John S. Butchko, age 81 of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008 in his home. Born in Shenandoah, PA to the late John and Mary Harnaga Butchko, he has been a lifelong area resident. He was a retired management clerk in NYC and after retirement became a hairdresser in the area. Survivors include his 2 nephews John and Stephen Butchko of Stratford and a cousin Ann DeLuca of Reston VA. His brother Alexander Butchko predeceased him. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, July 31 at 11:00 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford with the V. Rev. David Cochran officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 9am until the time of the services.