Obituary of Donald Philip Pokrinchak

Donald Philip Pokrinchak, 63, of Bristol, VT, passed away Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, in the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, following a stroke. He was born June 3rd, 1961, in Ideal Hospital, Endicott, NY, to Philip Pokrinchak, who passed away on April 19th, 2013, and Jacqueline Mosko Pokrinchak, who passed away on January 5th, 2017. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, COL (retired) Mark A. Riccio on February 1st, 2021. Donald is survived by his siblings, Janine Pokrinchak Dubik and husband Mark, (Monroe Township, Wyoming County, PA), Marlene Pokrinchak Riccio, (Yorktown, VA), Stephen Philip Pokrinchak and wife, Wai Ling Lee, (Owego, NY); nephews, Alexander Riccio and his wife, Jes Zulawski-Riccio (Yorktown, VA), Taylor Riccio and wife, Sophie Schneider, (New York, NY), Marcus Riccio, (Yorktown, VA); grandniece, Cassandra Scout Zulawski-Riccio, (Yorktown, VA); dear friends, Miles and Jennifer Hubert, (Bristol, VT). Donald graduated from Owego Free Academy in 1979. He attended Rochester Institute of Technology then graduated in 1987 from Wilkes College (now Wilkes University). He worked at Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT., IBM-Burlington, and Global Foundries in Essex Junction, VT. After retiring at 55 in 2016, he enjoyed metal work. He appreciated music of all genres from classical and jazz to pop; in high school, he played trumpet with the OFA bands. Throughout his life Don enjoyed many things such as skiing/snowboarding, motorcycles, and skateboarding as a teen; but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with those he loved most. A celebration of life will be announced when completed. Condolences can be made to Donald's family at emfaheyfuneralhome.com.