Albert Morkunas

Morkunas, Albert

Albert Morkunas, 90, of Johnson City, passed away October 15, 2014 at Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home. He was the only child of Lithuanian immigrants, Joseph and Katherine Morkunas. Albert was predeceased by his grandson, Andy Nesbitt who idolized and adored him. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Irene (Orzel) Morkunas; his daughters, Kathy (Gary) Nesbitt, Terri (Don) Hanrahan; his grandchildren, Rob (Esther) Nesbitt, Chris Nesbitt, Sarah (Zack) Symm and Matthew Hanrahan; his great grandchildren, Adam Nesbitt, Andrew Nesbitt, Alex Nesbitt, Dylan Nesbitt and Lisa Nesbitt. He was born and raised in Binghamton and grew up on Prospect Street where he graduated from Binghamton Central High School and was a member of the Woodrow Wilson Alumni. He was a WWII Army veteran serving as a T-4 Surgical Technician (Medic). He was in the Rhineland Battle Campaign and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal. He also served in post occupation Japan and was awarded the Asian-Pacific Service Medal. He was a member of the First Ward American Legion Squad 1254, the Great Bend, PA VFW Post 6223 and The Church of the Holy Trinity. Albert was a retired IBM employee after 30 years of service and a member of The IBM Quarter Century Club. Albert was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish the year round. Many expressions of gratitude go out to the friends and staff at Elizabeth Church Manor. Visitation will be at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street, Johnson City, Monday October 20, 2014 from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM and a Mass of the Christian Burial will be at The Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect Street, Binghamton, Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.jfricefuneralhome.com.