ILION: Paul Bachorik, Jr. 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Utica with the love and support of his family by his side. Born in Little Falls on April 3, 1923, Paul was the son of the late Paul and Suzzana (Marton) Bachorik, Sr. He was raised and educated locally and attended Little Falls Schools. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he honorably served his country as a Corporal from 1943-1945 during the Battle of the Bulge. On June 1, 1946, Paul married the former Marjorie May Shute with whom he shared a blessed marriage of 68 years. Paul worked for many years as a machinist for Remington Arms. He was a member of the Ilion-Frankfort VFW and the Ilion Moose Lodge. Among his interest and hobbies he enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. One cherished family tradition was teaching his children to downhill ski and he continued skiing until the age of 70. He spoke 2 languages; Slovak being his 1st and he was proud of that. Caring and humble, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie; a son, Paul Mark Bachorik of Ilion; his daughters, Sharon Ruszala and husband Robert of Herkimer, Susan Bachorik and son Kevin of Syracuse and Shirley Cudhea and husband Tony of Ilion; his grandson, Staff Sergeant Jordy Cudhea and wife Nicole of Fort Drum; his cherished great grandchildren, Jordyn, Madison, Anthony, Charlee and Karsyn; a brother, Stephen Bachorik of Mohawk and many nieces, nephews and cousin residing in Indiana, New York and Florida. He was predeceased by a brother, John Bachorik and a sister, Elizabeth Miller. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care or The Alzheimer's Foundation; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Friends and relatives are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, NY (Town of Frankfort) 315-894-8000. Paul's funeral service will immediately follow calling hours at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Robert Wollaber, officiating. Procession will then follow to North Columbia Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with full military honors. The family is being cared for by Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors. To add to Paul's online condolences, please visit www.eneafamily.com.