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Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''. | Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Robert, who went by the name Bobby | + | Robert, who went by the name Bobby, was slim of build and average in height (5 foot 10 inch). He had brown hair although he started balding in his twenties and had blue eyes. |
== Early Years == | == Early Years == | ||
| − | Robert was adopted in 1948. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life. | + | Robert was adopted in 1948 at the age of two. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life. |
== Education == | == Education == | ||
| − | Robert graduated from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio | + | Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio. |
Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time. | Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time. | ||
== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| − | Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith. | + | |
| + | * Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith. | ||
| + | * He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. | ||
== Military Service Years == | == Military Service Years == | ||
[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform|thumb|275x275px|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]] | [[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform|thumb|275x275px|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]] | ||
| − | Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF. | + | Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.<ref>Memories of Robert Michael Politsky, as told by Petra Vincent Medina</ref> |
'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]''' | '''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]''' | ||
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== Working Years == | == Working Years == | ||
| − | He was employed by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after 41 years | + | He was employed as a board-man in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after working there for 41 years |
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
| − | He | + | He was an avid golfer, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books. He also enjoyed planning family trips to places like Florida, Hawaii, Cancun and Las Vegas. |
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| + | He was a member of the American Legion Post 699 and also of the Knights of Columbus. | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
| − | Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio. | + | Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio. |
| − | He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the mausoleum. | + | He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the between the two structures of the mausoleum. |
Latest revision as of 19:44, 28 February 2024
Page edited 28-Feb-24. ET
Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were Michael Joseph Politsky and Anna Joan Timko.
Description
Robert, who went by the name Bobby, was slim of build and average in height (5 foot 10 inch). He had brown hair although he started balding in his twenties and had blue eyes.
Early Years
Robert was adopted in 1948 at the age of two. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.
Education
Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time.
Religion
- Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith.
- He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Military Service Years
Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the U.S. Air Force as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.[1]
Military Service(s): U.S. Air Force
Family Years
Married Petra Vicenta Medina on June 20, 1970 in Webb County, Texas. The couple had two children: a boy, Peter Michael, and one girl, Julianna.
The couple had two children;
- Peter Michael Politsky
- Julianna Politsky
Residences
- Lived at 4000 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio
- Lived at 4050 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio
Working Years
He was employed as a board-man in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after working there for 41 years
Personal Life
He was an avid golfer, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books. He also enjoyed planning family trips to places like Florida, Hawaii, Cancun and Las Vegas.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 699 and also of the Knights of Columbus.
Death
Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.
He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the between the two structures of the mausoleum.
- ↑ Memories of Robert Michael Politsky, as told by Petra Vincent Medina