Bernard Jutkofsky

July 23, 1933 - October 10, 2019

Bernard Jutkofsky, 86, born July 23, 1933 to Helen and Joseph Jutkofsky, died on October 10th, 2019. He was a resident of Claverack. He was a graduate of Martin Van Buren High School in Kinderhook. A veteran of the Korean war, PVT2, he served in the United States Army from 1953-1954. When he reflected on his time of service, he conveyed a sense of appreciation for having the opportunity to serve. While his chosen vocation was being a farmer, today he would likely be viewed as a conservationist, doing everything within his powers to preserve the land for which he cared. He also worked for A. Colarusso & Son’s Sand and Gravel for many years as an independent contractor. He is survived by his life partner of 44 years, Betsy Curtis. Also surviving are his son, Jay (Jenna) and his grandson Viktor, all of Philadelphia, PA., Ida Jutkofsky, mother of Jay, and his brother Paul of Florida. Also surviving are Betsy’s daughter, Jen Jones (Ryan) and their daughter, Rylee June, of Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his sister, Olga and brother Joseph Jr. He was an extraordinarily kind, loving, considerate and devoted father, father-in-law, grandfather and partner. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the A.B. Shaw Fire Co., Claverack and the Greenport Rescue Squad. Services will be held on Monday, October 14th at Bates & Anderson -Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson with viewing hours from 11:30-1:00, followed by a service by Father John of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church of Hudson. Interment will follow in Cedar Park Cemetery.