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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]]'''. | ||
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== Early Years == | == Early Years == | ||
| − | Robert was adopted in 1948 at the age of | + | |
| + | * '''Childhood''' - Robert was adopted in August of 1948 at the Catholic Charities Children's Home in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at the age of the age of 1+ years old. 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. | ||
| + | * '''Siblings''' - No siblings | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Robert graduated in 1965 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 taking a few classes - Trumbull Campus for a time. |
== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| − | * Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith. | + | * Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith in 1947 at the Catholic Charities Children’s Home in Cleveland, Ohio, with Aunt Emma Burin and Walter Politsky as “Padrinos” (Sponsors in Proxy). This is where his adoptive parents Ann and Mike lovingly adopted Bob in August, 1948, and thus, becoming the greatest joy in their lives. |
| − | * He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. | + | * He received his First Holy Communion in May 1954 at Christ Our King Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. |
| + | * In his adult years, 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]] | ||
| − | + | E-4 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. | |
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| + | He received his basic training in Washington State and at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. In 1969, Robert briefly served overseas in Japan and Korea. | ||
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| + | He received the U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Note: Robert had the rare opportunity to meet Linden Baines Johnson, the President of the United States. | ||
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| + | 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]]''' | ||
== Family Years == | == 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. | + | Married Petra Vicenta Medina on June 20, 1970 at the Lady of Guadalupe Church in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The couple met while Petra was attending the University of Texas. The couple had two children: a boy, Peter Michael, and one girl, Julianna. |
The couple had two children; | The couple had two children; | ||
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== Working Years == | == Working Years == | ||
| − | + | Robert was employed as a boardman in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He earlier worked as stockman driving a Hi-lift. He retired in 2006 after working there for 41 years | |
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 6 April 2025
Page edited 06-April-2025. 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
- Childhood - Robert was adopted in August of 1948 at the Catholic Charities Children's Home in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at the age of the age of 1+ years old. 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.
- Siblings - No siblings
Education
Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Attended Kent State University taking a few classes - Trumbull Campus for a time.
Religion
- Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith in 1947 at the Catholic Charities Children’s Home in Cleveland, Ohio, with Aunt Emma Burin and Walter Politsky as “Padrinos” (Sponsors in Proxy). This is where his adoptive parents Ann and Mike lovingly adopted Bob in August, 1948, and thus, becoming the greatest joy in their lives.
- He received his First Holy Communion in May 1954 at Christ Our King Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
- In his adult years, he was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Military Service Years
E-4 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.
He received his basic training in Washington State and at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. In 1969, Robert briefly served overseas in Japan and Korea.
He received the U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Note: Robert had the rare opportunity to meet Linden Baines Johnson, the President of the United States.
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 at the Lady of Guadalupe Church in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The couple met while Petra was attending the University of 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
Robert was employed as a boardman in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He earlier worked as stockman driving a Hi-lift. He 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