John J. Bylancik Sr

Canton, Georgia – John J. Bylancik Sr, 89, formerly of Guilderland died September 24th in Canton Georgia. He moved about a year ago to an Assisted Living Facility there to be near his two daughters. They have been devoted to him and invaluable to the whole family on the journey through his Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of John and Clara Bylancik. He married Patricia Scymanky in August 1942 and raised a loving family celebrating their life together until her death in 1996. He subsequently was remarried to Bette White who helped enrich his later years with additional family and friends. She predeceased him in 2007. As a member of the greatest generation, he served as a Marine in WWII, participating in the Pacific campaign on Guam and Okinawa. He learned from a foxhole about the birth of his first son. Returning home he spent his work life in sales, - retail, door to door and for most of his career as a representative for Stuart and McNeil pharmaceuticals. His love of fishing was legend, as was his penchant for pranks. The many “roles” he took on brought smiles and joy to those around him. After retirement, he used his acting skills as he worked with Albany Medical School’s physician training program. John is survived by son Bob and his wife Anne of Clifton Park, NY, daughter Patricia Tubiak and her husband Don of Acworth,GA, daughter Gloria Snyder and her husband Richard of Acworth,GA and son John Jr and his wife Angela of Verona, NJ. Also his step children Don White and Sandy Day. He had 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Ed and Bob and sister MaryAnn. He is survived by his sister Ruth McGrath of Loudonville, brother-in-law James Scymanky, sister-in-law Gloria Potter and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:45 from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville at 10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday, September 29, 2009 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment will military honors will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. To leave the family a special message on their guestbook or share a photo with the family; view John’s Life Tribute; obtain directions, a prayer card or other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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John J. Bylancik Sr

August 11, 1920 - September 24, 2009