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Zysko, Walter Casmir

Date of birth:
September 25th, 1919 (Steubenville/Ohio, United States)
Date of death:
July 18th, 2015 (Weirton/West Virginia, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Walter was born Sept. 25, 1919, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late John and Anna (Prokorym) Zysko.

He worked for National Steel for over 34 years and retired in 1979. He was a WWII Army Veteran, serving in the European and Pacific theatres.

He was past president of Weirton PNA Lodge 3001 and Council 50, a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Church, the WSX 25-Year Club, VFW, American Legion and the Ft. Steuben Stamp Club.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jessie (Kaminski) Zysko, two brothers, Edward and Chester Zysko and great- grandson, Devon Michael Farley

Walter is survived by his four daughters, Elizabeth (Frank) Powlikoski, Dolores Zysko, Kathleen (Tannie) Anderson and Theresa Zysko, all of Weirton, grandchildren, Melissa Ann Farley, Christopher (Diane) Anderson, Susan Anderson and Steven Anderson, Corey James Brewer, Monica (Dino) Pulice, Lisa (C.R.) Phillips and Kimberly (Joshua) Glass, ten great-grandchildren, and sister Sophia Exarhos of Florida.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Combat Infantryman Badge

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