In Memory Of
John A. Rochminski
1930
2021
John A. Rochminski
November 30, 1930 — January 2, 2021
Colonie-
John Anthony Rochminski, 90, of Colonie passed away January 2, 2021 after a short illness. We grieve our loss, but celebrate a life well lived.
Jack (Dad, Papa, Rock) was born November 30, 1930 in Albany, he was raised in South Troy. Reading his baby book we discovered at 4 years old he swallowed a penny and found it 3 days later. He dislocated his elbow falling off the roof of a car, telling his mother he tripped on a shoestring. In 1941, he broke his left elbow falling out of a tree. Two months later he broke his right arm being tackled in a football game. In 1942 he was in the hospital for 3 days after being struck by a car coming home for lunch from School 12. He was resilient!
He graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1949, then served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954. He happily recalled his service time, playing on the Deslant Baseball Team of Camp Lejeune, NC. His favorite memory was playing agains future hall of famer Willie Mays and hearing the crowd shout "Show 'em Mr. Mays, Show 'em Mr. Mays", when Willie stole third base and then home. He graduated HVCC in 1956 and continued playing baseball in the Albany Twilight League.
In 1955 he married Margaret (Peggy) Duncan, living 62 years of true love. They raised 3 sons, once free they traveled the world and cruised with friends. They cross country skied, biked, hiked and attended most if not all their grandchildrens sporting events. Dad loved golfing and bowling in numerous leagues with relatives and friends.
Rock retired from the phone company after 38 years of service. His fondest memory was working 3 weeks on the summit of Whiteface Mountain ensuring communications were maintained so all could enjoy watching the 1980 Winter Olympics broadcast from Lake Placid. Hall of Fame broadcaster Dandy Don Meredith paid the crew a visit to deliver pizza!
Dad was devout Catholic and parishioner of Christ Our Light Church, a member of the Zaloga Post, Polish Citizens of America Club, Thunder Road Seniors, and West Albany Fire Dept. #1.
Papa was predeceased by his wife Peggy Duncan Rochminski, sister Geraldine (Gerry) Horton, his parents Anthony and Carolyn Rochminski (Stachura).
He is survived by 3 sons, Michael (Pam) Rochminski, Mark (Lisa) Rochminski, John (Gigi) Rochminski, grandchildren Alysa Rochminski (Phillip Tatti), Zachary (Chrysanne) Rochminski, and great grandson Carter Rochminski, as well as many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday January 6, 2020 from 5pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie NY 12205, with a Mass to follow on Thursday January 7, 2020 at 10am at Christ Our Light Church 1 Maria Dr, Albany, NY 12211.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Chapel sizes are limited to current NYS guidelines and masks are required in the building.
A celebration of life will be held when we can all gather safely.
John Anthony Rochminski, 90, of Colonie passed away January 2, 2021 after a short illness. We grieve our loss, but celebrate a life well lived.
Jack (Dad, Papa, Rock) was born November 30, 1930 in Albany, he was raised in South Troy. Reading his baby book we discovered at 4 years old he swallowed a penny and found it 3 days later. He dislocated his elbow falling off the roof of a car, telling his mother he tripped on a shoestring. In 1941, he broke his left elbow falling out of a tree. Two months later he broke his right arm being tackled in a football game. In 1942 he was in the hospital for 3 days after being struck by a car coming home for lunch from School 12. He was resilient!
He graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1949, then served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954. He happily recalled his service time, playing on the Deslant Baseball Team of Camp Lejeune, NC. His favorite memory was playing agains future hall of famer Willie Mays and hearing the crowd shout "Show 'em Mr. Mays, Show 'em Mr. Mays", when Willie stole third base and then home. He graduated HVCC in 1956 and continued playing baseball in the Albany Twilight League.
In 1955 he married Margaret (Peggy) Duncan, living 62 years of true love. They raised 3 sons, once free they traveled the world and cruised with friends. They cross country skied, biked, hiked and attended most if not all their grandchildrens sporting events. Dad loved golfing and bowling in numerous leagues with relatives and friends.
Rock retired from the phone company after 38 years of service. His fondest memory was working 3 weeks on the summit of Whiteface Mountain ensuring communications were maintained so all could enjoy watching the 1980 Winter Olympics broadcast from Lake Placid. Hall of Fame broadcaster Dandy Don Meredith paid the crew a visit to deliver pizza!
Dad was devout Catholic and parishioner of Christ Our Light Church, a member of the Zaloga Post, Polish Citizens of America Club, Thunder Road Seniors, and West Albany Fire Dept. #1.
Papa was predeceased by his wife Peggy Duncan Rochminski, sister Geraldine (Gerry) Horton, his parents Anthony and Carolyn Rochminski (Stachura).
He is survived by 3 sons, Michael (Pam) Rochminski, Mark (Lisa) Rochminski, John (Gigi) Rochminski, grandchildren Alysa Rochminski (Phillip Tatti), Zachary (Chrysanne) Rochminski, and great grandson Carter Rochminski, as well as many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday January 6, 2020 from 5pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie NY 12205, with a Mass to follow on Thursday January 7, 2020 at 10am at Christ Our Light Church 1 Maria Dr, Albany, NY 12211.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Chapel sizes are limited to current NYS guidelines and masks are required in the building.
A celebration of life will be held when we can all gather safely.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John A. Rochminski, please visit our flower store.
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