John Tonkovich collector from Pennsylvania

[manayunkman]

Not many folks here will know of John T.

 

He was a high end collector of all types of militaria and had a police car collection.

 

I was set up at the Carlisle Antique show one year next to Mr Leonard, a local auctioneer who i overheard talking about John.

 

He said something to the effect that John came to him several times with unbelievable collections but he had a strange feeling about him and wouldnt take them.

 

I knew John for 40 years and he was a very mysterious gentleman.

 

I bought a collection from Frank Zlogar a WW2 vet.

 

Frank had retired from being justice of the peace in Steelton PA where John was also from.

 

Being a small town I asked Mr Zlogar if he knew Tonkovich and all he said was untouchable.

 

John and I had many philosophical discussions over the years and I knew he had some things on his mind.

 

Rest In Peace John My old friend.

 

You came through for me when I really needed it.