SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Markowski died on September 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Markowski was born in Allendorf, Germany on February 7, 1948 to John and Irene Markowski. At the age of five, Richard and his family moved to Brooklyn, NY where he attended St. Francis Prep. The family later moved to Rutherford, NJ, where he graduated from Rutherford High School in 1965.
Richard proudly served his country as a Marine in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Rifle Expert Badge for his honorable service.
Mr. Markowski went on to become the owner of Advanced Alarm Systems in Saratoga Springs. Richard enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks, reading, fishing and singing with his friends. Mr. Markowski also served as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Shannon Markowski (Saratoga Springs), Alanna Markowski (Saratoga Springs), Amanda Markowski (New York City); ex-wife, Alice Duffney (Greenfield Center); sisters, Maya Johnson, Halina Graf, Dolores Schumann; grandchildren Lachlan Stokle and Lyran Stokle; and childhood best friend, Jimmy Cahill.
Calling hours were held at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., in Saratoga Springs, on Thursday, September 17. Burial will take place with full military honors on Friday, September 18 at 11 a.m., at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter or ASPCA.
