Anthony Binko

Anthony Binko, 96, of Fredonia, died Thursday morning, October 11, 2018, at the Absolut at Westfield.He was born in Dunkirk, January 6, 1922, son of the late Stanley and Agnes (Nalepa) Binko.

A Veteran of WWII, he served in the US Army, and received the WWII Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.

Tony is a retired employee of Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation and owned and operated his own grape farm in Fredonia.

He enjoyed to travel wife his late wife and family and enjoyed trips to the casino.

Memberships include St. Joseph R.C. Church, Kosciuszko Polish Home, War Vets in Jamestown, Sheridan VFW Post #6390, and American Legion Post #59 in Fredonia.

Surviving are sisters Helen Szydlo of Fredonia, Mary Wilkosz of Allison Park, PA, Ann Till of Fredonia, brothers John Binko, Joseph (Barbara) Binko and Walter (Beverly) Binko all of Fredonia, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death in addition to his parents is his wife of over 50 years Helen M. (Drozell) Binko whom he married June 20, 1964 and died February 4, 2014, Sisters Victoria Latosinski, Veronica Nocek, Frances Wolanin, brothers Martin Binko and Frank Binko.

Relatives and friends are welcome to call Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street in Dunkirk. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph R.C. Church.Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.