Alexander Oleykowski Jr.
Sex: M
AKA: Al
Individual Information
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1924 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Christening:
Death: 23 Jan 2023 - ( at age 98)
Burial: 28 Jan 2023 - Our Lady of Czestichowa Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 252356374
Parents
Father: Alexander Oleykowski Sr. {Find A Grave ID: 129947134}
Mother: Frances Piontkowski {Find A Grave ID: 129947308}
Spouses and Children
1. *Stasia C. PetnerFind A Grave ID: 66728282
Marriage: 1950 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Notes
Per Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968
NameAlexander Oleykowski
GenderMale
Marriage Date1950
Marriage PlacePhiladelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
SpousePetner
GenderFemale
Film Number004144625
Per Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Index, 1885-1951
NameAlexander Oleykowski
GenderMale
SpousePetner
Spouse GenderFemale
Marriage PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Year1950
Marriage License Number886749
Digital GSU Number4144625
Notes
General:
Per 1930 US Census 4/10/1930 2604 Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Oleykowski is the 42 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $6,500, and a radio set. Born in Pennsylvania, his parents in Poland, he works of his own account as a dealer in coal, and is not a veteran. His wife is 39 year old Frances Oleykowski, born in Pennsylvania, her parents in Poland. Age at first marriage was 25 for Alexander and 22 for Frances. They have 4 children, all born in Pennsylvania: 15 year old daughter, Mary Oleykowski, attends school; 12 year old daughter, Rita Oleykowski, attends school; 5 year old son, Alexander Oleykowski; and 2 year 9 month old daughter, Frances Oleykowski.
Per 1940 US Census 4/3/1930 2604 Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ALexander Oleykowski is the 51 year old white male head of household, born in Pennsylvania as was his whole family. They all lived in this same house (valued now at $5,000) in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works of his own account as a driver in retail coal, working 8 hours the last week of March, and in 13 weeks of work had no wages in 1939, but had other income over $50. His wife is 48 year old Frances Oleykowski, educated through 8th grade. They have 5 children: 25 year old daughter, Mary Oleykowski, single, educated through 2 years of high school, works as a stenographer in retail printing, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $780 in 1939; 22 year old daughter, Rita Oleykowski, educated through 3 years of high school, works as a stenographer for a retail jewelry store, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $780 in 1939; 15 year old son, Alexander Oleykowski Jr attends school and has finished through 2 years of high school; 12 year old daughter, Frances Oleykowski, finished through 6th grade, attends school; and 7 year old daughter, Claire Oleykowski, educated through 1st grade, attends school.
Per WWII Draft Registration 6/30/1942
Alexander Francis Oleykowski is 18 years old, born April 16, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He resides at 2604 E. Lehigh Ave., Phila., Phila., Pa., and his phone number is Reg. 0292. The person who will always know his address is Alexander F. Oleykowski, same current residence. Alexander is unemployed, attending Temple University. He is described as white race, 5'9" tall, 145 lbs., brown eyes, brown hair, light complexion, very curly hair.
Per U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
NameAlexander Francis Oleykowski
Record TypeEnlistment
Service Number817 42 42
Enlistment Date11 Mar 1943
Enlistment PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
DescriptionElectronics School Naval Station Treasure Island, San Francisco, Ca. Comm. 5/9/42 to 1/1/49 Part 1
Per 1950 US Census 3/30/1950 2604 Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Oleykowski is the 62 year old white male widower, born in Pennsylvania, as was his entire family. R. Mary Oleykowski, his 30 year old daughter, single, works as a stenographer for a real estate agency, working 40 hours last week. Rita Oleykowski, his 28 year old daughter, single, works as a stenographer for a wholesale drug company, working 40 hours last week. Alexander Oleykowski, his 25 year old son, is single. Frances Oleykowski, his 22 year old daughter, single, works as a stenographer for a mercantile agency, working 40 hours last week. Clare Oleykowski, is his 16 year old daughter. Addition info on Mary - parents born in US, Mary finished through 12th grade, worked 45 weeks last year, earned $1,100.
Per Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966
NameAlexander Francis Oleykowski
Birth Date16 Apr 1924
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence Date29 May 1950
Residence Place2604 E. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Serial number 8174242
Dates of service 3-18-43 to 12-25-44, 7-22-45 to 3-2-46, 12-26-44 to 7-21-45
Active Domestic Service 29 months $290
Active Foreign Service 7 months $105
Total Amount Due $395
Per Findagrave
Alexander Francis "Al" Oleykowski Jr. VVeteran
Birth 16 Apr 1924 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 23 Jan 2023 (aged 98)
Burial Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial ID 252356374
Per Online Obituary for ALEXANDER F. OLEYKOWSKI JR.
APRIL 16, 1924 - JANUARY 23, 2023
Alexander Francis Oleykowski, Jr., 98, died Monday January 23, 2023, peacefully at home and will be reunited with his loving wife Stasia. He is survived by his close-knit and loving family of six children, Martha, Alexander, Michael, Nancy, John and Catherine, their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
Born April 16, 1924, Alexander grew up in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. He was the son of the late Alexander Francis, Sr. and Frances Oleykowski (nee Piontkowski), and brother to five sisters, the late Anna Oleykowski, Mary Oleykowski, Frances Staniszewski (Edward), Rita Oleykowski, and Clare Klimkowski (Henry). Raised in a Polish-Catholic household in St. Laurentius Parish, Alexander spoke the Polish language and often said prayers and sang songs in Polish. As a young adult, he helped his father deliver coal and manage a parking garage. Throughout his life, Al enjoyed celebrating holidays incorporating the Polish traditions, Wigilia (Christmas Eve) and Swieconka (the blessing of the Easter baskets on Holy Saturday) first with his parents and sisters and then with Stasia, their children and his extended family. He took pride in passing on the Polish traditions to the next generations
Alexander attended Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. In WW II he served in the U.S. Navy with a tour on Ascension Island. He married Stasia (Petner) in 1950. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Joseph's College (now University) in 1951 and for the past 71 years was a proud St. Joe's alum and had the distinction of a being a "Golden Hawk" since 2001. He worked for the Upjohn (Pfizer) company as a pharmaceutical sales representative and retired as a customer service manager after 35 years of employment.
Al was a sports enthusiast, attending Phillies games in four stadiums over eight decades. He also coached Little League baseball and spent many afternoons cheering his children and grandchildren as they played a variety of sports. When Alexander was not working, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, vacationing in Wildwood and at Shawnee Resort in the Poconos with his children and grandchildren, excursions to the Jersey Shore, eating crabs, telling stories, going to garage sales, tinkering in the garage, and playing pinochle and penny poker. He loved listening to polka music and in the past few years, with the help of his son John and "Alexa", the weekly Saturday morning radio show was tuned in at his home. On Labor Day weekends, he made it a point to attend the Polish-American Festival at the Czestochowa Shrine for live polka band entertainment.
Alexander is survived by his daughter Martha and husband Vincent Leva and granddaughter Dana, husband Andrew Couchara, granddaughter Nicole, husband Steve Leotta, great-granddaughter Sloane; his son Alexander, wife Kathleen, and granddaughter Jessica, husband Tom McKenna and great-grandsons Tommy, Ryan, and Shane; granddaughter Suzanne; granddaughter Andrea, husband John Cerniglia, great-grandchildren Johnny, Stella, and Lucy; grandson Alexander, wife Jenna, and great-granddaughters Brynn, and Ava; and granddaughter Caitlyn; his son Michael, wife Christina and granddaughter Lauren, granddaughter Leigh Ann, husband Lance Gawel and great-grandsons Landon and Lucas; and granddaughter Elizabeth; his daughter Nancy, husband Joseph Opalka and grandson Joseph, wife Kati and great-grandson Gus, and grandson Andrew; his son John; and his daughter Catherine, husband Brian Bernatowicz
Uncle Al is also survived by his godchildren, nieces and nephews.
"Mr. O" and his family are greatly appreciative of the health care support that he received in his final years especially the care and friendship provided by Agatha Blake otherwise known as Maureen.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday January 28, 2023 at Sacred Heart Church (316 E. Broadway Ave, Clifton Heights PA). Al's viewing will be held from 9:00am to 10:15am, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Following his mass we will meet at the cemetery for his graveside service.
Alexander desired to rest in peace at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Donations \endash The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, or a charity of your choice. Please note your donation is in memory of Alexander F. Oleykowski, Jr.