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John Sekelsky Obituary
John Thomas Sekelsky, 94 of Warrenton, VA formerly of Croton on Hudson, NY passed away on September 29, 2017. John was born to Andrew and Anna Sekelsky on April 1, 1923 in Johnsonburg, PA. John was an artist, enthusiastic accordionist, and avid photographer. He flew combat missions as a B-17 radio operator in the US Army Air Corps 487th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force from April 1943 until October 1945 during WWII. He was active in his bomb group reunions and attended veterans' activities in Croton and Warrenton. He was a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus at Holy Name of Mary Church, and he volunteered with Scouting and Salvation Army fundraising. He was honored as the Knights of Columbus Man of the Year in 2010.
John is survived by his loving children Robert (Cheryl), Anne, Andrew, David, Alan (Diane), cherished grandchildren Alec, Ellie, and Ian, and by his sister Annette. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Elsie (Elizabeth Hamilton) Sekelsky in November 1995.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Honor Flight (honorflight.org), which transports America's Veterans to Washington, DC to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 10:30am at Holy Name of Mary Church, 110 Grand St., Croton on Hudson, NY with burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery also in Croton.
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The Macrini Family
October 18, 2017
God Bless Mr. Sekelsky, a wonderful icon to the Croton Community. You will be remembered with great fondness.
Maria
October 14, 2017
Enjoyed my interactions with him over photography and cameras--at the Croton veterans events. RIP. One of Croton's 'GREATEST GENERATION'.
Trish Wargo Fisher
October 12, 2017
Dear Robert, Anne, Andrew, David, Alan, spouses and grandchildren.
May God bless you all with strength and peace as you grieve the loss of your father and grandfather. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Johnny. Of him and his accordion, of course, but also his humor and caring. I can picture him on the basement stairway of his parents on Christmas, Easter and whatever holiday or celebration that came up with your mother standing beside him and singing along with us all. Thank you, Uncle Johnny, for sharing your music and song. You touched all the family with the gift of yourself. Love, Trish Wargo Fisher
Barbara Swanson
October 11, 2017
To Anne and the Sekelsky family. So sorry to hear of your dad passing. Your parents were wonderful people. My prayers are with you.
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Paul Davis
October 10, 2017
Condolences to all of the Sekelsky clan. A great man to know growing up and spending a lot of time at the house. Mr. Sekelsky, you will be missed. Thank you for being a part of my childhood.
James Joyce
October 10, 2017
A truly good man,and a great family. Bobby, Andy, god bless you and yours
October 10, 2017
My condolences to the Sekelsky's (Bob, Anne, Andrew, David, Alan and extended family ) of Croton on Hudson with Johns passing. Great friend and neighbor of Bill and Terry Cully and the Cully's of Truesdale Drive. Rest in Peace John and keep playing that accordion for Elsie your beautiful wife, and good dear beloved friend of the Cully's.
John Cully and the Cully's of Truesdale Drive.
John Cook
October 10, 2017
My condolences to the family. We have lost as a Nation a great Patriotic American.
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