Oscar Michael Yankowsky

Oscar was born December 27, 1932 in Portland, Maine the son of Bernice Elizabeth and Oscar Michael Yankowsky and he was 1 of 7 siblings. In the year 1959 he married the love of his life Evelyn Dumont, who is predeceased.

Oscar graduated from Long Beach night school in June 1956 where he moved on to live such an amazing and fulfilling life. Oscar served in the U.S. Army 7th Division serving in the Korean War. After discharge P.F.C Oscar went on to attend Engineering School in Kaufheuren, Germany and moving on joined the US Merchant Marines. Oscar then continued employment at Douglas Air force Base as an electrician wiring planes for the U.S. Army producing one plane a week. Oscar would be proud as he watched each one fly away. From there Oscar joined the United States Postal Service where he received several honors for his excellent service before proudly retiring after 32 years of employment.

Oscar was a proud member of many organizations such as the VFW, American Legion with Paul Malia Post 161, Fraternal Order of Eagles, an official golden age Eagle in which he was so very proud. Mr. Yankowsky was involved in many charities where he was so very generous. He was always wanting to give, his heart was so huge. Whether it be candy, cookies, money, a cigarette, pens, stamps, food, or a light it didn’t matter he would just want to give. He was such a delight to be around always laughing and making old time jokes. He would laugh, you would laugh, he was always such a joker.

Oscar enjoyed many things in life with food being his favorite. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains, train rides and sometimes stopping at casinos. He had a love for animals and especially for his dog “Paco.” Oscar also enjoyed people and they all loved him. Always wanting to have conversations with him.

Oscar is survived by three children Linda M Jackson and her husband Joseph of South Portland, Michael A Yankowsky of Portland, and Carol A. Hall of Cape Elizabeth; five step children living and six predeceased step children Claudia Herrick of Westbrook, Elaine Sidell of Auburn, Mae Marx of Westbrook, Ester Williams of Ohio, and June Cain of Saco; two sisters Roberta Bailey of Portland and Beverly Tyler of New Hampshire; 6 grandchildren, Jeremy S. Hall, his favorite barber of Portland, Derek K. Hall of South Portland, and Nicole M. Moores, his only granddaughter whom he adored dearly of Portland, Dale M. Yankowsky of Portland, Robert W. Yankowsky of Portland, and Jason A. Yankowsky of Portland, 7 great grandchildren Noah, Keagan, Anna-Bella, Blake, and “princess” Grace whom he adored dearly. He will be sadly missed by all.

The family would invite you to attend visiting hours on December 17, 2017 from 10:00am -1:00pm followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St, Portland, ME. 207-775-3763.

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