Henry J. Getek, 80,
of Rome, passed away at home on Saturday,
June 24, 2017. He was born June 25, 1936 in
Utica, the son of the late Frank and Helen
LaSota Getek. Henry was a graduate of Our
Lady of Lourdes Elementary School and St.
Francis De Sales High School. After high
school, he served in the US Air Force during
the Korean War from 1954-1958. Upon
returning home from the Air Force, Henry
enrolled at Utica College and graduated in
1963 with a BA in Social Studies Education
and he went on to earn a Master’s Degree in
Social Studies Education from Syracuse
University in 1968. On November 18, 1967 he
was united in marriage to Barbara Kaczowka
in Transfiguration Church.
Mr. Getek taught for the Rome City School
District at Strough Junior High from 1964 to
1995.
Henry was a member of the NYS Teachers
Association, the Rome Teachers Association,
St. Paul’s Church, and the Knights of
Columbus. He enjoyed bowling and playing
golf. He was also an avid NY Yankees fan.
Surviving besides his beloved wife of 49
years, Barbara, is a brother and
sister-in-law, Fred and Janet Getek of Rome;
a sister-in-law, Lorraine Bailey of
Centreville, VA; and several nieces and
nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
Tuesday at 11:00AM at St. Paul’s Church.
Interment will take place in St. Mary’s
Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Contributions in Henry’s memory may be made
to the St. Paul’s Church Memorial Fund.
You may light a candle, send a message of
sympathy and view the obituary at
www.nunnandharper.com.
