CUSHING – Herman “Harry” Burakowski, 91, formerly of Sloatsburg, N.Y., died Jan. 28, 2017.

Born in Erie, Pa., on Sept. 30, 1925, he was the son of Antoni and Frances Ciecierski Burakowski. Harry was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Navy.

Throughout his career, Harry worked as a foreman at AT&T, retiring in 1978. Later he enjoyed lobster fishing.

Harry is survived by his wife, Bernice “Bunny” Mitchell Burakowski; his four children, Joanne Rose, John Burakowski, Jean Yorke and her husband, Michael, and Jeff Burakowski and his wife, Ginger (Erskine); and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland. A memorial service with military honors will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. John Cuthbertson will officiate.