Andrew Telisky

GRANVILLE, N.Y. — Andrew Telisky of 28 Pacific St., Granville, N.Y., died March 14, 2013, at the age of 92.

Andy was born in Granville, N.Y., on October 12, 1920, the son of John and Mary (Lukacsik) Telisky.

Andrew grew up in Granville. He lived in Albany, N.Y., for 30 years and retired in 1983 as an administrative vice-president of Key Bank, N.A., Albany, N.Y. Following retirement, he and his wife, Joyce Ann, returned to Granville and Lake St. Catherine, Vt.

He was a veteran of World War II, U.S. Navy, serving in the European and Pacific Theaters. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Church. He was also a member of the Falvey Fringi Post 1653 of VFW.

Andrew was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Ann (Roberts) Telisky, whom he married on September 28, 1952, at SS Peter and Paul Church. He was also predeceased by five sisters and three brothers, Helen (Young), John, Mary (Ellis), Anna (Rice), Susan (Hull), Adam, Kathryn and Peter. Andrew is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Peniel Presbyterian Church, 4 Quaker St., Granville, at noon with the Rev. Jerry McKinney presiding. Friends may call from 11 a.m. at the church until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date in the Mettowee Valley Cemetery in Granville.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Andrew.

Andrew’s family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for the compassionate care he received from the entire staff of The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.