George Rishko Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Rishko, 94, entered peacefully into eternal life on April 2, 2014 at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, NJ, with his loving family by his side. George was honorably discharged from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant from the 304th Signal Operations Battalion after faithfully serving his country during World War II. He served in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan, and was honored with a Philippines Liberation Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Service and Good Conduct medals.George is a graduate of New York University. He was employed for 33 years by RCA in Business Administration and Management. He had the opportunity to work at multiple RCA divisions, including those in Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, as well as Jersey City, Deptford and Somerville, New Jersey. He was an avid golfer, loved to travel, watch sports, especially basketball and football, help his wife at home, or simply "putter around." Additionally, he was a member of the Stevenson-D'Alessio American Legion in Somerville, NJ. Born in Alden Station, PA, on May 3, 1919, George was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Goydich) Rishko. He was predeceased by three brothers, John Rishko, Peter Rishko and Paul Rishko, as well as three sisters, Anna Lambert, Mary Palko, and Irene Lynch. George leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of thirty-seven years Irene Tatiana (Wynnycka) Rishko, with whom he joined hands in marriage on February 20, 1977; loving daughter, Lydia L. Klufas and her husband Roman, of Seekonk, MA; loving daughter, Zina L. Zinych and her husband Mark, of Yardley, PA. He will be deeply missed by his four cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Alexandra, Larissa and Andrea. George also leaves behind his loving sisters, Helen Rishko and Mildred Black, as well as many nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Boulevard, Manville, NJ on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 4-8 pm, with a Panakhyda scheduled for 5:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 8:45 am from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a 9:30 am Funeral Service at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. George will be laid to rest at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Cemetery in South Bound Brook, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George's name to St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Church Building Fund, 1700 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 or The Ukrainian Museum Exhibition Furnishings Fund, 222 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003.http://www.ukrainianmuseum.org/donationform.html

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George Rishko

May 3, 1919 - April 2, 2014