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Alfred Lefkowski Obituary
Born in Dickson City, son of the late Benjamin and Bridget Kobashko Lefkowski, he was a member of St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City. He was a 1943 graduate of Dickson City High School, and received a B.S. in business from the University of Scranton. He was employed by Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, N.J., and later by Scranton Grinder Co., Scranton. He served with the Navy during World War II aboard the submarine USS Bumper. He was a member of American Legion Post 665, Dickson City, and the Dunmore YMCA.
Surviving are two daughters, Eileen Homcy, M.D., Weston, Mass.; and Nancy Lefkowski, Denver, Colo.; a son, Fred Lefkowski, Dickson City; a grandson, Joseph Homcy, Weston; nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Edward, Benjamin, Stanley, Chester, Carl and John Lefkowski; and two sisters, Helen Walz and Justine Hyduk.
The funeral with military honors will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home Inc., 601 Dundaff St., Dickson City, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Dickson City.
Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.
For directions or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.
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Bob Reinisch
February 15, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Helen and all of the Lefkowski family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Alfred's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
February 14, 2015
To the Lefkowski Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Alfred's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Alfred will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
GM3(SS) Alfred J. Lefkowski
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Lisa
February 13, 2015
Aunt Helen, I am so saddened to hear of Uncle Al's passing - I know he's havinga big time in Heaven with the Big Man, his Mom & Dad and all his brothers. We love you!
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