Joseph John Politsky

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Born July 17, 1908 in Dysart, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. He was the second oldest child of John Politsky and Julia Klym.

Description

Joseph was of average build (weighed 168 pounds in 1940) and stood about 5 foot 7 1/2 inches in height. He had brown hair and blue eyes.

Early Years

• Childhood -
• Siblings
  • Anthony Adam Politsky
  • Michael Joseph Politsky
  • Mary Christine Politsky
  • John Edward Politsky
  • Julius A. Politsky
  • Walter D. Politsky
  • Anna Alberta Politsky
  • Paul Mark Politsky
  • Helen Joan Politsky

Education

Joseph's formal education was completed the eighth grade.

Religion

Joseph was baptized into the Catholic faith.

Military Service Years

S1 Joseph John Politsky served in the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II. He began his service on 19 Nov 1943 and was discharged in 1945.

He served aboard the U.S.S. Selfridge (DD357), a Porter-class destroyer.

Military Service(s): U.S. Naval Reserves

Family Years

Married Betty A. Bajczewski on May 29, 1937 and the couple had three children, three girls - Patricia, Sandra Lee and Betty Jo.

The couple had three children.

• Patricia Politsky
• Sandra Lee Politsky
• Betty Jo Politsky

Residences

• Lived in New Kensington, Pennsylvania in 1927
• Lived in Plum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1930
• Lived at 771 Woodland Avenue in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1940
• Lived at 1699 Jefferson S.W. in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1940.

Working Years

Joseph was employed at the melt shop at Copperweld Steel Corporation located which was located in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He retired in 1940.

Previously, he was employed as a dumper at a coal miner in Pennsylvania.

Death

Joseph passed away after a six-month illness on May 16, 1963 at 6:10 a.m. at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

He was buried in May of 1963 at Oakwood Cemetery in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. His grave is located at NW 1/4-67-4 in the cemetery.