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Walter Theodore Kostanski Jr. (December 10, 1923–June 15, 2015) was an American businessman and politician.
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| Born | December 10, 1923 Erving, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 15, 2015 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Businessperson & Politician |
| Years active | 1957 to 1995 |
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| Political party | Republican |
Early life
Walter Kostanski was born in Erving, Massachusetts. He lived in Turners Falls, Massachusetts and went to the Turners Falls High School.[1]
In 1942, Kostanski tried out for the Chicago Cubs, and then the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946.[1]
Military
Kostanski served in the United States Naval Armed Guard during World War II. While in the guard he served as a Gunners Mate Third Class on the ESSO Rochester from 1943-1946.[1][2] In 1947, Kostanski married Virginia Geraghty.[1]
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Naval Armed Guard |
| Years of service | 1943-1946 |
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Business
After his service in the military he went to the Franklin & Marshall College and to the New England Institute of Funeral Directing Embalming. Kostanski lived in Turners Falls with his wife and family. He was a funeral director and was the owner of the Kostanski Funeral Home in Turners Falls.
Politics
Kostanski served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1957 to 1971 and was a Republican. He served as the Franklin County Register of Deeds from 1971 to 1995. Kostanski retired in 1995.[1]
Death
Kostanski died at his home in Turners Falls on June 15, 2015.[3][4][1]
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War medals include:[1]
- WWII Victory Medal
- American Area Campaign Ribbon
- European – African Area Campaign Ribbon
- Asiatic – Pacific Area Ribbon
- The Philippine Liberation Medal
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