1921
Boris
2021
Boris William Pozniak
August 11, 1921 — April 21, 2021
Boris William Pozniak, 99, passed away at his longtime home in Cinnaminson Wednesday April 21st.
Boris was born in New York City and a resident of Cinnaminson since 1960.
Boris served in the 76th division in the weapons and rifle platoons and earned the expert infantryman’s badge. He volunteered for combat duty despite being blind in one eye and served as a platoon sergeant during World War 2. Decorated with bronze star for heroic achievement at Nevhaus Sang Germany when he single handily knocked out a Tiger tank and was wounded at Schmitten Germany on March 30th 1945, receiving the Purple Heart.
Graduated from Hunter college, NYC and worked as a chemist for Borden, Thiokal, and Pecora Corporations. He was instrumental in the formulation of Borden’s famous White Glue.
Boris was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Keane of New York City and is survived by 5 children, Gene Pozniak, Gail Blauvelt (Raymond), Leonard Pozniak, William Pozniak (Marie), and Joseph Pozniak (Sharon). He was the “oh my god” absolutely loved grandfather of Elizabeth, Laura, Dennis, Erin, Alexander Boris, Daniel, Keith, and Leonard Jr., and a great grandfather to Chelsea, Julian, Blair, and Lane.
Boris was born in New York City and a resident of Cinnaminson since 1960.
Boris served in the 76th division in the weapons and rifle platoons and earned the expert infantryman’s badge. He volunteered for combat duty despite being blind in one eye and served as a platoon sergeant during World War 2. Decorated with bronze star for heroic achievement at Nevhaus Sang Germany when he single handily knocked out a Tiger tank and was wounded at Schmitten Germany on March 30th 1945, receiving the Purple Heart.
Graduated from Hunter college, NYC and worked as a chemist for Borden, Thiokal, and Pecora Corporations. He was instrumental in the formulation of Borden’s famous White Glue.
Boris was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Keane of New York City and is survived by 5 children, Gene Pozniak, Gail Blauvelt (Raymond), Leonard Pozniak, William Pozniak (Marie), and Joseph Pozniak (Sharon). He was the “oh my god” absolutely loved grandfather of Elizabeth, Laura, Dennis, Erin, Alexander Boris, Daniel, Keith, and Leonard Jr., and a great grandfather to Chelsea, Julian, Blair, and Lane.
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