Bronislaus "Joseph" Wilk

Troy - Bronislaus Joseph “Joe” Wilk, 101, died Friday, September 6, 2024, at Eddy Heritage House Nursing Center after a brief illness.

Born in Mechanicville, NY, he was son of the late Joseph Wilk and Edith Gaide Wilk and husband for 77 years of Angela F. Caruso Wilk. He was raised in Mechanicville and after the war moved to Troy. He was a graduate of Mechanicville High School. 

Joe was in maintenance for the General Service Administration.

He was a a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church and enjoyed playing golf.  Joe was a Sergeant during World War II Army Air Corp where he was a Tank Inspector. 

Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Donna Wilk Hanlon, Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren, Devin Lavin and Daniel Hanlon; three great grandchildren, Brooke, Jack and James Lavin and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Stephen, John,  Henry and Edward Wilk, Helen Kardas, Nellie Driggers, Mary Hanrihan and Louise Van Gelder.

Relatives and friends may call at St. Michael the Archangel Church 175 Williams Road Troy on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 9-10 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM with Rev. Edward Kacerguis.

Entombment will be in  St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum Troy.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Bronislaus Joseph Wilk to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.  We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.

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