Stephen Warren Sumski

1936 - 2011

Stephen Warren Sumski, 74, a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

Steve was a Senior Manufacturing Methods Specialist at IBM, where he received the DSD President Award in July, 1990. A member of the IBM Quarter Century Club, he retired from IBM in April, 1993.

He was also a member of the Arlington American Legion Post, member and former president of the Polish American Citizens Club in Poughkeepsie, where he also served as chairman of the Polka Sportsmen Committee, and member of the board of directors. In addition to those activities, Steve was an avid fisherman.

Mr. Sumski proudly served in the United States Army.

Born in Poughkeepsie on November 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Stephen and Dorothy Hine Sumski.

On July 11, 1968, Steve married Audrey Case. Mrs. Sumski survives at home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Edward Sumski and wife, Kristen, of Poughkeepsie; daughters, Laura Borst and husband, Ron, of Poughkeepsie, Brenda Gossett and husband, Erik, of Indiana, and Donna Recchia of North Carolina; grandsons, Dylan Sumski, and Michael McGuire; granddaughters, and Rebecca and Stephanie Borst, Mary, Theresa, and Michelle; step-grandson, Jonathan Gossett; brother, Richard Sumski of Poughkeepsie; sister, Judy Masterson of Beacon; sister-in-law, Fern Williamson and husband, Wayne, of Hyde Park; brother-in-law, Ken Case of Poughkeepsie; and several nephews.

A period of visitation will be from 9 to 11 am, Monday, January 24, 2011 at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the funeral home. Rev. Chuck Kramer will officiate.

Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.