Obituary for Mary Pyskadlo (Ksenich)
CLIFTON PARK Mary Pyskadlo, 78, passed peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Hadley, MA.
Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Samaniuk Ksenich. She was a graduate of Mechanicville schools and worked for most of her life as a secretary at Cohoes Middle School until retiring in 2006.
Mary’s Polish heritage and faith were an important part of her life. She belonged to the Albany Polish Community Center and always enjoyed Polka dancing. She also was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church in Cohoes and belonged to the Ladies Rosary Society.
Always active in her community, she served as the cheerleading moderator at Keveny Memorial Academy when her girls were in school. She was a member of the Spindle City Divas Red Hat Society. She loved to golf and belonged to the Red Devils at Mill Road Acres Golf League. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Grandma never missed a game or event.
Mary was the loving mother of Dr. Michele Wojtowicz (Bob) of Hadley, MA and Marcy Graziano (Jason) of Voorheesville; the grandmother of Alexis Graziano, Jason Graziano Jr. and Austin Graziano; and the sister of Olga, Rose, Anne and Pauline. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her former husband, Michael Pyskadlo.
A Memorial Mass will be held in the Springtime for Mary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Samaniuk Ksenich. She was a graduate of Mechanicville schools and worked for most of her life as a secretary at Cohoes Middle School until retiring in 2006.
Mary’s Polish heritage and faith were an important part of her life. She belonged to the Albany Polish Community Center and always enjoyed Polka dancing. She also was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church in Cohoes and belonged to the Ladies Rosary Society.
Always active in her community, she served as the cheerleading moderator at Keveny Memorial Academy when her girls were in school. She was a member of the Spindle City Divas Red Hat Society. She loved to golf and belonged to the Red Devils at Mill Road Acres Golf League. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Grandma never missed a game or event.
Mary was the loving mother of Dr. Michele Wojtowicz (Bob) of Hadley, MA and Marcy Graziano (Jason) of Voorheesville; the grandmother of Alexis Graziano, Jason Graziano Jr. and Austin Graziano; and the sister of Olga, Rose, Anne and Pauline. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her former husband, Michael Pyskadlo.
A Memorial Mass will be held in the Springtime for Mary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.