KORYCINSKI GEORGE M #1

MAJ George "Korky" M Korycinski was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/16/2008 at the age of 66.5 from Lung cancer
Solvay, NY
Flight Classes 68-5 and 68-3
Date of Birth 11/30/1941
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with ACT/11 ACR in 68-69, B/3/17 CAV in 71, 5 AVN DET in 72, 57 AHC in 72
Call signs in Vietnam THUNDER HORSE, OUTCAST 33
This information was provided by Sheila A. Korycinski (wife), Allan Potter

More detail on this person: M. "Korky" Korycinski June 16, 2008 Ret. Maj. George M. Korycinski, 66, of Solvay and Sackets Harbor, passed away Monday at home with his family at his bedside. George bravely battled lung cancer for more than two years. A US Army veteran of 20 years, he served two tours as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He was highly decorated with medals, including both the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star. CLOBFLAG CLOBFLAGHe was an avid reader, military history buff, outdoorsman, target shooter and car enthusiast. His memberships included the VFW, American Legion and the NRA. He enjoyed summers at his cottage on the lake at Sackets Harbor. He loved animals and leaves behind his three dachshunds. He was predeceased by his parents, George J. and Naja Ellen (Patapow) Korycinski. Surviving are his devoted wife of 46 years, the former Sheila Kinahan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Marie "Monkey" and Johnny Slavnik, of Va. and Dixie and Patrick DeLutis, of Solvay; four beloved grandchildren, Shane and Brooke Slavnik, Ashley and Dominic "Doc" DeLutis; two brothers, David (Karen) and Mike (Lucia) Korycinski; several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services with full military honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va. In keeping with Mr. Korycinski's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Friday in St. Cecilia's Church, Solvay. BAGOZZI-TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, has care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211.

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 6/19/2008.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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