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Joseph Witko Obituary
oseph Witko Jr., age 95, of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
He was born to Ola and Joseph Witko and raised by Ola and Charly Elting in Hudson, NY, where he attended high school. He joined the Marine Corps, where he became an Expert Rifleman and was the youngest competitive rifle team member. He married his high school sweetheart Esther (Knecht) Witko and celebrated his 76th anniversary this year. He received his Aeronautical Engineering degree from Parks College in 1952. He was proud to have worked at Reaction Motors when they were testing rockets which powered the Bell X1 that broke the sound barrier.
Survivors are his wife and their six children: Christine Melito, Terrence Witko, Brad Witko, Tyler Witko, Jana Bouchard, and Lisa Lawitz. He had ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. We will miss his guidance and counsel and love for his family.
All services for Joseph will be held privately. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guest register at www.LarsonFH.com.
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Lynnann O'Malley Madison
October 31, 2024
I always enjoyed my time with Joey. Our families got to enjoy an afternoon at Lake Taconic , NY. Joey arrived two hours prior to the meeting time so that he could secure a picnic area for the group. Joey had such a kind pleasing way about him he was a pleasure to know, and will be missed.
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