Obituary of Harry Golemboski

Harry “Jerry” Golemboski of Lake Wales, FL formerly of Florida, NY entered into rest Monday, July 18, 2011. He was 88. The son of the late Andrew & Tekla Rutina Golemboski, he was born on February 5, 1923 in Florida, NY. Survivors include his beloved wife, Josephine Sawicki Golemboski at home, son, Stephen Golemboski & his wife Valerie of Albany, NY, daughter, Mary Alice Conway of Slate Hill, NY; along with 2 grandchildren, Kristin & Brandon Conway; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Andrew & Charles Golemboski and 3 sisters, Christine Kocot, Julia Szeles & Anna Zjawin. Jerry retired from Chester Cable after working for 40 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church Holy Name Society, Florida, NY. He was also a 65 year member of the Florida Fire Department. For 23 years he served as the department secretary. He was a member of the fire department’s executive committee and a member of its fire police. In 1976 he was the recipient of “The Fireman of the Year” award. He also served as a fire commissioner for the Florida Fire District. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 12:30- 2:30 P.M. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921. Firematic services will be held 2PM, Saturday August 20th at the funeral home followed by a Memorial Service at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823.