Suleski, Henry

Item

Suleski, Henry-Draft Card.png

Title

Suleski, Henry

Creator

Michelle Kukan

Birth Date

1922-01-30

Birthplace

Mahwah, NJ

Death Date

1984-11-02

Burial Place

Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ

Occupation

Sheet metal worker (Lederle Laboratories)

Conflict

Military Branch

Service Start Date

1942-09-24

Service End Date

1945-12-11

Military Service Description

Henry Suleski enlisted into the United States Coast Guard on 1942-09-24. During WWII, the Coast Guard: supported search and rescue missions, supported combat missions, provided marine safety and port security, participated in beach patrols, amphibious operations, and convoy escort duty, and helped transport troops. Suleski was discharged on 1945-12-11. 

Biographical Text

Henry John Suleski was born to Bolesław “William” and Władysława “Lottie” Suleski in Mahwah, NJ. He was one of eight children. His older siblings were: Stanley, Wanda, Joseph, Alexander, and Adam. His younger brothers were Stephen and Anthony. The Suleski’s lived on Railroad Avenue. Suleski worked for a contracting business in Mahwah. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1942 until 1945. Suleski married Harriet Winters in July of 1952. They were married until their divorce in 1955. Suleski lived on North Railroad Ave, Mahwah. He was a sheet-metal worker at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River, NY. He began working for Lederle Laboratories in 1962. He was a member of Mahwah’s VFW Post 7124, Local 64 of the International Association of Machinists, Local 143 of the International Chemical Workers Union, and the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He was also a life member of Mahwah Fire Department Company #2. Suleski died on 1984-11-02. He was 62. 

Family Members

Father: Bolesław “William”

Mother: Władysława “Lottie”

Siblings: 
Stanley
Wanda
Joseph
Alexander
Adam
Stephen
Anthony

Wife: Harriet E. (née Winters) (1952-1955)

Bibliography

"Area Religious News," The Sunday News, December 23, 1979, p. 50.

Henry John Suleski, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Henry J Suleski, Florida, U.S., Divorce Index, 1927-2001.

Henry J Suleski, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.

Henry J Suleski, New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016.

"Henry J. Suleski," The Journal News, November 3, 1984, p. 10.

"Henry J. Suleski," The Record, November 4, 1984, p. 43.

Henry J Suleski, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Henry Suleski, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Henry Suleski, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Henry Suleski, Find a Grave.

World War II, United States Coast Guard. 

Photo Captions

Photo 1: Suleksi's draft card, completed on 1942-07-13 in Allendale, NJ (Ancestry Library).

Collection

Citation

Michelle Kukan, “Suleski, Henry,” Mahwah Veterans Project, accessed July 4, 2024, https://mahwahmuseum.reclaim.hosting/MVP/items/show/229.