Obituary of Henry C. Sienkiewicz

Henry C. Sienkiewicz passed away October 4 ,2024, 3 months shy of his 102nd birthday.

Born in Syracuse to the late John and Michalina on January 4,1923, he grew up on the

predominantly Polish West Side. As a youth he was active in sports and served as a

lifeguard at Frazer pool. At age 19 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps (later known as 8th

Air Force) and trained as a Bombardier. Stationed at Grafton Underwood, England,

Henry flew 36 missions over Europe in WW II. Returning to Syracuse after the war, he

married Helen “Linta “Nosewicz on June 2,1945, they settled and raised two children.

During their 53 years of marriage, Henry and Helen travelled the U.S. and Europe,

attending Federal Credit Union conferences and annual 384 th Bomb Group reunions.

As a Syracuse Firefighter Henry received the Arthur Jenkins Medal for bravery and

heroism in 1956. After 31 years of service, he retired as a Captain in 1982. He was active

in several organizations: an assistant patrol leader of Boy Scout troop #76, member

Polish Heritage Club, member of Local #280 Retired Firefighters, president of Syracuse

Fire Department Credit Union, Board member of Syracuse Polish Home, and a member

of the Polish Legion of American Veterans.

A lifelong communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, he served as a

trustee, cofounded Sacred Heart Bingo, served as an usher, Holy Name Society member,

and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 6282 and Assembly

1725.

Several years after his wife's passing, Henry met his partner, Kate, and they continued to

enjoy travel at home and abroad with Sacred Heart Seniors and the 384th Bomb Group

reunions.

Henry was predeceased by his wife Helen” Linta” in 1999, siblings; Bruno and Josephine

son-in law, Fran Bukowski, several nieces, and nephews.

Surviving is his partner of 15 years Kathleen McDonald Cahill, her 8 siblings. 5 children,

13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; son Ron (Eileen), daughter Sandra Bukowski (Bill

Peverly), grandchildren; Scott (Amanda), Kevin (Rebecca), Jessica, Danielle Sienkiewicz,

Chris (Mandi Mulhern) Bukowski, Catherine Bukowski (Jonathon Dworin), 6 great

grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, several nieces, great nieces, nephews, and

many wonderful friends.

Calling hours are 4 to 7PM  Friday, October 11, 2024, Hollis Funeral Home 1105 West

Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday October 12, 2024, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY13204.

Burial with Honors will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Geddes.

Contributions instead of flowers, may be made to: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ONLINE www.sacredheartbasilicasyr.org; Syracuse Polish Community Foundation Inc 915 Park Avenue Syracuse NY 13204 (501c3); DAV Transportation, 800 Irving Ave Room A174 Syracuse, NY 13210

 
Livestream link for Henry's Mass: http://bit.ly/4dCjjs6