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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