John Zuk

John Zuk, a lifelong resident of Pine Island, passed peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. He was 93.

Born Dec. 13, 1922, to the Alexander Zuk and Mary Wojtowicz Zuk, John was the last remaining of their five sons.

John worked in the region his entire life and loved what he did. An avid hunter, fisherman and trapper, he survived off the land.

Most of his working life was spent with the Bierstine Farms until he retired approximately 25 years ago.

Post retirement, he continued to spend most of his time farming a small family plot of black dirt along with his upland garden.

He supplied some of the local produce stands in the region and many folks would visit his “self-serve” stand and pay on the honor system.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 690 County Route 1, Pine Island.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Pine Island.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online or for directions, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com