Edward Nyszczy

Edward Nyszczy, 90, of Broadalbin, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Nathan Littauer Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born in Little Ferry, NJ on September 17, 1935, a son of John and Mildred Hrushka Nyszczy and was a 1953 graduate of Putnam Technical School, Plainfield High School. Edward later received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Central Connecticut University. He resided in Plainfield, CT and Danielson, CT before moving to Broadalbin, NY in 1971. Mr. Nyszczy was employed as an Industrial Arts and Driver’s Education teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central School for 22 years and excelled in teaching countless students these skills. He was a veteran of the US Army and served as a motor pool mechanic with the 69th transportation company. Edward was stationed in South Korea for 16 months and later served in the National Guard and Active Reserves in Danielson, CT. He was honorably discharged in 1962. Mr. Nyszczy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, both in Amsterdam. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #337 in Broadalbin. Edward was very active and industrious, and built eight homes throughout his lifetime. He volunteered with construction projects at St. Nicholas Church, notably for the 100-year celebration of the church. Edward enjoyed traveling to Ohio to visit family. After retiring, he traveled with family extensively in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with a highlight of visiting the Panama Canal. He also enjoyed attending local veteran’s activities. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Danelorich Nyszczy; a son, Edward M. (Mary Ellen) Nyszczy of Stow, OH; a brother, John (Sylvia) Nyszczy II of Jewett City, NJ; two granddaughters, Emily (John) Hamm and Anna (Hunter) Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Lillian and Liam; and two nephews, John and Daniel. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Janet (Harvey) Salzman and Carol (Jeffrey Umbrell). Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 – 6 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10am at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 51 North Pawling Street, Hagaman with Rev. Nathaniel Resila. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Amsterdam. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church or to St. Nicholas Church, both in care of the funeral home.

Edward Nyszczy

September 17, 1935 - May 23, 2026

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September 17, 1935 - May 23, 2026

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