Peter Parashak

Peter Parashak 82 of Rotterdam died Monday evening May 16, 2005 at St Clares Hospital. Born in the Ukraine he was the son of the late Peter and Maria (Tomyn) Parashak. He was the husband of Anna Behrend whom he met and married in Germany after World War II. They arrived in the United States in 1951, settling in Ballston Spa. He was employed at Saratoga Hospital for several years and after moving to Schenectady, he was employed as a Medical Technician in the Hematology Department of St. Clares Hospital for 36 years. Peter retired in 1993 from St. Clares Hospital. Peter was an avid violinist and was active in two senior orchestras in Albany and Schenectady. He and his wife Anna enjoyed Ballroom dancing for the last 20 years and were members of the Allegro Club in Schenectady. Survivors include his beloved wife Anna, his brother Walter Paraszczsak and wife Elizabeth of Ballston Spa, a nephew, Stefan Paraszczsak and wife Martha of Clifton Park and a niece, Angela Watt of Ventura, FL. Funeral services will be held Monday May 23, 2005 morning at 9:15am at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady followed at 10 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, Union St. where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be held Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Internment in Schenectady Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2410 4th Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189 or to a charity of ones choice in Peter's memory.