Jarema "Jerry" Korytko Obituary (1953 - 2017)

Jarema "Jerry" Korytko, age 63, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA following a lifelong fight with multiple health issues. Jerry was born in Dunkirk, NY on May 18, 1953, a son of the late Jurij (George) and Zina Korytko. Jerry was a 1971 graduate of Dunkirk High School. He was known for his whole life to be the best car salesman in the area; most recently having worked for the former Emerling Chevrolet in Boston, NY. Anybody who knew Jerry knew his passion for all things car related. He loved drag racing, classic cars, finding "a good deal", spending time with his grandchildren and always asking for his senior citizen discount. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Adrian Deputat. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Lorraine Dach Korytko; two children, Elizabeth MacDougall (Jasen) of Derby, NY and Michael Korytko of Dunkirk, NY; two grandchildren, Taelor Jean Korytko of Cassadaga, NY and Ian John MacDougall of Derby, NY. He also fondly thought of his neighbors, Megan and Matthew Levan, as his "faux" grandchildren. Jerry is also survived by two sisters, Ksenia Deputat (Zenon) and Larisa Aldrich (Scott); two nephews, Myron and Jurij Deputat and two nieces, Kimberly Dach McDonald and Julia Aldrich. No calling hours will be observed. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenille Arthritis Foundation, 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10168. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Erie, PA.