John A. Glapinski

John A. Glapinski, 77, of Cresco formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., died Sunday, June 27, at home.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was the son of the late John and Lottie (Pawlaczyk) Glapinski. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, he re-enlisted to the U.S. Navy Reserves Seabees. He was a member of the VFW Post 1419 in Hamburg, N.Y., where he served on the Post Honor Guard. He enjoyed woodworking.

John is survived by his three children, Carolyn Glapinski of Daytona, Fla., Donna Alker and her husband, Robert G. of Cresco and John S. Glapinski and his wife, Tina of Rock Hill, S.C.; three grandchildren, Tom Glapinski of Rock Hill, S.C., Emily Alker of Cresco and Jay and Joelle Glapinski of Rock Hill, S.C.; three sisters, Angie, Joanne and Pat; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his five sisters.

There will be a funeral service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at the Bolock Funeral Home, corner of routes 940 and 390, Paradise Valley. A viewing will be held from 7 p.m. until the time of service. Following the service, private cremation will take place at Bolock Funeral Home Crematory. Interment of John's ashes will take place in Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Va., at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 960 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202.


Bolock Funeral Home

Corner of routes 940 and 390

Paradise Valley