Theodore J. Pinkowski

August 21, 1933 - September 2, 2019

Theodore, (Ted, Teddy) John Pinkowski entered into eternal rest on September 2, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Valatie, New York on August 21, 1933, he was the son of Theodore and Vivian (Edwards) Pinkowksi. He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, brothers, Ronald, David and Joseph Pinkowski. Ted is survived by his four children, Linda (Joseph) Pawlik, Valatie; Patricia (Randy) Ditschler, Nassau; Tracey (Thomas) Lyons, Charlton; Todd (Kathleen) Pinkowski, San Diego. And six grandchildren, Erik Cooper, Timothy (Jennifer) Lyons, Andrew (Kristen) Lyons, Steven Ditschler, Nichole (Kerry) Phonharath, and Joshua Pinkowski. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, his sister Irene (Leo) Buell, brother Robert Pinkowski and many nieces and nephews. Ted spent many years as a construction worker and was instrumental in bringing the union shop to Hamilton Printing Company. He also worked as a bartender at the famous Lake Shore House in Niverville, NY. In his final job he worked for over a decade at Chatco in Chatham, NY where he retired from. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, was a lover of NASCAR. He also enjoyed endless hours of fishing and gardening. Among his favorite places to visit was the Connecticut coastline and the vacation cottage shared with his wife, Betty, in the Adirondacks. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard, was a member of the Kinderhook Elks and the North Chatham Fire Department. Ted spent the last seven years as a resident of the New York State Firemen’s Home. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses on the third floor and the staff at the home for the loving care of their father in his final days. A memorial service/celebration of life will be held in Ted’s honor on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30pm at the Firemen’s Home 125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY, with interment to follow at the Firemen’s Home cemetery. Donations can be made to the Firemen’s Home, 125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY, 12534.