Obituary of John Olkowski, Jr.

John Olkowski, Jr., 74, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Born in Montague, MA on October 31, 1949, he was the son of the late John C. Olkowski, Sr. and Eveline M. Bergeron Olkowski.  John proudly served a two year term in the U.S. Army.  John worked for Gochee’s Garage and later Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District before retiring in 2012.  He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his children, Tara Schrom (Harley); Kirstin Hoose, Justin Hoose (Cathy) and Troy Hoose; grandchildren, Sierra, Dylan (Brittany), Alexis, Bradley, Preston, Annabella, Colton and Jordan; and great grandchildren, Hunter, Cayden and Caroline.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 9 from 4 to 6 pm at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar.  Interment with military honors will take place on Friday, March 15 at 12 noon at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.