Tuesday, August 1, 2017
HONOREE
Residence: Youngstown
Date of birth: Aug. 1, 1917, in Hubbard
FAMILY
Parents: Walter and Helen Piurkoski
Siblings: Nellie Leeson of Austintown; Stanley Parnell of Newport News, Va.; Helen SanSota of Hubbard; Blanche Rudy of Calimesa, Ca.; Lawrence Piurkoski of Palm Beach, Fl.; and the late Felix Parnell, Frances Stare, Mary Wright and John Piurkoksi
Spouse: The late Mary Skook Parnell
Children: Katherine (Bert) Peacock of Laurel, Md.
Grandchildren: Three
Great-grandchildren: Two
BACKGROUND
Education: Graduated from Hubbard High School
Employment: Civilian Conservation Corps, Water and Power Dept. in Los Angeles, Calif., LTV Steel (30 years)
Memberships: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and VFW in Hubbard
Military service: U.S. Army 66th Armored Regiment during WWII
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS
Other information/lifestyle: Enjoys playing bingo with friends, going out for breakfast and listening to polkas
CELEBRATION
Date and location: He was honored with a celebration at Brandywine Apartments on July 29.
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