Edward John Hudak

Born on December 20, 1933 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. He was the oldest child, to Andrew M. Hudak and Theresa E. Berish.

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Description

He was of average build and tall of stature (6 foot 3 inch). He had brown eyes and brown hair. He wore a full beard and eye glasses in his later years.

Early Years

• Childhood - Both Edward and his sister Amelia lost their mother at an early age and were raised by their paternal grandparents.
• Sibling(s)
  • Amelia Gail Hudak

Education

Completed the eleventh grade at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Religion

Baptized in the Catholic faith.

Military Service Years

Edward John Hudak served in the U.S. Air Force during Korean War. He began serving in 1951 and was discharged in 1955. He served his entire tour in the state of Alaska.

Military Service(s): U.S. Air Force

Family Years

Married Audrey Jean Balas on September 15, 1956 at Christ Our King Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had four children: one boy - Edward, and three girls - Teresa Lynn, Lori Jean and Kathryn A.

The couple had four children.

• Teresa Lynn Hudak
• Lori Jean Hudak
• Kathryn A. Hudak
• Edward Hudak

Working Years

Employed as a journeyman pipefitter at Republic Steel Corporation in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Personal Life

He enjoyed woodworking.

Death

Edward died from a heart attack due to congestive heart failure on November 23, 2018. He was buried at Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana.