Alvin J. Zempko

March 11, 1939 - December 28, 2018

Alvin Joseph Zempko passed away December 28, 2018. Born on March 11, 1939, he was the son of the late Anna (Drabick) Zempko and Raymond Zempko. Alvin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon, whom he lovingly called "Bubby". He graduated from St. Mary's Academy and served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1962 until 1970. He was a past member of the Sacred Heart Church Men's Club, The Federation of Polish Sportsman, Greenport Pumper #1 and Ducks Unlimited. Alvin was a hard worker and a genuine family man. His life revolved around his children Darrin Zempko of Claverack, Marcy (Jay) Wolfe of Claverack and Scott Zempko of Hudson. He adored his grandchildren Dylan Zempko, Hannah Wolfe, Ella Wolfe and Natalie Zempko. Al loved family gatherings and vacationing on Cape Cod every summer along with many camping trips. His hobbies included carving duck decoys and painting migratory birds. He was an avid hunter and spent time duck hunting and fishing with his children on his riverfront property. He was a true Sportsman and was a monitor on the Greenport Land Conservancy for many years. He also raised and raced Homing Pigeons, coached the Harts Elks Little League team, and loved to do gardening and landscaping. Alvin worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Hudson as a route driver and then transferred to Albany where he worked as a District Manager for many years for Coke. He more recently worked at Williams Lumber in Greenport. Also surviving is Al's sister Kathleen (Matt) Clark of Hudson, brother Raymond (Carol) Zempko of Hudson and his brother-in-law, Thomas Kardash who was a very devoted caregiver to Al. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his sister Diane Zempko. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend calling hours at Bates & Anderson, 110 Green Street in Hudson on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a service and interment in Cedar Park Cemetary.