Obituary for John N. Hryckowian
Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday July 30, 2019 John Nicholas Hryckowian, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 63 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores DiMauro Hryckowian of 46 years, daughter Michelle Giunta (Tony), son Christopher Hryckowian (Michelle), and his precious grandson Bo. John will forever be remembered by his sisters Lydia Loguercio (Jimmy), Maria Bechand (the late Ronnie), Cathy Jones (Jimmy), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
John, a proud Ukrainian, was born December 18, 1955 in Cohoes, NY to the late Iwan (John) and Helena Husianycia Hryckowian. He is a Union College graduate and moved to Poughkeepsie, NY where he lived for 33 years. John worked as a dedicated employee of IBM for 38 years as an Electrical Engineer until his retirement in 2012. After retiring from IBM, John continued his employment with Encore Semi developing detailed physical designs of the most complex computer processors of their time. John and his wife Dee relocated to Raleigh, NC and built a second home in Bozeman, MT to be able to spend time with their grandson.
John will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor, being a hard worker, and his infectious smile and contagious laugh. In his free time John enjoyed playing golf, watching hockey, and traveling with good friends.
Relatives and friends may visit Fitzgerald Funeral Home 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, NY 12047 Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 3-6 pm. A Panakhyda service will be held at 5 pm.
Funeral services will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home Monday, August 5, 2019 at 9:30 am and 10 am at St. Peter & Paul’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cohoes, NY 12047. Interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Waterford, NY.
John, a proud Ukrainian, was born December 18, 1955 in Cohoes, NY to the late Iwan (John) and Helena Husianycia Hryckowian. He is a Union College graduate and moved to Poughkeepsie, NY where he lived for 33 years. John worked as a dedicated employee of IBM for 38 years as an Electrical Engineer until his retirement in 2012. After retiring from IBM, John continued his employment with Encore Semi developing detailed physical designs of the most complex computer processors of their time. John and his wife Dee relocated to Raleigh, NC and built a second home in Bozeman, MT to be able to spend time with their grandson.
John will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor, being a hard worker, and his infectious smile and contagious laugh. In his free time John enjoyed playing golf, watching hockey, and traveling with good friends.
Relatives and friends may visit Fitzgerald Funeral Home 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, NY 12047 Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 3-6 pm. A Panakhyda service will be held at 5 pm.
Funeral services will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home Monday, August 5, 2019 at 9:30 am and 10 am at St. Peter & Paul’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cohoes, NY 12047. Interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Waterford, NY.