He was a wonderful friend and warm companion to my mother Ruth Bombardier. They had so much in common - loved to dance and attend beehive meetings and GE gatherings. May he rest in peace - Susan Burdick, Sheryl Arico, and Douglas Bombardier
March 4, 2014
Dear Jane and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Nothing can ever prepare you for the loss of a parent.
Love to all,
Marcia and Ed Ethier
March 4, 2014
Dear Jane and family,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs,
Tricia McCarron
March 3, 2014
Dan & Leonard, We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Ann & Paul
March 3, 2014
Jane
I am so sorry to hear your Dad has passed away. He had a long life and may the good memories help you through this difficult time
Linda Rathbun
Linda Rathbun
March 2, 2014
Dan, my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Father.
Tommy Goggia
March 2, 2014
Dan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Patti & Frank Fois
March 2, 2014
Jane and family:
Remembering the good old days on Cromwell ave. And remembering your dad. May he rest in peace.
Donna Gable Stacy
March 2, 2014
Dear Dan, Leonard, and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad. It seems like he had a long, active life on this earth. It will be easier to get through this difficult time if you recall and enjoy the good memories you have of times you've spent with him.
Wayne Meunier
March 2, 2014
Dan, Leonard, and family,
My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Andrea DiMassimo
Andrea DiMassimo
March 2, 2014
Sue Nolli
March 2, 2014
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