Saratoga Springs - Myron Bazar, 94, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born in Ternopil, Ukraine in 1921, Myron immigrated to the United States in 1926 with his family. In 1941, he graduated from Amsterdam (NY) High School. Two weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific as an engineer for four years.

After completing his military service, Myron graduated in 1949 from Alfred University in Western New York before resettling in Amsterdam and going to work for General Electric in Schenectady. He also performed as a saxophone player in Capital District big bands, such as the Guy Reynolds Orchestra. In 1953, Myron married Lidia (Seniw) Bazar, whom he met while living in Amsterdam. Together they opened and operated two successful East Main Street businesses in Amsterdam, the Mohawk Motel and the Tepee Restaurant. In 1990, they retired and moved to Saratoga Springs. The freedom and opportunities post-war America offered to Myron and his family were important themes for him, which he always remembered.

Myron was a great history buff and art-loving collector. His friendly, outgoing personality and appreciation for design, architecture and the arts provided tremendous inspiration to his family. During retirement, Myron enjoyed travelling, gardening, playing tennis, and attending fund-raising events in support of many Saratoga Springs charities.

Myron Bazar is survived by his loving family; younger son, Peter Bazar and partner Veronica Nemethy, and elder son, Walter Bazar and wife Suzan Nolan, of Saratoga Springs, and nephews and nieces; Lubomyr Babiak and wife Kathleen of Rego Park, NY; Orest Babiak of Amsterdam, NY; John Babiak and wife, Dr. Maya Bunik Babiak, and their three children, Larissa, Marko and Nicholas, of Denver, CO.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19th at 9:30am at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Burial with military honors will take place at 11am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a contribution to the Red Cross by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.