Andy Arnoczky, 90, Army Veteran

He was born August 12, 1911 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and came to Lorain as a child from Johnstown, PA.

He served with the United States Army's 101st Airborne Division during World War II and was wounded in Belgium. He received the Purple Heart Medal, good conduct medal, distinguished service unit badge, American Theater Ribbon, and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with five bronze stars.

He worked at Lorain Works U.S. Steel in the Open Hearth and BOP Shop for over 45 years, retiring in 1974.

He was a member of Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ. Andy enjoyed stamp collecting, traveling, and was a camera buff.

He is survived by his son, Allan Arnoczky of LaGrange, 2 daughters, Elaine Tardy of Littleton, Colorado, and Andra Juristy of Avon; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a brother, Steve Arnoczky of London, Ohio and sister, Mary Burich of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Elsa, in 1968.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 9, 2002 from 10 a.m. in the Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ, East 31st St. and Glove Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Geczy Steven, pastor of First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland, will officiate. Committal services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery with Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20 of the Disabled American Veterans providing full military honors. Contributions in memory of Mr. Arnoczky may be made, if desired, to the D.A.V. Chapter 20, 500 East 25th St., Lorain, Ohio 44055.

The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain is in charge of arrangements.