Polutchko, John A., Jr., of Marshfield and Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away on April 16, 2016 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Peggy (Waltersdorf) Polutchko. Dear father of Elaine Fagan (Michael) of Marshfield, John Polutchko of Mansfield, Kathy Nash (Michael) of Marshfield, Steven Polutchko of Broomfield, CO., and David Polutchko (Zelia) of Mansfield. John leaves 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a brother, Robert Polutchko (Betty) of Potomac, Maryland.

John grew up in Berwick, PA. A 1955 graduate of MIT in Aeronautical Engineering, John was president of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and played basketball. His career began at the Martin Company in Advanced Aircraft Development. He was an Air Force commissioned officer and in civilian service with USAF Systems Command. His love of anything related to flying led him to become a private pilot. He then went to work for AVCO Systems, a major aerospace and defense contractor. He finished his career as a VP at Dynatrend, now EG&G.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 40 Canal Street, Marshfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to United Cerebral Palsy Association at UCP.org or by mail to 1825 K. St. NW, Suite 600, Washington DC 20006, the American Diabetes Association at Diabetes.org or by mail to 1701 North Beauregard St. Alexandria VA 22311, or the ALS Association at ALSA.org or by mail ALSA Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Links to these charity websites can be found by clicking on the tab at the top of this page Resources/Helpful Links/Memorials & Charities