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John Michael Koltick Sr 1924 - 2011

John Michael Koltick Sr of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on December 24, 1924, and died at age 86 years old on June 19, 2011 in Pittsburgh. John Koltick was buried at National Cemetery Of The Alleghenies Section 4 Site 169 Morgan Road, in Bridgeville.

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  • Introduction

    John M. Koltick was born on Christmas Eve December 24, 1924 in Pennsylvania to parents Frank Koltyk (1891-1960 and Barbara Koltick (1889-1941). He had siblings including Stanley (1915-1931), Andrew (1922-2000), and Joseph Koltick (1924-1984). He grew up in Washington, Pennsylvania enlisted in the military on October 21, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his military service, Koltick was assigned to the Navy, making him a veteran of World War II. He served in lighter-than-air (blimps) escorting US and merchant ships in the Atlantic theater. John worked as a baker and worked for J&L Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1979. He was married to Margaret Rose Koltick and tehy had children together Cynthia K and John M Koltick.
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    December 24, 1924
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Polish decent as both of his parents were born in Poland and immigrated to the United States.

  • Nationality & Locations

    John grew up in Jefferson, Washington, Pennsylvania and Avello, Washington, Pennsylvania. In the 1940's he moved in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania where he spent a majority of his life. He also spent some time in Kenneth City, FL and Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    John was a high school graduate and had also competed at least 2 years of college.

  • Military Service

    John Michael Koltick enlisted in the military on October 21, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His military serial number was 33309840, and he joined the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. At the time of his enlistment, he held the rank of Private in the Selectees (enlisted men) category. His terms of enlistment were "for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." This meant that he would serve until the end of World War II or until the government determined that his services were no longer needed. During his military service, Koltick was assigned to the Navy, making him a veteran of World War II. He served in lighter-than-air (blimps) escorting US and merchant ships in the Atlantic theater.

  • Professional Career

    John worked as a baker and worked for J&L Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1979.
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  • Obituary

    Age 86, of Upper St. Clair, on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Loving husband of Margaret Rose (Coss) Koltick for 64 years; proud father of Cynthia K. Schneider (Stephen) and John M. Koltick, Jr. (Kim); grandfather of Alexandra and Lauren Schneider and Major Scott Koltick, USMC (Charlotte), Nicole Koltick, Kristin Koltick-Brockett (Adam) and Andrea Fink (Douglas), and great-grandfather of Liam, Hannah, Colin, Jackson and Jacob. John was a WWII Navy veteran who served in lighter-than-air (blimps) escorting US and merchant ships in the Atlantic theater. He worked for J&L Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1979. Funeral Services are private. John will be interred at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any random act of kindness for a stranger, as John was a generous and giving man. Arrangements entrusted to FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Bethel Park, (412) 835-1860. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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