Obituary for Walter Stephen Jusko
Walter Stephen Jusko, 93, Fredonia, N.Y., died Friday October 7, 2022 at the Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility in Gerry. Walter was born July 6, 1929 to Stephen and Stephanie “Stella” (Pacos) Jusko. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. A hard working man, Walter never missed a day of work. Throughout his life he worked at various companies, including: General Electric, Allegany Ludlum, Roblin Steel and A. Sams and Sons. Although busy working and raising his family, he had had several hobbies. He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. Creative by nature, he was fond of inventing useful household items. He also enjoyed making his own wine, and as Walter would say, “The Recipe”. He was an avid gardener. A proud owner of a 1928 Model “A” car, Walter enjoyed driving his grandchildren and family members around town. Walter was a member of the Dunkirk American Legion Post No. 62, John T. Murray VFW Post No. 1017, the Kosciusko Club and the Moniuszko Club. Although he lived in Buffalo Bills country, his favorite football team was the Miami Dolphins and enjoyed watching them on TV whenever he could. Walter’s family will always remember him for his unique wittiness, his weird sense of humor and his quick come backs.
Walter is survived by: his wife, Delphine A. (Kuczenski) Jusko. The couple married on October 5, 1957 and just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary; two sons: Walter (Monica) Jusko Jr., of Mayville and Jerry (Colleen) Jusko of Brocton; four daughters: Marcia (Ronald) Braccio, of Port St. Lucie, FL., Rene (Christopher) Bernhardt of Jamestown, Michele (Terrell) Klimek of Fayetteville, TX. and Sharon (David) Lanski of Webster, N.Y.;
10 grandchildren: Amber (Michael) Johnson of Jamestown, Brenton Phillip James Braccio of Port St. Lucie, FL., Jerry Jusko of Brocton, Jenna Jusko (Richard Tabak) of South Dayton, Carlie (Marion) Soldano, of Jamestown, Paige Bernhardt of Fredonia, Britney Klimek (David Holland) of Fayetteville, TX., Tyler Klimek of Huntsville, AL., Nicholas Lanski and Emma Lanski, both of Webster, N.Y., 2 great-grandchildren: Kylie Klimek and Memphis Tabak; a sister, Judith (Louis) Madera of Buffalo, several nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, his dog Mitzi.
Besides his parents, Walter is predeceased by two brothers: Edmund and Frank Jusko. Calling hours will be held Monday, October 10, 2022 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue, Fredonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St. Fredonia on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 9:30 am. Interment, with Military Honors accorded by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council, will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation in Walter’s memory may be made to The Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W. Main St, Fredonia, NY 14063 or the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701.
A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com
Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.
Walter is survived by: his wife, Delphine A. (Kuczenski) Jusko. The couple married on October 5, 1957 and just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary; two sons: Walter (Monica) Jusko Jr., of Mayville and Jerry (Colleen) Jusko of Brocton; four daughters: Marcia (Ronald) Braccio, of Port St. Lucie, FL., Rene (Christopher) Bernhardt of Jamestown, Michele (Terrell) Klimek of Fayetteville, TX. and Sharon (David) Lanski of Webster, N.Y.;
10 grandchildren: Amber (Michael) Johnson of Jamestown, Brenton Phillip James Braccio of Port St. Lucie, FL., Jerry Jusko of Brocton, Jenna Jusko (Richard Tabak) of South Dayton, Carlie (Marion) Soldano, of Jamestown, Paige Bernhardt of Fredonia, Britney Klimek (David Holland) of Fayetteville, TX., Tyler Klimek of Huntsville, AL., Nicholas Lanski and Emma Lanski, both of Webster, N.Y., 2 great-grandchildren: Kylie Klimek and Memphis Tabak; a sister, Judith (Louis) Madera of Buffalo, several nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, his dog Mitzi.
Besides his parents, Walter is predeceased by two brothers: Edmund and Frank Jusko. Calling hours will be held Monday, October 10, 2022 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue, Fredonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St. Fredonia on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 9:30 am. Interment, with Military Honors accorded by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council, will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation in Walter’s memory may be made to The Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W. Main St, Fredonia, NY 14063 or the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701.
A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com
Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.