Paul E. Johnson

Paul E. Johnson, 91 of Copake, NY passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2013 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY.

He was born on July 30, 1921 in Northfield, CT the son of Phillip and Dorothy (Swanson) Johnson.

Paul had been a local resident for the past 25 years previously residing in Torrington, CT.

He was employed as a salesman with Bankers Life and Casualty in Waterbury, CT and later as a machine operator in Torrington before his retirement in 1986.

He served his country from 1944 - 1948 with the United States Army. He was a member of the Closson - Raught American Legion Post #1160 and the Cadby - Shutts VFW Post # 7552.

An accomplished writer, Paul was a member of the National Society of Poets and had received numerous awards. He also enjoyed stamp collecting, antiques, art and music. Paul was the inventor of the intellect game, "Scribendi".

He was pre - deceased by his wife Nina Anikienko Johnson in 2000, a step son Alexander Anikienko; two brothers, John Robert and Armand and two sisters, Doris and Alice. Survivors include his stepchildren, Eugene Anikienko of Moodus CT and Ludmilla Krausse of Florida along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Betty Matthys of Huntsville, TX with several nieces and nephews and his care giver, Beth Sporin.

Graveside services were held on Monday July 8, 2013 at the Craryville Cemetery with the Rev. John Thompson

of the Church of St. John in the Wilderness officiating.

Arrangements are with the Peck and Peck Funeral Home of Copake, NY.

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