Rudolph A. Sedlacek 95 of Endicott passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy; infant son Joseph; his parents Severin and Katherine and his sister Anne Katsaris. He is survived by his sons Robert (Susan) of Syracuse, Steven (Teresa) of Endicott, Paul (Paige) of Endicott; his grandchildren Shannon (Todd) Wood, Eric Sedlacek, Molly (Brian) Hammond, Jaclyn Sedlacek, Chelsea (Philip) Farina, Bridget Sedlacek, Mikayla Sedlacek, Lauren Sedlacek; great-grandsons Liam and Connor Wood, Patrick Hammond, Benjamin Farina; his sister Marylou Price; also, many nieces and nephews. Rudy was a veteran of the US Army proudly serving his country during the Korean War and was in Japan from January of 1949 until his honorable discharge in June of 1952. During his service he received the Occupation Medal Japan, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, a Combat Infantry Badge and a UN Service Medal. He started his career as a factory worker at Endicott Johnson and was later hired at IBM in 1966 where he worked his way up to a manager’s position until his retirement in 1990 after 24 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Czechoslovakian Moravian Club, a Third-Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge, Council 1839 and a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott. Rudy was the number one fan of all his grandchildren and great-grandsons. He loved to attend their many events. He was a Florida Snowbird for over 15 years where he met and maintained many lasting friendships. He enjoyed spending summers at his cottage on Song Lake in Preble with his many family members and friends. He enjoyed his annual New Years Eve hockey games for many years and watching sports with his sons and great-grandsons. After his retirement, he would pick up and deliver cars to local dealerships. He always enjoyed going out for breakfast with his friends and family. A very heartfelt and special thank you to Jess and Kris of Guthrie Hospice for their kind, compassionate and gentle care of both Rudy and our family during this difficult time and to the many volunteers of Meals on Wheels of Western Broome for delivering meals and conversation to Rudy.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday July 23rd at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church 300 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY (due to the renovation of St. Joseph’s Church). Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. The family will receive friends at St. Anthony’s Church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to either St. Joseph’s Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or Guthrie Hospice 4102 Vestal Rd. Vestal, NY 13850.