The Passing of a Very Wonderful Man.

I have known Frank Gebosky my whole life. His family lived next door to our house in Latham. ....I loved him very much, he was family to me. 

I have so many great memories. It is impossible to describe years and years of life in a few sentences. 

I will keep the memory of those years in my heart, always. 

I will miss you Frank. 

Frank J. Gebosky, beloved husband of Jane Jarosz Gebosky, entered into eternal life peacefully on June, 24, 2014 at his residence. 

Frank was born in Cohoes in 1923, he was the son of the late Frank A. Gebosky and Pauline Michalik Gebosky.

Frank was a graduate of Cohoes High School and a graduate of Siena College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics.  He later did graduate studies at Syracuse University and New York University.

Frank was employed with the Office of the New York State Comptroller as a field examiner and auditor of Municipal Affairs.   Later he worked in the OSC as a Senior Research Assistant, retiring in August of 1984.

Frank was a veteran of World War II assigned to the headquarters of the 8^th Fighter Command in England.  While in the European theatre of operations he was assigned duties as written in his military discharge record; military A-2 Intelligence and assisted in the evaluation, interpretation, and distribution of enemy information and counter intelligence work.  He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze service stars (battle participation stars),WWII Victory Medal, Presidential Citation with one cluster, and the Good Conduct Medal.

For more than half of the past century, Frank was faithfully devoted to St. Michael’s Church and parish.  As a young boy he served as an altar boy with Father Gierlacki.  During Father Olszewski’s tenure he served as an usher and was also a member of the Parish Council.  He served as an Eucharistic Minister and trustee with Father Dybas.  He was president of the Board of Education of the former St. Michael’s School.  Frank was past chairman of St. Michael’s Cub Scouts Pack 47.  In his later years Frank was happy to attend mass with Rev. Peter Tkocz.

Frank and his wife, Jane, were world travelers touring most of the European countries.  They enjoyed boating and camping on the islands of Lake George for more than forty years.

Frank was an active member of the Siena College Alumni, American Legion Post 1450, Full member of The Kosciuszko Foundation, retired member of the New York State Professional Employees Federation.  He was proud to hold the office of Treasurer in the St. Michael’s Community Center, Inc.  For 25 years.  He was a member of the American Center of Law and Justice.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jane Jarosz Gebosky, and his devoted son Frank J. Gebosky, Jr.   He was predeceased by his son John A. Gebosky, his brother Arthur Geboskey, and his sister Mary Geboskey Knorowski