John W. Jankowski

May 16, 1917 - October 29, 2014

John W. Jankowski, 97, formerly of First Avenue Broadalbin , entered into eternal life on Wednesday morning October 29, 2014 at Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville. He was born in Amsterdam on May 16, 1917 a son of George and Helen Srokowski Jankowski and moved to Poland as a child, where he was educated. John returned to the United States in 1935 and continued his education, attending night courses in insurance and real estate. He moved to Broadalbin in 1946. Mr. Jankowski was employed at Mohasco, John E. Larabee Co., and Parson Ford, all formerly in Amsterdam. In 1949, John established Jankowski Real Estate, and added Jankowski Insurance Agency in 1956. Mr. Jankowski was a devoted communicant and longtime member of St. Joseph’s Church in Broadalbin, where he served as Eucharistic Lay Minister. He was a member and past president of the former Holy Name Society as well as a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #7629. John was a member of the committee that planned construction for the Parish Center at the church in 1969. Mr. Jankowski was a member of the Fulton and Montgomery County Board of Realtors and Insurance Agents, and served as president of each board, member and past president of the Broadalbin Rotary Club, and served on an advisory board for Bankers Trust Co. John was an avid hunter and enjoyed traveling and golf. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and watching Fox News and Business. He married the former Natalie Szymczak on June 30, 1940. Sadly, she died August 3, 2014. Survivors include two sons, William J. (Ginny) Jankowski of Southport, NC and James D. (Diane) Jankowski of Broadalbin; five grandchildren, Teri Landry, John Jankowski, Julie Moore, and David and Steven Jankowski; ten great-grandchildren, Meredith, Madeline, John, Jake, Josie, Kara, Chelsea, Josh, Kailey, and Zofia; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 am at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Church 7 North Street Broadalbin, with Rev. Lloyd Rebeyro, officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galway. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4 – 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Church, in care of the funeral home.